I Am Sorry, And Please Note That My Darling Partner Is French, But...

[jhorsf]

I'll park next to you Rangi...

It is a Funster meet.

The calming purr of your classic Lister engine will drown out the music from the Ukulele band...

JJ

Uke band will get you back at playtime JJ lol

 

[dulvil]

Off thread I know, so please excuse my rudeness jj, But, if I can ask your advice;
Would I need a single axle trailer or a duel axle to carry something that weighs one tonne?

I'm thinking of taking my 1932 Lister Generator to Newbury and Dorset, I won't have time to repair the Silencer or the piston rings, do you think Funsters would like the smell ofCastrol Racing fuel addative, or would they like Lavender oil smoke smell?

Waiting with bated breath, perhaps I should start a poll?
Decisions Decisions

If it is near me I will put some sugar in the tank. Let's see if it runs sweetly after.

 

[mjltigger]

If it is near me I will put some sugar in the tank. Let's see if it runs sweetly after.

That's fine.. those old lumps will run on anything carbon based.. prefer it runny but it isn't essential..

 

[scotjimland]

One of the many reasons I avoid using sites is the way you so often get squashed in next to people you don't know.

JJ.. we can all produce photos to support our argument.. there are busy aires and deserted ones.. and it depends on time of year

same with sites.. and off site parking.. there is no right or wrong way to camp.

We enjoy a mix .. of CLs, Aires, Club sites, private sites, off-site , etc .. only type we don't use are busy commercial sites, 'Haven' type sites with a bar and club and tons of entertainment..

The aire at St Dizant du Gua France... and this was in August

Wild camping Spain

Wild camping Morocco

 

[Gaston aires]

Jeeeez!

I AM NOT ON AN AIRE.

Believe me, it is NOT what is to be expected!

I am parked on an open space by the side of a lake in the middle of nowhere.

There is masses and masses of room to park without being 2 FEET from my windscreen.

You DO NOT get more space just because you pay for a campsite!

Maybe my photos didn't upload properly.

JJ

I was speaking in general terms when I said this. Sorry I didnt mean you in particular.
I sat in an almost empty cinema once, only for someone to sit next to me ? I said why sit so close to me ? They said we always sit in this seat ! I moved. Strange.
Enjoy your trip
Phil

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[JJ]

we can all produce photos to support our argument

Indeed!

And I more often than many for I have done some much off-siting for so many years.

In my experience aires and sites usually have many more vans on them than there are on my favourite off site locations.

Photos of my current place to follow once I have caught up with the lost hour!

(Nice van by the way.)


JJ

 

[scotjimland]

(Nice van by the way.)

thanks JJ.. a tad smaller than the last one.. but will be great for touring and freeloading wilding

 

[JJ]

This is the off-site motorhoming I choose to do.

This is why I don't "expect" to be crowded out by other vans...

No swimming today though.

Peace and tranquility...

I prefer it here with freedom to come and go as I please to this...

with all the site's rules and regulations (and cost).

Each to his or her own.

Motorhoming gives us the choice.

JJ

 

[GeriatricWanderer]

That looks an ideal spot for a Fun Rally! Got the co-ords?

 

[JJ]

That looks an ideal spot for a Fun Rally! Got the co-ords?

No!


JJ

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[scotjimland]

JJ.. there is tumble weed on your bike..

 

[yodeli]

I have the co-ords......, but .....my GPS is out of reach right now lol! Say hello to Rui for me JJ!

 

[tonyidle]

Off thread I know, so please excuse my rudeness jj, But, if I can ask your advice;
Would I need a single axle trailer or a duel axle to carry something that weighs one tonne?

I'm thinking of taking my 1932 Lister Generator to Newbury and Dorset, I won't have time to repair the Silencer or the piston rings, do you think Funsters would like the smell ofCastrol Racing fuel addative, or would they like Lavender oil smoke smell?

Waiting with bated breath, perhaps I should start a poll?
Decisions Decisions

Duel axles fight all the time. Generator irrelevant.

