Introducing a novice

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edited July 2017 in Introductions #1

Greetings to  you all

My name is Judith - screen name Sr Julian as that is my alter ego.  I am due to collect my very first motorhome on Saturday 29 July and am looking forward to the freedom it will offer to me and my 2 boys (dogs) Henry and Arthur.

I was widowed 5 years ago and am feeling ready to spread my wings a bit and have adventures.

My home is in beautiful North Wales with a view of the Menai Straits from my window.  Any thoughts on where to go for my first venture (not too far from home) would be welcome.

I lhope to get to know members through this forum.

 

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  • huskydog
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    edited July 2017 #2

    Welcome to CT , any questions just ask away ,your get good answers,bad answers and indifferent answers ,but it's all part of the fun laughing

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2017 #3

    Hello and welcome to CT.

    Perhaps a visit to Lady Margaret's Park at Chirk, or the Chester site, might make for a first trip to let you find your feet without straying too far from home.

    Have you found your way to the Solos section further down the forum's front page? There are several members posting there who are in similar situations to yourself.

    Enjoy your motorhome.

     

  • Firedragon
    Firedragon Forum Participant Posts: 509
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    edited July 2017 #4

    Hi Judith,

    Welcome to the wonderful world of touring, hope you have many happy outings ahead of you.

    Alison

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2017 #5

    There are a couple of club sites on Anglesey, one a basic site without a toilet block and the other a standard site with the normal shower/toilet block. Not too far to drive for a first trip.

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited July 2017 #6

    Hi

    I also suggest Lady Margaret's at Chirk. A nice site within walking distance of Chirk itself & the aquaduct.

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited July 2017 #7

    Hello Judith welcome to CT.  I also camp alone with my two "girls" - I have also discovered the several groups of Solo people that I found by browsing the CT forums.  My experience is limited in your area although Bedgelert stands out in my memory - but it is a C&CC  forestry site - very dog friendly as long as the whistle of the trains doesn't upset them.  My rescued dog was petrified the first time she heard it - we were parked about 3 foot from the railway line!  So that must mean it was about 10 years ago when she was new to me!  She soon got used to it which is just as well as I love steam trains!  I don't think anyone was watching my efforts to help her - I was jumping up and down in the caravan going "WHooo Whooo" like an excited 2 year old everytime a train came by! 

    Enjoy! 

  • Bakers2
    Bakers2 Forum Participant Posts: 8,192 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2017 #8

    Hello and welcome to our hobby and CT. Staying local for the first outing is sensible, you can whizz home for anything forgotten 😉. Don't buy anything until you know you need it and will use it, we all have stuff we thought we couldn't manage without!

    We're a helpful bunch with loads of knowledge, combined and singular. But you will learn there is no right or wrong way to proceed with almost everything to do with our hobby 🙄.  Read and learn, watch and learn 😆. If you need help on site do ask, it can be awkward for those watching you struggle too as they may not want to seem to be nosy or interfering- were British you know 😂.

    As some have suggested there are others like yourself who travel alone so do check out their groups.

    Finally enjoy yourself.

  • ScreenNameCB6D0EB455
    ScreenNameCB6D0EB455 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited July 2017 #9

    Thanks to all of you for your friendly advice.  Chirk sounds like a great idea!

  • Bellsboy
    Bellsboy Forum Participant Posts: 68
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    edited July 2017 #10

    A warm welcome to the club and our hobby from  me too Judith. Enjoy your pick up day tomorrow.

  • black caviar
    black caviar Forum Participant Posts: 242
    edited July 2017 #11

    Hello judith enjoy your handover day tomorrow what motorhome did you buy ,? Im sure youll have a lovely time best regards mrs bc:))

  • Aspenshaw
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    edited August 2017 #12

    Am I too late to nominate Wirral Country Park? It's five minutes to the beach and the Wirral Coastal footpath and less than haf a mile from a wooden park where dogs run free [well-bheaved ones anyway!]. You can see Wales from the site. 

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited August 2017 #13

    Welcome Judith. I hope your quest for adventure is complete fulfilled- I'm sure it will be. You will have, as part of your membership, the site map and book. Many a happy hour I have spent studying it profusely! You will soon get to know some sites near to you and further afield. You will want to go to doggy friendly sites so check the book first. May I wish you all happiness in your touring adventures.

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited August 2017 #14

    How's it going Judith? Bet no one can stop you now! Enjoy.

  • AnnB
    AnnB Forum Participant Posts: 226
    edited August 2017 #15

    There's a lovely CL on Anglesey, Rosboeth.  Ideal for dogs as they don't have to be in their leads and there are two big fields for them to explore.

    It has hook up, a shiny new shower and toilet and as it's set behind the tea rooms you can even order a take away breakfast.

    We visited in May and will be returning next spring.

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