Best laid plans and all that...we had rerouted to a pub stop for our friend's birthday due to the continued cold and wet weather. Their van blew an injector (again ) so we cancelled and having gone to the pub for dinner anyway (it's fairly local) realised that the car park was far too small and it would have been a nightmare !
Now booked for a night at Moreton in Marsh CAMC (again local but cheaper than a taxi round here, believe it or not !)
We're hoping to spend some time with family in Suffolk in May, just got to agree on the site
Meanwhile, France planning continues at a pace, just got to choose some locations and sites for the return leg after a week at our beloved Port de Limeuil. Will ask questions about that on the relevant forum
------------- Seeking luxury in unexpected places
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Had to cancel the first trip out this year over the coming weekend due to work commitments for Thursday and Friday.
It's been so busy workwise I have not had much time to clean and set up the van.
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
We had our first trip of the year last weekend and we were hoping to also get away this weekend but the weather looks awful so I don’t think we will go.
Due to work and family commitments, it looks like we won’t get away again until Easter.
I’ve been sitting in work this week, looking out the window, wondering why the weather always seems to be good during the week and then deteriorates at the weekend when I get some time off!
Quote: Originally posted by Pixie_Hez on 21/3/2025
I’ve been sitting in work this week, looking out the window, wondering why the weather always seems to be good during the week and then deteriorates at the weekend when I get some time off!
It's called Sod's Law!
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
Now in the process of booking our May/June trip. It is now Stafford/Garstang/Gosforth (the Cumbria one) Cockermouth, Bowes, near Huddersfield, Earl Shilton.
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Had two good weekends away in the Gobur up to now, Marshland Aplacas beginning of April for 2 nights and 3 nights at York Caravan Park may day weekend, both great sites
------------- May/June - Spring Valley
Aug/Sept - Leekworth
Just back from our 5th trip away, the hottest so far: the dog sheltered under the MH as it was 30 deg in the shade. The West Highland midge (that loves me dearly) was absent, even though we were near water & trees where I'd expect them at dusk - I think it's been too dry for them. Handy website www.smidgeup.com has a map, shows all Scotland is at level 1 (out of 5).
Might go away next week for the annual Spring Fling in Dumfries & Galloway ("Scotland's premier art & craft open studios event" with 80 studios), but it depends on whether the forecast wet weather arrives or not.
I went to Penrhos CAMC club site in North Wales at the beginning of the month before attending a large charity related convention in Llandudno.
I thought I might as well make the most of driving all the way there.
The site was really nice, the best facilities for dogs with its own secured dog walk/exercise area which was large and free to use!
The facilities block was new 5 years ago.
I had a nice stay despite the rather cool and windy yet dry weather.
Site report has been submitted.
The next one is not until June 2025, can't wait!
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
I’ve been stuck in work for the last few weeks, looking out the window at the beautiful weather and wishing we were away in the caravan. I am finally getting some leave starting next weekend just when the weather looks to be turning rainy! Typical.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: 2025
) so we cancelled and having gone to the pub for dinner anyway (it's fairly local) realised that the car park was far too small and it would have been a nightmare ! 
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