 

[tonyidle]

JJ.. there is tumble weed on your bike..

............. and no tread on the tyres.

 

[laurieash]

No!


JJ

Is bob and wendy still there?

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[JJ]

............. and no tread on the tyres.

Excuse me... I always have slicks on the front for greater grip!

Are bob and wendy still there?

I don't think so...


JJ

 

[laurieash]

Same thing on the aire at Portomao €2.50 me in the middle of the field away from everyone as I have a 17 year old dog who cannot be bothered with other dogs.
What happens 3 day ago a Frog parks at the side of me 20 feet away his door straight opposite mine, out jumps out a dog bark bark.
my old dog just wants to go inside,
lots of space all around but no needs to snif my sog unit.
buggered of after a few days and left his dog sh.t.
Have you noticed they only want to speak to you when they are on their own.

 

[Scattycat]

Why oh WHY do so many French motorhomers think it is ok the SQUEEZE in next to you with less than a metre front and back?

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I had this beautiful space until a van decided it wanted to share the view and started a 72 move parallel park so his van was 2 feet from my bedroom window!

I was SO, SO cross I just started the Hymer and moved away. I should have waited until they had finished squeezing in and then I could have taken a picture...

Normally when visiting this spot there are two or three vans but this year... lots more than that...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.


JJ

We had a similar problem when at the aire in Congnac when some dickhead in a UK registered van sqeezed inbetween us and the van next to us. He was so close I couldn't open our passenger door or the habitation door.
Just goes to show that selfish and ignorant folks come in all shapes, sizes and creeds.

Why oh WHY do so many French motorhomers think it is ok the SQUEEZE in next to you with less than a metre front and back?

View attachment 57778

I had this beautiful space until a van decided it wanted to share the view and started a 72 move parallel park so his van was 2 feet from my bedroom window!

I was SO, SO cross I just started the Hymer and moved away. I should have waited until they had finished squeezing in and then I could have taken a picture...

Normally when visiting this spot there are two or three vans but this year... lots more than that...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.


JJ

 

[GeriatricWanderer]

I've been trying to think up some words for a sign to stick in the windscreen to deter over-friendly French aire-ists.

There must be some message that would send them to the far corner of the aire but none come to mind.

In another thread, (I think the Dog Rant), a member here has wished upon another member that: "I hope your next bowel movements is a family of hedgehogs" - now if someone can dream up such a wonderful expression aimed at an Englishman then there is hope for something similar for Monsieur le Campingcarist.

All suggestion will be welcomed

 

[MitchandJenny]

May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your back passage Monseur.. !!
That may work, but I can't say it in French.. YET !!

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[Munchie]

Puissent les puces de mille chameaux infester votre dos passage Monseur .. !!

 

[Daz n Tina]

Would a dead pigeon nailed to your habitation door put them off or would they just think "lunch"

 

[yodeli]

Write in small letters :"La liberté de chacun s'arrête là où commence celle du voisin!" Si tu peux lire ça ... tu es trop près! Tu empiètes sur MA liberté !

"Each one's liberty stops where starts the neighbour's one" . If you can read this , you are too near, and you are encroaching (impinge? trespass? I don't know how strong are these words) MY liberty!

But I do prefer the dog's chain outside and its food bowl! No words, but quite a warning!

 

[Janine]

The calming purr of your classic Lister engine will drown out the music from the Ukulele band... JJ

There's your solution, JJ - put a ukulele on your chair outside the van. No-one will park within 30 feet.

Works for us every time

 

[MitchandJenny]

Thanks Munchie.. That is definitely a phrase I will try and learn.. I like the idea of a large dogs bowl and a big chain attached to the van.. A "put off" for all and sundry, scrotes included..
You live in a nice place mate..
Mitch..

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[GeriatricWanderer]

I was thinking along the lines of a flag, something like the Plague ships were obliged to fly (Yellow Jack), but I doubt many would understand it's meaning

.

 

[JJ]

Good idea Mr Wanderer...

I must get a large

"Ebola Quarantine Van"

sticker made...

JJ