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surely if your only protection from the elliments is nylon canvas or somthing in between your camping . what you then put in that shelter is up to you . i dont care what people have in there houses but then again most people dont end up with the contence of there house on display in a field . So exspect others to be curios and have an opinion on what they see .  

Quote: Originally posted by elanman on 20/7/2012

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I think were all a bit frustated, because if we wernt having such a lousy summer we would be out in a tent rather than at home on the internet!

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Quote: Originally posted by elanman on 20/7/2012

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I think were all a bit frustated, because if we wernt having such a lousy summer we would be out in a tent rather than at home on the internet!

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Quote: Originally posted by bad intent on 20/7/2012

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I used to camp with the very basics, small tent, digging a fire pit, setting snares for rabbits, burying my poo, washing in the river etc. It was all going well until the Haven site warden came along.

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Quote: Originally posted by 3madboyz on 20/7/2012

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Don't worry Tracey (see I spelt it right )....

We might be a part of the "take the kitchen sink brigade" but it beats being a part of the "opinionated, one sided, sarcastic. biased, ignorant, offensive, jumped up because other's have a point brigade"

Calm down dear indeed!!, how patronising is that??

That's why I generally don't respond to these kind of posts as some look at it as an opportunity to be-little others...... Clear case here

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Quote: Originally posted by RTS5 on 20/7/2012

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Ok deep breath everyone and r e l a x

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Quote: Originally posted by Mucker1884 on 20/7/2012

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We live in a council house, on a sh*tty estate, surrounded by overgrown hedges, unkempt gardens full of car parts and pit-bull s*it! Our estate has blue bins for plastic waste, brown bins for cardboard, and red bins for threatening letters and rent arrears summons'!!!

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Muckers, don't worry; you will get to know everyone on here.   Their likes and dislikes, even though you may or may not meet anyone.  Alot on here go on meets.

Andy doesn't normally respond to certain types of posts, but did do in defence of Tracey.

There are a lot of campers here, who do like to be comfortable when it comes to camping,( they just choose not to respond).   It depends on how long they are going.  To be honest, why not.

Many have families, with young children.  Health and Safety is their top priority, hence EHU. Not forgetting medical needs.  That is why fan heaters is adviced, instead of gas fire. Even in the summer, like at the moment, it isn't that hot.

And a utility tent, to cook in, imagine the scenario of youngsters and a dog around a hot stove.    And many winter camp.   Many people will not cook inside their main tents, for safety reasons.  

I have a carpet instead of picnic rugs now.  It's not a luxury, it is added protection for the SIG, as well as being comfortable underfoot. 

Some people like SIGS, I know others who don't, as they prefer the grass underfoot.

Everyone camps their way, because it suits them.  No one is right or wrong.  Camping is camping, regardless.  

Some people complicate the issue, when there isn't one.

You camp how you want to camp.

heath63

Quote: Originally posted by frankie9 on 20/7/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by 3madboyz on 20/7/2012

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Don't worry Tracey (see I spelt it right )....

We might be a part of the "take the kitchen sink brigade" but it beats being a part of the "opinionated, one sided, sarcastic. biased, ignorant, offensive, jumped up because other's have a point brigade"

Calm down dear indeed!!, how patronising is that??

That's why I generally don't respond to these kind of posts as some look at it as an opportunity to be-little others...... Clear case here

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Oh dear, so much for irony - I rest my case.

Tracey, apologies for misspelling your name, that was not intentional.

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Apology accepted

Its getting very heated on here, think I'll go camping ...

Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 19/7/2012

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Just wondering if I'm not the only one who think some people are over complicating there camping . Unless you just love building flat pack and playing house . Don't get me wrong I love my comforts but there's got to be a balance surely . Especailly with the fowel weather weve been having .

I know what you are saying. I think people are missing the point with the weather. It's no fun to be rained out, however, it's the working with nature bit that takes one out of the chemical cities. I'm afraid I've grown to like the modern comforts that bricks and mortar have given us, but isn't it great to stick your fingers up to it all, even for a weekend? If it's mod cons you want on holiday, then stay in a hotel.



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