Flapping & Flashing

mickysf replied on 17/05/2017 07:44

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Posted on 17/05/2017 07:44

On a recent outing we found ourselves pitched near others with large flags on tall flexible poles planted in the ground. Although the flapping was not particularly loud the movement was constantly in our vision and when sitting out the flag's shadow from the van next to us constantly waved across our hardstanding. To cap it all at night we were treated to a light show with flashes and colour changes up and down these poles. Now I don't mind such things at rallies or shows but on sites where we go to enjoy the peace and quiet and escape the hassles of modern living I feel these are intrusive and dominate the skyline of the entire site. Do others feel the same?

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Rocky 2 buckets replied on 18/05/2017 20:46

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Posted on 18/05/2017 20:02 by mickysf

Good for you Jayess, at least you can see there are two sides to the discussion. From dogs barking, to BBQ smoke across adjacent pitch, to TV too loud, to walking across another's pitch we are all different as far as to our 'standards' of behaviour are concerned. It's about time we all considered those around us before we make our own judgements about what we do. For me I ask myself if my behaviour is likely to cause concern to others! If yes, there will be a distinct possibility I will choose not to do so and upset others. These flags and light do cause some concerns for some folk, at least you accept that and have had a hearty laugh about it!

Posted on 18/05/2017 20:46

Welcome to the C&MC AKA the 'rest home of the funless & miserable' I'm just so glad some of you posters have no power to control the sites

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brue replied on 18/05/2017 20:52

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Posted on 18/05/2017 20:52

I think I will soon be taking a vow of silence....or booking in to a luxury hotel. Where has your flapping sense of humour gone?!

huskydog replied on 18/05/2017 20:56

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Posted on 18/05/2017 20:56

I take a small pup tent (to store my Bonio in ) I will have to peg it out quite loose ,to get maximum flap from it

brue replied on 18/05/2017 20:59

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Posted on 18/05/2017 20:59

Oh no, I'd forgotten about the noise that tents and awnings make.....

mickysf replied on 18/05/2017 21:54

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Posted on 18/05/2017 19:43 by IanH

Rather rich that final paragraph, Micky......given your wholehearted support for people who leave site late without paying, which impacts greatly on new arrivals who have paid.

Anyway, surely if these flags are allowed (with warden's discretion) then you have no right to complain about them?

Posted on 18/05/2017 21:54

Now that's interesting, only twice in 30 odd years have I followed the rules precisely and correctly and been granted that slightly later departure, And only then when those that know best have decreed it possible due to site specific circumstances.

I also reckon that pleasure is in the eyes of the beholder, one man's pleasure is another man's torture. What needs to be decided is what pleasures are agreeable to the majority I guess. I do however realise that for some there is a very real need to pinpoint their pitch.

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DSB replied on 18/05/2017 23:43

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Posted on 18/05/2017 14:14 by Rocky 2 buckets

DSB, if you pitch next to me & run a Cadac up your flag pole I'll not be a happy bunny, saying Mrs DSB said it's ok won't cut it either

Posted on 18/05/2017 23:43

Running a Cadac up a flag pole! 😂 Now that's a challenge, Rocky! 😂 😍

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DSB replied on 18/05/2017 23:45

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Posted on 18/05/2017 19:47 by JayEss

It takes more than a flag on a pole to titillate I'm afraid.

I haven't bothered with mine on site so far. I've been parked next to folk with them and it's been less disturbing than other things that other site users do. However I do think that some of the posters on your thread have brought out the naughty side of me.

I've read some of the replies to friends who have laughed heartily and asked if they are typical club members.

Posted on 18/05/2017 23:45

I bet a Cadac on a flagpole would titillate..... 😂

David