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AIBU?

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Camping Ettiquette

504 replies

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 02/06/2018 14:12

I’m camping this weekend, two tents, two children, two dogs.

This is the first time we’ve each brought our dogs and searched for a long time and through lots of reviews until we found this place... spoke to the owner who said he only takes a certain amount of bookings to make sure you’re all a bit seperate and no one bothers anyone else.

Last night it was amazing... it’s almost like you’re camping totally alone. I can see a group of tents in the distance and the top of another through the trees but it does feel very secluded.

When we arrived the owner was at the gate and told us to drive and find an empty space. I assume he says this to everyone..

Today a new family arrive, and park and pitch up right next to us. And I mean Right next to us. Some of their ropes even cross over with my friends tent. Their table and chairs are right in the siteline of ours, I can even hear their drink open!

To make it worse, their kids seem terrified of dogs. Our dogs aren’t on leads and have been running around ‘our camp’ really happy. Now we’ve had to get the crate out.

AIBU? I’m kind of pissed off. I wish I’d brought hungry hippos or some really loud scream inducing game but unfortunately playing cards and magiclip dolls are all I have..!

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LavenderDoll · 02/06/2018 19:19

Love your tent.
Hopefully they will leave soon. People are odd

hobnobsaremyfavourite · 02/06/2018 19:19

Well given that they didn’t actually see the event there isn’t a whole heap to report is there.
Hmm

DoinItForTheKids · 02/06/2018 19:20

OP you should actively go and report them to the campsite owner. Intimidating behaviour, lack of privacy, fire risk, littering on your pitch.. They sound utterly vile.

ARoomSomewhere · 02/06/2018 19:20

Poor little kid :(

happypoobum · 02/06/2018 19:26

I am in Sussex too. This could be such a fun weekend Grin

Shall I bring DS and his drumkit?

pictish · 02/06/2018 19:29

Ohhh goddddd! As long time keen campers I can tell you this has happened to us soooo many times. We like our space and really hate it when some inappropriate idiots pitch up right fucking beside us. GO THE FUCK AWAY YOU FREAKS!

Why do they do it??!! Why??

PurpleStarInCashmereSky · 02/06/2018 19:31

Urgh. At least they won't be stalking you like the caravan weirdos.

SpaSushi · 02/06/2018 19:33

I wonder if the reason they set up so close is that they saw two tents very different tents so close together, not realising you were in the same party, and thought that was where everyone was meant to pitch up?

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 02/06/2018 19:33

I can’t report anything as I didn’t see it.

As I said, we’re not being PA, just sitting here playing cards in the sun.

It’s not ruined our holiday, we’ve had a great time (weather has been beautiful!) Certainly annoying though, I can’t lie.

The kid is really not liking my dog so I’m going to use his stake... again, annoying but it’s 7.30 so it’s winding down time for him anyway and he can still have a bit of a run around on the other side.

I really didn’t want to move, we have two tents, two awnings, airbeds, toys, 4 tables, 6 chairs, 4 stools, dog tent, dog playpen, stove, bags etc etc etc. It was a lot to move and it was so hot!

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MaryPoppinsPenguins · 02/06/2018 19:33

Thanks for the tent love... it’s my favourite new purchase Grin

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itchyknees · 02/06/2018 19:36

I was having a baby seat fitted at Halfords, before they got the orange awning thing, and pulled into a deserted car park and a man parked RIGHT next to me. He saw me scowl and asked what my problem was, and he had the good grace to laugh and move when I said I was there to have a seat fitted but I still don’t get why he did it.

LakieLady · 02/06/2018 19:41

happypoo, great idea.

How many are we now? You, me Catkin, Nettle ... I'm sure I've missed someone out ... 3 terriers, a labrador, your DH, a drum kit...

I could bring DP, he can do loud snoring and loud farting. And wine, and gin, and cheese.

And I know all the words to "Sussex By The Sea", just in case we fancy a singsong later.

Amuseme · 02/06/2018 19:42

I can do Sussex too!!! Shall us dog owners meet up for a ‘random dog walk?’WinkGrin
My dog will run for ever and enjoys a good rummage looking for a tasty morsel( a bit like me really, apart from the running bit!).

DangerousMouse · 02/06/2018 19:47

I'm also in Sussex.. I could offer my DS with his 'Doominator' nerd gun and an array of different size bullets.. just state your target!

DangerousMouse · 02/06/2018 19:48

Nerf gun obviously

olderthanyouthink · 02/06/2018 19:48

Love this

Jenasaurus · 02/06/2018 19:53

im in Sussex too, west sussex so count me in

UnapologeticallyUnhinged · 02/06/2018 19:53

This is the best thread I've read in ages!

CatkinToadflax · 02/06/2018 19:57

DLabrador is currently barking and growling at a Big Scary Nothing in the garden, so she'll be in fine fettle to join in on the campsite. Just sending her over now! Grin

ChasedByBees · 02/06/2018 19:58

Gah I wish you’d spoken with them directly rather than all the passive aggressive stuff. Did you manage to speak with the owner?

clyde5591 · 02/06/2018 19:59

When you say your friends tent - have you two pitches or just made friends?
This would be important as the owner allows everyone to pitch where they prefer.
The guy ropes crossing your friends tent? Has she/he complained to campsite owner?

WindyWednesday · 02/06/2018 19:59

When is the owner selling wood coming round? I think you need to say something. I wouldn’t feel comfortable sleeping in a tent so close to pp like this.

MilkAndCookies1 · 02/06/2018 19:59

How long are you there for op?

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 02/06/2018 19:59

My friend we travelled here with.

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cornishmumtobe · 02/06/2018 20:01

OP you simply MUST keep us updated as your evening progresses and the gin flows I'm definitely not living vicariously through you whilst looking after my baby