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  • Wherenext
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    edited December 2017 #11552

    Haven't got one, Francis, but seen a few put up this last year. Nobody complained and all seemed satisfied and they did seem to go up fairly quickly. 

    There have been several threads on air awnings in the Parts and Accessories section. Try looking back through that to find what you're looking for.

    Good luck with the new van. Must admit we're enjoying ours that we changed to in August.

  • Francis
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    edited December 2017 #11553

    Thanks for that I will have a look

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2017 #11554

    Yes I got that too, in pending transactions for tomorrow. I also got £100 winter fuel payment.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2017 #11555

    We've just got back from Worthing. We gave the Shogun a run around Long Furlong, filled up fuel for the Smart Car at the Tesco pfs in West Durrington and are now back at the caravan for lunch.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2017 #11556

    Hope you have more luck with your air awning Francis, ours is gathering dust in the garage, mind you I think we made the mistake of buying a cheaper version. We bought a Kampa pole awning this year to replace it.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2017 #11557

    Up late this morning, after night out at our local pub embarassed, picked up tickets for the New Years Eve party.

    Had to fight my way round Aldi frown Christmas shopping started early! undecided lots of traffic too.

    Going to sort the Christmas lights today ready to decorate the Caravan next week, off to Ferry Meadows this year for our pre Christmas trip away. smile  

  • triky auto
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    edited December 2017 #11558

    undecided Overcast to start with this morning here on the Kent coast.Collected a boat trailer from a client and towed it to B/yd ,,,who required to motor his yacht from Herne Bay ,along the coast to Oare Creek (our boatyard) to be craned out and onto the trailer there .Good high tides BUT,,,he left it late to depart Herne Bay,therefore travelling against the Westerly breeze lost the tide and ran aground !! So heavy anchor and chain deployed and they came ashore in a dinghy.We will try again on Tuesday !!weather permitting.undecided.  In the meantime ,,,we lifted two boats out this morning for the winter .Never a dull moment !!surprised.

  • Goldie146
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    edited December 2017 #11559

    A productive day.

    Weekly shop (including a couple of bottles of Gin that were at prices too good to miss).

    Last week’s wine delivery finally unpacked and stored in the wine racks in the pantry. Do you think 74 bottles is enough? All English - keeping the faith with Buy British.

    And finally my recent vinyl album purchases are sorted and slotted in their right places.

    And - I’ve avoided any real “housework”!

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #11560

    Has your OH got hers?

  • SteveL
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    edited December 2017 #11561

    My OH got mine as well, so was paid  £200. ☹️ Not that I am bothered as it is the same account.😀 I assume it is a hold over from before I was 65, where I qualified for it but had to request it. When I phoned they said they could pay it to OH and save me the paperwork.

  • redface
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    edited December 2017 #11562

    like your attitude Goldie, Any of your wine from Chapeldown in Tenterden?

    I hear they do a terrific sparkling, brut rose.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2017 #11563

    The £10 Christmas Bonus is one of those things that is hardly worth the effort but no one is brave enough to stop or reinvent it. Far better in my view to only distribute it to people on Pension Credit or Disability Allowance at an enhanced amount? Those of us that have the good fortune to have both a State and Private/Occupational pension could, I am sure do without it?

    David

  • Goldie146
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    edited December 2017 #11564

    This delivery of four cases was all from Three Choirs, partly because of a very good offer. We do buy from other vineyards, and I think there is some Chapeldown somewhere.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited December 2017 #11565

    Last week’s wine delivery finally unpacked and stored in the wine racks in the pantry. Do you think 74 bottles is enough? All English - keeping the faith with Buy British.

    Goldie

    How many different wines? I have had a  few bottles of English wine and they have been excellent although probably verging towards the medium rather than dry. Perhaps I should try a few more, any recommendations? Are there any reds in your selection? 

    David

  • DSB
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    edited December 2017 #11566

    Arrived at Broadway CAMC Site this afternoon for a few days.  Very quiet here but we are not alone.  Christmas lights up, Blue Planet on the TV and almost time for tea.

