Waving

[QFour]

We used to but not many people seem to wave back anymore so this will be the last

 

[bartman]

We got quite a lot of waves last week, even got one from a Hymer driver!

 

[RoaminRog]

For me, it depends what type of road we are on. If we are on a country lane, then waving and smiling is on the cards, but if we are on a main highway then I may wave if I feel that I can spare the distraction. However I will not even think about waving if we are on a motorway, on today’s roads, they are far too busy and congested to take your eyes off the road, even for a second.
So, I reserve the right to decide if it’s too dangerous to start waving, and I hope nobody takes offence if they think otherwise.

 

[Phantom]

Waving at strangers is just too cringeworthy for us!

 

[alcam]

Waving at strangers is just too cringeworthy for us!

Correct answer
Same as all this talk about hugging . Didn't do it before covid , not starting now

 

[Boris7]

I always wave, but do so because it pisses swmbo off

 

[oppy]

Tesco van drivers don't wave back !!! We still wave though

 

[mariesnowgoose]

I'm with Rog and do the same.

There's enough misery, fear and anger in the world already, so it's nice to show a little friendliness, even if it does seem a bit daft.

I used to do it as a motorbiker, don't see any difference with campervans.
Its just an acknowledgement that you share a common interest (but in both cases not so common?) and enjoy the same pastime/lifestyle etc.

If they wave back its a 'Yesss!' and feels like a result.
If they don't wave back you can have a good old grump and mutter 'miserable b***' instead - win/win whatever

Either way, it passes the time on the road. Similar to playing 'I Spy' ....

 

[trevskoda]

I got a wave from a french van when rounding a corner on a tight spot, they also knew my royal title as they shouted COUNT with a two finger Chirchhill salute think thats what they shouted as its hard to hear over the engine mind you, they had big red faces to so must of got some of our sunshine.

 

[mark61]

I still wave most of the time, I'll wave at anything from a car with a roof rack on to a big MH.

 

[Sharon the Cat]

Phill waves, but when he realises it's a Hymer and they probably won't wave back he changes it to brushing his hair back off his forehead.

 

[Johnsais]

We were driving the long straight road north on Lewis a couple of years ago and the motorhome in front must have waved to an oncoming beast doing similar, both taking their minds off the road for an instant, there was this huge bang and the air full of debris as both their door mirrors met an unhappy end. Neither stopped to investigate or swap details. Must have been an expensive wave. It put me off waving for sure, I’d rather have both hands free to take evasive action if need be!

 

[brian c]

I don't see any thing wrong with waving. Can't see the connection with hand of wheel. You take the hand of the wheel to change gear. Possibly readjust mirror. Taking your eyes of the road. Why you wave with your hand surely. Not with your eyes. I think the danger is when the driver is watching the other Moho to see what type. Driver. Did they wave back. Etc. The actual waving. No worries. Brian

 

[alcam]

I'm with Rog and do the same.

There's enough misery, fear and anger in the world already, so it's nice to show a little friendliness, even if it does seem a bit daft.

I used to do it as a motorbiker, don't see any difference with campervans.
Its just an acknowledgement that you share a common interest (but in both cases not so common?) and enjoy the same pastime/lifestyle etc.

If they wave back its a 'Yesss!' and feels like a result.
If they don't wave back you can have a good old grump and mutter 'miserable b***' instead - win/win whatever

Either way, it passes the time on the road. Similar to playing 'I Spy' ....

Yes thats me

 

[trevskoda]

I don't see any thing wrong with waving. Can't see the connection with hand of wheel. You take the hand of the wheel to change gear. Possibly readjust mirror. Taking your eyes of the road. Why you wave with your hand surely. Not with your eyes. I think the danger is when the driver is watching the other Moho to see what type. Driver. Did they wave back. Etc. The actual waving. No worries. Brian

Why a mirror when you cany see out the back.

 

[maingate]

Why a mirror when you cany see out the back.

To check his makeup of course.

 

[Scotia]

I wave even when out in my pickup, oh and also shout at the radio when it's on.

 

[Scotia]

Why a mirror when you cany see out the back.

It's handy to see what flew out of the cupboard when shooting through the twisty bends.

 

[Tookey]

It's handy to see what flew out of the cupboard when shooting through the twisty bends.

Half dozen eggs has been our finest moment so far

 

[TeamRienza]

We got quite a lot of waves last week, even got one from a Hymer driver!

Here, have another wave from a Hymer owner.

Don’t let Sharon the cat’s Phil see it though. We don’t trust smiling cats!

Davy