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  • IanH
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    edited April 2017 #4802

    Goldie.......I don't think I spotted you.......but your farm looks very nice smile

  • Bakers2
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    edited April 2017 #4803

    Goldie I've commented on the countryfile thread. Lovely 😆

  • milliehull
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    edited April 2017 #4804

    Goldie, I have also commented on the Countryfile thread. Lovely part of the programme. Really interesting and so great to see you and your lovely family and your lovely farm. You must justifyingly be very proud.

  • EasyT
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    edited April 2017 #4805

    Can't say that I have noticed that much bleating. I never presume to tell folk what to do Ian. 

  • EasyT
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    edited April 2017 #4806

    However Malcolm is on a seasonal pltch

  • Spriddler
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    edited April 2017 #4807

    Isn't that what a very large number of caravanners have been doing for many many years?

  • EasyT
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    edited April 2017 #4808

    I have only stored at home for 35 years. I suspect many more people store at home. 

  • Fozzie
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    edited April 2017 #4809

    I have never loaded the van from the house.Clothing goes on the back seat and food ect in the boot.Then it is loaded at the storage site before departure.

  • EasyT
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    edited May 2017 #4810

    I always have four thermal vests, a couple of pairs of trousers, 8 tee shirts, a pair of jeans and plenty of underwear aboard along with a pair of shoes and slippers . When I was working i would just transfer the contents of the fridge, hitch up and go. 

    As we are away for longer spells now I do have to take some clothes from home. When I moved home 30 years ago room to park caravan and several cars was a top priority.

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #4811

    So you pay for an add car on your pitch or have you an "arrangement ?" with the wardens?

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #4812

    +1 we have no option but to store, as it is not allowed to park  including motor caravans at most properties in the conservation areas of this Garden City,and the storage is full at most facilities in Herfordshire,we load the car at home go to storage hook on c/van and transfer to c/van on arrival at first site,have it down to fine art nowwink

    Ps after much welcome overnight rain , pond and water buts(3) all topped up now quite bright , sun out as postingcool 

  • triky auto
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    edited May 2017 #4813

    wink ,Day off yesterday,out for Sunday lunch.Back 'to it' today Overnight rain here in East Kent too,now dull & cloudy undecided.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited May 2017 #4814

    That's right, EasyT. I bought the seasonal pitch end of last year for £1250. So I have a pitch for the caravan with EHU from 17th March to 7th November this year. It is certainly a huge amount more economical than renting a flat where not only would it cost £650 rent, electric would probably cost another £100 per month, then council tax, tv, water rates etc. I shudder at the thought of all that cost and if you can't pay they take it away! So I can't see any security in that!

  • milliehull
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    edited May 2017 #4815

    Same here JVB.  Our caravan is in storage. So we load the car, go to storage, hitch up and go and then unload the car when we get to the site. Clothes go in a laundry bag which can be stored under one of the seats when empty. Food goes in a cool bag which can also be stored under a seat.  Like you we have it down to a fine art.

    Spent yesterday doing a lot of gardening and were very pleased to wake up this morning to find that it had rained overnight so water butts topped up - we nearly emptied them yesterday watering pots and plants and topping up the pond.  I hope you got some rain Bakers2.

    Happy new month everyone.smile

  • IanH
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    edited May 2017 #4817

    Yes, it just makes you wonder how 99.9% of the population manage, when they don't live in their caravan.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited May 2017 #4818

    Not for us onlookers Ian, it's great fun, no stress & no dramaslaughinglaughing

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited May 2017 #4819

    Perhaps you should watch that programme on tv, IanH, called 'can't pay we'll take it away' where families become homeless when the bailiffs arrive to repossess their home!

  • EasyT
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    edited May 2017 #4820

    I know that you are on a 'protect Malcolm' campaign at the moment, ET, but.......really?? 

    I very much am in the camp of respecting peoples lfestyles Ian rather than think that my way is best!

  • IanH
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    edited May 2017 #4821

    Well, I wouldn't describe watching someone pour out all the problems in their life as 'fun' Rocky........but if you enjoy a bit of schadenfreude...

  • Goldie146
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    edited May 2017 #4822

    I was just in shot when we sat round the table.

    I was mainly filming the film makers.

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #4823

    With your (if correct) the income you receive ie pension,then you would not be paying out anywhere near what you *estimate" as you would be on nearly every "benefit"going that everyone in your "position?"is entitled,it just takes a bit of "work" on your part,instead of trying to find every "excuse" not to undecided 

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited May 2017 #4824

    My wife would feel even more insecure if we had bills we couldn't afford to pay, IanH because of housing costs. I know how expensive housing, even social housing can be, I've had previous experience of it. You get your pay check at the end of the month and the money goes straight out again on household bills so there's nothing left for food costs.surprised

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #4825

    Its called managing your finances,Millions in the UK manage,why are you so different?undecided

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited May 2017 #4826

    Yes but there are many that don't manage that end up homeless. When travelling between sites, we often meet people, like us, who live all the year round in their caravans or motorhomes because they can manage better that way.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited May 2017 #4827

    By living in the caravan, my wife can live off my income so doesn't need to go out to work anymore. She likes to have the time to keep our mobile home looking nice and to cook healthy home cooked meals.

  • brue
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    edited May 2017 #4828

    May is one my favourite times of the year Millie. If the weather holds off I'm going for a stroll in a local bluebell wood later. Hope everyone enjoys their day.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited May 2017 #4829

    That's right. The woods in Slindon Estate are full of bluebells which we enjoyed seeing. Today we are moving back to Northbrook Farm so time to get started on getting the van ready and hitched up.

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #4830

    You as usual are in your own "little bubble" of blinkered outlook on your lifestyle and at your age should be thinking of the future,how long are you going to live in this bubbleundecided  

  • Bakers2
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    edited May 2017 #4831

    Happy May day everyone, a wonderful time if year busting with new life. Although this year I think we had some in April too 😆. 

    We did have some very welcome rain overnight, enough to fill the primary water butts but only to halfway on the overflow butts. But hey much better than nothing. Cloudy and bright at present but more rain forecast.

    Managed to get out for a short walk yesterday. Slight dizziness as I lay down in bed last night but so far today fingers crossed 😉.  Hoping to go to the Country Show today but need to get others moving 😂😂. 

    Enjoy your day folks.

     

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