Against the working man

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  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #32

    Good post Stevel and I agree , that's why I say it's not geared for the working man as 'we' are restricted to a 2 hour maximum travel radius after work

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,404 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #33

    I can't quite take the OP entirely seriously! Yes, you're working, but surely it's possible to organise weekend trips within a couple hours of home so you arrive at a suitable time? All us retirees have been working folk ourselves you know. We've all had
    to plan accordingly. Or, of course, you could try to find a CL which might be willing to let you arrive later.

    There are always solutions to any problem in life; you just have to adapt and look out for them! Happy

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #34

    Although I could've lied and said I've broken down so won't be there until 10pm , but that's not me , puts me in a similar category as those who gloat about there wealth 

  • brue
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    edited November 2016 #35

    Innocent

  • JVB66
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    edited November 2016 #36

    We have nearly all been the working man too,  but then maybe we also had a far more realistic outlook on our leisure time ,and did not expect others to pander to our needsUndecided,

    Work ,Save  = Comfy Retirement 

  • Metheven
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    edited November 2016 #37

    Seems to me you selfishly want things your way and attacking the retirees or people who do not have to work. Why not actively look for change that might result in a better way for all concerned, rather than 'them and me'.

    Your original post is what raises shackles.

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #38

    Don't need to pander to my needs , I'm happy in a truck stop if I have to doesn't bother me one bit although for my membership fee which I pay yearly , like yourselves and probably more if they have oap  rates , I would've thought there would have been more
    provision for the working man . 

  • moulesy
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    edited November 2016 #39

    Haggis - tell us what area you live in and I bet between us we can come up with any number of suggestions for stays within a couple of hours of home. We can be a helpful lot on CT when the need arises, believe it or not! Happy

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #40

    Moulsey , I need to be further than two hours and I'm in Lincoln 

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #41

    There are some beautiful sites, CLs and club ones within 2hrs of Lincoln. But there again we don't know the need. However, sometimes needs and wishes have to be compromised, it's a fact of life.

  • Jood
    Jood Forum Participant Posts: 120
    edited November 2016 #42

    Haggis..you sound really angry about this, and I hope you find a way around this issue. As Moulesy said, maybe a CL would offer more flexibility? Personally I believe 8pm is late enough to arrive on site..not only for the Wardens who already work long hours,
    but for the peace and relaxation for others already on site, who don't really want to be disturbed by arrivals late into the evening. Most sites we've stayed on don't have large LNA's to accommodate planned lateness. 

  • Bugs
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    edited November 2016 #43

    Hmmph!

    As usual, no-one seems concerned about "the working woman" Wink

    Bugs

  • huskydog
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    edited November 2016 #44

    I work ,but still manage to get away,  I don't expect the club to change the rules to suit my needs .

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #45

    jood , wouldn't say angry , I'd say frustrated by the lack of provision for people who still work and want to get away for a weekend . I've rang the particular site I wanted to stay at , basically they said no chance unless you've had an unforeseen  problem
    , rang head office , apologetic but again same answer .. therefore my conclusion must be there is little thought for those of us that have to work and enjoy and look forward to our weekends away .. I would also say that the site I wanted to be at will be nowhere
    near fully booked for a midweek  and a winter booking 

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #46

    So the late night arrivals pitch should be called the unforeseen circumstance pitch in reality 

  • KjellNN
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    edited November 2016 #47

    I'm confused.

    Are you travelling at the start of a longer trip, so this is just a stopover?  Or are you going to this site for the weekend?

    If the former, why not choose a site you can reach before 8pm, if it is not possible to leave earlier?

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited November 2016 #48

    jood , wouldn't say angry , I'd say frustrated by the lack of provision for people who still work and want to get away for a weekend . I've rang the particular site I wanted to stay at , basically they said no chance unless you've had an unforeseen  problem
    , rang head office , apologetic but again same answer .. therefore my conclusion must be there is little thought for those of us that have to work and enjoy and look forward to our weekends away .. I would also say that the site I wanted to be at will be nowhere
    near fully booked for a midweek  and a winter booking 

    It's strange that many club sites are full at weekends and have plenty of empty spaces during the week. Presumably the weekend pitches have been taken up primerily by people who work, just like your good self, and they seem to manage to get there.

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #49

    Like shops, restaurants, cinemas, cafes, museums, libraries etc, etc, all sites have stipulated closing times. Where do you draw the line? How many staff do you need to employ to cover all eventualities, at all hours? If these issues are surmountable, how
    does this impact on site fees. 

  • TonyBurton
    TonyBurton Forum Participant Posts: 269
    edited November 2016 #50

    We just need to be more flexible with the booking in process. We could have a system where we pay in advance on line. If you plan to arrive after 8pm the warden could pin a list of expected late arrivals on a notice board with allocated pitch numbers. Any
    gate pass code could be given when payment is made. We could see the warden in the morning. Many none cc sites have this kind of system.

  • IanH
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    edited November 2016 #51

    My, my Haggis......what an angry person you are.

    Solution: take the day of work.

    Sorted.

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,404 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #52

    Moulsey , I need to be further than two hours and I'm in Lincoln 

    Well obviously it's your choice, but if you only have a weekend why do you want to spend so much of it travelling, particularly on a Friday night?

    Lincoln's a bit out of our area but surely there must be a lot of scope over in that part of the world. Is North Norfolk reachable in 2 hours? Loads of really good CLs and CSs in the Fakenham area who would probably welcome your custom. Happy

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #53

    Tony burton , at last , someone talking some sense . Well done that man Happy

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #54

    Because moulsey we have a particular area we want to be at this particular time of the year and have been looking forward to it for a while 

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #55

    Ian h , you don't know me so please keep your opinions to yourself , I already have Friday of work that's why we re travelling Thursday evening 

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,404 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #56

    Whereabouts? Maybe we can help you out with an alternative site? There's a wealth of knowledge on here, you know! Happy

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 2016 #57

    Whereabouts? Maybe we can help you out with an alternative site? There's a wealth of knowledge on here, you know! Happy

    There are several of us from this beautiful part of the country and close by. Afterall, many of us have been in this situation, 'survived' the compromises and enjoyed our pastime immensely! Can we be of any help?

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2016 #58

    Haggis, when you asked if you could use a LNA pitch, did you adopt the same tone as in many of your posts in this thread? 

    One thing I've learnt in life is that anger and shouting rarely achieves the desired result.

    Another thing I've found is that joining a large organisation, accepting the rules and conditions and then expecting it all to change to suit my individual needs is a non starter.

    May I suggest you use a site other than a club site, or travel a shorter distance, or arrange your working life so that you can leave earlier?

  • haggis123
    haggis123 Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited November 2016 #59

    Tinwheeler , rang them direct , very polite , just asked them if it would be ok arriving late .... the answer was a catorgoric no , 

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  • moulesy
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    edited November 2016 #61

    Haggis, you really need to let us know where it is you want to travel to if we're going to be of any help to you! Happy

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