am I on my own ??

Horwendil

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Hi all,
What a great bunch you all seem to be :)
I'm new on here, and have just got my first MH at 56, but also live aboard a sailingboat, so I now have the land option too ! One of the reasons I got it was because my missus and I (who was also my crew) parted company this year and I don't have the opportunity to take the boat out as much as I used too. We always preferred anchoring in some quiet bay if possible so that is why the idea of wildcamping really appeals to me.
What I was wondering, and I haven't had the chance to check this out against normal camping sites yet either, is what percentage of campers/wild campers are single like me ? There's no ulterior motive to this, it's just that I wonder what the chances are that I'll be looked on suspiciously when I park up on me tod, as it were.
 
I'm single at the moment though have been with various women over the years. I actually prefer the freedom. To be honest it doesn't make any difference to wild camping or site camping. I don't know what you mean by "looked on suspiciously" :D A criminal type is never going to bother to stay around the area in a motorhome where they will get seen. They're going to be down the road in the most inconspicuous vehicle they can lay their hands on!

As for site camping, some people haven't got much better to do with their day, than sit in the van peeking out from behind the curtains, gossiping about the neigbours. So whether it's "He's with a very young girl" or "Wow they've got a big family, I wonder if they are all theirs" or "Why is she on her own", it doesn't matter who you are, you're going to get talked about ;)
 
Thanks Firefox, I am going to try and get out somewhere in Hampshire this weekend as the van is pretty well up together now, so mayabe come across some happy souls. Whatever, I've learned a lot from this forum already so will make a point of talking to others if I do manage to get parked up.
 
Oh yes I often talk with other people on sites or wild camping, if there's another van around. I did see some letters in MMM magazine once where a guy said he couldn't get on with camping on his own when his wife died because it was "all couples" and "they didn't want to know" when they found out he was on his own, but I've never experienced that. Most people are pretty friendly whether it is singles, couples, or families.

That said, some people socialise better in pairs, but it's what you make of it really. I always have a mini laptop with mobile broadband so I'm never short of something to do, if there's no one around Good luck for the weekend!
 
I am also single, but it is not a problem...I read a lot and walk the dog!
 
I'm a solo wild camper who uses a site about once a week to top up the tanks, do the laundry etc. Occasionally I've felt a bit solitary when everyone else is a couple but quite often I've met other 'soloists' and usually people are very friendly. Sorry to hear about your split but I'm sure you'll have a good time out there on the road..unless you meet up with some of us weirdos, of course!
 
I say go for it, dont worry about other people, I like the saying never judge someone until you have walked in there shoes. I am sure you will find people to talk to especially if they are like me !! I talk to everyone.lol Good luck
 
Thanks to you all for your replies and insight, and yep, I guess it's a case of "just do it", so I will :)
Gonna have a good look at location ideas and view them on googleearth so I've got a better idea of where they are and what's nearby.
If you see a "D" reg beige Talbot Express with brown stripe between Corfe Castle and Portsdown Hill, it may be me. Come and have a cuppa :)
 
Horwendil said:
Hi all,
What a great bunch you all seem to be :)
I'm new on here, and have just got my first MH at 56, but also live aboard a sailingboat, so I now have the land option too ! One of the reasons I got it was because my missus and I (who was also my crew) parted company this year and I don't have the opportunity to take the boat out as much as I used too. We always preferred anchoring in some quiet bay if possible so that is why the idea of wildcamping really appeals to me.
What I was wondering, and I haven't had the chance to check this out against normal camping sites yet either, is what percentage of campers/wild campers are single like me ? There's no ulterior motive to this, it's just that I wonder what the chances are that I'll be looked on suspiciously when I park up on me tod, as it were.
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do your own thing & enjoy life, if you start worrying what people think you would do nothing. dont sit at home feeling sorry for yourself the clocking is ticking get out & about while you can.
tony
 
We have often come across motorhomers on their own and make a point of talking to them. Only a few weeks ago I had a very interesting chat with a chap at Teignmouth who was keen to show me his motorhome and pass on knowledge of the surrounding area. My advice is, don't wait for others to speak to you, make the first move and you will be pleasantly surprised.
 
just pack the back turn the key and go stuff the rest cos there not worth the bother if i ever see u in scotland i will talk to u :D;)
 
Fortunatly i am married and have to say i would worry about people thinking i was a predatory gay or sex pest if i was wilding on my own or even worse if i was seen near a school. Only jesting.Try the classifieds and get them talking by being seen with a differant woman every night.
 
coolasluck said:
Try the classifieds and get them talking by being seen with a differant woman every night.
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yeh... been there done that:p
... all i got was backache and a rapid loss of weight... had to give it up after 3 months... it was killin me:eek:

:D


rehards :rolleyes:
aj
 
Used to find a problem about 10 years ago when, as a single dad, I used to go on surfing weekends with my 12 year old son. Even got turned away from 2 sites on the east coast. So I started taking our passports just to prove he was my son, and I wasnt a wandering pervert!
Funny thing is when my 14 year old daughter came with us we were looked on as a normal family.
Now married to a woman quite a lot younger than my 55 years, last year we were at a posh hotel, and were politely questioned as to our relationship. To which my wife answered "Im the bosses shag, youve got to do all you can to climb the ladder, when your just a girl"
The responce "very good Miss,we just wondered"
Most within hearing burst into laughter. And the real joke is shes the boss.
I think this just tell us to do what you want, and sod anybody with a dirty and perverce mind. Its their problem. not yours.
 
I'm married but am mostly a solo wild-camper. Occasionally we go together but OH's real interest is solo-sailing so I solo wild-camp and OH solo-sails then we meet up.

I've had no problems with solo wild-camping. I have a very small car-conversion camper which is very discreet and I ensure I'm seldom seen when wilding in less official places. However, when I camp in small rural villages then I've had no trouble at all - indeed, the locals have popped out eg to give me a weather forecast or suggest places to visit. In these circumstances I make a point of supporting local businesses eg bakeries and have had some very enjoyable trips and met some very friendly people.
 
When I have been away on my own the people in groups or with partners might think you are a little crazy, only because they could not do themselves.

So many single people or when their partners are busy would not dream of going places on their own.

To me it is normal but too many people are too scared to spend time by themselves!
 
Great replies, looking forward to meeting some of you, and my daily dose of this forum :)
 
I am married.... and happily.... but my wife is a home bird and only comes on the holiday trips we do ..... Easter........ May Banks and the summer Biggy.
So the rest of the time I am on my own....a few times my Brother in Law comes along but I do enjoy my own decisions now and again, I meet up a lot with the Mad bunch from here and they are a sterling bunch and I thoroughly reccomend them to you....:rolleyes: watch your malt if AJ's near :D
so get to it man you won't regret it.
 
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