Songbird, I am going to a rally at Naburn Lock (just south of York) in a couple of weeks. When I booked the rally I was told by the warden/owner that they have a "dead quiet" policy from 11 - 7, which they enforce. (one of the reasons I chose it). I will let you know if they do in fact enforce the policy, if you are interested - or is the site too close to home?
Thanks Breeze..that would be kind of you. Always on the lookout for sites not too far from home for weekend trips, so we can pick up the kids from school and just go..
I'm sorry but if you are a group of dads montoring children, then why do you need alcohol at all. I think it's sad if you feel you can only wind down (while still having to watch over children) with alcohol. That is teaching our children that they will need alcohol as well to wind down.
Everything you described about your father/child getaway sounded amazing......until you got to the point that you needed alcohol. Why not wind down with a nice cup of decaf or something that won't impair your thinking?
Yeah, I'm a non-drinker, just don't need it in my life.
I'm sorry but if you are a group of dads montoring children, then why do you need alcohol at all. I think it's sad if you feel you can only wind down (while still having to watch over children) with alcohol. That is teaching our children that they will need alcohol as well to wind down.
Everything you described about your father/child getaway sounded amazing......until you got to the point that you needed alcohol. Why not wind down with a nice cup of decaf or something that won't impair your thinking?
Yeah, I'm a non-drinker, just don't need it in my life.
I have to agree here. I do drink from time to time but not as a means of winding down. In the evening I wind down other ways which will hopefully teach my kids that booze is not needed to have fun or i order to relax.
I never drink too excess either if I do. One or two glasses of wine is enough. What example would I be setting if I showed my kids that it was OK to drink to the point that I was unable to have control over my actions.
I think Songbird did the right thing. Anyone that has had plenty to drink could turn easily and I would not want to take that risk.
By the way........how do I get my hubby to take the kids camping so I can have a peaceful weekend at home?
I'm new to camping & both times weve been away we have also camped near noisy neighbours & I agree that you have to be careful when approaching people especially when drinking.
I feel that the owners let you down badly. The site should be avoided to teach them a lesson.
Our 1st time was at spires house & they said they were strict about noise, although allowed noisy music until after 02:00.
We just stayed at a great campsite called the golden square, they said no noise nor fires although we saw lots of people with fires & also allowed music till 02:00 ish.
Luckily they had quite good taste in music.
I do though think that if you are paying people to stay at their site they should stick to their own rules & enforce them. Its only fair.
The golden square was superb, although they seemed to charge for everything. They made the 4 of us pay £2 per night extra as they said our tent was large. They also said on arrival that if we were not off the site by 11 (I think) it was also £2 each extra. Great site though!!
I understand all of that however if there is one thing that the other thread discussing curfews has shown me is that there are some people out there prepared to complain about noise which a lot of others don't consider noise.
Yes they were noisy and their kids seemed out of control BUT how hard is it to go to them first?
I live in the city and there are some teenagers that drive their motorbikes up the pavement outside my house. Last night I took the dog for a walk and they were in the field on my return. I walked upto them, and there were 9 of them, all wearing hoodies and what looked like gang colours. I asked if I could have a word and then told them that my 5 year old son plays on the pavement and often doesn't look before stepping out so could they not use the pavement.'
They all said 'Alright mate, sorry' and I've not seen them ride on the pavement today.
A lot of people would have been worried about approaching them but one thing I've found is that approaching people with respect first often works wonders compared to when you avoid them and complain elsewhere.
Someone got killed the other day on a bus because they asked the passengers to stop swearing. I certainly would not fancy being attacked on a campsite.
Funnily enough the only time we have had a really 'bad neighbour' experience was with a 'Dads and kids' weekend. the kids were allowed to run riot whilst dads sat around drinking.
The kids were having water fights and running around the loos all day and evening. If they were not on site they were in the local pub where we had gone for a nice evening meal. They were asked to leave the pub.
When one family asked them to keep the noise down they said they were on a Dad and kids bonding weekend and what did people expect when camping, it was so people could be free!!
The site manager asked them to leave the next day, they had no idea of campsite etiquette. I wonder if it was the same group!
Quote: Originally posted by tigang on 07/7/2008
This is a highly emotive subject campers, but I suggest we've done it to death now... let common sense prevail.
Sorry, have to agree, calling time on this thread, before it gets any more confrontational - yes, we have already had to remove some posts.
Cheers
Ian
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