Just back from two almost perfect nights camping. Almost, as my dog, and the only other camper could both snore for England. No actually Great Britain.
My ebay Relum Geodesic never moved in the really strong winds on the first night, and no rain leaked in either. I used it because I thought it would be warmer, as it is a lot smaller than my bell tent. I was proved correct, it was so warm, I had to turn off the heater and just use the paraffin Vapalux lamp. Half a case of Carlsberg Export and a dose of Aerosmith, set me up for the second nights sleep. Sadly home now and planning the next trip. Problem is that my daughter is due her baby in the next two weeks, and for some reason, my wife thinks that that gives her priority for using the car. Quite how she came to that decision is beyond me, but apparantly camping comes second. Def the best time of year now as the sites are almost empty
------------- Canvas tent, paraffin light, petrol stove. Heaven
I'd rather be kayaking.
Spent up, not pent up, just had my new tent up.
raf. you need to put ya foot down. ( not on her neck though) and tell her. NOW LOOK HERE WOMAN. I WANT THE CAR.. assuming your survial rate is good. maybe you could politely ask if you may borrow your own car. presuming that you are still healthy enough to drive. and can see thru two swollen eyes.. and can close your legs without that awful discomfort.
I could still go camping locally, but I wanted to try the Serenity site just above Whitby, but it's over an hour away.
Hate to throw in another problem Raf, but unless your moby is on Orange, you probably won't even get a 'phone call when the baby decides to make an appearance
Serenity is a lovely site, with a great pub, The Brown Cow, just across the road. However, I've had to loan two fellow campers my mobile to ring home, as most networks other than Orange just don't get a signal in Hinderwell. We were told that the locals all use Orange
What's a moby ? Is an Orange moby one of thoses things you hang over a cot?
I have a canvas tent and a kelly kettle and no ehu. I'm a ludite. I was thinking of getting one of those music boxes, I think they are called a wireless.
One of the things I love about the Lake District, is that I normally can't get a signal, so that's def a bonus for the Serenity site.
------------- Canvas tent, paraffin light, petrol stove. Heaven
I'd rather be kayaking.
Spent up, not pent up, just had my new tent up.
I was thinking of getting one of those music boxes, I think they are called a wireless.
One of the things I love about the Lake District, is that I normally can't get a signal, so that's def a bonus for the Serenity site.
Oh you little devil Bet you'll be just as excited as the new grandma when baby comes
I'd like to see the looks you'd get from a young assistant in an electronics store if you asked for a 'wireless' They'd probably try to sell you a keyboard or a mouse
I agree about it being a great time of year to camp, me and my daughter went to a site at Otringham East Yorkshire last weekend, 2 caravans, 1 camper van and our tent on the whole site.
The site and weather were great, and we cycled it into Withersea about 7 miles each way, a realy relaxing time was had
Hope this good weather lasts for some more trips, planning the Lakes next month, this time the wife is coming so I might have to put my hand in my pocket.
Maybe you could persuade your daughter to come with you and maybe give birth in the great outdoors. That way the little one will have a great start to camping??? Well just a thought!!???
Somehow I don't think she'd go for it!!
------------- Wendy : )
I finally got it all together, then forgot where I put it ;)
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Topic: Back from camping trip
Bet you'll be just as excited as the new grandma when baby comes 
so I might have to put my hand in my pocket.
