Would you help

tracyp replied on 11/09/2016 17:13

Posted on 11/09/2016 17:13

we have just returned from arwo week holiday touring round cornwall, we stayed over night at a cc site near birmingham, we packed up butld not could not get the caravan to huck up to the car, we are new to this and could not see what we were doing wrong, so i went to see the warden and asked if he could advise us were we were going wrong, he did within minuets the jocky wheel was not low enought, we were doing our chacks ie lights, mirrows when a female from over the other side who had been watching said are you ready to move as we are wanting to go, how rude may be if you had offered we would have been off sooner,

harrib0 replied on 01/02/2017 20:51

Posted on 26/01/2017 22:46 by Metheven

As yet I'm not aware of having held anyone up when pitching or hitching, if I do in the future by doing all what needs doing then tough, I do not care, you just wait laughing Light checks, door check, anything left behind etc is done after pulling forward leaving access road clear.

Posted on 01/02/2017 20:51

At OP, if I could ever help with the limited knowledge I have gained from here (and other places), I would gladly help you or anyone elsewink

I like DaveFL2 post:

" If I do in the future by doing all what needs doing then tough, I do not care, you just wait"

Better watch out for the newbie coming soon to a CC site near you!smile

 

 

 

 

wedgy replied on 01/02/2017 23:44

Posted on 01/02/2017 11:24 by

If you are going to be a pedantic poster on here you might start by getting your spelling rightwink

Posted on 01/02/2017 23:44

That's rather pedantic to criticise my dyslexic tendency😊  

Ken and Lorn replied on 26/04/2017 13:58

Posted on 18/01/2017 18:33 by Tinwheeler

So I guess you won't be renewing your membership, K & L.

You seem to have been particularly unlucky as, without casting any doubt on your statements, I can honestly say I have never had any such experiences in 45 years of caravanning and I am amazed by your post.

Posted on 26/04/2017 13:58

We have renewed and still enjoying :) , as I said they were few and far between but we are all individuals and all different some are friendly by nature others arent.

 

My reply wasnt meant as a deterant more of a encouragement that while yes you do get the ODD one who isnt friendly or helpful dont take it to heart as they are few and far between

Ken and Lorn replied on 26/04/2017 14:05

Posted on 19/01/2017 08:18 by JVB66

You have had some bad experiences since you started cannot remember that many in our years as members,and your point about no one talking when staying on sites in London i would think that the majority were from other areas rather than Londonwink

We find that the majority of people on sites are more than willing to help,but have noticed a lot more people are becoming more "in their own world" 

 

Posted on 26/04/2017 14:05

The wardens themselves told us that due to its location it was very unusual to get members from further afield than London and the home counties, so they forget that not everyone knows the area when we had to ask directions to somewhere and they gave us the road and suburb it was in.. we had to askmfor postcode for sat nav that was their reply.

But yes  more and more people are 'in their own world' but then sadly isnt that the society we are becomjng (spoken as someone who grew up in small villages etc where everyone knew everyone and now I live in a big town dont like the 'anti social'  aspect that many do not even know their neighbours names.)

SteveL replied on 26/04/2017 14:23

Posted on 26/04/2017 14:05 by Ken and Lorn

The wardens themselves told us that due to its location it was very unusual to get members from further afield than London and the home counties, so they forget that not everyone knows the area when we had to ask directions to somewhere and they gave us the road and suburb it was in.. we had to askmfor postcode for sat nav that was their reply.

But yes  more and more people are 'in their own world' but then sadly isnt that the society we are becomjng (spoken as someone who grew up in small villages etc where everyone knew everyone and now I live in a big town dont like the 'anti social'  aspect that many do not even know their neighbours names.)

Posted on 26/04/2017 14:23

The wardens themselves told us that due to its location it was very unusual to get members from further afield than London

Very unlikely in my opinion. We stayed at Abbey Wood last September. There were folk from all over the UK and Europe as well. The majority would pass the time of day, including the Germans and Dutch, who had much better English than my Dutch or German. Had fairly lengthy conversations with several, when walking to the station or bus stop, swapping places to visit, best routes etc.

Astro76 replied on 28/04/2017 13:03

Posted on 28/04/2017 13:03

In replying to this.  I'm heading on my first trip for the year today. (yipee)

When I pull up on the site, if I'm blocked in.  I'd happily turn off my engine. Get out of the car, stretch my legs and ask if I could offer a hand.   As had been said, it's a holiday, and I want to relax.   Doing this, will set the mood for the stay.  Offering to help, firstly gives a chance to get the job done quicker.  It breaks the ice with someone on the site too.  So it's an opportunity to make a friend.  Simple really.

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