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Busyelf replied on 23/01/2019 09:47

Posted on 23/01/2019 09:47

We originally had an old caravan and just went on 'on the cheap' holidays with it. As the family got older they flew the nest and that ended our caravan excursions. Now we are older and have the time and finances to take up caravaning again, we decided to invest in a brand new caravan and spend more time exploring new parts of our homeland. We take delivery tomorrow.

We've also booked our first trip in March 2019 so we have a lot of planning and excitement to look forward to, what we hope will be a relaxing and pleasant time.

In preparation , I have watched several videos on caravans and tips and tricks for making the most of the vehicle of our dreams. Many thanks to The Trudgians. 

I hope to comment on the site and our experiences after our trip, so watch this space....

 

 

Busyelf replied on 24/01/2019 08:41

Posted on 24/01/2019 08:41

So, here's the thing.

Now I'm hearing that, if I just went ahead and did 'my thing', I'd get an audience who generally liked what I did, There's bound to be some moans and groans, I anticipate that, but overall most would enjoy it. Is that what I'm hearing?

 

The phrase 'not too loud' is very open to debate. one person's view of loud is that he can hear it from 200 miles away. Another's might  be that he can't hear it from 3 feet away. It's all very subjective innit? 

replied on 24/01/2019 08:51

Posted on 24/01/2019 08:51

The phrase 'not too loud' is very open to debate. one person's view of loud is that he can hear it from 200 miles away. Another's might  be that he can't hear it from 3 feet away. It's all very subjective innit? 
 

Don't think many would hear at 200 miles away! I was sat in the shade at Henley on Thames after a hot days walking. I was wondering what the noise was that I could hear. Just curious as it was a natural sound. It turned out to be a couple of young rabbits behind a van some 3 pitches away. They were feeding on grass and the sound was them tearing the grass.

but overall most would enjoy it. Is that what I'm hearing?

I think that your reading is nowt if not selective Busyelf laughing

Busyelf replied on 24/01/2019 09:12

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:12

Me ? Selective?  I'm merely trying to make some sense of the replies I'm reading. I hear what the users are saying, but there are conflicting attitudes to my proposal.

the folk on here are nothing like most of the campers you’ll meet on site BElf. (R2B)

f the users here are nothing like the caravaners I'll meet on site then all should be good, ..... or not!

See this is not what I wanted to read. I was trying to get a feel for responses from my idea. so really this discussion is not helpful at all.

replied on 24/01/2019 09:15

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:15

Several who would not be offended tend to holiday abroad so would not hear you on CC sites smile

 

JayOutdoors replied on 24/01/2019 09:23

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:23

I'm sure you'll enjoy your new caravan.  As you say you're not going away 'til March maybe using it at home would be an idea ensuring everything works as it should.  Any problems encountered can then be sorted before your time away.  Perhaps HO would be able to answer your question about club rules & your proposed 'social event'.  Hope the handover goes well.  Good luck.

Tinwheeler replied on 24/01/2019 09:38

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:38

“See this is not what I wanted to read. I was trying to get a feel for responses from my idea. so really this discussion is not helpful at all.”

I doubt any such discussion will ever be much help, BE, because only a very tiny proportion of the membership use this forum and, in my view, we’re not a representative bunch.

Give us some clues. What sort of music are you talking about and would it be live or recorded? I remember a guy strumming his guitar in his awning at Dunnet Bay and it was very pleasant. 👍🏻

Metheven replied on 24/01/2019 09:46

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:46

Busyelf, my post and my enjoyment to the music I heard was the odd camper(s) that 'happened' to strike up a bit of music individually or got together for an hours light entertainment, wouldn't please all but I enjoyed it and had the choice not to listen.

Now if you are talking of being a DJ and broadcasting your your kind of music rather than playing an instrument, then count me out.

SteveL replied on 24/01/2019 09:55

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:55

The phrase 'not too loud' is very open to debate. one person's view of loud is that he can hear it from 200 miles away. Another's might be that he can't hear it from 3 feet away. It's all very subjective innit?

You would probably be free of complaints at Gatwick CAMC site. It's the only site we have visited where you can have your TV turned up to full and nobody notices.🛬🛫😂

brue replied on 24/01/2019 09:58

Posted on 24/01/2019 09:58

I think I can remember three occasions on club sites where I heard impromptu music. Bagpipes in Scotland, very nice, well played and just a few short lilting sessions. A group of twenty somethings who had borrowed Dad's van for a bank holiday in Yorks, terrible out of tune guitars and voices plus the clinking of a lot of bottles into the adjacent bottle bin. New Year in Wales and acoustic guitar in an awning, not too bad but not good either. wink

So do I want to hear other peoples music on a club site, even if they "think" they are good, probably not and I'm the Mum of a noisy cow punk fiddle player!

replied on 24/01/2019 10:01

Posted on 24/01/2019 10:01

Do you 'do' requests BE? If so and I give you a quid can you play Far Away

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