Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 18/6/2014
About ten years ago my now-ex and I were on a camp site where, coincidentally, there was a CC rally in the next field to us.
Although we were CC members we had never been to a rally and didn't really know what they were about, but I would have expected to see a communal gazebo or activity tent and something going on but there was nothing. All the caravans were pitched round the edge of the field, no children around, everyone looked to be middle-aged/elderly, all the women were sitting outside knitting or reading and the men were reading the morning papers - how boring.
We walked round the field several times with our dogs that weekend and not one person spoke to us, so we decided that if that was CC rallying we wouldn't be bothering. Maybe some rallies are different now but if that was an example then I wouldn't go to one even if you paid me.
Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 18/6/2014About ten years ago my now-ex and I were on a camp site where, coincidentally, there was a CC rally in the next field to us.
Although we were CC members we had never been to a rally and didn't really know what they were about, but I would have expected to see a communal gazebo or activity tent and something going on but there was nothing. All the caravans were pitched round the edge of the field, no children around, everyone looked to be middle-aged/elderly, all the women were sitting outside knitting or reading and the men were reading the morning papers - how boring.
We walked round the field several times with our dogs that weekend and not one person spoke to us, so we decided that if that was CC rallying we wouldn't be bothering. Maybe some rallies are different now but if that was an example then I wouldn't go to one even if you paid me.
A post from a typical Expert
And a comment from a typical CC snob
------------- Tigermouse
I have a very temperamental personality - 50% temper and 50% mental
Having never been a member of the CC I won't comment, tho would think they vary considerably and loadsa peeps enjoy them. However for anyone who is a bit apprehensive about joining a rally, what better than one of the ukcs 'Meets'.
Very relaxed and informal........Mick
Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 18/6/2014
Quote: Originally posted by boff on 18/6/2014
Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 18/6/2014About ten years ago my now-ex and I were on a camp site where, coincidentally, there was a CC rally in the next field to us.
Although we were CC members we had never been to a rally and didn't really know what they were about, but I would have expected to see a communal gazebo or activity tent and something going on but there was nothing. All the caravans were pitched round the edge of the field, no children around, everyone looked to be middle-aged/elderly, all the women were sitting outside knitting or reading and the men were reading the morning papers - how boring.
We walked round the field several times with our dogs that weekend and not one person spoke to us, so we decided that if that was CC rallying we wouldn't be bothering. Maybe some rallies are different now but if that was an example then I wouldn't go to one even if you paid me.
No slanging match intended - well not on my part anyway.
As someone else has correctly pointed out, my post was made based on the circumstances at the time. Had I seen a field full of people engaging in some form of communal activities and enjoying themselves in the process then I may very well have thought about trying rallying myself, but what I did see wasn't a very encouraging example.
As someone else said, it seems I may have touched a raw nerve with my previous post, however we are all entitled to our opinions and that's mine, so if boff doesn't like it - tough!!
------------- Tigermouse
I have a very temperamental personality - 50% temper and 50% mental
Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 21/6/2014
No slanging match intended - well not on my part anyway.
As someone else has correctly pointed out, my post was made based on the circumstances at the time. Had I seen a field full of people engaging in some form of communal activities and enjoying themselves in the process then I may very well have thought about trying rallying myself, but what I did see wasn't a very encouraging example.
As someone else said, it seems I may have touched a raw nerve with my previous post, however we are all entitled to our opinions and that's mine, so if boff doesn't like it - tough!!
The centre belong I belong to runs over 100 different Rallies per year. Not opinion but fact
You have seen apparently one rally ten years ago this. makes you an expert as I acknowledged. Apparently calling you an expert is offensive but calling me a snob is just opinion well that fine.
Perhaps you could enlighten me with your other opinions based on no knowledge and no facts I suspect it's going to be a long list.
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