How to jump the queue to get the pitch you want.

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  • ABM
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    edited July 2018 #32

    David  The  OP  did  ask,  in  his  final  sentence, :--

    " How  many  fellow  caravanners  are  seeing  this  selfish  behaviour  repeated  on  other  sites " 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #33

    Well, I’ve seen it at Malvern Hills. A different method was used but the intent was the same.

  • ABM
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    edited July 2018 #34

    Thanks  Tinners,  I'm  there  next  Thursday,  so  they  have  a  full  week  to  sort  themselves  out,  or  else  { Grrrrr yell}

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #35

    It’ll be fine🙂. We were there a couple of weeks ago and it was fairly quiet. Room for all with plenty to spare. 😙

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  • Randomcamper
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    edited July 2018 #37

    I'm impressed by the degree of marital harmony shown on this thread.....

    If I sent my O/H off to "bag" a pitch there is no way she  would choose the "right"  pitch.......wink

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #38

    So you made it to Steamer Quay after all DD - that is good anyway. I've also seen this sort of thing done on a number of club sites; I particularly remember one incident at Cirencester Park a few years back where a MH pulled on to the pitch opposite us and had put table and chairs on the adjacent pitch before making any attempt to set up themselves. frown

  • Rayrowe35
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    edited July 2018 #39

    There is merit in the C&CC system!

    Ray

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #41

    I thought it was booked up so you arranged to go somewhere else. You must have picked up a cancellation.👍🏻

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #42

    Exactly what I was thinking and before somebody says they don’t want to be allocated a particular pitch, it’s not like that at all. 

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #43

    I'm inclined to agree. smile

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #44

    No, but I prefer to pick my own pitch without hinder

  • trellis
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    edited July 2018 #45

    I noticed a variation to this at Broadway 2weeks back. A m/h pulled into the pitch opposite us and parked to the peg ,out jumped the couple with a site plan (easy to spot now in colour),and disappeared .15 minutes or so later couple return and promptly do a vanishing trick. Spotted said m/h later that day on other side of site .Naughty naughty ,.

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #46

    Oh sorry, must have misunderstood. I thought you were particularly keen to go there and upset that one day of your fortnight was fully booked? undecided

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #47

    Well, I can kind of understand that. Park up but then stroll round to see which, if any, is a more suitable pitch - mind you I think there's not a lot to choose between pitches at Broadway is there, apart from maybe wanting a bit more evening sun. It's not exactly queue jumping but possibly irritating for anyone who may have chosen that particular pitch in the meantime.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #48

    But you can.

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #49

    Far prefer it without the hindrance of a hanger on TW. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #50

    I don’t actually care who's hanging on, Easy, as long as I get a suitable pitch. I don’t think it a hindrance at all to have someone on the ground to direct me into the correct position on the pitch and point out the nearest service point etc. 

  • brue
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    edited July 2018 #51

    I find they are helpful, especially if you don't know a site, saves ending up in a spot you don't like etc. Anyway no-one will be bagging a pitch by the CAMC method either, it's strictly one at a time, no rush. smile

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #52

    They are in complete control and know exactly what’s going on. That’s not the same as being controlling though. wink

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2018 #53

    We did exactly that last year. We were pulled round a queue of caravans by the warden who asked for our membership card and told us to go off and select a pitch and come back and pay. As we couldn't remember the layout exactly we pulled onto an empty pitch and went off to look for one that suited us better. Having found another pitch I left Margaret in charge so I could collect the motorhome. I don't feel we disenfranchised any other members as no other units passed us as we were making our choice. As the site was very busy, me going round and round the site roads would have caused more inconvenience.

    David

  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #54

    I don't need directing to service points with CC as they provide a site map. I don't need directing onto pitch. For me it is simply a hindrance and distraction TW. Something that I can live with. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #55

    It just goes to show that one person's hindrance is another's friendly help.smile

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  • EasyT
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    edited July 2018 #57

    When I need help I ask for it laughing

     

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  • compass362
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    edited July 2018 #59

    Another post that sums up the unsavory nature of some entitled members that will go to any lengths to get their pitch .

    I wish all site wardens would not let these selfish people get away with their total disregard they have for us mere common members .

    It makes my day to see early arrivals kept at the barrier until the correct time also , at Cheddar last year one happy camper was waiting for an hour before being let on site  , the wardens at Buxton & Sandringham also do a sterling job at dealing with those that don't respect times too. 😘

    The C&CC system is far better & you do get a choice of pitches.👍

  • Freddy55
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    edited July 2018 #60

    The CC equivalent of sun loungers and towels.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited July 2018 #61

    Nope. I was doing what I was requested to do by the warden, I didn't initiate the queue jumping, I was just doing what I was toldwink

    David