Hello

[JohnF1]

Hello.
After 15 years holidaying in the slow lane touring the Canals of the UK, in our 6 ton 32ft hunk of metal canalboat, (also due to me contracting Rheumatoid Arthritis, can't handle the boat anymore) We, Me John and my better Half Tracey, decided to buy a Caravan. We didn't want to go overboard ! and buy a new van at first, so bought a 1996 Sterling Europa 500ES, Had our first weekend away with the van 3 weeks ago, and loved it. ... Got the rest of the year planned and booked already...

I think we are going to like this very much ..

 

[Parksy]

Hello John & Tracey, welcome aboard the Practical Caravan forum and congratulations on reaching dry land and buying your Sterling Europa.
Now that you've got the maiden voyage in your caravan over and done with no doubt you will soon be doing a proper shakedown cruise and if there is anything that you want to know about just ask.
We will look forward to reading about your new adventures ashore, happy caravanning

 

[Mel]

Hi John and Tracey. Welcome to the forum. Glad you enjoyed your first forays. No more queuing at locks!
mel

 

[Gagakev]

Hi John + Tracey, welcome to the world of caravaning and also the forum.
I have always fancied a canal trip so this year we are to do the opposite of you, we are leaving the caravan behind and going to wander up the Avon + Kennett. Deposit paid and set to go in September. It is only for a week though, then it will be back to the van.
Happy vanning.

 

[JohnF1]

Hi John and Tracey. Welcome to the forum. Glad you enjoyed your first forays. No more queuing at locks!
mel

Hiya Mel, Thanks for the welcome

I'm going to miss the boat, and the queuing (getting un-sober) at the locks, or getting caked in oil and diesel, or falling in the Shropshire Union.. gonna miss all that .. ha.. but time to take things easier.
John

 

[JohnF1]

Hi John + Tracey, welcome to the world of caravaning and also the forum.
I have always fancied a canal trip so this year we are to do the opposite of you, we are leaving the caravan behind and going to wander up the Avon + Kennett. Deposit paid and set to go in September. It is only for a week though, then it will be back to the van.
Happy vanning.

Hiya Kev, thanks for the welcome

The Kennet and Avon canal is a good choice for a cruise. We done a boat swap with other canal boaters, very enjoyable !! be ready for the caen hill locks, 29 of them, takes you up 240 feet over 2 miles, but very impressive feat of engineering..... Fun though ...
I'm jealous,

, ,you will enjoy it though...
John

 

[JohnF1]

Hello John & Tracey, welcome aboard the Practical Caravan forum and congratulations on reaching dry land and buying your Sterling Europa.
Now that you've got the maiden voyage in your caravan over and done with no doubt you will soon be doing a proper shakedown cruise and if there is anything that you want to know about just ask.
We will look forward to reading about your new adventures ashore, happy caravanning

Hiya Parksy.
Thanks for the welcome

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We'll be going off for another weekend soon, can't wait.. Looking at heading off to France next summer, wish it was this summer, but decided on Norfolk for our main holidays in July, (gonna fit in a few weekends before that though)

John

 

[JohnF1]

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[Gagakev]

Hiya Kev, thanks for the welcome

The Kennet and Avon canal is a good choice for a cruise. We done a boat swap with other canal boaters, very enjoyable !! be ready for the caen hill locks, 29 of them, takes you up 240 feet over 2 miles, but very impressive feat of engineering..... Fun though ...
I'm jealous,

, ,you will enjoy it though...
John

Hi John, dont think I want to go now, thought plodding along at walking pace would be very relaxing.
Only kidding, am really looking forward to it, it will make a change .

 

[sallybw]

welcome
We are also new to caravaning and bought our caravan last year a 1995 Sterling Europa 500EK. So far we are having a great time and going on our first outing this year on wednesday. Very much looking forward to it and already have the wine packed!

sally

 

[sallybw]

welcome
We are also new to caravaning and bought our caravan last year a 1995 Sterling Europa 500EK. So far we are having a great time and going on our first outing this year on wednesday. Very much looking forward to it and already have the wine packed!

sally

 

[Beachball]

Hi john and tracey sorry for not welcoming you sooner still recovery from a stroke, but welcome to the practical caravan forum and looking forward to your posts in the future.