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I'm guessing there were no UKCS's at our site on Thursday pm when we could have sooo done with an extra pair of hands to help us get our already damaged tent down in the still gale-force winds....

My poor DD (5yrs) was distraught, just wanting to go into the tent, even though the front door was laying on the ground :-( ... we finally got her to sit in the car ... and it then took us (my DH and I) about an hour and a half to get the battered tent down, rescue everything and bundle all in the car as darkness had descended ... not a peep from anyone in the few surrounding tents, even the one right next to us who had a DD same age, mine had befriended briefly on arrival the day before :-(  - although the father did appear as we were about to drive away, crossing the field with his washing up and not a glance in our direction. 

Anyway, we haven't given up faith in camping or fellow campers and are busy planning our next adventure - maybe this time we'll risk sunburn instead ;-))) and meet a few lovely UKCSs if we actually get chance to venture out of the tent :)

Am glad you had a good experience of fellow campers Col and you are ok,but....purpleintent,that's terrible,I can't imagine standing by while someone is struggling in gale force winds and rain,I hope your daughter is ok,horrible experience for her.

I have been known to pull up a seat and watch the inevitable pitching arguement but that is slightly different,and have offered a cuppa once the fight is over!!

Most campers are a helpful bunch,I hope the experience of ignorant campers doesn't put you off Purpleintent.