View Full Version : Camping
Is camping just on a first come, first served basis, or do the clubs get there own camping areas?
It will be good if the whole club is in the same area :D
I was wondering that too vega as I will be camping on Friday and Saturday... hopefully some of the Skyline lot will be there (not very organised us lot :rolleyes: ) if not I will be the billy-no-mates on me own!! :wave:
Anyone know what the camping deal is? I am guessing its a free-for-all...??? :confused:
Good question, a lot of us seem to be arriving Friday afternoon so I guess we will pitch up together. If there are fellow SXOC peeps already there we'll pitch with them. Wether that is in a particular place for the club I don't know. Perhaps we should earmark a quiet corner so as many of us as possible can pitch? Bring a bike/skateboard for trips to the bog;)
We need Steve or one of the other guys to jump in here....
glad you asked this, bin wondering myself:o
*EDIT* that'll teach me not to refresh the page:wack:
I am also planning to arrive with a few others in convoy stylee for 5 ish on Friday :)
SteveCarter200
22-07-2003, 00:36
Okely dokely peeps, have a look at the Billing map. Ive marked where the SXOC stand is and where I suggest we try to camp.
A good location I think as its close to the roads, toilet block and shower block so no need to go sprinting across guy rope infested fields in an attempt to not throw up on the grass.:D
Looks good to me:thumbs:
I may be bringing a semi-detatched tent (things fooking huge):rolleyes:
I think it may well have a garage:wack:
(I should be able to put a couple of people up if anyone gets stuck LOL ) :D
Will Taylor
22-07-2003, 00:47
Looks good :)
lol, the tent I have borrowed is also of aircraft hanger dimensions :wack:
yip, ideas a goodun!:thumbs:
Mike_S13
22-07-2003, 20:07
Not camping next to the firework area again then? :(
Big field to piss / puke in... who needs toilets :rolleyes:
We're going to need a few big tents to get everyone in out of the rain
Can we not park our tents on the stand as well? Behind the cars or somut? Or do we have to camp in the camping are?
Right, I will plonk teh sunny on as close to bullseye as I can
SteveCarter200
23-07-2003, 01:04
Originally posted by smiffad
Can we not park our tents on the stand as well? Behind the cars or somut? Or do we have to camp in the camping are?
If you can squeeze 80 cars and tents into a pitch designed for only 80 cars, and be bothered to take the tent up and down each night then feel free.:D
Genrally speaking though we dont leave the cars on the stand overnight, they get parked in the camp are next to your tent..... Handy hint: If your car isnt alarmed then tie a guy rope to a wheel, you should (unless unconscious through alcohol:)) wake up if someone tries to nick your car.
Originally posted by SteveCarter200
If you can squeeze 80 cars and tents into a pitch designed for only 80 cars, and be bothered to take the tent up and down each night then feel free.:D
Genrally speaking though we dont leave the cars on the stand overnight, they get parked in the camp are next to your tent..... Handy hint: If your car isnt alarmed then tie a guy rope to a wheel, you should (unless unconscious through alcohol:)) wake up if someone tries to nick your car.
Ha, like that last comment, thats cool, was a little worried about leaving the car on the stand and me in a tent miles away...... but if we are movin them thats ok..............BUT are there gonna be enough sober peeps to move 80 odd cars in the evening? ! :eek:
Originally posted by smiffad
BUT are there gonna be enough sober peeps to move 80 odd cars in the evening? ! :eek:
No problem - most people will be too drunk to walk anyway :D
Does it cost extra to camp? Do I have to tell them I'm camping at the gate on the way in? :)
Originally posted by GrahamB
Looks good to me:thumbs:
I may be bringing a semi-detatched tent (things fooking huge):rolleyes:
I think it may well have a garage:wack:
(I should be able to put a couple of people up if anyone gets stuck LOL ) :D
I on the other hand have a tent which consists of two aluminium poles and a water proof sheet:rolleyes:
It seemed more than sufficient when the weather was nice:cry:
But at least I'll be dry if it rains:D
Alg;)
hehehe, at least you know what your tent looks like Algie, i am borrowing one that I wont know whats its like until I attempt to put it up... D'oh! :wack:
I've borrowed it from my Dad (that's what Dads are for after all:p )
I didn't realise quite how 'basic' it was until he put it up. He used to be in the RM's and for him it was the height of luxury (you don't get wet:eek: )
But it'll di. If the weather gets really bad i'll sleep in the *****:thumbs:
Alg;)
Originally posted by Pete C
Does it cost extra to camp? Do I have to tell them I'm camping at the gate on the way in? :)
Yes and yes
Soz if its been covered, but how much we looking at for entry and camping all weekend?
Originally posted by smiffad
Soz if its been covered, but how much we looking at for entry and camping all weekend?
It's £14 per tent per night to camp. If you're not camping it's about £4 per car to get in for the day
That is a good point though. This means we can't drink (read "Get totally wnakered") until the cars are moved :(
Dave
It pains me to say it, i may make the ultimate sacrifice.......and let the woman stay sober and move mine........hmmmmm is this wise........? ;)
SteveCarter200
24-07-2003, 10:25
The camp area is only about 100 yds from the show area.
Originally posted by SteveCarter200
Okely dokely peeps, have a look at the Billing map. Ive marked where the SXOC stand is and where I suggest we try to camp.
