Mel
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Booked a CAMC site in England for the 8th July. It is on the list on sites hoping to open if Boris gives the green light. If it opens we go; if it doesn’t we don’t. Just have to wait and see. Good thing about CAMC is no money changes hands until you get there, so no hassle getting dosh back if it doesn’t open.
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Actually i wasn"t (But i would be glad if the caravan sites are open from the 4th July last time away with caravan was October 2019
Also i hope you enjoy your Ford Kuga
BB I didn’t think you were being picky I was just having a laugh, I’m in too good a mood cos likely we’ll get away on 18th July and I’m really looking forward to towing with the Kuga, it’s 2.0 diesel 4 WD180 bhp so I’ve heard nothing but good on its towing performance, a bit different to towing with Astra Estate for last couple of years
No one seems to have answer re legality of my fetching van from storage so I’ll just chance it once new towbar fitted and I’m sure a police officer would have to be in a snotty mood to fine me if I explain why I’m fetching it, and if he does then I’ll tell him my name is Dominic Cummings and I’m sure he’ll let me off
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I very much doubt that you would be stopped over such a short distance. Although strictly speaking driving fir non key workers is for excercise, shopping etc and in England you could drive from Lands End to Carlisle for excercise but would have to return home unless applying yesterday’s relaxation!!! Bizarre or what?
Sounds absolutely fine and having two weeks away after such a long period stored up must be good fir the soul. Like you we haven’t used our caravan shower but we have had previous ones and can manage to make a few litres of hot water do the job. The trick being to wash up as high as possible. Then wash as low as possible. Then wash possible. 🤭
We always use the caravans shower, a crafty trick is me taking the dogs for a walk, whilst SWMBO, has her shower, just before leaving the van, tell her " I don't think you need to wash your hair today, it looks good". That way when I get back, I swop to a full aqua roll, the water has reheated and there is enough for me to have my shower. Simples.
The site is a serviced pitch so has permanent water connection which saves filling aqua roll and drain so no emptying to do, re washing the only hassle is waiting for water to reheat but as it’s a two week relaxation period we won’t be rushing anything, there is a drain to empty the loo if I remember right but not sure I want to risk any unwelcome odours so might empty that at communal disposal point, that’s a minor point, roll on getting confirmed opening dates.
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Bailey Ranger, getting on in years now but still nice clean van and everything in working order so I want to run it until next spring when I’m hoping to update, the camp we’re going to is Don Amott lakeside, good facilities with fishing on site and several decent fisheries local, this will be our 4th visit and there are 4 pitches booked for various family outfits, all good fun so fingers crossed it gets the green light
We used to have a 2008 Bailey Ranger 460/4 it was great if you get the green light i hope you enjoy Don Amott Lakeside i do love fishing with my pole
The other day i was talking to a steward at our local DA temp holiday site at seaburn in aug i was asking if it was still on as i need to put holidays in at work she was telling me that the ccc rallys and ths should be on by aug but its the local county councils that could stop them going ahead as they wont want visiters comeing to there districts in caravans on mass
Well i pick my caravan up from storage took it for a service it only about a 10 mile around trip
If you want to know the position try looking at the UK Gov website, but there seems a world of difference between Government Regulations and the laws. That’s why the police are finding it increasingly difficult to police the situation. And hence are only inclined to get involved where there is a gross breach. But even then they seem to resort to persuasion rather than try enforcing what may in fact be not be the law.
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When my wife was pulled out of retirement (Nurse) the first job offered was in London from our home (170 miles one way) but she now working around trip (50 miles) and gets home same day
Hi OC I looked on the corona website for do’s & don’t‘s and not surprisingly nothing that gives any insight as to legality, I shall go ahead and fetch the van next week and I’m confident I won’t get pulled but I’ll accept it politely if I do and from what I’ve heard this often means the difference between getting a fine or not, I’ve a couple of jobs I already know that need doing, it has a manual toilet flush that needs replacing, I’ve purchased the required siphon and having replaced one ages ago I’m happy to do it, the van will get a much needed wash and shine and I’ll give the shower a trial run so I know that’s working as it should, I’ve also ordered some “scrubbies” which someone told me about, it’s a cloth impregnated with soap and something to absorb a small amount of water and apparently one of the wipes is enough for a full body wash, I thought I’d get some and got a backup should showering be a problem, I’m really looking forward to putting the Kuga through it’s paces with the van hooked up.
Getting away looking tantalisingly real.
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Getting away looking tantalisingly real.
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Errr Are you serious! A MEDAL!
Suppose they could pin it to their scrubs or wear it as a hair clip.
Do you really think that a medal is important?
Surely the gratitude of the country is enough - or are we thinking of a campaign award!
Suppose they could pin it to their scrubs or wear it as a hair clip.
Do you really think that a medal is important?
Surely the gratitude of the country is enough - or are we thinking of a campaign award!
Yes the website keeps being updated and previous versions lapse and aren’t readily available. The two actual acts are a nightmare to read through as they detail so many aspects of life that the Government need to address. As relaxation progresses it also becomes more difficult to sort out the wood from the trees. EG if you are a single parent you could drive Lands End to Carlisle to visit your parents and stay the night. But if your a couple you can drive there for a get together in the garden but not stay the night. Bizarre.
I don’t think you will have any problem just moving the caravan. Good luck.
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We have ALDE heating so never have a problem with running out of hot water as I can shower straight after OH and then do the dishes with plenty of hot water left over.
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