What are you all up to today? - part 3

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  • nelliethehooker
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    edited October 2016 #3602

    Van's away until next year, all safely tucked up in a waterproof overcoat. Roll on April's sunshine!

    What's wrong with caravanning in the winter sun? Can well be the best and driest time of the year.

    Write your comments here...

    It gets dark about 4.00pm - 4.30pm. Cant' go out for an evening walk.  Dont see the point in being in the caravan from 4.00pm each evening.

    Plenty of time during the day for a walk, and if you're using somewhere like Ferrymeadows you can alway have a walk through the park in the near dark. Out in the country, well away from towns, it's great to go out and view the dark skies.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited October 2016 #3603

    Surprise, surprise, TG I can now see your dog, and he was a fine one too. Your avatar has changed within the last 3 minutes.Surprised

    Well that's good NH what did you do to get it to change? 

    By the way he was a sheSurprised Tammy, the clue is in the name Wink Laughing ans
    yes she was lovely.

  • ABM
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    edited October 2016 #3604

    Right  now,  I'm  wishing  I  was  at  my  favourite  C.C.  Site***  sitting  on  my  'van  door-step  with  a  hot  brew admiring  the  stars  !!  Utter  Bliss  !!

    ***  Altnahara  If  you  really  want  to  know  Wink

     

    And  With  That  comment,  may  I  wish  you  all  a  very  Good-Night  !

    Brian  A B M

  • SELL
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    edited October 2016 #3605

    Had a expensive day today wife said we would contribute half towards youngest sons pram for their first child £500 later didnt know prams were that expensive. Good news for them his partners parents are paying the other half.

  • briantimber
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    edited October 2016 #3606

    How Much!!!...Surprised

  • briantimber
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    edited October 2016 #3607

    Surprise, surprise, TG I can now see your dog, and he was a fine one too. Your avatar has changed within the last 3 minutes.Surprised

    Well that's good NH what did you do to get it to change? 

    By the way he was a sheSurprised Tammy, the clue is in the name Wink Laughing ans yes she was lovely.

    Oh dear TG, does that mean that Tammy is no longer with usDon't cry

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2016 #3608

     

    Plenty of time during the day for a walk, and if you're using somewhere like Ferrymeadows you can alway have a walk through the park in the near dark. Out in the country, well away from towns, it's great to go out and view the dark skies.

    We have been home since end of September. I did think about going away again but as I have had 4 hospital appointments a couple of Doctors visits and a blood test to fit in since then it was not very practical. Another blood test next week and a dental appointment
    folowed the next week by a visit to doctors for a tablet review and also retina pics to be taken October is pretty booked up. Some financial stuff to deal with in the first couple of weeks of November and yet another hospital appointment 24th November. By
    then there will be 2 weeks until our 15 night Christmas when we will planning our 3 trips for next year..  Looking forward to por Christmas break as I enjoy spending time with OH in the caravan and although it's dark by 4pm we will usually be out for much
    of the day until 3pm. Would not do as much at home. Whilst we are at home it gives me chamce to catch up with my two daughters and two grand kids - also our friends. 

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3609

    Van's away until next year, all safely tucked up in a waterproof overcoat. Roll on April's sunshine!

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    Same here but hopefully we shall be away again as soon as the clocks go forward in the spring.Smile

    We are away now and then again in December,  always enjoy the autumn and winter caravaning. 

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3610

    Today is our wedding anniversary,  24 years of wedded bliss, Innocent It's pouring with rain and hardly daylight.  Sad so
    not sure what we'll get up to today, especially if it doesn't stop raining. EmbarassedSurprised

  • milliehull
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    edited October 2016 #3611

    Happy Anniversary Helen and Trevor.  Hope the rain stops so you can get and about.  You had better start saving for your Silver Wedding Anniversary next year!!

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited October 2016 #3612

    We collected our new portable electric oven with grill and two hobs today. So now we can do all our cooking on electric.

    Well done Malcolm.......how much are those ovens?

    Write your comments here...£59.99 from Robert Dyas store in the Worthing town centre. Yesterday afternoon, we roasted some sweet chestnuts in it. My wife thought they were delicious. She had gathered them from the ground outside our caravan. There are plenty there because of the sweet chestnut tree just in front of our awning.

  • heddlo
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    edited October 2016 #3613

    We feel as ABM, would love to be away now looking at the blue sky and russet leaves from our window at home.  Oh well!   OH foot/ankle op means 6 weeks non weightbearing so getting frustrated 3 weeks in !!  Taking the opportunity to get the van problems
    (fridge, solar panel, and hopefully floor) dealt with at the dealers so come next March we'll be fit and ready to go.  Planning next year to fill the time. 

  • AstralRanger12
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    edited October 2016 #3614

     

    Plenty of time during the day for a walk, and if you're using somewhere like Ferrymeadows you can alway have a walk through the park in the near dark. Out in the country, well away from towns, it's great to go out and view the dark skies.

    We have been home since end of September. I did think about going away again but as I have had 4 hospital appointments a couple of Doctors visits and a blood test to fit in since then it was not very practical. Another blood test next week and a dental appointment
    folowed the next week by a visit to doctors for a tablet review and also retina pics to be taken October is pretty booked up. Some financial stuff to deal with in the first couple of weeks of November and yet another hospital appointment 24th November. By
    then there will be 2 weeks until our 15 night Christmas when we will planning our 3 trips for next year..  Looking forward to por Christmas break as I enjoy spending time with OH in the caravan and although it's dark by 4pm we will usually be out for much
    of the day until 3pm. Would not do as much at home. Whilst we are at home it gives me chamce to catch up with my two daughters and two grand kids - also our friends. 

