Adult only site

[RichardH]

I have to say I object to being called a child hater because I too would go to an adult only site and fully intend to when my kid goes to his friends during the summer holidays and the wife and I get a weekend away on our own its great to go somewhere away from all kids. Not because we dislike kids but just because we can have a complete child free weekend.

Rest of the year we will be away with the kid and probably one of his mates enjoying all the things that make him happy on sites with loads of kids.

 

[yvonne6]

i see some of you run on the 'children should be seen and DEFINATELY not heard' basis. no wonder kids are unruly they are excluded at the drop of a hat, tut tut (i'm waiting for the replies)

Yvonne

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

............ where was that posted? -- Awaiting your reply.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

I have to say I object to being called a child hater because I too would go to an adult only site and fully intend to when my kid goes to his friends during the summer holidays and the wife and I get a weekend away on our own its great to go somewhere away from all kids. Not because we dislike kids but just because we can have a complete child free weekend.

Rest of the year we will be away with the kid and probably one of his mates enjoying all the things that make him happy on sites with loads of kids.

Shush Richard, you'll get the politically correct whingers on your back for calling children "kids".

 

[inspireme]

The following menton they are adult only in the description section

http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-the_oaks_caravan_park-193.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-bath_chew_valley_caravan_park-78.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-downsview_caravan_park-104.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-woodland_springs_touring_park-113.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-the_chase-219.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-heron_s_pond_caravan_park.-128.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-lamb_cottage-222.html
http://www.bigfreeguide.com/camping/detail-broadhembury_caravan_and_camping_park-234.html
also:

http://www.adultstouring.co.uk/

 

[colin(bridgend)]

I totally agree with Yvonne. A lot of postings on this topic seem to forget that at one time we were all children and what did our parents say about us - if only we could turn the clock back. I can understand some points raised but on the whole I think the sound of children enjoying a holiday is great - live and let live.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Well it looks like Yvonne isn't going to point out where anyone said "children should be seen and not heard" so I will ask you a question Colin in reply to your post. Where in any of the posts have anyone said they dont like the sound of children?

 

[Lol1]

I don't think anyone is suggesting that if a couple wants to use an adult site only, they leave the kids behind, are they? Seems to me that if there is a demand for these sites [never used them myself, although I looked into it at first only to discover it wasn't an excuse for an all out orgy, so haven't looked at them since] and if you qualify, i.e. no children, then why not use them?

Pets aren't allowed to do certain things, kids aren't allowed to do certain things and adults aren't allowed to do certain things, we all have restrictions, so not being able to use these sites for the little uns, is just another. Get used to it, I don't like being barred by the women's gym club, but I can accept it.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Lord B - there is no actual remarks stating that the adult does not like the sound of a child/children, there is however in many of the postings the inference of this. Children, in my opinion, are part of the enjoyment of a holiday - I have two adult children who have been caravaning with us for many years when younger with no problems. I now have two grand children who come with us in the caravan again with no problem. My wife and I often find that the children are good ice breakers for forming friendship on site with like minded caravanners. I have never even given it a thought to go to an adult only site. Whay for I ask when there is enjoyment to be had where ever you should go - it is up to you - if you are not happy move on and be miserable else where.

 

[Clive-Cardiff]

Yes Colin it is up to you. If you want a rest from children, and a suitable site is available why not use it.

An owner of a site is perfectly within his rights to want adults only on his site, he owns it. If the majority of customers want to take children then he stands to lose out. I think that site owners who take the decision to operate adult only sites will have thought long and hard whether it is commercially viable for them to turn away many potential customers. These sites seem to be staying in business because there is a market for them.

I resent the idea that I am miserable because I choose to use an adult site. We went to Chasewater park last year and were not miserable once.

At the end of the day we make the decision where we want to go and site owners make the decision who they want on their park.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Clive I am not saying or infering that those people who wish to use an adult only site are miserable so and so, what point I am trying to make is that there are those who are just down right miserable and will complain about anything - dogs, children, wind breakers, 4x4s, etc., etc. My point is that those who enjoy an adult only site is go ahead and enjoy it whilst those who like the sound of children playing and enjoying themselves, likewise go ahead and enjoy it. My point is purely against the miserable sods no matter where they are, who should not be caravanning but staying at home and moaning at each other and not making others unhappy. I pay my dues for a pitch and I can assure you it would take a hell of a lot to make me miserable whilst on holiday. As I said live and let live.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Thats what we are saying Clive but Yvonne seems to think people who use adult sites are child haters and somehow if someone seeks some solitude Colin seems to think they are missing out.

 

[yvonne6]

Lord B perhaps i should explain my original reply was 'supposed' to be tongue in cheeck but that wasnt picked up, that doesnt matter. Also I didnt say that anyone on this forum said that children should be seen and not heard - I was merely going on the 'old fashioned' style of parenting (which i dont completely disagree with)but i does get a bit boring when everyone bangs on about kids and adults only site. Perhaps the moderator could press the delete button the next time its brought up before we all come to fisty cuffs and that we should all agree to disagree on the subject and leave it at that hows about it? peace anyone? oh go on you know you want?!!!

