Why is after 8 pm considered a 'late arrival'

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  • JollyKernow
    JollyKernow Forum Participant Posts: 2,629
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    edited May 2021 #272

    Kev, being by the river mate I'd have thought you'd be used to a bit of fishing, but you took the bait hook line and sinkerwinklaughing

    JK

  • mickysf
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    edited May 2021 #273

    A total lack of understanding of the issues, present constraints and related implications comes to mind! And so condescending and demeaning.

  • brue
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    edited May 2021 #274

    No, a total understanding of clock mechanisms is the clue here. wink

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2021 #275

    It hit me in a blinding Dazzle many pages back. 🤣🤣

  • mickysf
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    edited May 2021 #276

    Yes, you are on point there Brue!😊👍

  • InaD
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    edited May 2021 #277

    We too had - quote from the OP: the misfortune of working.  Although I wouldn't really call that a misfortune TBH, I'd rather call it being fortunate, to have been in employment all our working lives.

    During that time we too didn't finish work until 5pm on a Friday, and found plenty of sites or CLs within a 50 mile radius - yes, even back in the 90's!  If we did decide we wanted to go further afield, we'd take the afternoon off, so as to make the most of the weekend.

    For some time now we have both been retired, and have been able to more or less go away when we want (certainly pre-Covid).  That is certainly something we really value.  IMHO that's life, when you're  working leisure time is precious, it certainly was to us, and weekends away meant a lot, but we didn't have to travel far to be able to enjoy them.  We wouldn't want to travel for hours after a day's work, and not arrive at a site until much before 10pm.

    Suggestions of not travelling the 150 miles mentioned in the OP seem to be falling on deaf ears, so I'm not sure there is a solution to this, other than going to the hotels where arrival can be at any time.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited May 2021 #278

    😂 You rose to the bait, I wasn’t sure at the time of writing, but I am now.

    One of the things to look forward to when you do finally finish work, politely tell it like it is. It’s cathartic to the soul after years of having to listen to whinging customers. 

    Enjoy VonTrappLand.......thanks for popping back in. Just like old times.

  • ATDel
    ATDel Forum Participant Posts: 335
    edited May 2021 #279

    No, I just love a bit of curiosity with some who know how we work😉

    now th op wants us to get paid more for sitting around at 6am waiting for him to pop into the office to buy his gas or fluids 🤣🤣🤣

    Think ill mention it to Anthony on our next zoom call, what do you think?

  • C9C9C9
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    edited May 2021 #280

    As you said, ‘I wouldn’t object to working late or starting early’.  I will add you to the list of in support if provided some input. 

  • Navigateur
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    edited May 2021 #282

    What username did 303 have when previously on this forum?

  • DEBSC
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    edited May 2021 #283

    Oh my goodness this rumbles on doesn't it! Although the OP has a right to post his opinion this obviously isn't going to happen, for all the reasons that almost everyone else has given. If people can't work with the rules there are alternatives, ask for Reasonable change, stick to going abroad or hotels who will accommodate their needs or leave the Club. There are alternatives, like buy a static van, most of these sites have a barrier and you are free to come and go as you please at any time. But be aware that again you will pay a premium for this. So back to others comments, you can't expect Club sites to run like first class hotels.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited May 2021 #284

    those scooter vespa things do have large headlightssmile

  • SteveL
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    edited May 2021 #285

    We could also come and go as we pleased when we had a seasonal on a CAMC site. Just had to let the wardens know we were back the next morning. Worked out about £12 a night for the days that we used it. So very reasonable.

  • C9C9C9
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    edited May 2021 #286

    My final post on this topic. 

     
    I’ve enjoyed the comments, many have made me laugh from those who agree and disagree.


    Clubs/companies need to consider change openly or perish.  I hope the club will consider change openly (not necessarily what I’m proposing).


    I see many challenges and changes ahead for the club, for example towing license restrictions might decrease the uptake in younger tourers.  My Dad was a member, now me. I hope the club is still around for my son if he’s interested.  

     
    Have fun.  

     

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