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  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 14,663
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    edited September 2019 #29192

    Think that I spotted you at Smailholm sat on the front of the Jeep. Were you parked on a bend just down a track on the right as the bikes came towards you?

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2019 #29193

    Looks like a great day out for you Helen at the Show and Moulesy et al on the walk. Glad that the weather's kept fine for you both, and for all others out and about. 

    Sunny warm morning but clouded up a bit during the afternoon.Jobs for us round the house today, bit of gardening, loading some stuff into the van, and a relaxing afternoon watching the TdB on the box.

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  • JVB66
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    edited September 2019 #29197

    Beutifull start to the day here in North Norfolk  great early morning walk over the dunes with Rosa, then had breakfast outside talking to our Dutch neigbours who arrived yesterday evening they are on their way home via Harwich ,and told us that they are going to book next year's UK tour as soon as they get home as they did not realise how busy sites are here these days,and they now have been advised by a site warden they can book a year in advance with the cc

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2019 #29198

    Raining first thing here this morning. Am sat at the Volvo dealers having our car serviced and the MOT done. Fingers crossed that all is fine. Could be a long wait.........

  • milliehull
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    edited September 2019 #29199

    Glad you had such a great family day out with 'daffy' Helen. She looks fabulous.

    Thanks for the great photos moulesy.  What a wonderful day you all had. Did you all go home with the right dog?! (I love the Alpacas!).

    I hope your car passes the MOT with no problems Nellie.

    We had a fairly quiet weekend catching up on jobs after a very busy week.  We went over to our storage compound to check on the caravan as they are in the process of making it all hard-standing and are having to move the vans around.  Luckily our area is all finished and looking very smart.  No more dragging the caravan out over wet grass and mud.  We now have our keys back and can plan for our trip to Sandringham next week.  We would normally have gone this week but for various reasons had to put it off a week. I am glad we did as the weather forecast doesn't look good for this week - high winds and rain - and next week looks set fair. While we were there we popped in to the accessories shop at the dealers (as you do) and saw the Suncamp awning like yours Francis.  OH most impressed.  We might well get one for next year as it would be very useful for short trips when it isn't worth putting up the full awning. OH is off to the dentist this morning to have a back tooth extracted - happy days!

    I hope the weather improves for all those 'over there'.

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2019 #29200

    Car looked great Helen.

    Had a good 200 mile tow to the Cherbourg area yesterday, very little traffic till we got to Caen.  The only downside was the €55 toll fees.  The other think was the drop in temperature to 17C.  A little drizzle this morning and it’s grey over the sea.  Plan for today is shopping then follow the coast road to Omaha Beach.

     

  • moulesy
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    edited September 2019 #29201

    What a difference 12 hours makes! It's pouring down this morning - luckily just managed to get Lady out for a walk before the worst arrived! Travelling home later today, just packing at the moment (well Mrs M is doing the packing - I know better than to interfere in technical jobs like that! wink)

  • KjellNN
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    edited September 2019 #29202

    Do they not offer a free pick up and return service?  I believe all the dealers around us do, and even some of the small independent  garages.

    Dull here, but no rain yet

  • Francis
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    edited September 2019 #29203

    I highly recommend the Suncamp Millie we used it again at the weekend it only takes 10 mins to put up and gives a bit of shade. Well worth the money.

  • ABM
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    edited September 2019 #29204

    Sorry if I have ruined a good few people's Mondays, but I'm very much a creature of habit { NO NO NO, I'm not of an overly religious persuasion innocent }  I'm actually doing the Monday Wash  frown.

    Well it does have to be done, despite there being loads of things I'd prefer to be at !!

    The Rain it falleth on the Just

              And on the Unjust fella,

    But mainly on the Just because

               The Unjust stole his umbrella

    And Brian's doing his washing 

    { With apologies to Poets, Writers and the English Language  }

     

     

    A Long Wait, Nellie  ?

    Have you, perchance, been cannibalising  a Grandfather Clock  ??

    Sorry, sorry, I'll go 'n get me soap powder     embarassedsealed

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2019 #29205

    And should think so too!! laughing

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited September 2019 #29206

    Kjell, I didn't ask but could have had a courtesy car. However it gives me time to just chill it out, write a site review and do a bit of reading. I have managed to fit in couple of mile walk for a breath of fresh air.....still raining though.

     

  • Tammygirl
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    edited September 2019 #29207

    Dull, raining and cold today here, however it appears to have stopped raining for the time being.

