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Hi and well done for taking the plunge!

I am not sure what is classed as 'normal' but we always try and arrive as early as we can to make the most of the whole experience, but of course it depends when you can get away/arrive etc. We always cook in the evenings, not been to a pub whilst camping (yet!).

No need to padlock your tent and I presume you were joking about the stapling - lol. If someone wants to get into your tent, they will but hopefully that would never happen anyway.

People get up/start moving around at different times - I usually need the loo by around 5am, and sometimes don't see anyone else at all at this time! We have young children so are awake by 7am normally anyway.

I just wear my normal clothes to the shower block, but do wear a pair of cheap flip flops in the shower itself (put them in my shower bag).

Good luck and remember the most important thing - HAVE FUN!

Quote: Originally posted by Surfin on 29/7/2009

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Walking to and from the showers attire
18 to 30 a Thong Bikini
30 to 40 a Bikini
50 to 60 a Boiler suit

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Glad you asked those questions giles... its all questions i wanted to know, but didn't ask lol.

I noticed some campsites are saying they won't accept people before the likes of 1 - 2pm... which I thought was annoying, as i want to get in early and get set up.

we are normally up between 6-7 am and go straight for a shower cos like sue says there not busy then, i normally come back from the shower in my towel cos i cant be assed to get dry in the showers lol

i have never had anything stolen from my tent  so dont think security is an issue, however i would never leave anything valuable in it.

i hope you have many happy trips in your tent

I would turn up at least 30min before the camp office is due to close, so that they have time to show you around/answer any questions etc...

Once you have arrived, you can do whatever you like, so if you do not wish to cook, then there is nothing wrong with going to the local pub.

As for tent security, I would not take anything valuable that I cannnot take with me or lock inside the car. My bike lives in the car and is never left out of sight. I lock my laptop in the car too.

I would advise against putting a lock on the tent, as it shouts "valuable items inside".

I get up when I feel like it, or when Borda the dog needs to go out for a pee. Afterall I am on holiday.

I wear a kaftan to and from the shower in the warmer months. I would probably wear a fluffy warm dressing gown in the colder months. Flip flops on my feet, or something similar to Crocs.

Not an experienced camper, just been to camping a few times, that's all.

Have fun!

DK