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Depends where we are ,some sites we go to to everyone is up ,backpacks packed and off walking by 7 am ,and then so are we
Some sites everyone is up having a drink till gone 11 and then laying in till gone 8 and then so do we.

You know as you arrive on site or even before ,what sort of site it is

Quote: Originally posted by dvjk on 01/9/2008

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I usually try and keep the kids quiet till 8am at least but when they are up at 6am thats a long time to keep them quiet.  If anyone has any tips please let me know.. they are 4 and 2..

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I suppose gags and shackles would get you int rouble with social services?

Although I'm one of nature's larks and usually awake from 6 or 7, I still try and be as quiet as possible until at least 9 out of consideration  for those of more nocturnal habits. I tiptoe about, whispering to the dogs, and don't put the whistle on the kettle or anything like that. The dogs are pretty considerate too, and seem to understand that they need to be quiet.

I'm amazed at the number of people who will bellow a hearty "Morning!" at the top of their voices when you meet them on the way to the lav though, no matter how early it is. I always respond with just a wave or a whispered greeting, in the hope that they'll get the hint. I often think they'd be the first to complain if others went about yelling "Goodnight" to all and sundry at midnight.

Early risers sometimes have a sanctimoniousness about them imo - sort of "I'm up and about, and so should you be". As long as the owls respect my need for quiet after 11, I'm more than happy to be quiet until 9 or so.

I couldnt wear very early/late noise, so i pick my sites very carefully. This usualy means ones with absolutely bugger-all by way of facilities for kids or families. Nor ones that allow 'groups' of folk together. You want a site that is well governed by the owners, not just one that takes your brass and leaves you to it. I know of one where, if you managed to wangle your way past the owner to get in, they would have no hesitation in hoiking you and yours off the site at whatever hour you are making the racket! Which suits me just fine.

This may sound a bit anti-social, but if you dont want disturbance, it pays to cut out most of the potential sources at the outset. I appreciate that not all kids or groups make a racket, but if they are not even there to start with, it reduces the likleyhood straight away.

I avoid sites that offer loads of facilities for kids, and on-site bars, for the same reason. We don't go away in school holidays, either.

Sometimes it backfires though. This year there were a very posh and strait-laced family with 4 teenagers who were constantly playing one ball game after another in the camping field, only letting up to eat or swap the ball for a frisbee. They kept hitting our kitchen, but luckily never when it was in use.

This is a bit of a tricky one. I always need a loo trip the minute I wake up and the thing that normally wakes me up is my 2 year old! Therefore he ends up coming to the toilet block with me and i'm still trying to get him to grasp the 'whisper' concept!!!!

We then go back to the tent, i give him breakfast and we read, play with his toys etc, however, he's usually awake by 6am and believe me 2 hrs is a long long time to contain a 2 yr old quietly in a tent!