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Re: Can you help a first time caravan owner?
Several sources suggest awning size is 935cm. You can double check yourself by running a length of string around the awning rail and down to the ground, front and back. I suppose the first thing to decide is if you want a pole supported awning or an air awning, both have their pros and cons…something to look into. Isabella awnings are very good, but they do demand a high price. Best thing might be to go to a dealer and have a good look at them. It might well end up being a balance between cost and quality. Of course, you might find one that suits your needs, therefore you could check out the second hand market, the proviso being to make sure it’s sound and all the parts are present. Hope this helps 👍
Freddy55
Re: Unfortunately back home
Absolutely. My wife is an absolute Highland fan. I definitely have Yorkshire on my itinerary, not entirely without selfish interest, of course, as I am a huge fan of British railways. And several places in Yorkshire immediately come to mind. It's a shame that I can't pursue my other two hobbies so easily in the UK, but the effort beforehand would be too great. So I'll just have to do without. Nevertheless, your beautiful island is and will remain my main travel destination.
Edgar
Re: What are you all up to
A bit of mixed weather today, cloudy at first but it brightened up and was still hot in the sunshine. We did have a very short shower this evening and the wind has been blowing over the site all day. We firstly drove to Tissington for a short walk, knowing that the hall was not open but had a walk around the village to view the Wells and the Grade II listed 12C St Mary's church.
The Hall and the Hall Well
The memorial to Francis (d 1619)and John (d 1643) Fitzherbert, in the church.
Then we went onto Ilam for a walk after lunch and another church, which is a site of pilgrimage to the tomb of St Bertram.
The Hall, now a Youth Hostel, the Church of the Holy Cross, the font, the Pike Watts Memorial, and St Bertram's Bridge.
The Norman font, thought to depict the life of St Bertram.
Re: What are you all up to
DEBSC
Re: What's it worth?
Our MH is priceless😁 cannot put a monetary value on the fun, learning, exploration, stress relief and just general well being it gives us. Which is possibly why we are a tad grumpy at the moment as our going away is so restricted🤭
Re: What are you all up to
lovely day today we were up quite early but stayed around the van relaxing this morning it rained overnight but has been lovely and warm today averaging around 26 degrees. In the afternoon we took a walk in to Cromer what a nice place had a wander around the narrow streets and down to the shore front. Then took a walk along the pier and had a pint from the bar there sitting out overlooking the sea lovely warm day and a good walk lovely town with plenty to see so will probably pay it another visit. Back to the van and cooked some burgers on the Cadac still vey warm here but. Now sitting in the awning having a drink. May head down to the on site bar later for a pint. Not sure of the plan for tomorrow yet
Francis
Re: When do booking open for 2026 winter season?
Thanks for your warning - though it does remind me of ordering things from Amazon and they say “ Only 2 left “ - even when they have dozens.
Re: Unfortunately back home
Well, regarding my English. A little anecdote: My bike stand broke on a bike ride. What a load of crap, I thought, until I remembered the bike shop at the train station in Brockenhurst. What can I say? They even had a used stand in stock for my exotic CUBE Kathmandu, and I had great communication with the mechanic. He was a really nice guy; we had a lot of fun assembling it, had a good chat, and he put a lot of effort into it. The price was so low, too, that I gave him a decent tip.
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tada, a beautiful memory of Brockenhurst
Edgar
Re: Unfortunately back home
Yes, we'll definitely be back in the UK. Where else should we go? Scandinavia is still on my to-do list, though. But one thing at a time. I hope I can still manage some of my schedule. At almost 64 and not exactly healthy anymore, you shouldn't wait, you just do it.
Edgar