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Re: What are you all up to

We are at the caravan at present. We had a day all planned but then saw the forecast of heavy rain in this area, and our planned day involved being outside, so quick change of said plan. We decided at the last minute to go again to Burford Garden Centre, as mostly indoors, OH treated me to a lovely lunch there, the place was packed, never seen it so busy, we did manage to get a table though and had a leisurely lunch. Made all the better when two young women sitting near to us finished and left, why on earth do some people insist on speaking so very loudly. I know some people may have hearing problems but this didn’t appear to be the case with them. We, and everyone else in the vicinity were treated to their whole conversation, they could be heard over everyone. I was good today and left with only one plant! However, I also purchased some olives, special cheese and crackers and treated myself to a jar of garlic jam.
As we were so close, 2 miles, we thought that we would call into Clarkson’s pub, The Farmers Dog for a quick drink, maybe in the garden as we knew the pub would be busy. We pulled into the overflow car park and it looked like it was the parking for a County Show or the like, just a very large field full of cars. So we changed our minds and gave it a miss. Glad we did as a short time later the heavens opened again, we’d have got soaked if sitting in the garden. We called in at Moreton on the way home to a tea shop we like and had a milkshake, probably much more enjoyable than the busy
pub. The family and all the grandchildren have been phoning and texting all day with birthday wishes, so it’s been lovely.

DEBSC

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Re: What are you all up to

I was up early this morning and off out a nice 10 mile cycle some lovely scenery and it was nice and sunny. Came back to the van and relaxed for a while then we took a drive out to Norwich caravans for a look around and to get a couple of things. Then on way back found a nice little village so spent an hour wandering around there lovely little place. Back at the van now and it’s pouring down at the moment hope this doesn’t last long as we have been enjoying the nice weather here so far. Just getting dinner then might venture down to the bar for a couple of Doom Bars. Not sure of plan for tomorrow yet

Francis

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Re: Tour de France 2025

Indeed it is @Wherenext although not long ago for us. We stopped at the summit of yesterday’s Cat 3 only a month ago. However, it was hardly recognisable on the TV as there were so many MH’s shoehorned in😂 The road was nicely resurfaced and they were even filling the potholes in the parking area. I noticed on yesterday’s coverage quite a lot of the newly resurfaced roads were covered in a white dust. Perhaps put down because the oils in the new tar were making them slippery.

I do find the lack of coverage in the UK somewhat surprising. Considering who won yesterdays stage I did expect something to be in my online paper (Telegraph) this morning, but not a mention.

SteveL

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Just saying hello

Hi, we are Brandy and Neil. Traditionally we are tent campers, wild camping, and all that. Now we are excited to try new types of adventures, explore campsites and towns, villages, new hiking routes across the UK and beyond. We hope to have lots of fun meeting new people and sharing stories.

UKYanky

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Re: Chatsworth site closings

https://clubtogether.caravanclub.co.uk/discussion/comment/880117#Comment_880117

As it still says the following on the site booking page information, I would assume not.

“Chatsworth is bookable up to 1st March 2026. We are currently working with the Chatsworth Estate to extend our lease beyond this point. For members wishing to stay in the area we have a number of fabulous alternative campsites nearby”

SteveL

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Re: Tour de France 2025

@SteveL depends what you read, Guardian has had daily coverage, although calling MVP “Belgian” won’t have gone unnoticed. There’s lots of coverage in cycling press. For anyone who loves all the ins and outs, who started, who didn’t finish, who came where, how long will a rider be out injured, etc……then ProCyclingStats.com website has it all. Just beware of logging in while a race or stage is on as it’s updated immediately.

https://www.procyclingstats.com/index.php

Takethedogalong

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Re: Tour de France 2025

Many years ago on our very first trip to France with the caravan we chose the Municipal site at Le Blanc to stay at. Fortunately we arrived at lunchtime in early May and the place was a right old tip so we found an alternative. Obviously, as we later learned, the workers hadn't started their Spring clean, a typical thing that seemed to happen with Municipals that had only just opened up for the season. We did return to the site once in future years and it was fine. Always good to follow the TdF around France as it brings back so many memories.

Wherenext

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Re: Tour de France 2025

I record here and watch as and when yes a good day yesterday and the scenery was great as well could do with the lens the helicopter camera operator has to get so close to Puy de Dome wow.

Rest day today and then back to it tomorrow.

Was looking at Sundays recording and thought I know that fire station and then waited for the Aire to appear on the right and it was the road from Le Blanc to Azay le Ferron where they all turned right at the roundabout been on that road many times to Obterre.

RedKite

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Re: Tour de France 2025

Wow, what a day yesterday in the "mountains" (big for me not for the climbers though).

I assume everyone knows the result. Great effort from both Healey and Yates, both of them well chuffed at the end of the day.

Wherenext

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Re: Alko ATC Sequence problem

Update

Well it was the LED.I have made up a test LED setup with a 2w led and a resistor,|I have removed the defective one and the hardest part was removing the old resin from the LED holder.I have not refitted it yet and I will have a 50% guess rate that the LED is around the correct way.It is on crimps so can easily swap around.

One interesting point is If you have the newer black box system ,it doesn't go through the "longer" pre start test as in my other vans,which is why I didn't think it was the LED.

I have the instructions if anyone requires.

Fozzie

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