Channel 5 Programme: Happy Camping

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  • JollyKernow
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    edited March 2021 #32

    Evening

    I've worked at our club site at Looe (St. Martins) in 2013 and last year 2020. Had a quick look in the park that's nearby and was on the tv last night in both years. No thanks. Just my opinion and I appreciate everyone's different in their holiday needs and wants but to me it shows me why our club sites and similar others are so popularlaughing

    JK

     

  •  viatorem
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    edited March 2021 #33

    Imagine a fly on the wall documentary on a club site.

    This morning site staff are mowing, the early arrivals orbiting to find the optimal pitch with subsequent manoeuvring antics. This afternoon the site staff are mowing, awnings efficiently erected. This evening, the site staff are mowing, barbecues sizzle into life.

    😉 Just how I like it!

  • DSB
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    edited March 2021 #34

    Sounds good to me.....  PS... you forgot the large glass of wine... 😃

    David

  • ABM
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    edited March 2021 #35

    And the crackers and cheese,  mustn't forget the cheese  !!

  • DSB
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    edited March 2021 #36

    of course ABM..  😉😉😉

    David

  • JollyKernow
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    edited March 2021 #37

    Ha

    Sounds just like my site, 11 acres of grass and just me to do it!

  • JollyKernow
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    edited March 2021 #38

    Cheese does go well with a large glass of red Brian!

  • scoutman
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    edited March 2021 #39

    "It's 10.45 am and here standing cross legged, outside the toilet block, towel and wash bag in hand, we find Emily and Mary, waiting patiently for the facilities to reopen. While Assistant Site Manager, John, rattles noisily along on his little orange tractor dragging two large wheely bins behind."

  • eurortraveller
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    edited March 2021 #40

    As well as Tencreek and the Club site there are 36 others within ten miles of Looe , so something for most tastes. 

  • Extugger
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    edited March 2021 #41

    Thank goodness noone has mentioned CL's in this programme. Just imagine if some of them discovered our hidden secret hideaways?!! surprised

  •  viatorem
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    edited March 2021 #42

    Given the chance I could develop Kubota addiction too😂

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited March 2021 #43

    Just watched the programme. Just reinforces why we don't go to certain types of sites in the school holiday!!!  Also makes me appreciate the Club sites. 

    David

  • DSB
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    edited March 2021 #44

    Unfortunately, David, I can't  see the series getting any better - I get the impression it will be more of the same.  The thing that I find sad, is that it could quite easily give the impression that all camp sites are like this - you know what folk are like!  Anyhow, I think I will still watch it - probably for the entertainment value!

    David

  • bandgirl
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    edited March 2021 #45

    Both sites are now on my list of ones to avoid, but will probably still watch the programmes out of morbid curiosity.

  • brue
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    edited March 2021 #46

    Well the opening shots of the facilities last night made feel very queasy and then it was burgers all the way which had a similar effect! 

    Thank goodness the two families who normally went abroad liked Looe...I don't think it's doing much for the industry so far.

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2021 #47

    Then as posted before ,if it was shown as is normal site use it would not make for an "interesting" programme ,for what seems modern day viewers? 

    Love island?

    Naked attraction?

    do i need to keep goingyell

  • brue
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    edited March 2021 #48

    JVB, it shows every day type of events rather than totally made up entertainment, so sadly it's more real than a trumped up "reality" show. I expect there has been some judicious editing and a few carefully managed bits like the boat trip. 

     

  • DSB
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    edited March 2021 #49

    ...didn't see it last night.... watched the Celebrity Musicals programme and then Carol wanted to watch Midsommer Murders.  It was on record anyway, so I'll have a delightful hour catching up later.  No need to worry about 'spoilers'.. 😃😃

    David