Campsites reopening experiences?

[homerorchid]

We are going to a C&MH Club Site for a week on Tuesday. Now some sites have reopened
just wondering, for those who have gone away in their Cali's (to a site), what have been your experiences, good and bad, any advice, tips etc

 

[CaliforniaBen]

Be prepared to queue! We queued for for 15 minutes just to clean our teeth this morning, the same as going for a pee. So far not an enjoyable experience and I can only see it getting worse as sites get busier

 

[willwander]

We are on an independent camp site, pretty busy. Well organised, all facilities open, everyone has been good, been nice.

Bring a face mask, they are required in toilet block here, most people...who have them... seem to be complying.

 

[Big Ted]

All fine here.
Loads of space, limited number of people were allowed to book.
People are keeping their distance and toilet blocks all cleaned this morning.
Small private site, with care and consideration.

Nice to be out, a touch windy, but a great return to getting out.
Only a few miles from home too, so we had the option of escaping if things got busy/out of hand.

I know I’d rather be here than in a pub last night!

 

[Blubus]

Be prepared to queue! We queued for for 15 minutes just to clean our teeth this morning, the same as going for a pee. So far not an enjoyable experience and I can only see it getting worse as sites get busier

Which campsite are you staying on?

 

[flying banana]

Why didn't you just clean your teeth at the van?

 

[Jontymo]

All good at Filey Country Park campsite, every other pitch was closed, facilities open with sanitisers and wipes in cubicles and at all doorways. It was really good and well managed.

 

[homerorchid]

Thank you all for sharing your experiences, very helpful and interesting, much appreciated

 

[Georgiegirl]

We are at Black Knowl CAMH site this weekend. Toilets and showers open, great system with wrist bands to show whether you can enter or need to queue. Seems really organised

 

[Elly Swanson]

Why didn't you just clean your teeth at the van?

For teeth cleaning: mug with clean water + mug for spit. Swill tooth in clean water. At the end tip the swill water in to the sit mug. Tip close to tree or bush roots. Swill both out with fresh water and tip over the last lot. That’s if you don’t want to use the Cali sink. If you have a porta potti you can also tip your water in to there.

 

[flying banana]

For teeth cleaning: mug with clean water + mug for spit. Swill tooth in clean water. At the end tip the swill water in to the sit mug. Tip close to tree or bush roots. Swill both out with fresh water and tip over the last lot. That’s if you don’t want to use the Cali sink. If you have a porta potti you can also tip your water in to there.

Thanks for that. But inwas asking why Californiaben waited 15 minutes to clean his teeth. I just do mine outdoors

 

[Elly Swanson]

Thanks for that. But inwas asking why Californiaben waited 15 minutes to clean his teeth. I just do mine outdoors

Sorry FB, meant to reply to CB.

 

[Californiacoast]

We in upper Lyme, exceptionally clean and check in was from your vehicle, two at a time in one way shop. No issues and all very friendly.

 

[Big Ron]

For teeth cleaning: mug with clean water + mug for spit. Swill tooth in clean water. At the end tip the swill water in to the sit mug. Tip close to tree or bush roots. Swill both out with fresh water and tip over the last lot. That’s if you don’t want to use the Cali sink. If you have a porta potti you can also tip your water in to there.

Elly....you do realise you just posted instructions on how to clean your teeth!?

 

[bloomers100]

Stayed at Folly Farm near Bourton in the Cotswolds last night. One person at a time allowed into the facilities, three toilet cubicles, sinks and two showers per m/f. Spaces marked out at suitable distance to queue up at washing up area. As you can see not very crowded. No dramas.





Didn't need the pub, not that it was close by.

 

[sidepod]

Why didn't you just clean your teeth at the van?

Beat me to it there. What on earth do you need facilities for to clean teeth?

 

[sidepod]

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Stayed at Folly Farm near Bourton in the Cotswolds last night. One person at a time allowed into the facilities, three toilet cubicles, sinks and two showers per m/f. Spaces marked out at suitable distance to queue up at washing up area. As you can see not very crowded. No dramas.

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Didn't need the pub, not that it was close by.

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Wow. 4 cans of Wife Beater!

 

[bloomers100]

Wow. 4 cans of Wife Beater!

Don't worry there were two of us.

 

[Kernowboy]

Wow. 4 cans of Wife Beater!

. There’s a term I haven’t heard for many years! Brave.....

 

[Kernowboy]

For teeth cleaning: mug with clean water + mug for spit. Swill tooth in clean water. At the end tip the swill water in to the sit mug. Tip close to tree or bush roots. Swill both out with fresh water and tip over the last lot. That’s if you don’t want to use the Cali sink. If you have a porta potti you can also tip your water in to there.

Wow, just wow. I’m sure he/she will appreciate the lesson.

 

[Karlos]

Stayed at Riverside Skipton for a night, not very busy. Only 2 people at a time allowed in the toilets and showers closed. Seemed fine to us. Sorry no wife beater but copious amounts of wine.

 

[T2-Haz]

All good here at Graffham c&cc site. Facilities are closed, people are spaced out and being respectful of each other. Pop up tent with the the thetford, hozelok pump thing to hose the kids down with too.

Almost don’t want to leave. .

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[Elly Swanson]

Elly....you do realise you just posted instructions on how to clean your teeth!?

Hi Big Ron, yes, as ridiculous as it is I've met quite a few people who think you have to go to the toilet block or use your sink to clean your teeth. Some have said, "but where do you spit?" and others just stand outside spitting anywhwere! I know us cali folks are a lot smarter than you're average Jo, but thought I'd mention it anyway.

 

[CoboCali]

We stayed at York Beechwood Grange C&MHC site on Saturday night. good system in place and still a warm welcome. its wasn't packed out but I think they said they had 86 arrivals on Saturday. the coloured wristbands outside toilet doors was a good workable system, and the longest I waited was 2mins..... although Mrs gave up rather than wait for a shower at 8am... the ladies facilities were busier. In the gents, of 9 shower cubicles, only 3 were available to use (which must help them in minimising the cleaning required)....same limitations on toilet and sink cubicles. Urinals were closed off. Maybe over time they can open up to 4 or 5 people at a time if guidelines relax further, and that would certainly help. It was just great to be away in the Cali' to be honest...we helped our daughter move accommodation, and managed a nice walk around Kirkdale abbey too.

 

[SimonK]

All good at Filey Country Park campsite, every other pitch was closed, facilities open with sanitisers and wipes in cubicles and at all doorways. It was really good and well managed.

That's good to know. I'm at Filey Brigg in a weeks time with our new wobbly box