Haven't been on my own but there are times when I wish I could. I'd love to head out for a couple of days, just me & our eldest dog (Mindy, 5). Nothing to worry about other than where to go for our next walk or which settee to snuggle up on. Bliss!
I have considered buying a tent to go off with as I can't manage our van on my own. I really think I'd quite enjoy it as I'm never on my own usually.
Give it a go for a weekend - you won't know til you try!
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I'd say try it...because of my circumstances...its not always practicable to camp with my sons and daughters...or with members of the extended family who share my love of our pastime...so on many occasions its me...the dogs and a fishing rod!!!!
One thing....I dont have an OH so I dont have to take her feelings into account...or ask if its OK or not...Maybe you could come to some arrangement with your OH re the occasional w/end off on your own.........
Jelboy
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I too do not have anyone else to consider, and the cat will never complain about the dog and I going camping!
I share Jelboy's sentiment about the need to consider the other half's feelings though, as time spent away on your own means less time with your OH, and resentments could build up and eventually comes to a boil etc...
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt so to speak with one divorce behind me, as my ex-hubby and I were spending more and more time apart, him with work, me driving alloever Europe on car rallies etc...
DK
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- 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!
Since I've retired and she is still working to keep me in the lifestyle to which I want to be accustomed, I have loads of away time by myself , accompanied only by my pooches. This allows me to spend my days walking, eating everything that's bad for you and doing silly things that she would put the dampers on. I can not see the point of just using the van for the usual 2 week holidays just because she unable to get time off.
But when caravaning alone you have to be wary of the single women. Even an old B like me still gets chatted up sometimes. But it does the ego some good.
Quote: Originally posted by boris54 on 28/7/2010
I have been caravaning on my own a few times after my wife died. I personaly did'nt enjoy it. But if you like your own company it might work for some.
Same here. I do go, but just for a change of scenery - and, having the dog, it's a cheap alternative to hiring a cottage.
I suppose, in the circumstances, it's a matter of it being forced on us, it's not out of choice.
Hi all, I have been away on my own for a few days brake, wife in wheel chair now and cant get into van,and think she likes a few days brake from me,so the aunt can stay and have a good natter with her, I tend to only take 2 to 4 days max,and it gives me a wee brake to re charge my batteries,I tend to got to sites near the sea,lochs,or rivers,and that have a pub near by, i can watch TV, do a bit of fishing, have a drink,read,a chat to other campers,do some sight seeing, and just totaly relax, cant beat the sound of lapping water for that, sometimes dont even cook,just eat out,think im getting lazy, first trip out was a bit daunting though,(no pets, totaly solo) but like everything else you get use to it,and can be a lot of fun,no one else to consider, where shall we go,what will we do to day,when solo and some place or activity turns out to be a bit of a disaster,say to myself tried that,will know next time, and is always an experience when reminisceing .so for anyone who wishes to try solo, have a few days try a few times, it not as bat as you fear, keep camping.
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