how old is too old???

[minibusman]

hi, i am not a pensioner but would like some advice... my father in law - who is 75 - wants to start camping.... some well meaning family and friends have been trying to talk him out of it saying that he is too old!!!! he is a very active man and alot fitter than myself!!!... do any of you know any older campers?   or in fact could i please have your input into this discussion?....thanks....Mandy-x-

[Hells Granny]

If he is fit and well why not?

There are many ways to go camping these days and they are by no means all 'roughing it' in a leaky tent in a boggy field with no toilets!

Most camping sites nowadays have good shower blocks, often laundomats, shops and clubhouses.

Some have caravans to rent or even ready erected tents with all the extras anyone could want.

There are even companies who rent out campervans by the week.

My father camped until he was 79, and wouldn't have a hotel or guest house holiday at any price! He was already planning for a cornish camping holiday just before his death.

Cheers, HG

[avalonmpk]

Never too old to enjoy the pleasures of life -life too is short and sweet to deny oneself simple pleasures