    The caravan fridge is on electric and cooling down fine so I can think about putting food in there soon smile 

    Final bit of shopping this morning done and a cuppa and chat with sister and BIL before we go away, they look after things at home for us.

    Most jobs now done in the house and outside, OH still playing with the new car laughing he keeps finding things he didn't know about, boys and their toys.laughing

    Spoke to Toyota today to see how things are progressing with the changing of vehicle type, they say its gone to the legal dept. now to be checked surprised We still have a letter from them for the ferry company so hope all will be well with that fingers crossed. I guess the new V5 will arrive while we are away.

    Our neighbour just saw us at the van and asked if we are going away, 'yes' say us. Hope you have nice weather he says, 'we will'  were of to Spain laughing when will you be back he asks, end of November says us. His face was a picture, he thought we were just going for a couple of weeks. laughinglaughing

    Still loving this retired life style, can't wait to get away to somewhere warm. Forecast for Brittany come the weekend and next week look to be ok, hope so it usually rains when we are there.

  • heddlo
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    edited September 2019 #29208

    We are away at the Maragowan Site in Killin.  Quite a nice site weather could be better.  We have wondered if this site is called the Motorhome Club though, hardly any caravans here, is it a Scottish thing?🤔🤔

  • DSB
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    edited September 2019 #29209

    The comment about the scones was exactly my first thought.  I'm sure those in the West country have a real thing about scones, jam and cream.  Dawn French even managed to get it into her Chancellor's speech at Falmouh University at Anna's graduation in July.  She also couldn't resist commenting that the students had done a 'Proper Job' in passing their degrees.......

    Great photo's Moulsey...

    David

  • ABM
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    edited September 2019 #29210

    Not as far as I am aware, heddlo.  It's a pleasant site & a gentle stroll up to the Falls of Dochart by the bridge.  Sadly it's obvious I know but they always flow more beautifully after a darn good storm up on the Headwaters.

    The one place I do like is the shop just on the town side of the bridge --  I get a fair few Christmas presents from there , of the simple / silly variety !!

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2019 #29211

    Last night was the first night we put a duvet on the bed during this current trip. Got up late and after clearing up went to the supermarket.  Drove around the coast road with the intention of heading for Utah beach, the only one we haven’t been to.  Stopped off at the light house at Phare de Gatteville and had a wander around. At the other side of the road is an Etang and spotted a water rail feeding there.  

    Had a look at Barfleur and then made our way St Vasst la Hougue which looked lovely around the harbour area.  Parked up just as the heavens opened so will return another day

  • Tammygirl
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    edited September 2019 #29212

    We were there a few weeks ago, I would say it was half and half at that time. I think it goes around, sometimes MH sometimes caravans. Nice site though and in a lovely area.

    Maybe its just us Scots know when to go and when not to wink central Scotland when its wet is a very wet place to be laughing Should get better tomorrow.

  • heddlo
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    edited September 2019 #29213

     The Falls were flowing well today ABM!!  Very impressive. 

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  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2019 #29215

    Given the roads around here I am not sure why anyone would tow a caravan let alone drive a motorhome!!! Motorhomes are in the ascendancy of coursewink

    David

  • Tammygirl
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    edited September 2019 #29216

    Glad the weather has got better for you AD, we are off tomorrow and can't wait to feel the sun on our backs once again.cool

  • Freddy55
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    edited September 2019 #29217

    Last week we were at Cirencester Park for a few days, off to Burford tomorrow for three nights. Looking forward to it 🙂

  • Oneputt
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    edited September 2019 #29218

    Totally jealous, two more days here and then 4 days in Hampshire before getting home.  Where has this month gone to?

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  • Wherenext
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    edited September 2019 #29220

    Jealous doesn't even cover it!!!smile

    10 weeks since our last day in the previous caravan. Pick our new one up next Tuesday.

    Have a good trip TG. Enjoy yourselves, although I must admit to being not the biggest fan of Lourdes. Nevertheless, go and make your own mind up.

     

  • moulesy
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    edited September 2019 #29221

    Love both those sites, Freddy. If you're looking for a good place to eat while you're at Burford, head left out of the site, straight over the crossroads to Shilton where you'll find the Rose & Crown. Great pub with good real ales and food, best book though because it gets very busy. (Too far to walk, unfortunately, but only a 5 minute drive.) smile

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