screenman Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 We went on a rally once the people were really nice and friendly and we tried to join in,but it was not for us I know this is very petty but walking across the field with with every one else with my coffee mug to the community centre for a meeting just finshed it off for us. You did not have to go for coffee, there are no rules regarding socialising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty71 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Drove to Loves Lane CL or was it a CS ?? Cambridge in two stages. First Stop being York. Looking forward to a peaceful country 5 van CL adjacent to the farm with the added comfort of one shower and toilet and hook up. To my horror on arrival there was a Rally in the next field. Marquee in the middle of the field surrounded by about 60 or more vans. . Flags and wind socks galore. Kids,grannies and dugs galore. .. Was lucky enough to get the pitch right next to the mini toilet block or personal en-suite. Said to Mrs Nosferatu bet that rowdy lot will be jumping the fence and using the toilet and shower at all oors of the day. Mentioned my concerns to the Farmer /Warden who informed the facilities were out of bounds to the Rally. Well ! I had to eat me words ! Not a soul used the facilities the weekend they were there. No noise after 2200hrs all in pleasant neighbours. .. Went into London on the Monday and when we returned that night the Rally field was desolate and spotless. Never made one attempt in making friends one of the reasons I am a member of 4 Forums don't need pals have plenty of cyber buddies and I don't have to buy them a pint . .. GAS . ... As I have already stated the keys were in the fruit bowl at about 21. 00 so by 2200hrs everybody was done lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan8c Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) The trouble with keys in the fruitbowl is you might pick out a 'real old banger' and I am afraid I like nearly new cars with all the electric gismos and things. Edited January 24, 2015 by pagan8c 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brocklebank Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 The trouble with keys in the fruitbowl is you might pick out a 'real old banger' and I am afraid I like nearly new cars with all the electric gismos and things. Don't knock the auld bangers Pagan prefer a Classic to be honest. .. GAS . ,,, 1 Quote "to be auld and wise you must first be young and daft " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a13est Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 You sound just like me! And me! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 As I have already stated the keys were in the fruit bowl at about 21. 00 so by 2200hrs everybody was done lol Sixty minutes? Did that include the introductions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t5van Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The trouble with keys in the fruitbowl is you might pick out a 'real old banger' and I am afraid I like nearly new cars with all the electric gismos and things. I prefer the old ones, well worn in and comfy to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delidave Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We went on a rally once the people were really nice and friendly and we tried to join in,but it was not for us I know this is very petty but walking across the field with with every one else with my coffee mug to the community centre for a meeting just finshed it off for us. The wife goes and I stay and watch the tv,cant get a word in anyway Quote Bailey Indiana S. 6 and Hyundai i800 auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiewin88 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) One of the best ways for Miserable Gits to meet other Miserable Gits is to stay at a CCC club site - where being a Miserable Git is virtually an employment requirement for the site managers. ... With luck they'll be surly, unhelpful, authoritarian, officious, and utterly intoxicated with power - causing even the most miserable Miserable Git to feel themselves completely out-gitted by these true masters of the craft Thus, the visiting Miserable Gits who can't quite match the site managers for sheer truculent crabbiness will start to feel even more miserable and anti-social, ensuring that a really satisfying stay is had by all. Edited January 25, 2015 by Eddiewin88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Now that sounds like the CCC site we visited in September, 25 'vans on a rally. .....site nearly empty. .No you can't all be together! geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvomark Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 One of the best ways for Miserable Gits to meet other Miserable Gits is to stay at a CCC club site - where being a Miserable Git is virtually an employment requirement for the site managers. ... With luck they'll be surly, unhelpful, authoritarian, officious, and utterly intoxicated with power - causing even the most miserable Miserable Git to feel themselves completely out-gitted by these true masters of the craft Thus, the visiting Miserable Gits who can't quite match the site managers for sheer truculent crabbiness will start to feel even more miserable and anti-social, ensuring that a really satisfying stay is had by all. There must be another CCC club not what I've experienced in over three years. Quote Volvo XC90 D5 AWD, Lunar Ultima 615,Towing at 62% You have a second chance at life it's called tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiewin88 