At Last!!
Hi people,
I`m Dave and the last..... (No sorry, wrong club!)
I`m very happily married to Jules, and after 4 years of umming and arring we have finally purchased our first Caravan!!
To be honest the straw that broke the Camels back is the insessant screaming, crying, shouting, arguing and all night BBQ`s from neighbours on all sides.
Jules and I have stressful jobs and we just cant relax at home, So we did it, we collect the van on saturday, a very clean and tidy Swift Conqueror 580 SAL, we shall be having a trial weekend out in Bridgnorth the weekend after, and in September we have
booked a week at Ramsdale in Devon, together with our daughter, grandaughter and Daizy our cocker spaniel.
Cant tell you how excited we are.
Anyhoo, Hi to everyone, and please brace yourselves for a barrage of newbie type questions.
( I aplogise before hand, as this is a new beginning for us, and we`re totally, totally inexperienced!)
See you around 
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Welcome to CT, G. Glad to have you along. Please don't hesitate to ask those barrage of questions. Members of CT are very will to help, especially new caravanners. Hope your first weekend away is a success.
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Jules and I are over the moon about it, and the stigma attached to the awning erecting??? No worries, Jules and I never argue! ..............
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Hi, G. Welcome. Remember that life on site is quite different to that portrayed on the forum.
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Welcome from me too! Just ask away, we have all been there! In fact some of us are still there!
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Tinwheeler!!??
What are you saying???
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Hi and welcome Dave and family. I am sure you will get plenty of peace and quiet away in your van, enjoy.
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Tinwheeler!!??
What are you saying???
Read on and make your own mind up.
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Thanks everyone for your comments
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Welcome to The "Fun Factory" Dave & Jules
Have a good browse thro' the various sections & you'll find loads of info there, just waiting for Newbies to use !!
One Very important thing tho' ----> Do Not Forget To Pack Your Sense Of Humour !!
When things go 'pear-shaped' { and they will } a good giggle if not an outright great belly laugh & the world seems brighter til the next booboo of course !Brian A B M
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"the insessant screaming, crying, shouting, arguing and all night BBQ`s from neighbours on all sides." Sounds like your average caravan site.
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Hi Dave and Jules. Welcome to CT. Great introductory post.
Have a browse around the sections and then fire away with your questions.
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The awning (or divorce in a bag) is best done in total silence thus avoiding the second item on the instruction list. The first is take out of the bag, the second is have row with other half. Seriously though, welcome to the caravanning fraternity, any
problems on site, there will always be someone who will give you a hand. We have all been there, and to repeat another poster, some of us still are at times. Enjoy your time away with the family.0 -
Welcome aboard, G Cherokee!
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Warm welcome Cherokee, ask away we have all been there , and some still asking
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Welcome. You may have the odd tough time in the beginning but they get less as time goes on. Lots of good advice on this forum. I have been guided from the folk on here in the last (my first) year of caravanning. Have a happy time.
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Hello Dave and Jules,
We often just go away for the weekend sometimes only 20 miles up the road. Lots of CL sites are quiet and a great way to relax after a stressful week. Although setting up initially can be a bit hairy. We recently got our second van after trying it out in
an oldie for a year. There were a few hiccups the first time we went in the new van but luckily there was help at hand from fellow caravaners.0 -
It's usually getting the awning up that's the hardest part of when you first start caravanning. However, there are usually others on site that might be able to help if you ask them.
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Hello Dave and Jules,
We often just go away for the weekend sometimes only 20 miles up the road. Lots of CL sites are quiet and a great way to relax after a stressful week. Although setting up initially can be a bit hairy. We recently got our second van after trying it out in
an oldie for a year. There were a few hiccups the first time we went in the new van but luckily there was help at hand from fellow caravaners.Write your comments here...
Hi Fiona, We are definately looking for small quiet sites,
And the good news is, the Caravan is ready for collection tomorrow!!........ one day ahead of shedule!!
Happy days
(Jules cant wait to sort the soft furnishings!!
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Glad to hear that the van's ready. Gives you all weekend to play around in it, finding places to put all your stuff. Hope the following weekend goes well for you both.
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Cheers Nell
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God forbid I question the decision of all things interior design based.
I must find a list of these abbreviations!!
OH, DD, DS, DH ????
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Yes, you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. We're out in ours all the year round!
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I see you are from the west midlands Dave. We like Bradgate Park CL in Leicestershire and recently stayed at Burton hill farm Warwickshire which was very quiet.Both are great for dog walks staright from the site. There is not much in the way of pubs and
shops in walking distance at Burton hill but great if you take all you need and just want some good walking and peace.0
