Flapping & Flashing

mickysf replied on 17/05/2017 07:44

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?

Milothedog replied on 23/05/2017 21:01

Posted on 23/05/2017 21:01

Just come back from 5 nights at Salisbury Hillside site. When out walking the dogs late evening I had to laugh at this.

Yes, they are Christmas lights fixed to the under side and chassis embarassed

David2115 replied on 24/05/2017 07:31

Posted on 23/05/2017 21:01 by Milothedog

Just come back from 5 nights at Salisbury Hillside site. When out walking the dogs late evening I had to laugh at this.

Yes, they are Christmas lights fixed to the under side and chassis embarassed

Posted on 24/05/2017 07:31

They look great 

CanDoo replied on 22/08/2021 14:49

Posted on 22/08/2021 14:49

Our club sites should try and uphold a respectability to each other’s relaxation and ban these poles and flags.

enter: Chavy caravan light poles into Google and look at images, even the internet knows what they are referring to :))))

Yes, I understand that some my like them and that apparently, if you let your children out that are old enough to go out playing without supervision that they may not be able to find the way back to their caravan without a 20ft high flashing neon beacon (maybe they should not be out on their own???), but incredible to see that for 60-70 years prior and without smart phones that all children found their way back without issues. Hmmm

 

SteveL replied on 22/08/2021 16:35

Posted on 22/08/2021 16:35

Our club sites should try and uphold a respectability to each other’s relaxation

Indeed, perhaps they should ban the Onesie, they are certainly more disturbing than flags.😂

Takethedogalong replied on 22/08/2021 16:49

Posted on 22/08/2021 16:35 by SteveL

Our club sites should try and uphold a respectability to each other’s relaxation

Indeed, perhaps they should ban the Onesie, they are certainly more disturbing than flags.😂

Posted on 22/08/2021 16:49

That would make a fantastic English Language Exam question😂 To abridge, in plain English: “Show respect towards others”😂

I agree.

Tammygirl replied on 22/08/2021 16:51

Posted on 22/08/2021 16:51

Don't mind the lights in fact I quite lie them.

I hate the flags and kites though. I'm not good with noise, so things like that or wind chimes, loud TVs, people talking on mobiles loudly, all affect me.

Its alright folk saying don't pay any attention to it, just ignore it. It doesn't work like that I'm afraid.

JohnM20 replied on 22/08/2021 16:57

Posted on 22/08/2021 16:35 by SteveL

Our club sites should try and uphold a respectability to each other’s relaxation

Indeed, perhaps they should ban the Onesie, they are certainly more disturbing than flags.😂

Posted on 22/08/2021 16:57

Or dressing gowns and slippers when visiting the loos wink

Takethedogalong replied on 22/08/2021 17:11

Posted on 22/08/2021 17:11

I can see we have slipped up opting for a no facility Club Site this next tour😂

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