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) There must be another CCC club not what I've experienced in over three years. I'm sure that things are wonderful in the Christian Caravan Club, the Canadian Caravan Club, and the Congolese Caravan Club - however, I'm talking about the Camping & Caravanning Club Ltd (also known as 'The Friendly Club' - which at least proves that someone at their HQ has a wickedly ironic sense of humour) Edited January 26, 2015 by Eddiewin88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John19 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm sure that things are wonderful in the Christian Caravan Club, the Canadian Caravan Club, and the Congolese Caravan Club - however, I'm talking about the Camping & Caravanning Club Ltd (also known as 'The Friendly Club' - which at least proves that someone at their HQ has a wickedly ironic sense of humour) I'll speak as I find and not my experience from being a member of the C & CC for over 25 years. John. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Kid Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) (also known as 'The Friendly Club' - which at least proves that someone at their HQ has a wickedly ironic sense of humour) Hm . . never saw it that way . . I thought it was just 'spin' . . may be you are right Edited January 26, 2015 by Disco Kid Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvomark Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sorry I thought you was on about the Christian Caravan Club, God bless! Quote Volvo XC90 D5 AWD, Lunar Ultima 615,Towing at 62% You have a second chance at life it's called tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiewin88 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Sorry I thought you was on about the Christian Caravan Club, God bless No problem - and bless you, too. With so many clubs confusion is bound to arise - there is also the Criminal Caravan Club, of course, but that's a trade-only body with a membershp mostly comprised of Dealers. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screenman Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think it a shame that so many hard working small business people are thought of as criminals, as in the post above. Would not be so bad if there was any proof at all, which there seldom is apart from the fact they have to charge for things so that they can pay overheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiewin88 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think it a shame that so many hard working small business people are thought of as criminals, as in the post above. Would not be so bad if there was any proof at all, which there seldom is apart from the fact they have to charge for things so that they can pay overheads. Well, it's getting towards the end of January - so in a few weeks we can confidently expect the usual posts made by people who have recently visted these hardworking small business people, parted with large sums of money, and towed away caravans that are riddled with damp. Sorry, but my own opinion is that second-hand caravan retailing is a fundamentally dishonest world - and I've seen enough of them operating to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screenman Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well, it's getting towards the end of January - so in a few weeks we can confidently expect the usual posts made by people who have recently visted these hardworking small business people, parted with large sums of money, and towed away caravans that are riddled with damp. Sorry, but my own opinion is that second-hand caravan retailing is a fundamentally dishonest world - and I've seen enough of them operating to know. You don't think people may be expecting brand new vans for second hand money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halohodge Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 There must be another CCC club not what I've experienced in over three years. I'll speak as I find and not my experience from being a member of the C & CC for over 25 years. John. Not my experience also,been member for 26 years, got badge to prove it, only met one warden in that time who was disagreable. Quote Swift Fairway pulled by a Ford Mondeo 2. 0 Business Edition 5 door hatchback Adventure before Dementia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leedslad Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm a miserable git as well. Perhaps all us MG's should get together and have a rally. We could sit in isolation and ignore each other. Sounds like a good weekend to me. I'd be up for this too! John. Quote Never ask a man if he comes from Yorkshire. If he does, he'll tell you. If he doesn't, why humiliate him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nice to see so many MG's making the effort, it almost makes me want to make the effort :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 You don't think people may be expecting brand new vans for second hand money. Only when dealers are selling second hand vans for brand new money H. 1 Quote Finding things funny since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDriver Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Is someone going to get this MG rally organised, I'm getting fed up of waiting and feel a strongly worded post coming on :-) Quote Vito 122CDI Sport (3ltr V6 Auto) pulling U3 Cartagena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I thought we had already had it, but as no one spoke to me I couldn't be sure :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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