    David 

  • Goldie146
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    edited December 2017 #11567

    Sparkling, white (several from reasonable to dearish), Rose and various reds. Something for every occasion! And more dryish than medium. 

    It’s a case of “try it and see”.

    We usually buy online (either Three Choirs vineyard or Waitrose Cellar).

    There is no Waitrose round here, but I expect they have them in store. Booths (where we shop) also have a good selection.

    But none of them are “3 for a tenner”. Be prepared to pay more.

     

     

  • EasyT
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    edited December 2017 #11568

    Just had a pleasant hour snooze in my comfortable office chair in front of the PC. I felt that I needed a doze after lunch out with friends! Is that an age thing??

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2017 #11569

    Good day out today started at 09.30, drive through to Dunblane to grandaughters school.

    It was the 'Rookies' parade today, these are the 10/11 year olds that started school in September, they have had to learn how to march and do drill along with looking after their uniforms.

    They were very good and all did well. After the parade we all went to the school church for Sunday service, which was taken by the 'Rookies' the choir was very good.

    The school is very fortunate that they have their own church within the school grounds, many of the ex pupils chose to get married there.

    The school has lots of history and the pupils are very proud of it, now that they have 'done' the parade they are no longer Rookies but 'Victorians' if only I could manage to post a photo I would put one up, we got a great one of her and her father (our son) both in uniform, very smart.

    We left Mum & Dad with her for the families lunch and chose to go and try and do some Christmas shopping, managed a bit for the kids but nothing for anyone else. Still off to Bury on Wednesday so might just manage some there.wink

    Hope everyone enjoyed the milder weather this weekend we had a very good mild day today, much better than the freezing cold day of Remembrance weekend. 

    Edit: ET OH having a snooze as I type this laughing

  • Francis
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    edited December 2017 #11570

    Looks great David. We are going away in our caravan in a couple of weeks and have the Christmas lights looked out already. Its been quite a mild day today so I went out and washed the Volvo while SWMBO packed some more stuff in the cvan thats almost everything and we have cut down on a lot of stuff.

  • DSB
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    edited December 2017 #11571

    Have a good time Francis.  Are you going far?  This time of year we tend not to go far as we like to get the 'van back to storeage in the light, and our storeage closes at 6pm in Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb.  Fifty odd miles is long enough for winter months.  There are a handful of caravans but a few more motorhomes on site.

    Enjoy your break.

    David 

  • Francis
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    edited December 2017 #11572

    No not too far it will be the first time away in the new van so Strathclyde Park C&MC site so only 50 min drive from home

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2017 #11573

    No.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2017 #11574

    A day off from work today. Also, it was fairly quiet last night at work, so they let me go home 15 minutes earlier. Also I got the new rota for this week. I've got Monday and Tuesday as days off and then working Wednesday to Sunday evening, total of 18 hours to work this week. 

  • brue
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    edited December 2017 #11575

    My Camellia weather indicator, earlier than usual. Hope the forecast cold snap doesn't spoil it!

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2017 #11576

    Looks good, brue!

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2017 #11577

    But I am sure he will help you with the clearing up before he leaves bakers2. laughinglaughinglaughing

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2017 #11578

    Yes Steve. It is a yearly occurrence.  I remember when my Dad first got it he was delighted, but that was many years ago and £10 was worth quite a lot then.  I think it is a nonsense now. Mr H was 80 last June and when he got his letter about his winter fuel allowance he found out that he now gets an extra £100.laughing He is not quite so fed up about being 80 now.

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2017 #11579

    I agree David.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2017 #11580

    For me, it's almost but not quite enough to cover one nights site fees on this CL.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2017 #11581

    Grey start today,temp traffic lights at the "hole"causing chaos for school run as bus stop is close so no one can move anywhere when bus at the stopsurprised

    Other than that we would like to thank all on here who are now still having to pay for tv licence as I reach the "magic" age in january which has triggered us being given a free one each yearcool

    We are off into town to spend the money now,along with our add £10 we each have for Xmas laughing

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