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  • triky auto
    triky auto Forum Participant Posts: 8,690
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    edited December 2015 #32

    I am very flexible after the 4th of January!

    Write your comments here...Hmmm, You could say " i'm Easy " Wink.

  • kaenergas
    kaenergas Forum Participant Posts: 171
    edited December 2015 #33

    Merry Christmas to you all hope all those caravaning in the next few days really have a great time, just sorry I could not manage to be there 

     

     

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited December 2015 #34

    Ken I hope you had a good one.  I can't believe the weather a balmy 15.5 Degrees at midnight!  Sunroof half open (in case of rain or it would be wide open!) plus the kitchen window wide open!  

  • eiflow
    eiflow Forum Participant Posts: 115
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    edited December 2015 #35

    Sue/Viv   I can't make the 4th so hope it goes well. Earliest I could make it would 9th/10th if you want to hang on. Have good chat whatever you decide!!
    Happy

    M

     

  • vivien
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    edited December 2015 #36

    Sue/Viv   I can't make the 4th so hope it goes well. Earliest I could make it would 9th/10th if you want to hang on. Have good chat whatever you decide!!
    Happy

    M

     

    Write your comments here...9th or 10th would be ideal for me too! V

  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited December 2015 #37

    Hi to Martin and Viv,  either 9/10th Jan is ok with me. Look forward to some expert advice. Where shall we meet.?  Sue

  • vivien
    vivien Forum Participant Posts: 449
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    edited December 2015 #38

    I am travelling from Swindon area 

  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited December 2015 #39

    Hi to you both is there somewhere we could meet in the middle? I live in Burnham Bucks.   I'm sorry I'm not very good with areas. Any ideas on what day you like to meet up. Perhaps Saturday ?  Happy New Year to everyone. Sue

  • vivien
    vivien Forum Participant Posts: 449
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    edited January 2016 #40

    Hi Sue,we are gradually getting there! Sayer day sounds good to me!  Sorry I have not returned your message but internet signal is crap! Am piggy backing off a pubs internet connection at the moment! 

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited January 2016 #41

    Sue if you saw a caravan driving round (and round) Burnham on Monday it was me!  I took a wrong turn trying to find the M4 from my son's place and the closed bridge didn't help except when I got there at least I knew where I was!  No fun at all some of those roads with a c'van!  Next time I am down there I will let you know and we can have a cuppa somewhere I CAN find?  Actually I think I can find the M4 from there now!

     

  • vivien
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    edited January 2016 #42

    Hi Sue,we are gradually getting there! Saturday sounds good to me!  Sorry I have not returned your message but internet signal is crap! Am piggy backing off a pubs internet connection at the moment! 

    Write your comments here...

  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited January 2016 #43

    Hi Pippah45 you were so brave driving round that area. I think l would have freaked out. Is your unit big?  You were so close to me you could have popped in for a coffee what a shame!! Mind you l live off a long road with loads of speed bumps. Where did
    you stay at your sons ? On a camp site?  Sue

  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited January 2016 #44

    Hi Viv now we've decided on a day shall we have a think about where to meet?  I'll put my thinking cap on if you do too and maybe we could come up with somewhere. Not sure about the gentleman?  Who was going to meet up or if he's still interested. Sue

  • Pippah45
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    edited January 2016 #45

    Not all that big Sue but I am not very comfortable on those roads -however the natives were possibly more scared or surprised!  There was just space to park at my son's which was lucky as not much is open at this time of year.  I needed the van to keep out of the way of the newborn and his Mum.  Pippa

  • eiflow
    eiflow Forum Participant Posts: 115
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    edited January 2016 #46
    9th is fine with me. J13 on m4 looks about midway between you two. There is a pub in Chieveley just off the junction. If thats of interest I will check if it is still open...been a while since I last went there. Could do lunch if that fits with you??  Martin
  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited January 2016 #47

    Hi Martin, Saturday 9th is fine and also I'm fine with your choice of venue thats if it's still there. And yes lunch is fine with me as long its ok with everyone. Been having a look at small caravans on the internet I'd like to run past you two. Keep me
    updated. Sue

  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited January 2016 #48

    Hi Viv and Martin l sent you both a private message on Solosprophpbb.com. I wondered whether you could give me your expert opinion. Sue

  • eiflow
    eiflow Forum Participant Posts: 115
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    edited January 2016 #49

    Hi Sue/Viv

    Ye Olde Red Lion at Chievely still seems to be active judging by the web site.

