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For me, putting the tent up is part of the fun.  I can usually get our tent up on my own (unless it's windy and rainy, in which case the kids get to see the inside of the car whilst my wife and I get it up and pegged.

The most greatful I've been for an offer of help was from a family of three, with a toddler.  Grandma & kids played in their tent whilst my wife and I put the tent up in stupid heavy rain about two years ago in scotland (and it still wins the prize for the heaviest sustained rain I have ever seen since I was caught in Hurricane Isabel in 2003)

Not a camper but i would have offered to help.

We'd always offer help if someone looked like they might need/appreciate it. If some one says thanks but declines, fine ! If they were rude it still wouldn't stop us offering to another person, as most campers aren't rude & ungrateful.

I do think people shouldn't assume that someone will help, & ought to aim to get a tent they think they are capable of managing themselves, but - I think it's mean not to offer help if someone is clearly having difficulty, & especially in windy conditions.

Even if I don't need help or want it, I still appreciate the offer -it's nice to know there are still people who are willing to put themselves out a wee bit to help others.- thank goodness for them I say !

Quote: Originally posted by Tigermouse on 01/11/2009

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Quote: Originally posted by V8trikemids on 01/11/2009

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Seen the same thing many times in the world of 2 wheels- the odd occasion Ive broken down and watched bikes sail past--- tho Im proud of the fact Ill always stop for a stranded bike-- one lady biker was very grateful once too - 

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I noticed the same several weeks ago. My bike was very obviously broken down at the side of a big roundabout on a route which is very popular with bikers - I always thought bikers would stop and help each other but I lost count of the number which just sailed straight past. Eventually I flagged one down, it turned out to be a good choice as he was heading home in the direction in which I was going. He found a safe place for me to leave the bike and pushed it there for me, then took me pillion up to my friend's house where I knew I could get some assistance. I don't know who the guy was but without him I would have been well and truly stuck.

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The trouble is not all people who ride bikes are bikers, We have found there's a big difference between the two.........bikers will stop and help other bikers..........we have stopped lots of times only to be told 'oh we're just having a rest/ciggie/waiting for a friend' doesn't stop us from stopping again! 

Quote: Originally posted by Gypsydoll on 10/11/2009

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Even if I don't need help or want it, I still appreciate the offer -it's nice to know there are still people who are willing to put themselves out a wee bit to help others.- thank goodness for them I say !

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