The paddock we are presently in would be approx 5 acres. In comes a van and parks right in front on me, 10 minutes later another van pulls up and parks right on my tail..why?
Grumpytoo said
11:21 AM Jul 6, 2021
I think some people feel more secure when they have others nearby
KJB said
11:34 AM Jul 6, 2021
All you need is a light weight folding box ,painted red or blue and with vents cut into it, out front with a nice brightly coloured electrical lead back to under your van - they will not park next to what they will interpret , on initial looks, as a Gen Set (horror of horrors....!)
Mike Harding said
12:01 PM Jul 6, 2021
It's because God hates you :)
jade46 said
12:06 PM Jul 6, 2021
Humans are herd animals so they love to congregate.
Bicyclecamper said
12:14 PM Jul 6, 2021
Back in the days, when you could carry guns, my wife and I were on a tenting trip around OZ. We pull in to an out of the way campsite, no one around and set up our tent, In comes a guy and his missus,, and sets up 10 m from us, their were 50 sites they could have gone to but, no, right on top of us. So I said lets move. Whilst we are setting up again, he moves to within 8m of us. So I go to him, and ask what gives, they said they were scared. So to make them more scared, I got out my rifle and started to clean it, he saw it, and they were packed up and gone in 3 minutes. You would think, they would see that we would want privacy, when we moved the first time, but no, he wanted to be in the tent with us.
A couple of years ago I was camped in the forest high up on the Murray River in Victoria, just a rough camp in the middle of nowhere, it was dark and my phone rang - it was a long time girlfriend and I told her where I was: she replied "Aren't you scared?" - I answered "No" - there was a pause then she said "No... I suspect other people are scared of you...." - I took it as a compliment :)
Whenarewethere said
03:50 PM Jul 6, 2021
Bicyclecamper wrote:
Back in the days, when you could carry guns
I suppose these days one could prop up a shovel in view & be seen sharpening an axe & knife etc.
One afternoon where we were set up, there was more space than on a 36 hole golf course. Another lot set up right next to us. They did go the next day, but really, we live in a block of units & it is nice to get away from the neighbours.
Aus-Kiwi said
04:02 PM Jul 6, 2021
Parked all out on my own . Start the geni to boil the jug for lunch . Next I get a knock on the door !! 200,ooo f ing acres and you park 5m away !! I chased him back to his dwelling in no unsertain terms telling where to go !!
EJP said
05:23 PM Jul 6, 2021
A few years ago we were camped at Cameron's Corner in about a zillion acre paddock and, you guessed it, the other sole camper that night camped virtually on top of us. The person in the store told us to pick a spot and I thought I had the ideal isolated spot. Luckily we were on an overnight stop on the way to Innamminka.
Sarco Harris said
06:38 PM Jul 6, 2021
The movie "Wolf Creek" has a lot to answer for!
oldbloke said
07:32 PM Jul 6, 2021
jade46 wrote:
Humans are herd animals so they love to congregate.
Correct, unfortunately many also have a low IQ.
Eaglemax said
08:50 PM Jul 6, 2021
oldbloke wrote:
jade46 wrote:
Humans are herd animals so they love to congregate.
Correct, unfortunately many also have a low IQ.
OMG, how would it be if they joined your campfire and began to mention weights and measures, simple physics and pig trailers.
Tony
Mike Harding said
08:30 AM Jul 7, 2021
Eaglemax wrote:
OMG, how would it be if they joined your campfire and began to mention weights and measures, simple physics and pig trailers.
Oh no!
That comes under the category of "a cruel and unusual punishment" :)
KevinJ said
08:57 AM Jul 7, 2021
Just add a speaker to the fake generator box and play generator sounds. That will top off the charade.
tea spoon said
10:49 AM Jul 7, 2021
why ...because ......you need to put a Quarantine sign up ........
All you need is a light weight folding box ,painted red or blue and with vents cut into it, out front with a nice brightly coloured electrical lead back to under your van - they will not park next to what they will interpret , on initial looks, as a Gen Set (horror of horrors....!)
It's because God hates you :)
Bicyclecamper:
A couple of years ago I was camped in the forest high up on the Murray River in Victoria, just a rough camp in the middle of nowhere, it was dark and my phone rang - it was a long time girlfriend and I told her where I was: she replied "Aren't you scared?" - I answered "No" - there was a pause then she said "No... I suspect other people are scared of you...." - I took it as a compliment :)
I suppose these days one could prop up a shovel in view & be seen sharpening an axe & knife etc.
One afternoon where we were set up, there was more space than on a 36 hole golf course. Another lot set up right next to us. They did go the next day, but really, we live in a block of units & it is nice to get away from the neighbours.
Correct, unfortunately many also have a low IQ.
OMG, how would it be if they joined your campfire and began to mention weights and measures, simple physics and pig trailers.
Tony
Oh no!
That comes under the category of "a cruel and unusual punishment" :)
Just add a speaker to the fake generator box and play generator sounds. That will top off the charade.