    How about meeting there at 12.30? It's just north of the M4 at J13 ..follow signs to Chievely and the pub is on the left in the village.

  • vivien
    vivien Forum Participant Posts: 449
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    edited January 2016 #50

    Sounds good to me!

  • czestulip
    czestulip Forum Participant Posts: 90
    edited January 2016 #51

    Hi Martin Had a chat with this man selling the caravan. And he said that it had had a service in October and sent me the report but l couldn't understand the handwriting. But the man selling said that the inspector said there was a small damp patch by fridge.
    Do you think l should walk away?  If you send me your email then I'll send you the report. Sue

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited January 2016 #52

    Sue - from bitter experience - I would rather go with a Caravan Sales group selling a van than a private sale - how about that place on the A4 near towards Newbury from you?  You have more come back on a commercial dealer and about zero on a private seller.  Check it out thoroughly whatever you go with please!  It might be worth going on the Main Website to ask others for advice?

  • Spriddler
    Spriddler Forum Participant Posts: 646
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    edited January 2016 #53

    If I may contribute (whilst browsing Solos to research singles' events for this year) I would endorse Pippa's advice.

    A  report that's illegible (either by accident or intention) is not any help at all, and 'a small damp patch' could be anything. At this cold and rainy time of year when the 'van will be unavoidably shut up for long periods you really don't want to start off with problems, even if it's only through condensation and not a direct leak.

    Good luck.

  • eiflow
    eiflow Forum Participant Posts: 115
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    edited January 2016 #54

    Sue

    You have a PM

  • vivien
    vivien Forum Participant Posts: 449
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    edited January 2016 #55

    Can you include me on the email too please?

    solos1@virginmedia.com

  • vivien
    vivien Forum Participant Posts: 449
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    edited January 2016 #56

    Just spent the after with Martin and Sue! Good company and nice meal!  perhaps in the winter months when people are less likely to go out in the caravan or motorhome we should have a six weekly meet up in a pub for lunch?

  • eiflow
    eiflow Forum Participant Posts: 115
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    edited January 2016 #57

    Now there's a thought?...a good one a that!!

  • iaintgc
    iaintgc Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited February 2016 #58

    Hi Sue I also lost my husband in December 2014, we had a 27 foot caravan I had never towed it but I bought an 18 foot coachman and I now tow it, I have a mover and have been away a few times with it, not good at reversing, I haven't joined a club yet but
    I might just join the solo group. 

  • vivien
    vivien Forum Participant Posts: 449
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    edited February 2016 #59

    Hi Sue I also lost my husband in December 2014, we had a 27 foot caravan I had never towed it but I bought an 18 foot coachman and I now tow it, I have a mover and have been away a few times with it, not good at reversing, I haven't joined a club yet but
    I might just join the solo group. 

    Write your comments here...hi there, Solos is not a club, that's why it works so well!  You book into a meet or greet by booking the site for the days you want, choose your pitch where you want and look out for the Solos sign in a window. If it's a largish
    meet (3or more) we usually let the wardens know we are solos, they usually tell you where we are!

    We are not into dating, nor do we have rules or subscriptions, just fun!

    watch diary dates and one along to a meet you fancy!  Ohm I forgot... Welcome!

  • sixgun
    sixgun Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited April 2016 #60

    Any solo motorhomes toured the western isles of Scotland?

  • Biggarmac
    Biggarmac Forum Participant Posts: 364
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    edited April 2016 #61

    Any solo motorhomes toured the western isles of Scotland?

    A group of New companions are going to be doing a tour of the Outer Hebrides in May / June this year.  For more info on the New Companions Camping Club give the membership secretary Joyce Laird a ring on 07947 480113.

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