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I think I shall have to take lessons from our son I'm just a point and press myself.
That's all the photos now won't bore you with anymore.😉
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We arrived home early afternoon from a great 4 nights at Berwick Seaview C&MC site. For once on a May bank holiday we had great weather and as usual excellent views from the site. We visited Chain Bridge Honey Farm as well as Lindisfarne and of course Berwick itself. Had an easy 3 hour tow home today. Only 4 nights and we are away again can't wait. Now watching the final of the snooker world championship and ordered a take-away.
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Another busy day getting everything ready for the off tomorrow, weather was slow to clear but then we had a very nice warm sunny afternoon and evening.
Bakers, thanks for the feedback on the new Baileys, looks like we will be keeping what we have for a bit longer
Have a good trip.H&T, great photos.
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A great new addition to the CL list, H&T. We were there last year and am going back in July.
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Well I do get the water and empty the waste, oh and put up the outside airer too!
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Glad that everyone who's been away, and those that are still away, have had fine weather and a good time. We've not had it as hot up here in Killin but so far it's been fine and I've managed to sit out in shorts and sandals a couple of times.
Hope all that are setting off over the next few days have a safe journey and an enjoyable trip.
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Well who's got a clever OH? Me of course 😉. He's removed, had to borrow a junior hacksaw from a fellow camper 😉 thanks ☺ as only thing he hasn't carried - will be now! the old tap fitting and installed the new one. Took about 4 hours including removing cabinet door and cabinet shelf, not bad for a first time attempt. Few issues with push fit joints 😲 so filling and emptying of system a few times but solved, moving and wriggling around caused slight drip from waste pipe - that sorted too. Now have a 3 way push fit joint by the boiler that's weeping. Nowhere to buy replacement currently and after fiddling its holding well except if both bathroom and kitchen taps are in use together, so we'll keep an eye on that and replace in due course 😆. Allowed everything to settle overnight and retested before putting things back today.
Despite that fact I knew we had no water I still reached for the tap - how much we take clean running water for granted 😲.
Site as lovely as ever and we heard the cuckoo within minutes of setting up and flew over the site, today tgere are 2 calling. Monday evening we saw 4 huge herons towards the reservoir. Still fantastic weather a few clouds appearing now first we've seen for days. Very misty start to the day and very heavy dew. Apart from the fixing, I've been gofer and tea maker we have enjoyed the sunshine and reading.
Enjoy your day folks.
Edit good to read your news 3 or 4g a bit patchy so won't comment on the posts.
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We arrived back yesterday after a great 3 night stay at Englethwaite Hall C&MHC site. Second visit here and it didn't disappoint. Gorgeous site, really helpful friendly wardens and fellow caravanners.
We were having our lunch yesterday and heard what we thought was a smoke alarm. Looking out of the awning, the site was enveloped in white smoke and a strong smell of burning plastic. We rushed down to help and found others helping a couple who had just arrived and unhitched their van. Apparently he was parking the car when she yelled to him to get it out of the way as she could see flames coming out of the rear around the light cluster.
Bravely he drove it onto the grass a little way from the vans and some quick thinking guys ran for fire extinguishers and contained the fire, thank goodness! The warden was on the phone to the FB whilst her husband helped the poor owners drag their belongings out of the car.
It really brought it home to me how vulnerable you are in this situation and how the quick thinking of everyone prevented a potential disaster. The wardens were great, kept their cool and made sure everyone was safe.
I felt so sorry for the couple who will undoubtedly have their car written off.
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Just back from a visit to IKEA to buy a glass cabinet with drawers at the bottom. Careful measurements showed the packages would fit in the car, and they did, although one had to be restrained a bit on left hand bends.😀So that's me sorted for tomorrow. I just opened it to check the glass doors ( all OK ) and instructions show 65 stages. We also stocked up on Coffee, which is good value and their resealable plastic bags. Also bough a pack of 8 2032 lithium button cells for 95p. I think the last time I bought some, they were about that each.
Unfortunately as they are extending the store, the cafe had been replaced by small temporary one. So although they were still serving the meat balls, my favourite Gravlax had been replaced by bought in sandwiches.☹️ Still doing the complimentary coffee though.👍
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Really busy day, lots of chores completed. Replanted 2 fruit trees and planted more flowers and veggies. Just got to sort out a wild flower patch now. Top temperature today was 25C but meant to drop a little tomorrow.
Nice to see folk pulling together and helping someone with a problem, bravo 👏🌞
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Good Afternoon Everybody !!
