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15/10/2006 at 5:03pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Auvergne
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We've got our first caravan !! A Bailey Pageant Auvergne - 1998 - and it's very nice. After many years of happy camping we just wanted a bit more comfort - and a longer season -  can't wait to use it !

Dave



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15/10/2006 at 5:04pm
 Location: South
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Well, i think congratulations are in order my friend. Live long and prosper

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15/10/2006 at 5:05pm
 Location: Doncaster
 Outfit: tent and a car
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Congrats on the new van......whens your first outing?

 Netty



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15/10/2006 at 5:08pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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congratulations,welcome to the tin tent land.happy caravanning for the future[:o)]

bailey fan[8D]



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15/10/2006 at 5:11pm
 Location: Shopshire
 Outfit: None Entered
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congratulations on new van and many happy  years of caravanning 



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15/10/2006 at 6:13pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Auvergne
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tnx all....I'm SO excited !

Our first trip (against my wife's wishes !) will be the Xmas holidays but I'm having trouble finding somewhere that has space. Sandy Balls was my fist choice - in the new forest - but it's full. Any ideas ??

Tnx

Dave



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15/10/2006 at 6:31pm
 Location: Southampton
 Outfit: Lunar Zenith 6. Toyota Lucida
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Try Manor Farm in Charmouth or even Newlands.

Always space there. We went to Newlands for Christmas in 2003. Didnt use the heater once as it was mild. Cooked our turkey before we went down and heated in oven and microwave. Kids thought that it was the best Christmas ever.



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15/10/2006 at 9:04pm
 Location: West Midlands
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Nice one Dave!!

That first outing is one I'm sure you'll remember!!

We've just come back from our first weekend away and had a great time!!

It's lovely to have that bit more comfort than a tent too! I know my bones felt the difference ha ha!!

Enjoy,Mark



15/10/2006 at 9:40pm
 Location: Remfrewshire
 Outfit: BMW 330d XC90 D5 Abbey Vogue 540
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Gratz Brasso, looking out on a stormy night while having the heating on and a nice cup of tea is a nice feeling that you just can't get from a tent


15/10/2006 at 10:38pm
 Location: Callington Cornwall
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Hi Dave,

Welcome to the Bailey club, we were like you switched from camping to caravanning, can't wait till Xmas for our next outing.

 

 

 



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16/10/2006 at 2:28pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Auvergne
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tnx for the kind comments all...

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16/10/2006 at 6:57pm
 Location: somerset
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger 550 6 Galxy Ghia TDI 130
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Well done,

We changed from canvas camping this time last year and will never go back.

Enjoy and happy vanning

Grant



16/10/2006 at 9:23pm
 Location: Warwickshire
 Outfit: Bailey Champagne & Discovery
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Hi all, this is me first post.
 I've had a van now for 16 years, in my first years had the gas freeze up on a new year rally, just bought a new Bailey champagne, great caravan.        Adie.
 
 
 


16/10/2006 at 9:55pm
 Location:  Kent.
 Outfit: ABI AWARD TRISTAR
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hi  congratulations

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17/10/2006 at 12:17am
 Location: Northumberland
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Provence 5 Ford Kuga
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well done Brasso.

I remember leaving my tent for a call of nature in gale force winds and horizontal wind, looking straight into the face of a guy in a caravan opposite me, he was sat there in a 'T' shirt    he even had the nerve to raise his glass of wine as he gave me that smug look.

Now I know how he feels when I hear those winds blowing and the rain tapping on the roof.

Hope you enjoy your touring

 



17/10/2006 at 11:23am
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift Challenger Sport 524 VW Carave
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Hi dave,

Welcome to Tuggers paradise.  Enjoy.

The only safe tailgater is the caravan on the back!

Bertie



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