Message for Alan re: your Post

Chris102
Chris102 Forum Participant Posts: 84
edited August 2016 in Solo Caravanning & Touring #1

Ime not sure who runs this or even if Ime on the correct page if not perhaps you can direct me ?

Me and the wife were going away in the van in September , she,s been ill for some time and she passed away a month ago

devastating awful Ime not feeling sorry for myself but have been feeling dreadful ,as you would imagine

i decided to go away for a break from everything at a caravan club site but I think mostly couples would be upsetting so I saw the solos thing and think that talking to others this has happened to might be therapeutic , Ime really not sure , my loss is still very raw so what do you think ? A good idea or go to an ordinary club site

thanks for listening

Alan

I am sorry that your post got buried in a lengthy discussion, don't be put off by that.

There are lots of friendly people who also travel alone and would welcome your company.

I cannot copy my reply to your original post or another lengthy discussion may ensue but do look for a meet that you would like to attend and just turn up I am sure you will be made very welcome.

One life live it

Kind regards

Chris 

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  • CamperCarolyn
    CamperCarolyn Forum Participant Posts: 87
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    edited August 2016 #2

    Hi Alan

    Welcome to solo touring!  Sorry to hear about your loss.  There are a lot of the solo group who are in the same position but have continued to enjoy caravanning and motorhoming.  I hope that you will feel able  to join some of us at a meet soon.  Also, if
    you are planning to go away somewhere yourself, if you post dates and where you are going on the forum, people may join you.  

    Good luck and happy camping!

    Carolyn

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2016 #3

    Good post, Chris. I was concerned the OP had been overlooked. 

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited August 2016 #4

    Thanks for the repost Chris.  Nice to see members concerned for each other.

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  • EileenFM
    EileenFM Forum Participant Posts: 52
    edited August 2016 #5

    Having once been in your situation, maybe try a CL, not so may couples about and may give you a bit of "space" . Take Care there is no right or wrong way to what you are going through, just your way 

  • oldebiker
    oldebiker Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited August 2016 #6

    HI can some kind member tell me if they have ever been charged more for insurance for a manual gearbox than an automatic volvo insurence have just asked me for more money for manual thank you        ALAN

  • Pippah45
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    edited August 2016 #7

    I think a Mod might move this Alan''s question to parts?  or somewhere? 

    Moderator Edit:

    Unfortunately, we don't have the facility to move a single post so I'll have to leave Alan's post where it is unless he decides to repost.  See my post below.

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited August 2016 #8

    Alan in Devon - welcome to the Solos chat - so sorry to hear of your loss.  I am about to go to Devon for a while so if you are anywhere near the Tavistock area perhaps we could meet for a cup of coffee and a chat?  I took the leap to join a Solo meet almost three years ago and have had some great times since then making new friends.  You could contact me by email pippah_uk@yahoo.com if interested or able to meet up for a chat about lone caravanning etc.  I think its a matter of choice about what sort of site - there are a lot of couples everywhere but obviously fewer on CLs - which I like anyway.  I think as Chris said at the beginning - its important to just get out there and Go For it!  Smile

  • oldebiker
    oldebiker Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited August 2016 #9

    thanks pippah still no replys never mind ill try elsewhere

  • brue
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    edited August 2016 #10

    Alan (Old biker) this thread is for a poster in Devon also called Alan with the Avatar "Alonso." You need to post your question in another section of the forum, maybe the towcar section? This is area of the forum is for people travelling solo.

  • oldebiker
    oldebiker Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited August 2016 #11

    ok thanks brue im not to clever with PCs as i said in my other post ill try elsewhere

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited August 2016 #12

    Hi Alan - sorry that you're having a bit of difficulty posting. Be patient, many of our members are possibly out and about during the day. Pop in later and check for response.

    Unfortunately, we don't have the facility to move a single post from one section to another so I'll leave yours here.

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  • oldebiker
    oldebiker Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited August 2016 #13

    Thank you Jill no worrys ill as you say try latter THANKS again

  • CliveT20
    CliveT20 Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited August 2016 #14

    Hi Alan I lost my wife last September, I understand how  difficult it is. Give it a try there are many kind and sympathetic people out there, more people on club sites less on CL's do your own thing but give it a chance. Best wishes and good luck Clive

  • Alonso
    Alonso Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited August 2016 #15

    Hi

    thanks for the kind replies re the loss of my wife so nice of you all , my question is now is there a solos forum where one can post , am I in the right/ wrong place it took me ages to find this page it all seems a bit confusing

    take care Alan

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,134 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2016 #16

    You are in the Solos section of the forum, Alonso. You will see there are various threads you can contribute to or you can start your own.

    For non-Solo related discussions you have the numerous other sections to look at.

     

  • Alonso
    Alonso Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited August 2016 #17

    Ime looking for Somerset , Devon , Cornwall sites mid September to October and maybe other solos like myself there if possible if any meets happening ?

     

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited August 2016 #18

    Alan - you are in the right section - there is a Thread called Diary Dates that is a Sticky (Stickies remain high on the page).  Also Solos chat in the Awning is a general chat area - and "Last Minute Breaks" is probably where I will post my whereabouts
    when I have finished assisting my daughter for the next couple of weeks in Devon.  I will make up my mind where or IF I explore more down there depending on how the next two weeks go and how the weather is looking for the next bit.  I hope you find what you
    are looking for and get a good break. 

  • Alonso
    Alonso Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited August 2016 #19

    Thanks for all that information

    very kind of you 

  • Alonso
    Alonso Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited August 2016 #20

    Thick or what I can't find any of the things you mention ie diary dates chat in the awning etc

  • Chris102
    Chris102 Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited August 2016 #21

    Hi Alan To find others areas scroll to the top of this page and you will see a heading in red typeface. Click in the part that says Solo Caravanning and Touring and you will find what you are looking for to the left of the page in separate headings.

    Hope this helps

  • Pippah45
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    edited August 2016 #22

    Well directed Chris - I was wondering how he found this thread if he couldn't find the others - although my suggestions weren't 100% accurate given the new titles and my carelessness!  I have never thought of how you get there! 

  • Alonso
    Alonso Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited August 2016 #23

    Pippah Tavistock bit of a leg to get to from my area junc 28 m5 thanks for the thought it was lovely 

    ime still trying to navigate this site hence reason for late reply ime in process. Of getting van done and ready to go somewhere in the next 4 weeks I hope but nothing around here

    if that's the case I will go to EXMOOR HOUSE DULVERTON lovely little site village pub river and things

    thanks again 

    Alan

     

  • brue
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    edited August 2016 #24

    Alan, if you get to Dulverton have a look in the site information room, you'll often find details of various solo groups in there (in other CC information rooms too)  good luck! Smile

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited August 2016 #25

    It was just a thought Alan - Devon seems a much larger county than I imagine its a pig of a journey from my daughter to my brother who lives near Witheridge - I got hideously lost on those backroads earlier this year!  Missed a turn in Morchard Bishop and
    had to enlist a dog walker to see me round between parked cars!  I won't be doing that again.  I hope you get a break away somehow. 

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