Got the van and no where to go

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  • ggregu
    ggregu Forum Participant Posts: 214
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    edited March 2017 #32

    Hi Gill,

    Welcome to the wonderful world of caravanning! I'm another Gill who was in exactly your position 3 years ago. My partner hates the caravan so I just leave him at home!!!

    I went on a CC towing course which gave me a bit of confidence but you've really just got to bite the bullet and go for it! My first main trip was from Lancashire to Devises in Wilts, bit of a mammoth trip but I loved it.

    The thing is, you're a real novelty when you turn up on site as a lone female and get loads of offers of help, if you want it. There's always someone to ask if you're not sure.

    As for your first trip, I'm at Whitby North Yorks Moors CC site from 4-11th April if that takes your fancy. I'm unmissable with 3 Westies in tow!

    Wherever you decide to go, take it slow, think twice, act once and you'll be fine.

    Enjoy your caravan and have a great trip.

    Gill

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  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited March 2017 #34

    It's a wonderful word and I had to look it up too - plenty of them on here I agree laughing

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 666 ✭
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    edited March 2017 #35

    I am so glad that my use of 'hagiographic' has caused such a response! 

    Off to discover another word now.laughing

  • Wherenext
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    edited March 2017 #36

    Off to discover another word now

    Doing my crossword puzzle yesterday and a new word cropped up. It was Cruciverbalist. Very funny I thought when I looked it up.

  • AndyNYorks
    AndyNYorks Forum Participant Posts: 144
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    edited March 2017 #37

    Hi Gill, welcome to the club. I too would suggest that you consider a rally as there would be a lot of help and guidance available. North Yorkshire have a rally over the bank holiday at the Alders Caravan Park near Easingwold. This is easily accessible from the A1 and I know they have spaces available. Details are on the North Yorkshire website www.northyorkshirecentre.co.uk.

  • papgeno
    papgeno Forum Participant Posts: 2,158
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    edited March 2017 #38

    Try "egregious " which describes some of the workmanship on new caravans

  • Mitsi Fendt
    Mitsi Fendt Forum Participant Posts: 484
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    edited March 2017 #39

    When ever I see a site that I would like to visit showing full I always try phoning the site. They have more up to date information and I often have managed to get in.

  • gill302
    gill302 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited March 2017 #40

    wow 

    so much advice

    Courses,Rallies, Invites. Thank you all

    I am going to ring and try and get on the course in consett this weekend.. perfect timing ( will miss mothers day lunch though yell)

    Gill, i will see how confident i am but if you see a wild woman with a bischon.. thats me!

    Rally in north yorkshire looks easy to find.

    I am so pleased that i joined this club!

    smile

  • Mick1694
    Mick1694 Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited April 2017 #41

    Loads of places around Barnard Castle,and it's easy off the A1, If it's your first time,just go for a steady drive and find a quiet lay-by for a cuppa,anyway enjoy.

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