A good location I think as its close to the roads, toilet block and shower block so no need to go sprinting across guy rope infested fields in an attempt to not throw up on the grass.:D
I've just looked where that is and being close to the road it's likely that there will be campers already there as it's on the main route through and one of the first places usually filled, if that's the case we could go further up that field towards the river. There are toilets up there too so proximity to them won't be a problem. Might even be nicer to be nearer the river than the road? Certainly handier for dunkings.....
Just don't leave your tent open or you'll wake up with a duck :eek: If you can't remeber the previous night this may come as somewhat of a shock to some of you :D
Originally posted by Wak
I've just looked where that is and being close to the road it's likely that there will be campers already there as it's on the main route through and one of the first places usually filled, if that's the case we could go further up that field towards the river. There are toilets up there too so proximity to them won't be a problem. Might even be nicer to be nearer the river than the road? Certainly handier for dunkings.....
Just don't leave your tent open or you'll wake up with a duck :eek: If you can't remeber the previous night this may come as somewhat of a shock to some of you :D
Well me MattyGee, Jacko and Stoofer should be there at about midday and will try and set up camp where steve suggested and save as much space as possible
It pains me to say it, i may make the ultimate sacrifice.......and let the woman stay sober and move mine........hmmmmm is this wise........? ;)
OI young man I aint staying sober
YOUR CAR
YOUR PROBLEM! ha
Originally posted by 206xy
It pains me to say it, i may make the ultimate sacrifice.......and let the woman stay sober and move mine........hmmmmm is this wise........? ;)
OI young man I aint staying sober
YOUR CAR
YOUR PROBLEM! ha
My car - thats driving you all the way up there, and if you behave - all the way back ;)
Originally posted by Wak
It's £14 per tent per night to camp. If you're not camping it's about £4 per car to get in for the day
has it oficially changed from this then? :
http://www.japcarclub.com/jae/info.html
Entry to Billing complex as follows:£6.00 per car per day only visit
£9.00 per car per day (camping & entry) i.e. Fri. to Sun. with two nights camping £18.00
I look forward to meeting you all this summer.
:confused:
Originally posted by MrMidgers
has it oficially changed from this then? :
I don't know, I got the info from the Billing website http://www.billingaquadrome.com/rates2.php I wasn't aware of a special deal for JAE. How do you get that price then, tell the guy on the gate you're with JAE? Anybody could do that and get cheap camping...
Originally posted by Simon
Well me MattyGee, Jacko and Stoofer should be there at about midday and will try and set up camp where steve suggested and save as much space as possible
I should be there not much after you, leaving Rugby at 12.00
erm, I think the prices yog got Wak are the ones for a proper camping pitch. I'm not sure tho... I'll phone them and check this afternoon :)
okay, phoned em, if you produce a Car Club membersip card on the gate it's £9 a night for camping, otherwise it's £14 a night :)
Yeah it says this :
"Nightly rates per unit (i.e. car, caravan (inc. awning), motorhome or tent, up to 6 people & the dog!)"
Which I thought was stange, having the same rate for a caravan and awning as a small tent.
Originally posted by MrMidgers
okay, phoned em, if you produce a Car Club membersip card on the gate it's £9 a night for camping, otherwise it's £14 a night :)
Well done that man :thumbs:
So if i tell my mates not to tell the people on the gates that they aren't camping (although they are staying in my tent) then do they get in cheaper???
Originally posted by Simon
So if i tell my mates not to tell the people on the gates that they aren't camping (although they are staying in my tent) then do they get in cheaper???
I don't know about that, I have a similar thing, Mrs Wak is coming down later in another car and I don't want to pay twice. I'll ask the guy on the gate what the crack is. If they want to charge me twice I'll pay for a car for one day or walk out with my car pass and meet the mrs outside.
Originally posted by Wak
I don't know about that, I have a similar thing, Mrs Wak is coming down later in another car and I don't want to pay twice. I'll ask the guy on the gate what the crack is. If they want to charge me twice I'll pay for a car for one day or walk out with my car pass and meet the mrs outside.
Well the way im looking at it is that your paying for the pitch of the tent aswell so you cant surely have to pay that twice or even 3 times in my case for one tent :confused: My head hurts, lol
Originally posted by Simon
Well the way im looking at it is that your paying for the pitch of the tent aswell so you cant surely have to pay that twice or even 3 times in my case for one tent :confused: My head hurts, lol
Your tent fee covers six people according to their website, but they might try and charge you for the extra cars.
According to the lady I just spoke to at Billing I can ask the guy at the gate for an extra car pass when I pay for the camping and I just have to meet the wife at the gate with said pass so she can get in
Ok cheers ill try that one :thumbs:
Simon,matty,jacko,stoofer are already there :eek: got there @ 11.30, i'll try and fing out where they are & let you all know.
It may help
Ok, spoke to simon & they are where mr c said to pitch, but in the middle, said you can't miss them, about 7-8 so far :D
hope this helps some 1, if not, it's been nice talking to myself :rolleyes:
Cheers, can you get someone to save me a dry spot?
I haven't met many of the peeps going, I'll be arriving quite late, hopefully I'll be able to find you all before it gets dark.
SpeedyPete
25-07-2003, 17:35
Originally posted by Chrissy B
Cheers, can you get someone to save me a dry spot?
I haven't met many of the peeps going, I'll be arriving quite late, hopefully I'll be able to find you all before it gets dark.
Lol dry spot!
i'll just be happy if theres a patch NOT flooded...
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.1.9 Copyright © 2012 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.