Two Years ago when i was away camping we had a big car accident not our fault someone hit my car head on on a bend whilst talking on a mobile (thats another story ) i was miles from home a tent trailer and all the other things we all think we need camping without a car when nearly everyone on the campsite rallied round to help us when they found out what had happened people cooked us a meal charged our mobile phone as not on ehu brought our two kids some sweets etc to the biggest thing the warden of the campsite even offered to hire us a car on his credit card so we could get home and he was going to store our trailer if we could not get a car with a tow bar the day we packed up everyone came to help us i think this just shows what a great bunch campers are when needed
have only once met an unfriendly camper. A middle aged couple and their dog. They weren't nasty, they just kept to themselves. The only way people knew they were there was by the sound of their damned TV blaring out Corrie and Eastbenders across the site on the lovely calm summer evenings.
have only once met an unfriendly camper. A middle aged couple and their dog. They weren't nasty, they just kept to themselves. The only way people knew they were there was by the sound of their damned TV blaring out Corrie and Eastbenders across the site on the lovely calm summer evenings.
Alan
I think there's a difference between being unfriendly and keeping yourself to yourself. I'll always smile and say 'good morning' to people, but don't feel obliged to make friends with all and sundry when I go camping!
I go away to spend time with my partner away from the pressures of work and hobbies/social activities - it's nice to have some quiet contemplation time. And sometimes even talking to the OH is a step too far when we are engrossed in separate books!
I'll always say hello and smile, good morning, and take people as they come if they want to chat that's fine if not that's fine too, I don't go away to make friends but if we do that's ok too.
I'd never see anybody struggle and will always lend if I'm asked and we have it. I try to treat people as I would want to be.
We basically take the trip as it comes and because we're away from the stresses of home life we're nicer people.
New to camping, new to forums and this great site has already answered so many of my questions.
Widowed just before Christmas and some 60 plus (1) I have not got the confidence to tow a caravan alone and I am looking forward to getting away for a few days.
You all seem so nice that I definitely wont say no if I am offered help in putting the tent up (dog hasn't got much idea either) and a cup of tea will be most welcome.
Quote: Originally posted by scruffandco on 04/4/2008
All of this is very reassuring to me.
New to camping, new to forums and this great site has already answered so many of my questions.
Widowed just before Christmas and some 60 plus (1) I have not got the confidence to tow a caravan alone and I am looking forward to getting away for a few days.
You all seem so nice that I definitely wont say no if I am offered help in putting the tent up (dog hasn't got much idea either) and a cup of tea will be most welcome.
Di
Take a look at the "Meets" section and see if there's a venue you fancy, you'll make a whole raft of new freinds and be confident that you won't struggle when you arrive
If you fancy it this one may be of interest to you looking at your location, and i will certainly help you with your tent
Quote: Originally posted by peskypeeza on 04/4/2008
Quote: Originally posted by alan29 on 04/4/2008
have only once met an unfriendly camper. A middle aged couple and their dog. They weren't nasty, they just kept to themselves. The only way people knew they were there was by the sound of their damned TV blaring out Corrie and Eastbenders across the site on the lovely calm summer evenings.
Alan
I think there's a difference between being unfriendly and keeping yourself to yourself. I'll always smile and say 'good morning' to people, but don't feel obliged to make friends with all and sundry when I go camping!
I go away to spend time with my partner away from the pressures of work and hobbies/social activities - it's nice to have some quiet contemplation time. And sometimes even talking to the OH is a step too far when we are engrossed in separate books!
Thanks Caster - I am actually way down in south Wales (have amended my location to clear things up!) so your recommended meet would be a long, long drive for me.
But hope to meet up with some of you soon. It's snowing at the moment so am not going anywhere yet awhile.
I used to be a teacher and for one half term break, just before I retired, I went to an adult only site to try to recharge my batteries.
The site was full of teachers on half term break. They all looked pale and drawn and were not talking to anyone. It wasn't until the end of the week when we were all feeling better that we began to speak to each other.
Quote: Originally posted by TekkieAnne on 06/4/2008
I used to be a teacher and for one half term break, just before I retired, I went to an adult only site to try to recharge my batteries.
The site was full of teachers on half term break. They all looked pale and drawn and were not talking to anyone. It wasn't until the end of the week when we were all feeling better that we began to speak to each other.
Thanks for that. I'm a teacher too - I avoid "us" like the plague outside school.
Alan
For us, camping is a chance to re-charge the ol' batteries and for me, working in a call centre, its a chance to not talk as much as I usually have to!
But we always smile, say hi, and will have a chat if people pass by and stop to have a chinwag, when washing up and waiting for the showers, that sort of thing...you know, a bit of friendly chat makes a happier world for everyone....I agree, its treating people how you would like to be treated....and good manners!
We've also lent people our air bed pump thingy too....must be a popular borrowed item!!!
Quote: Originally posted by TekkieAnne on 06/4/2008
I used to be a teacher and for one half term break, just before I retired, I went to an adult only site to try to recharge my batteries.
The site was full of teachers on half term break. They all looked pale and drawn and were not talking to anyone. It wasn't until the end of the week when we were all feeling better that we began to speak to each other.
Thanks for that. I'm a teacher too - I avoid "us" like the plague outside school. Alan
LOL. It wasn't until the end of the week that we discovered we were all teachers. The interesting thing was that we had all brought work with us!
First time we went camping hubbie didnt read the instructions OH SORRY the instructions were wrong! anyway we both were wet through, kids fed up, dog fed up and we all felt like crying when couple next door made us all a cup of tea, it saved our holiday and we so appreciated it, it has made me more aware to offer a pair of extra hands when people are pitching up next door, Im sure that day our faces were like thunder and we didnt look very friendly.
I always try and say hello, good morning etc. even though I am shy by nature.Some people don't make eye contact though, and then you know not to say anything, I suppose you just have to read body language a bit, like in any social situation.I wouldn't be offended if somebody didn't say good morning, why be bothered , you're on your holliers for goodness sake , there's enough to be getting annoyed about at home!
Iv only had my head bitten off once after offering help.Apparently i was an' expert' on putting ther type of tent up.I only offered to shine a light as it was getting too dark to see by ,but he still let her struggle.Mind you later in in the night he was getting a bit frisky and she turned him down. serves him right and i hope she realised what type of bloke he was.Apart from that we have helped people jump start their car and always had a friendly responce.
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Topic: The Friendly Camper.
