Starting the "Caravanning is Awful"movement.

[paulthomas]

Caravanning is becoming far too popular-witness the problems with booking CC sites.I'm planning to start a new movement,the CIA (Caravanning is Awful)which will promote anti caravanning propaganda.

Let people know the problems you have had with;

.setting up,

.putting up the awning,

.emptying the toilet,

.noisy neighbours,

.problematic caravans,

.wheels coming off,

.snaking,

,damp and delamination,

.dodgy electrics,

.constantly filling the Aquaroll-only to have to then empty the grey water,

.and so on.

Whatever you do, don't let non-caravanners know how enjoyable it is.

I suggest we also nominate Jeremy Clarkson for a knighthood.

Anyone with me?

Must dash,my tongue is stuck to my cheek.

 

[SteveW77]

Actually, since you put it that way, I am begining to wonder why I still bother. It does seem to be getting more and more problematic and slightly less fun, but then again I am getting older.

Steve W

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

You forgot dogs barking and dumping, hyperactive kids, ball games, bikes, speeding on site, gawdy windbreaks, hiding behind flyscreens, Victor Meldrews, crocs, filthy showers, posers and Uncle Tom Cobleigh and all :O)

 

[machighlander]

and the likes of lordy.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

and the likes of lordy.

yep, him too.

 

[Douglas_374404558]

Paul what a load of crap

cheers Duggie

 

[paulthomas]

Thanks.I thought so too (but didn't really want anyone to mention it).

I'm hurt now.

 

[Mel]

You forgot, late-at-night-cackling-woman; british weather; traffic jams; conversations about noseweight; people too old/fat/ugly/hairy/knobbly to wear shorts wearing shorts; and bbqs. I think this is a brilliant idea. Almost Peter Mandelson in its conception. Perhaps you could have a poster campaign, "caravanning is cr%p, don't do it" or "how to win friends and influence people: sell your caravan"

love it

mel

 

[Oldsalt49]

How about the embarassing reversing onto pitches when everyone on site is watching and making a complete arse of it? Bad smells and noises from adjacent toilet cubicles? The clenched fists, w****r signs and two finger salutes from passing drivers because you had the audacity to hold them up for a few minutes?

 

[ValA.]

And:

Parking the caravan in your drive to the disgust of neighbours.

The expense, with sites costing a fortune.

The apparent impossibility of booking Caravan Club sites.

Cramped accommodation.

Tiny shower room.

Lumpy beds which give everyone backache.

Having to climb over each other to get out of bed.

Sleeping in the same 'room' as your kids.

Mud.

Mud.

More Mud.

and if not mud, then grass clippings or sand.

Regimental sergeant majors as campsite wardens - park here, no not there, HERE..............

Jockey wheels on this spot (exactly) please.

Looking directly into your neighbours window.

Hearing someone snoring in the van NEXT DOOR!

Hearing people doing other things in the van next door.

Yes, it's definitely awful. Anyone want to buy my caravan!

 

[Dustydog]

And

The incesant hogging of two lanes on the M5.

Blots on the landscape sites.

All that septic tank waste requiring emptying by 20 tonner lorries.

Wheels coming off.

Orange powercables to feed the rabbits

Fighting for pitches

Washing hanging on windows or those mini washing lines.

Must be better at home???????????????????????????

I need a cold shower.

Cheers

Dustydog

 

[James3]

And don't forget Ian who will bite your head off if you talk to him when he is leaving !

And nosy neighbours who wonder how you can offord a new car or van or if it is on finance !!

 

[paulthomas]

Oh..........and Alko wheel locks.

Perhaps it's also time to bring back the "Howard and Hilda"image of caravanners.That should be a suitable deterrent too.

OH and I are off to buy our matching jumpers right now.

 

[Chris_374413356]

And don't forget those caravanners that think it's cool to have those stupid 20 foot fibreglass poles connected to their jocky wheel clamp with some sort of twirling flag.

Must go and lie down....

 

[tigger2]

And lamps in windows and a bowl of fruit.

Cadacs.

TV reception (or lack of it).

overpriced wifi.

Travellers...trying to avoid them!

Your neighbour who puts up 15 bird feeders for the nice little tits..but the crows are more interested.

Brats flying kites...near your van.

Parking under a tree, then it rains...drip drip all bloody night.

The we've been to France,Spain,timbucktoo blah blah bloke at the watertap.

 

[Karina_374530710]

Being a single mum with a caravan, my own particular favourite is:

'You've towed the caravan on your own? That must be really hard!'

Imagine some of the looks I get when they see a woman not only behind the wheel, but towing a caravan as well!!!

Go on girls, give it a go - it's not that difficult!!!!!

 

[machighlander]

blah blah blah, oh, your there. and also the thought of some caravan type forum thingdymajigs making their way onto the world wide web, god forbid.

 

[forestgump]

yes and socks and crocks

 

[Jimbob1]

What a depressing lot you are!

Get a life.

Why did you go into caravanning in the first place?Very Sad.

 

[paulthomas]

What a depressing lot you are!

Get a life.

Why did you go into caravanning in the first place?Very Sad.

Funny you should say that.My daughter always calls me "sad"................because I'm a keen caravanner.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

What a depressing lot you are!

Get a life.

Why did you go into caravanning in the first place?Very Sad.

Sorry Jimbob but if you can't see the post in the lighthearted manner it's supposed to be it's you who is sad. A chuckle muscle transplant comes to mind ;O)

Don't take things so seriously, life ain't that bad as long as you're still breathing.

 

[tigger2]

lighten up Jimbob! It's just a bit off fun.

I don't think there's not one of us that one or another of these comments we are not guilty of.

it's what makes caravanning fun!

 

[Michael_5123947]

Well what can we say about Jimbob. How about we all agree on..... 'there's always one'

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Well what can we say about Jimbob. How about we all agree on..... 'there's always one'

Ummmmm you mean two :O( ... see the post from Douglas above ... heh! heh! heh!