    Have you thought about pitching your van at the doctors surgery?  Happy

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3615

    Happy Anniversary Helen and Trevor.  Hope the rain stops so you can get and about.  You had better start saving for your Silver Wedding Anniversary next year!!

    Thank you Millie. Think we will have to start saving, as we thought it would be nice to go to Ireland next year. Will be after hints and tips for NI if we do. Smile

  • moulesy
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    edited October 2016 #3616

    Happy Anniversary, Helen & Trevor. Don't worry that rain's due to stop just around 10 o'clock and the rest of the day will be blissful, I'm sure!

    Happy. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

  • milliehull
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    edited October 2016 #3617

    Happy Anniversary Helen and Trevor.  Hope the rain stops so you can get and about.  You had better start saving for your Silver Wedding Anniversary next year!!

    Thank you Millie. Think we will have to start saving, as we thought it would be nice to go to Ireland next year. Will be after hints and tips for NI if we do. Smile

    Write your comments here...

    That sounds good Helen.  I will be more than happy to give you some hints and tips..  I think you have my email address.  If not moulesy has it and can pass it on.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3618

    Surprise, surprise, TG I can now see your dog, and he was a fine one too. Your avatar has changed within the last 3 minutes.Surprised

    Well that's good NH what did you do to get it to change? 

    By the way he was a sheSurprised Tammy, the clue is in the name Wink Laughing ans
    yes she was lovely.

    I can see a lovely dog too, Tammygirl.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3619

    We collected our new portable electric oven with grill and two hobs today. So now we can do all our cooking on electric.

    Well done Malcolm.......how much are those ovens?

    Write your comments here...£59.99 from Robert Dyas store in the Worthing town centre. Yesterday afternoon, we roasted some sweet chestnuts in it. My wife thought they were delicious. She had gathered them from the ground outside our caravan. There are plenty
    there because of the sweet chestnut tree just in front of our awning.

    Not quite sure why you would need an extra cooker, Malcolm Undecided caravan has one in it, and it's just something else to lug around
    all the time. Wink

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3620

    Happy Anniversary, Helen & Trevor. Don't worry that rain's due to stop just around 10 o'clock and the rest of the day will be blissful, I'm sure!

    Happy. Use left and right arrows to navigate.

    Thank you Moulesy,  think it may have actually stopped raining can't hear it hammering down on the caravan roof! Laughing

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3621

    Oh shucks, Sad

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited October 2016 #3622

    We collected our new portable electric oven with grill and two hobs today. So now we can do all our cooking on electric.

    Well done Malcolm.......how much are those ovens?

    Write your comments here...£59.99 from Robert Dyas store in the Worthing town centre. Yesterday afternoon, we roasted some sweet chestnuts in it. My wife thought they were delicious. She had gathered them from the ground outside our caravan. There are plenty there because of the sweet chestnut tree just in front of our awning.

    Not quite sure why you would need an extra cooker, Malcolm Undecided caravan has one in it, and it's just something else to lug around all the time. Wink

    Write your comments here...It saves money in gas, H&T.  At £23 per cylinder every six to nine months, the saving in gas will literally pay for the new cooker in two years!

  • brue
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    edited October 2016 #3623

    Happy Anniversary Helen, have a lovely day, hope the weather brightens up.Smile

  • Bakers2
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    edited October 2016 #3624

    Happy anniversary Helen and Trevor. Good to know you still happy to stay bed  

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3625

    Many thanks Brue. Smile 

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited October 2016 #3626

    Happy anniversary Helen and Trevor. Good to know you still happy to stay bed  

     Thank you Bakers2. It's stopped at the moment,  may have to get up. Wink Unfortunately.  Laughing

  • Bakers2
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    edited October 2016 #3627

    Slow start to morning, aren't they dark???  Had a great couple of weeks away. Uncle beginning to settle nicely. Have read through posts and glad to catch up with everyone's goings on but not sufficient time to comment individually on earlier posts, but congrats
    commiserations as appropriate.

    Must get back into getting chores done again, washing done and dried ironing calling. Along with food shopping, birthday present thinking for hubby idea in place but have to drag him to the shops for him to choose. First have to get him to agree he needs
    .

    Good to catch up on here, no proper WiFi whilst away and mobile data saved for family conversations

  • Bakers2
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    edited October 2016 #3628

    Happy anniversary Helen and Trevor. Good to know you still happy to stay bed  

     Thank you Bakers2. It's stopped at the moment,  may have to get up. Wink Unfortunately.  Laughing

    Oh it was only the rain

  • Bakers2
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    edited October 2016 #3629

    Oh yes forgot to add update CV. Mind you I'm not rushing on that score as yet. Plenty more important jobs to fit in

  • Oneputt
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    edited October 2016 #3630

    Easterly wind here at Burnham on Crouch so hopefukly more rarities to come, alas for AD no flying pigsSurprised

  • Bakers2
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    edited October 2016 #3631

    Easterly wind here at Burnham on Crouch so hopefukly more rarities to come, alas for AD no flying pigsSurprised

    Chilly 20 miles inland in Essex so must be worse on coast. Should be plenty to see and watch even if not rarefied. Lovely site well sheltered though from some directions. Was hoping to get another visit in but alas.....  Have a great time.