Posted on 16/01/2021 15:18
It's pretty obvious really but this year is heading the same way as 2020 in terms of staycation says Nick Lomas to the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-55659639
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Posted on 19/02/2021 11:03 by JVB66How many vehicles these days are local plate fitted? unless new from a local dealer
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:11
The majority in Cornwall. Vehicles tend to he either nearly new with local plates or old bangers hanging together but, again, locally plated. Even if not a Cornish reg, the vast majority will he Westcountry reg from maybe as far away as Devon or Somerset.
I appreciate things will be very different in the Home Counties but it's fairly easy to spot an incomer here.
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Posted on 19/02/2021 11:09 by DEBSCOur police and Council seem to be all over it Tinwheeler, they are regularly knocking on the doors of second home owners. Seems the neighbours here are reporting visitors from away.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:16
I wouldn’t worry overmuch to be honest Debsc, there will still be places locally that will be fine. Experience has taught us that whilst a car park/parking area might be full, if you choose/are able to walk or cycle more that a quarter of a mile from your parked vehicle, humanity thins out considerably. It’s a well known fact that the vast majority of folks never venture much more than 400 metres from their cars. Latest phenomenon in our area is visitor parking that blocks gateways, street access, farm gates in local beauty spots. Meanwhile, we park our car in near empty car parks that are free. But another 300 metres to walk to village with shop and other amenities.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:06 by TinwheelerExactly the situation, TDA. Up country registrations, roof boxes, dawdling while looking for junctions, nervous of narrow roads - it ain't rocket science to work out they're not locals. Obviously certain folk disagree with me but they don't live here.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:11 by TinwheelerThe majority in Cornwall. Vehicles tend to he either nearly new with local plates or old bangers hanging together but, again, locally plated. Even if not a Cornish reg, the vast majority will he Westcountry reg from maybe as far away as Devon or Somerset.
I appreciate things will be very different in the Home Counties but it's fairly easy to spot an incomer here.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:03 by JVB66How many vehicles these days are local plate fitted? unless new from a local dealer
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:22
Yes, visitor cars can be spotted a mile off, roof boxes are definitely one, lack of local ‘WK’ or ‘WL’ plate is another one and folks who drive fancy cars, especially big ones. Your average local doesn’t drive the type of car necessary to keep up with the neighbours in Guildford. Put it all together and you’ve got a visitor.
When they get out of their big 4x4 they’re equally obvious, just something about clothes and demeanour that stands out. Hesitancy to initiate a friendly acknowledgment with a complete stranger also gives them away.
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Posted on 19/02/2021 11:22 by SeasideBillYes, visitor cars can be spotted a mile off, roof boxes are definitely one, lack of local âWKâ or âWLâ plate is another one and folks who drive fancy cars, especially big ones. Your average local doesnât drive the type of car necessary to keep up with the neighbours in Guildford. Put it all together and youâve got a visitor.
When they get out of their big 4x4 theyâre equally obvious, just something about clothes and demeanour that stands out. Hesitancy to initiate a friendly acknowledgment with a complete stranger also gives them away.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:22 by SeasideBillYes, visitor cars can be spotted a mile off, roof boxes are definitely one, lack of local âWKâ or âWLâ plate is another one and folks who drive fancy cars, especially big ones. Your average local doesnât drive the type of car necessary to keep up with the neighbours in Guildford. Put it all together and youâve got a visitor.
When they get out of their big 4x4 theyâre equally obvious, just something about clothes and demeanour that stands out. Hesitancy to initiate a friendly acknowledgment with a complete stranger also gives them away.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:24
What you mean not chewing on a straw stem
They do not come from our area then ,as most of us will talk to anyone
Depending if you are an "Old boy ,liddle old boy ,or Old girl or liddle old girl"đ
Further east its "how you today my lovely"
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Posted on 19/02/2021 11:20 by TakethedogalongThat had me chucklingđ We have a St Piranâs cross on our vehicles, our old campervan (Suntor conversion) had Devon plates.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:16 by TakethedogalongI wouldnât worry overmuch to be honest Debsc, there will still be places locally that will be fine. Experience has taught us that whilst a car park/parking area might be full, if you choose/are able to walk or cycle more that a quarter of a mile from your parked vehicle, humanity thins out considerably. Itâs a well known fact that the vast majority of folks never venture much more than 400 metres from their cars. Latest phenomenon in our area is visitor parking that blocks gateways, street access, farm gates in local beauty spots. Meanwhile, we park our car in near empty car parks that are free. But another 300 metres to walk to village with shop and other amenities.
Posted on 19/02/2021 11:29
Since his op last year OH can't manage to walk that far. We don't do beaches in the summer so that isn't the problem, it's the roads, the supermarkets, the local pubs/restaurants, our infrastructure just isn't up to it. Also the idiots who drive on our country lanes like they are motorways, but when they have to reverse aren't up to it! No I just meant that crowded camp sites and busy places would not be my idea of relaxation.
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Campervanner from Cornwall