Rally Chat CAMC - reckon we’ll be banned

[MikenPauline]

Well we managed to break a rule this morning when leaving Hawes CAMC site. Pulled off our pitch and M decided he needed to use the toilet in the toilet block, he pulled in with the caravan hooked up just as a couple of wardens were walking around, one of the them shouted quite loudly from a distance ‘get off the grass’.

Now, wouldn’t it have been nicer if she had walked across and said something like ‘we don’t like people parking on the grass’. Sergeant Major comes to mind.

Wonder if we’ll be banned from their sites?

 

[Kirsten]

you should be so lucky !!

 

[The Wino]

Perhaps should have shouted back I'm paying your wages!

 

[Rapido925M]

I read that as the caravan was still hooked up to the EHU: I was quite worried!

Gordon

 

[Yorick]

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[Spriddler]

Caravan holidays in the 50's with our mum came to mind:

"Right, we're leaving shortly so everyone go to the loo".

"But mum, I've just been!"

"Never mind, go and have a try".

(20 years later I was saying the same to my own kids).

 

[dabhand]

It’s the cocaine, makes me colour blind, now p*ss off

 

[Jo662]

Caravan holidays in the 50's with our mum came to mind:

"Right, we're leaving shortly so everyone go to the loo".

"But mum, I've just been!"

"Never mind, go and have a try".

(20 years later I was saying the same to my own kids).

And now I’m saying it to my Grandchildren

 

[Lenny HB]

Only stayed on a couple of their sites and both times met little Hitler wardens, that was enough to put me off for life.

 

[Bobbejaan]

Well we managed to break a rule this morning when leaving Hawes CAMC site. Pulled off our pitch and M decided he needed to use the toilet in the toilet block, he pulled in with the caravan hooked up just as a couple of wardens were walking around, one of the them shouted quite loudly from a distance ‘get off the grass’.

Now, wouldn’t it have been nicer if she had walked across and said something like ‘we don’t like people parking on the grass’. Sergeant Major comes to mind.

Wonder if we’ll be banned from their sites?

There are more inconvenient places to park .....

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[DT]

Like everywhere you get nice folk and bad. Unlike some I never rave about how great wardens are because I expect good service and a polite attitude for what I pay. In the UK we always stay on sites and with one CMC exception (Thirsk) this year all staff have been helpful and pleasant.

 

[L' Hobo]

Only stayed on a couple of their sites and both times met little Hitler wardens, that was enough to put me off for life.

It couldn't just be you, could it?

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

 

[bladerunner]

When prince William was at sandhurst he walked across the adjutants lawn. A major no no.
A top window opened and the cry came out "Oh Wales, get off my f****ing grass".

 

[bladerunner]

I do wish CAMC would lighten up.
Instead of "Get back in your van and wait until you can move foreword", be rather more courteous to say "welcome, good journey? Have you come far " etc

 

[MikenPauline]

I do wish CAMC would lighten up.
Instead of "Get back in your van and wait until you can move foreword", be rather more courteous to say "welcome, good journey? Have you come far " etc

The ones we had talked to while we were there for a week were very pleasant. I understand that they have rules regarding being parked correctly for safety reasons and that they don’t want people driving over the grass all the time but we had literally pulled up when she shouted loudly.

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[chaser]

Just wondering what you were doing with a caravan

 

[reckless]

Caravan holidays in the 50's with our mum came to mind:

"Right, we're leaving shortly so everyone go to the loo".

"But mum, I've just been!"

"Never mind, go and have a try".

(20 years later I was saying the same to my own kids).

We call this a tactical wee, grandson then quite happy to run off & try

 

[L' Hobo]

I do wish CAMC would lighten up.
Instead of "Get back in your van and wait until you can move foreword", be rather more courteous to say "welcome, good journey? Have you come far " etc

I have to admit, I rarely use C&MHC sites, simply because I can use C&CC sites for less price BUT, I always find that 95% of people, reciprocate to the attitude shown them.
A smile and an initial 'Good Afternoon' go a long way!

