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21/10/2009 at 1:11pm
Location: Lancashire
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Theres really two elements to this. Clearly the OP should be allowed to enjoy his hobby without nearby campers thinking he is some sort of predatory criminal - the nearby family in this instance didn't handle this at all well, don't we all tell kids not to go in anyone elses tent without first coming to tell us? It was a standard instruction when I was growing up and it shouldn't matter whether the tent is owned by a single person or a family with 6 kids!
However, I hope all solo campers remember that personal safety is very important - I often camp alone (with a big dog for company!) and there have been one or two occasions where male campers (sorry boys!), whether in large groups or on their own, have made me a bit nervous.
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17/7/2010 at 2:41pm
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hi blzeee. i agree with you there. everything has to start at home. learning of respect for people and property.and manners. however. once a child gets to an age of rebellion. which is a part of us all. the child will do what he or she wants. i never got into trouble. i was always good that way. as a child on a bus with my parents. i had to get off the seat for an adult or old person. this i taught my 3 sons to do. and they kept to it. but lots of kids can go wild a bit once on holiday. it is the time to let off some pent up steam. sadly it annoys people. and that i understand. as some just want to go camping for peace and quiet. children playing as well. but you will always get some kids who just dont care. and parents never bother either. ah well. we cant please everyone. no matter how hard we try.
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18/7/2010 at 3:40am
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To the op, I wouldn`t worry what other people, think that`s their problem, not yours. You enjoy your holiday and that`s all that matters!
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18/7/2010 at 1:56pm
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I ma just about ready to go solo camping/backpacking, just me and the German Shepard , I have got a pocket radio and a couple of books, and some treats for the dog. I am raring to go and to be honest, more than anything else it's the total solitude that I am looking for!
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18/7/2010 at 6:42pm
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Just stumbled across my own thread that has been resurrected, I certainly took note of all the advice given and continued solo camping, this is my 4th one this year, I have just returned at 17:00 hrs from a pleasant 3 day stay in the New Forest, had some good weather and sociable fellow campers, on my first attempt solo I must have encountered the “Weird Family”, because all my current trips have been fine.
Well that’s it until the middle of September, because my next camping trip in 2 weeks is with my Son-in-Law, Then every 2 weeks with either or all members of the family until the middle of September when I can return to going solo a few more times until next year.
I am so glad I ignored the “Weird Family”, I do like this being retired business, it leaves my with so much camping time!!!
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