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Songbird, I am going to a rally at Naburn Lock (just south of York) in a couple of weeks. When I booked the rally I was told by the warden/owner that they have a "dead quiet" policy from 11 - 7, which they enforce. (one of the reasons I chose it). I will let you know if they do in fact enforce the policy, if you are interested - or is the site too close to home?

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Thanks Breeze..that would be kind of you. Always on the lookout for sites not too far from home for weekend trips, so we can pick up the kids from school and just go..

Would be interested to hear your experiences.

I'm sorry but if you are a group of dads montoring children, then why do you need alcohol at all. I think it's sad if you feel you can only wind down (while still having to watch over children) with alcohol. That is teaching our children that they will need alcohol as well to wind down.

Everything you described about your father/child getaway sounded amazing......until you got to the point that you needed alcohol. Why not wind down with a nice cup of decaf or something that won't impair your thinking?

Yeah, I'm a non-drinker, just don't need it in my life.

Quote: Originally posted by MamaBear on 07/7/2008

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I'm sorry but if you are a group of dads montoring children, then why do you need alcohol at all. I think it's sad if you feel you can only wind down (while still having to watch over children) with alcohol. That is teaching our children that they will need alcohol as well to wind down.

Everything you described about your father/child getaway sounded amazing......until you got to the point that you needed alcohol. Why not wind down with a nice cup of decaf or something that won't impair your thinking?

Yeah, I'm a non-drinker, just don't need it in my life.

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I have to agree here. I do drink from time to time but not as a means of winding down. In the evening I wind down other ways which will hopefully teach my kids that booze is not needed to have fun or i order to relax.

I never drink too excess either if I do. One or two glasses of wine is enough. What example would I be setting if I showed my kids that it was OK to drink to the point that I was unable to have control over my actions. 

I think Songbird did the right thing. Anyone that has had plenty to drink could turn easily and I would not want to take that risk.

By the way........how do I get my hubby to take the kids camping so I can have a peaceful weekend at home?

Hi iantib..we have stayed at the Golden Square twice and had a great time, I would recommend it to anyone as well.

On the subject of alcohol..I don't have a problem with people drinking on a campsite, it is when they become drunk and out of control.

Thanks for all the replies..your responses have been helpful.

Quote: Originally posted by PhatDad on 06/7/2008

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I understand all of that however if there is one thing that the other thread discussing curfews has shown me is that there are some people out there prepared to complain about noise which a lot of others don't consider noise.

Yes they were noisy and their kids seemed out of control BUT how hard is it to go to them first?

I live in the city and there are some teenagers that drive their motorbikes up the pavement outside my house.  Last night I took the dog for a walk and they were in the field on my return.  I walked upto them, and there were 9 of them, all wearing hoodies and what looked like gang colours.  I asked if I could have a word and then told them that my  5 year old son plays on the pavement and often doesn't look before stepping out so could they not use the pavement.'

They all said 'Alright mate, sorry' and I've not seen them ride on the pavement today.

A lot of people would have been worried about approaching them but one thing I've found is that approaching people with respect first often works wonders compared to when you avoid them and complain elsewhere.

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Quote: Originally posted by Surfspud on 07/7/2008

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By the way........how do I get my hubby to take the kids camping so I can have a peaceful weekend at home?

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When you find out, let me know. I would love to have a little break. I say that now, but would probably call them constantly to check up on them

Quote: Originally posted by tigang on 07/7/2008

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This is a highly emotive subject campers, but I suggest we've done it to death now... let common sense prevail.

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