When is a rule not a rule?

Bazdownes replied on 19/04/2022 17:15

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Posted on 19/04/2022 17:15

Just got back from Cromer Seacroft site where there are two notices at the entry stating “Sorry no arrivals before 1.00pm”. However on at least two occasions we witnessed people, not only arriving before 1.00pm but being booked in and allowed on site, why do I bother timing my journeys and / or stopping in lay-bys to ensure I arrive after the advertised time when the rule is so blatantly ignored by others (including the wardens who allow it to happen)? 🤬

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ADP1963 replied on 19/04/2022 20:30

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Posted on 19/04/2022 20:30

With all the real problems going on in the world today, how can early arrivals be that annoying. Wrong as it is, put your effort into enjoying yourself instead.

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DavidKlyne replied on 19/04/2022 20:31

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Posted on 19/04/2022 20:31

I appreciate that it might depend on how long you are staying but I tend to write off "arrival day" as just that arrival and setting and perhaps having a look around the site so if someone arrives early during the rest of my stay it doesn't impact on me. As JVB points out Seacroft always used to be midday arrival but was changed for the reason he points out. I suspect site staff tend to take a pragmatic approach to early arrivals, they will be aware of the difficulties it could cause if they turned people away, particularly in the Cromer area. Not so bad for motorhomers as they could use the cliff top car park, not sure caravans are allowed? We like the Seacroft site but from where we live it would be most unlikely for us to arrive early anyway!

David

JollyKernow replied on 19/04/2022 20:38

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Posted on 19/04/2022 17:34 by Cornersteady

You have a very good point and it is incredibly annoying. These people are just plain selfish and there has been numerous threads about this including what sanctions could be applied. The only thing I might say is that the new 13:00 arrival time hasn't been in operation across all club sites and maybe it hasn't filtered down to everyone and wardens have been advised to be lenient till it does but it is clearly stated on the booking email so not really an excuse. It should be adhered to.

In my view they should simply be turned away once this grace period is over, plenty of room at Cromer to do that. Once that is done a few times the problem should stop.

Some will now post about how if there pitches... or in certain sites places it is allowed... but that is all irrelevant in my view. People has joined the club of their own free will and click on the 'I will abide by the club rules' button when making a booking. If they don't like the rules and booking in times (which are still a lot better than most) then don't join or choose a club site.

Posted on 19/04/2022 20:38

Crikey Corners your crystal ball is pretty clear this evening! Stacks of bookings still have 12.00 on the booking confirmation. After they've filtered through it will indeed be a case of arrive on or after 13.00 or practise those reversing skills

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Cornersteady replied on 19/04/2022 20:45

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Posted on 19/04/2022 20:38 by JollyKernow

Crikey Corners your crystal ball is pretty clear this evening! Stacks of bookings still have 12.00 on the booking confirmation. After they've filtered through it will indeed be a case of arrive on or after 13.00 or practise those reversing skills

JK

Posted on 19/04/2022 20:45

Glad to hear it!

I'm amazed I managed to out-sooth the chief soothsayer mind

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Takethedogalong replied on 19/04/2022 21:58

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Posted on 19/04/2022 21:58

I find it peculiar that folks on holiday can spend so much time getting irate about trivia to be honest. I’m usually far too busy enjoying myself to notice what might be happening elsewhere, or who might be considered to have done something they shouldn’t have. 😎

Mind, if havoc can be created out of nothing, the Club and some of its Members can be relied upon🤣 Bodes well for the new booking and deposits scheme, which seems to be a tad behind schedule……..😉

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huskydog replied on 19/04/2022 22:22

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Posted on 19/04/2022 22:22

Probably the best thing to do is get rid of all the rules ,that way no one can get upset if no rules are broken

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Rushly replied on 20/04/2022 03:17

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Posted on 19/04/2022 17:15 by Bazdownes

Just got back from Cromer Seacroft site where there are two notices at the entry stating “Sorry no arrivals before 1.00pm”. However on at least two occasions we witnessed people, not only arriving before 1.00pm but being booked in and allowed on site, why do I bother timing my journeys and / or stopping in lay-bys to ensure I arrive after the advertised time when the rule is so blatantly ignored by others (including the wardens who allow it to happen)? 🤬

Posted on 20/04/2022 03:17

I agree. Ignore the "life coaches" and the "take a chill pill" mob, the earliest arrival time is clearly stated and not hard to adhere to. There is usually a gap between the latest departure time and the earliest arrival time. In some cases (not all obviously), this can help when site access is difficult and single track. I have had an issue where I have met an oncoming early arrival on single track access to a site as I have tried to depart. Didn't end well

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cyberyacht replied on 20/04/2022 08:00

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Posted on 20/04/2022 08:00

Other than access issues, would the world stop revolving if arrivals were based on "is there a pitch empty"?

A rigidly defined arrival time seems to create more problems than it solves.

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Tinwheeler replied on 20/04/2022 08:11

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Posted on 20/04/2022 03:17 by Rushly

I agree. Ignore the "life coaches" and the "take a chill pill" mob, the earliest arrival time is clearly stated and not hard to adhere to. There is usually a gap between the latest departure time and the earliest arrival time. In some cases (not all obviously), this can help when site access is difficult and single track. I have had an issue where I have met an oncoming early arrival on single track access to a site as I have tried to depart. Didn't end well

Posted on 20/04/2022 08:11

That's rather rude to your fellow posters.

Did you not read the warden's post of 20:38 yesterday which explains many booking confirmations still show 1200?

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