It wasn't until we had gone away that I realised they had restarted otherwise would have looked at what was available, as it turned out was very pleased to be under a lot of shade.
Me too with a heart condition, I’ve never worn a mask and just use common sense when near anyone else!Tell her about me?
I'm on the most vulnerable list, still got 2 'adjuvent treatments' for cancer to go (last one 2nd September - roll on, can't wait!).
Hasn't stopped me getting out and about - with caution and shedloads of common sense.
Everyone is different and some folk have had the pants scared off them by this pandemic, so much so they will never venture out of their houses until a vaccine is developed. All I can say to that is they might well be dead before that happens, so if you want to live like a prisoner in your own home until that happy day - which may never arrive - then fair enough, but I am of the mindset to take my own chances.
Life is short enough as it is. Once you've been diagnosed with the 'emperor of all maladies' your viewpoint - or at least mine - is changed forever.
Lockdown? Pah! I already did my own lockdown last year. It was just a trial run for this year's lockdown, which, granted, is on a bigger scale, but no real difference in my head. Apart from that fact that millions of other people are also now worried they might die... but they haven't got cancer, the silly sausages, they are running scared at the thought they might catch something that might kill them. All very sad and depressing.
Not me. Onwards and upwards. Something gets us all in the end, no one is immortal.
In the meantime I'm going to try and live the best I can, virus or no bloody virus!
In that case, they were totally unsuitable. That club seems to select warders for wardens. Seriously, the only unpleasant staff I've ever found at sites have been CC* wardens.
Stand under shower. Turn on water for 30 seconds. Turn off water. Apply soap all over. Turn on water to rinse off for 30 seconds.
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THIS is a true story! Many of you will remember when about 5 years ago, there was a feature on TV about the Caravan Clubs manoeuvres on site. You will recall a lot of ridiculous things happening, such as the judges measuring the length of the rubber awning tensioning straps, to check they were all equal, then there was the inspection of inside storage to make sure one's knickers were all neatly stowed away! There were other such prize events such as getting an 80 year old granny to reverse a caravan round an obstacle course,(when she had never even towed before!)I hear from a very reliable inside source that the CMC are having trouble recruiting wardens, and that many existing wardens are choosing to quit.
A lot of wardens have traditionally been retirees who want to keep on keeping busy and are usually caravan or campervan owners themselves.
They don't necessarily need the income so can afford to leave if not happy with the job.
C-19 has made everyone's job more difficult, but when it comes to cleaning public loos and showers with this virus about, folk are probably saying thanks, but no thanks - I'd be a bit wary myself!
Does this mean the CMC are still charging full price, even without the use of showers and toilets? I was under the impression that all their main sites were opening shower and toilet blocks, but usage was limited with a wrist band system like Sam mentioned above. I've also heard that a max of 3 people are allowed into the shower blocks/loos at any one time. Guess that also depends on the size of the facilities at individual sites.
If some aren't opening the facilities and are still charging full price then they wouldn't be getting my custom any time soon! Don't mind paying the money, but I would expect the use of all toilet facilities if that's the case, whether I choose to use them or not.
If they are short of willing staff then this could be a problem that will crop up more frequently. CMC wardens seem to have had a bit of a reputation for the odd ones acting like little Hitlers. Staff shortages could make the 'type' even worse under current circumstances.
Maybe you should write a letter of complaint, Bill, and see if it gets published in their monthly magazine? Somehow I doubt it... !
I think some people myself included are look small CL as an alternative to area's not wild camping friendly at this time, it's also good to have a spread of possible location to empty waste and charge batteries and if some cost so be it.
sorry but you must be , using your balls to much, ar soap, to many bubbles, use less soap,well ive tried it, p.s. keep clean. ok pj.
Unless you've been on another planet the last few months, I only need to use a couple of words to explain why - 'Covid-19' and 'pandemic'.
Campsites are only under more regular discussion here (as are many other 'alternatives' to wilding at the moment) because the pandemic has caused a variety of problems for wild campers across the board. Some of the problems are merely a perception - bad press & hysterical media - but this has been sufficient to put some people off wilding this year. But it's also worth noting that others have been wilding throughout the virus with no problems whatsoever.
However, some members are definitely wary of going off 'wilding' under present circumstances, again for a variety of virus-related reasons.
Hence the 2020 compromise of staying on campsites, as some feel it's the only safe way to get out and about in their vans - for now!
Does that explanation help?
