Curtain twitchers

OnlyJen replied on 16/04/2019 18:35

Posted on 16/04/2019 18:35

and ....  this is lighthearted and tongue in cheek. Credit to the site management who were excellent but had to "follow up".........

 

 

Curtain twitcher

A species of camper mostly found on sites belonging to the two main clubs.

An introverted species, often to be found inside watching television rather than outside enjoying the camping experience or even further out enjoying the outdoors experience.

A species known for being obsessed by rules and absorbed by other peoples activities.

I was on a site for just two days and had two complaints to the wardens surprised

The first "report", this morning, was that we were exercising our dogs on the site roads: It turns out we were observed disappearing down another site access road away from the one on which our units are parked with our doggies on leads. All became clear as we stood, heads bowed, in front of the warden. We had just come back from a nice long walk, Jo spotted someone putting up an awning similar to what she wants for her caravan and we went over to say hello and ask advice. Exonerated by the warden!

An hour ago we had another visit. If we are going to "live" in the camper as well as the caravan we need two pitches. I uttered a deep sigh of irritation. I have been cleared by Grinstead towers, HQ of the authority on high, the Caravan Club ruling elite, that as long as gas is switched off, no cooking is being undertaken and only one hook-up in place, it's all ok, just another awning.

"Ah yes" said the warden, before referring to notes from counsel for the prosecution, "but you were observed plugging in the camper as well"!

Not quite. Whilst we were out for a couple of hours walking our dogs I disconnected the Caravan hook-up and plugged it into the camper to top up the leisure batteries as with my fridge being used as a freezer there's quite a drain on them. Only one hook-up in use. Second exoneration of the day.

You just have to smile and feel sorry for the lesser-spotted curtain twitcher.

Bluemalaga replied on 25/04/2019 11:50

Posted on 25/04/2019 11:50

More twitchers please. Perhaps less vans would be stolen if folk were more observant and reported a potential theft. Assuming the police could be bothered to attend.

Interesting point about the Doberman on the loose. Would you not want it reported to the warden in case the dog might be a danger to kids? If the warden was not aware who owned the dog, would it not make sense to approach any newcomers first if he had not seen a doberman on site previously.

First line of defence for wrongdoers is to insult the person who reports any actions.

Strange that on the one hand, we are told by the supporters of poor behaviours to report it to the warden and not complain on this forum, but whenever this happens the innocent become the target of abuse and name calling.

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