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Re: What are you all up to
Many congratulations @Goldie146 and enjoy your birthday celebrations @RedKite .
Lovely photos @Takethedogalong - sound like you had a good day out. I've often thought about that site at Fraisthorpe - would be great for dog walking - being virtually on the beach - wouldn't fancy taking a caravan down that single track road, though😮. We know Burton Agnes quite well. When Susan Cunliffe-Lister was Lord Lieutenant, she used to host an annual reception for St John Ambulance - when I worked for them - and she usually gave us a conducted tour of her house.😀
Re: What are you all up to
Same from me @Goldie146. Enjoy your day.
It's been quite a good year for butterflies @Takethedogalong. Nice pics and glad you had a lovely day. We've just booked 3 nights away next week down near Porthmadog/Criccieth area. MiLs favourite carer coming in twice a day.
OH currently going through her new phone with her, I think this is the 5th or 6th. run! Her patience is astounding. Been stuck indoors today doing lots of admin as our landline was promptly disconnected at 9 am sharp by BT. First time they've ever done anything quickly.
Hope you enjoy your birthdays @RedKite. Will you trying the Aligot?
Re: Fiat Ducato panel van conversion rear suspension rubber buffer missing
How old is your van and is it still within the Fiat warranty period?
Did you get your quote from a Fiat Professional garage or some other commercial vehicle workshop or a motorhome dealer?
Have you checked Fiat Ducato forums rather than camping/motorhome forums as this is very much a base vehicle issue?
Re: Site Fees
Bunree has always been pretty expensive, but maybe more so now that it has just had an upgrade? Certainly too much for our budget these days.
We remain members for the CLs, rarely use a CAMC site these days. We are also CCC members and use a few of their sites every year as we get a discount. Last time we were in that part of Scotland we used their Glencoe site. It could do with a serious upgrade of the facilities, but as we rarely use site facilities we are not really bothered, rather have the lower price.
KjellNN
Re: Site Fees
I think it also depends on how often you go away. We only manage about 10 nights a year - so each trip is a treat, and as long as we are away (and the site suits us) we’re happy to pay CAMC fees. It maybe would be different if we got away more often.
Re: What are you all up to
@Goldie146 Congratulations from us and enjoy your holiday, we are 1 year behind you on September 11th
We are off to B&B on Sunday in the Cantal about 2 hours from here for our birthdays Monday and Tuesday and it looks as if it will be much cooler than last year around 20C to 24C and 2024 37.C on mine and 41.3C on OH's a bit of a difference, only a 3 night break but looking forward to it and meals out for the two days.
Have a good weekend folks.
RedKite
Re: Site Fees
I've never understood why people go on about pricing.
Companies set out their stalls, and the public decides whether or not they want to buy. Thats why some people shop in Sainsburys, and others shop in Aldi.
I've just bought some Aldi 'Magnums' that, in my opinion, are just as nice as real Magnums at half the price, but I'm not planning on demanding that Unilever reduce their prices.
If you don't consider a particular site value for money, then go elsewhere
TimboC
Re: Site Fees
the answer is to shop around , if you don’t like the price go elsewhere, simples
huskydog
Re: Insurance for cancelling bookings in the UK
On taking out insurance for club sites I would totally agree.
However, as far as tonight being free at 130 sites. That’s OK if you only want tonight, but not so good if you want the weekend or a week and it’s not available. Then of course there is pitch type to consider, if you want a service pitch, not just any pitch, they tend to get booked up first. If you want a particular location on fixed dates it’s always worth booking. Particularly with the CAMC with its minimal £5 deposit.
SteveL
Re: What are you all up to
We had a lovely day at Burton Agnes yesterday, gardens still lovely despite the drought and not being able to water. Possibly not as lush as usual, but the fruit and veg was magnificent. Walled Garden was full of different butterflies, so lovely to see them. Nice ride home via Fraisthorpe (tide in so no paddle), Brandesburton for Fish and Chips,and then a meander through Beverley. Campsite at Fraisthorpe was full, and there were a few on the THS overlooking the beach as well. That will be heaving next week when more schools are off. A few photos…..
Peacock Butterfly
Red Admiral Butterfly
Small Tortoiseshell
Large White
Globe Artichoke, no butterfly!