 

[colin(bridgend)]

No you have the wrong interpretation Lord B. What point I am trying to put across is that each to his own whether they like adult only sites or otherwise. The ones who annoy me are the constant moaners no matter where they are or what they are doing. The miserable sods who should have been put down at birth. Let each and any/every one partake in their own form of pleasure - it is at the moment a free country to do, as long as you abide by the law of the land, as you wish and enjoy yourself accordingly.

Therefore as Yvonne has said "is it not now time to call it a day on this rather monotinous subject and move on to something more interesting".

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Well it would be if Yvonne accepted that people who have reared their children are now entitled to a bit of peace if they so wish without being thought of as child haters. Just because someone likes peace and quiet doesn't make them a Victor Meldrew although my wife might agree to that regarding me. As soon as she gets up 2 radios go on in the house, as soon as she leaves I turn them off - pure solitude, just the sound of the birds. The thing is you can have noise at anytime but you cant always get peace and quiet - well not until your dead heheheh!

 

[Geordie]

My wife and I now go vanning on our own because our three kids have grown into adults and flown the nest. The time we share together now is part of the process of of life, and if that means we like to retreat to some quite corner and enjoy life as we choose,then so be it. So all those with massive chips on their shoulders because I choose to go to an adult only site ( something that is becoming more popular every year ) should keep their opinions to themselves. "I hated children so much my wife gave birth to 3 of them", only the thickest of the moaners out there wont work that one out. I dont tell anyone where to take their holiday breaks, and I certainly wont be told where I can take mine, especially now, when I have options,as I said earlier, its part of the process of life. Not everyone who goes to adult sites are child haters, in fact many have grandchildren, its a matter of choice for the individuals. Live and let live.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

People like Stinky make me laugh talking about Adult Only site owners should be taken to the Court on Human Rights at the Hague for discriminating against children. Makes me wonder who the next people are on their politically correct target list. SAGA maybe for discriminating against the under 50s. lmaaooooooooooo

 

[yvonne6]

obviously Lord B is not a peace loving person, i'll bet you can keep an arguement going for months even if your wrong.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

There are at present 59 postings on this topic - what the h**l is the matter here? are we all growing into grumpy old sods? If someone wants to take a holiday on an adult only site for any reason they so desire why not. No one is going to dictate to me where my wife and I should go. If they were to try this there would be few choice expressions flying around which could be construed as verbal diarrhoea. It is a clear case of a free country and a democratic decision so for goodness sake lets call it a day regarding this topic.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

obviously Lord B is not a peace loving person, i'll bet you can keep an arguement going for months even if your wrong.

omg you rumbled me yvonne. I love fishing and you are truly hooked. Swallowed the bait hook line and sinker. By the way, what made you think you were right, only 2 agree with you and one of those is Stinky, thats if you're not Stinky hiding.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

There are at present 59 postings on this topic - what the h**l is the matter here? are we all growing into grumpy old sods? If someone wants to take a holiday on an adult only site for any reason they so desire why not. No one is going to dictate to me where my wife and I should go. If they were to try this there would be few choice expressions flying around which could be construed as verbal diarrhoea. It is a clear case of a free country and a democratic decision so for goodness sake lets call it a day regarding this topic.

Awwwwwwww Colin, its taken me awhile to get yvonne to bite so now shes hooked give me chance to play her to my landing net :O) what do you mean NO :O( waaaaaa waaaaaa

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

If you had red hair and a site turned you away because of the colour of your hair, you would rightly feel victimised.

There is no other past time where kids are exluded for the adults benifit rather than the safety of the children. Caravaning has always been a family affair and to take this away from families is shameful.

The sites them self boast that they are "exlusively for adults", I thought that that sort of behaveour stopped with the fall of apartied.

Pubs influence who visits them by there facilities. There is no "No oldies" signs on doors of pubs aiming at the younger market, the older people tend to go to the more traditional pub through choice. If a caravan site doesn't have anything for kids to do, kids wont wnat to go there, by choice.

I wonder if someone here has access to solicitors that can check this sort of behavour out agains human rights....

Pete

Go for it Stinky, Champion of the Discriminated. Get your lawyers to start on SAGA. It's total discriminatory against the under 50s.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

I think Ann's suggestion for Adult only is a great idea, then all the vanners who dont like kids (unlike us)can gather in the one place and moan about us vanners that do have little cherbubs!! and we can have peace and quiet without worry if we are upsetting anyone that way everyone is happy.

Yvonne

.... I love cherbubs ..... especially with gravy :O) delicious

 

[Pete4]

I agree Colin, nobody should dictate as to where you should go and my point isn't about those who feel they need to use them.

I have children and I AM dictated as to where I can and cannot go because of them.

My sister owns a pub and she influences who goes by making more appealing the the clientel she wants. She doesn't put a poster up at the front saying you are not welcome if you're under the age of 30 etc. Nobody gets offended and if the under 30s do come in, they are just as welcome but they probably wouldn't find the pub is what they are looking for.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Try getting your kids and your goodself on a SAGA holiday Stinky. SAGA discriminates against the under 50s. Psssttttt by the way - it's clientele :O)