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Linda/Si

15/8/2011 at 10:28pm
Location: Wisbech Cambs
Outfit: Avondale Chiltern

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Hiya all, I am a new member to UKCS but have used it many times to find and look at reviews, very useful. I have an Avondale Chiltern, 1994ish? We have had her for 3 years now, I call her Chilli.

We used to camp under canvas, including backpacking. In our main tent in any weather, including snow, but after getting arthritis we decided it would be better if I was more comfortable, hence Chilli van.

My hubby, I and Piper our border collie just love our van. Piper is sulking at the moment because we have just returned from our 2 week holiday in the Lake district!

I look forward to chatting and improving my knowledge of caravanning, all comments welcome!!

Mrs Mop

15/8/2011 at 10:36pm
Location: Callington Cornwall
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Welcome aboard, our two westies also love caravaning and sulk exactly the same as Piper when we get back home. Like the name Chilli van!

robin54

15/8/2011 at 10:36pm
Location: sunderland
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welcome, I'm sure you will be like everyone else reading and writing on this forum

D S B

15/8/2011 at 10:42pm
Location: Polesworth Warwickshire
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Hi Linda, and welcome to UKCS. I'm sure everyone will be pleased to help with any questions you may have.

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realbusdriver

15/8/2011 at 10:46pm
Location: between here & there
Outfit: 2 berth corniche 15 2 x-type jag

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hello and werlcome from me too

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no tin tent outings booked as yet ,just another cruise in Sept' booked so far

celicakath

15/8/2011 at 11:15pm
Location: Preston
Outfit: avondale dart 2 berth

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Hi, We also new to this site & caravanning. Our 2 dogs love going away with us. We always stay near rivers 'cos our spaniel loves swimming. Only thing I don't like is having to tether them.

landy1uk

15/8/2011 at 11:41pm
Location: Stevenage
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Welcome

jaynkate7769

16/8/2011 at 9:32am
Location: widnes cheshire
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Hi and welcome to UKCS. We have recently bought our first caravan and love it. We also have 2 collies ( Fern and Misty) and a mongrel (Tess) who love it just as much. Saying that though, they loved the tent just as much

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Always Kate unless Jay is looking over my shoulder :) x

black ice

16/8/2011 at 9:48am
Location: South Wales
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Welcome and to UKCS to Linda/Si and celicakath

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wynnie69

16/8/2011 at 3:32pm
Location: WEST LOTHIAN
Outfit: COACHMAN 460 2

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welcome to you and chilli,hope you find this site as useful as we all do

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Linda/Si

16/8/2011 at 8:15pm
Location: Wisbech Cambs
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Wow! What a response to a hello!!! Thanks everybody for your messeges of welcome!!! I am impressed!!! All hints and tips gratefully received, never too old to take advice!!! lol

Piper is starting to come out of his sulks, maybe because I am home on holiday from school still!!?? Bless him!

Once again, thanks to all, you sound a very friend crowd!!

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