Last time I stayed at the Alderstead Heath site, I was told when I arrived and registered, to just "drive round and decide, then let us know"?
I have never had any problems, possibly because I follow the rules because, at the time I, possibly, need them more than they need me and if I'm not satisfied, I politely ask if an alternative is possible, if not immediately, then in the near future?

Your right, I'm just a pussy!

 

[Coolcats]

A mate who had a restaurant had a vehicle and trailer drive on the grass which left ruts in it…he made them pay to put it right.

I guess that’s why CAMC and others don’t want to have people driving on their grassy areas.

 

[L' Hobo]

The ones we had talked to while we were there for a week were very pleasant. I understand that they have rules regarding being parked correctly for safety reasons and that they don’t want people driving over the grass all the time but we had literally pulled up when she shouted loudly.

Perhaps she had just told 3 others, who knows?

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[bladerunner]

I'm quoting their first instruction before I've stopped and switched off.
Seems unreasonable to imply it was my attitude.

 

[Coolcats]

The ones we had talked to while we were there for a week were very pleasant. I understand that they have rules regarding being parked correctly for safety reasons and that they don’t want people driving over the grass all the time but we had literally pulled up when she shouted loudly.

Thing is you never know what is going on in people’s lives her dog or cat may have died that morning. ?

 

[The Wino]

I have to admit, I rarely use C&MHC sites, simply because I can use C&CC sites for less price BUT, I always find that 95% of people, reciprocate to the attitude shown them.
A smile and an initial 'Good Afternoon' go a long way!

Last time I stayed at the Alderstead Heath site, I was told when I arrived and registered, to just "drive round and decide, then let us know"?
I have never had any problems, possibly because I follow the rules because, at the time I, possibly, need them more than they need me and if I'm not satisfied, I politely ask if an alternative is possible, if not immediately, then in the near future?

Your right, I'm just a pussy!

I think I'd say behaving like you do is just polite. My reply about shouting I'm paying your wages was a bit tongue in cheek although I do think politeness goes both ways. I do see some people behaving very badly to people serving them in shops restaurants etc and think that's really ignorant

 

[Coolcats]

I think I'd say behaving like you do is just polite. My reply about shouting I'm paying your wages was a bit tongue in cheek although I do think politeness goes both ways. I do see some people behaving very badly to people serving them in shops restaurants etc and think that's really ignorant

Being polite is the best approach even if someone is being rude so it doesn’t escalate

 

[jumar]

Either...never moved on from their previous occupation...wearing a uniform...(I did for 30 years, so don't shoot me)

Or have never been in a position of authority.before...."Giving a Monkey a gun" is an expression I've heard before..
.
It's certainly is not the way to treat or talk to people, but even when we were living and using these type of sites in the UK, there were many of these guys and gals controlling sites.

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[L' Hobo]

I think I'd say behaving like you do is just polite. My reply about shouting I'm paying your wages was a bit tongue in cheek although I do think politeness goes both ways. I do see some people behaving very badly to people serving them in shops restaurants etc and think that's really ignorant

In the past, the other people in the restaurant would have made their feelings known to the ignorant person, now we just keep quiet!

 

[The Wino]

Being polite is the best approach even if someone is being rude so it doesn’t escalate

I think you're right but we all have a limit of tolerance!

 

[Rob Hammond]

I do wish CAMC would lighten up.
Instead of "Get back in your van and wait until you can move foreword", be rather more courteous to say "welcome, good journey? Have you come far " etc

Manners seem to be a thing of the past .

 

[The Wino]

In the past, the other people in the restaurant would have made their feelings known to the ignorant person, now we just keep quiet!

I must admit to not sticking up to the rude person but I do quite often have a word with the person serving and say that anyone who has worked with the public understand it has it's good and bad points.

 

[Lenny HB]

guess that’s why CAMC and others don’t want to have people driving on their grassy areas.

I thought campsites were grass apart from Spain where they are gravel.

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