Just back from my short visit to the Sarf West Peninsular
.Absolutely glorious weather after the first few days at Godrevy Park - BUT I'll forgive them that since the visiting chippy provided some of the very best Fish n' Chips I've had in many a long year
. Even managed to meet somebody who owned up to having met TinWheeler - Shock Horror 
- some mustachioed chappy claiming to be a Site Warden, would you believe ??
. Trevithick Day was as good as I recall from my sole previous visit, definitely got me 'steaming hot' ready for my next outing to Yeovil's rally.Exmoor House Site Was a change for me so far this year -- all H/standing But, like Godrevy, flat as a level pancake if you've gone nose first !! Then a day out at Yeovil's Abbey Hill rally all in the blistering sunshine -- left old Brian quite pooped I can assure you. Still now I'm home with loads of washing to do and and and its ***** ***** **** raining ! grrr.
Hoping all you patients I left are fully recovered ( not yet had time to peruse all those pages of posts - but I'll do it before the ironing !! )
B
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Certainly a lot cooler today.
ABM, we were in a long queue behind a very large steam engine making it's way to Abbey Hill at the weekend but I'm pleased you enjoyed your break!
Family here again tonight so will now retreat to the kitchen, once more. Think we might have a meal our tomorrow.
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Brue, It was absolutely glorious in the west country after the first few days of "Welcoming Wetness" !! Long long time since I'd been to Abbey Hill and I'd forgotten how uneven the ground was, and also how green the car parks were. Thank 'evans it was dry
!!Did have a chat to Lady Warden at Exmoor House and she's booked for a trip to Oz, N Zealand etc and I tried to get her to contact Bakers2, but apparently a CT Person she most certainly is Not !! Still at least they approved of my choice of music ( CD bought at Trevithick Day -- The Singing Seagulls no less -- £10 and a free ball point !! )
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Arrived at White Water site @ 16.00, lovely sunshine. Quick set up, kettle on, chairs out lovely, for all of 20 mins
Black clouds, wind picked up then rain 
ok folks we are now in England seems we've put a jinx on the lovely weather. Still raining.Bakers, well done to OH.
ABM, glad you had a good trip.
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Thankyou Trellis, I will pass on the praise.
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Agree, a great CL, we hope to get back for another visit before too long.
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"Even managed to meet somebody who owned up to having met TinWheeler - Shock Horror surprised - some mustachioed chappy claiming to be a Site Warden, would you believe ??undecided."
I hope he told you what a handsome hunk I am, ABM.
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It was back to work with a bang today, at least it was a bit cooler. Got all the washing dry though a bonus
OH spent his day pottering in the garage working on "Daffy" more parts ordered
Welcome back ABM, glad you enjoyed your break, sounds like it was fun packed.
Well done to your OH Bakers2, enjoy your break away.
Glad you arrived safety Tammygirl, sorry about the rain.
Enjoy your wine DSB.
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Thanks TammyG, It's quite strange for me really, 'cos I'm normally up there this time of the year, but that'll have to wait till after my 'steaming season' ends then September I'll be off up to Altnahara via several other Scottish Club sites
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Glad to hear that those that have been away and are now home all arrived safely.
You can keep the rain down there TG. We don't want it heading up into Scotland, the little we had today was sufficient for the time being, thanks.
There's plenty of flat walking for you and the dogs at Kingsbury, M. Enjoy your stay there.
It's a shame about the car fire Gill, but at least no-one was injured. Do you have any idea of what caused it?
Guess that you're staying at Burnham, B2. Hope you have a pleasant stay and see the hares and Barn Owl.
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Mixed weather here today, and another day spent at DD's house. Offers for the house she want ed had to be in by 11am, so we headed down there around 10.30 to keep her company during the long wait, only to find she had gone out for a walk with the baby.
Having somehow forgotten our keys, we retreated to the car to await her return, fortunately not long to wait. She kept busy dish washing and tidying then we had lunch. The wait continued till about 2.30pm when her solicitor called to say her offer had been accepted!
It was not the highest, but chosen as she does not need to conclude a sale on her present house before buying the new one, so could offer what the vendor wanted.....an early entry date.
Once we had got her feet back on the ground, OH took Callum out in his pushchair while DD and I started getting her budgies and cages ready to come on holiday up to us for a few weeks. They are now installed in our sun room.....with sheets covering all the other furniture!
So now the big tidy-up, declutter and clean starts tomorrow, with the aim of marketing the house next week. I feel tired already!
Only bad news is that her entry date is a couple of days before we are due to return from our July trip, so we will need to cut it short by about a week.
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