Got back from France midnight Wednesday, unhitched, and going to motor mover onto drive, Nothing, battery at 9 volts, ******, hooked up again. Reversed onto drive, battery, shot. Dry cells, thought it was a gel battery. New one fitted today.. cross bar for motor mover snapped as well. Took that off. Caravan cleaned and ready for off on Wednesday morning, See you all there, Hutch Elaine and dogs.
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Well Woosies - with the weather forecast the way it was thought we would add a couple of nights to the “Black Bull” fest or Plckalot So rang black Bull on Thursday but they couldn’t fit me on the pitch for next week, could have had another but would have meant moving pitches on Sunday so decided to try somewhere else for a couple of nights. Decided on CC site at The Howard at Rosedale Abbey. Arrived here Friday lunchtime, 80 mile uneventful journey. Pulled up in the layby outside reception. Wife went to book in and I answered a call of nature! Wife got back in I turned the starter –- but absolutely no go? - Absolutely no inkling of firing up. Waited tried again, but we are not moving? Warden by this time interested, but no change. Unhitched van he got his truck out and towed van to a pitch. Wife tried to ring Green Flag but no phone signal, used reception phone to contact them whilst warden towed truck to pitch and we got set up – at least we are settled. Green Flag warned us that as we were not on the road and in any danger so as they were busy we weren’t priority – however they were to us in under the hour. Breakdown man checked fuel pump running (gave it a kick in case!) Put some ‘aerosol stuff’ in manifold turned starter and fired up, but wouldn’t run. Electronics - garage job, Friday afternoon no chance. Got it booked in for Monday am at Land Rover dealers @ Pickering, and Green Flag coming to pick it up then and tow van to Black Bull. Tried to arrange courtesy car, none available, tried to get hire car in Pickering couldn’t get one, finished up with a ’tranny’ (that’s van!). Rosedale is well out in the ‘sticks’ so needed taxi to get us into town, needed taxi to pick ‘tranny’ up. (Ps all this was done on office phone) Wardens wife (Ann) heard us trying to sort taxi out, - she immediately said -- “You’re not paying for a taxi I’ll take you” She was brilliant, refused money for fuel despite our protestations. Warden and his wife have been absolutely terrific couldn’t have been more helpful. Got ‘tranny’ picked up and that’s the transport for now and till Freelander sorted middle of next week. Called in at Black Bull to explain our situation and say we would be 24 hrs. later than booked. And of course ‘commercial vehicles not allowed to park at vans -- Isn’t caravanning fun?
So see the ‘Woosies; next week!
However meanwhile we are in a lovely little village Rosedale Abbey, pub just outside the site gate. Which is at the foot of a road called ‘Chimney Bank’ which joins Rosedale with Hutton Le Hole, a road and a villages you must do whilst in the area, (but not with a caravan!) Done it several times on motorbike and cars but done today (Sunday) in the tranny, -- road & surface much improved since last time used. See yer Monday?
So see the ‘Woosies; next week!
However meanwhile we are in a lovely little village Rosedale Abbey, pub just outside the site gate. Which is at the foot of a road called ‘Chimney Bank’ which joins Rosedale with Hutton Le Hole, a road and a villages you must do whilst in the area, (but not with a caravan!) Done it several times on motorbike and cars but done today (Sunday) in the tranny, -- road & surface much improved since last time used. See yer Monday?
Parksy
Moderator
Sorry to learn of your tale of woe Sir Gabs, if there's anything we can do give us a shout.
We arrived here at Black Bull at 11 am which was a bit of a mistake because I didn't realise that we're not allowed to book in until1pm 🤔
As it happened the previous occupants had already departed so we were allowed to pitch.
Haven't been round to the pub yet, we were going to try their Sunday carvery but we'd had sandwiches on the drive here, I dozed off anyway so we ate in the caravan before having a look around Pickering NYMR station and a walk round the town.
Pickering has some nice interesting pubs and plenty of places to dine, the Black Bull site is nice and clean with some rules and regulations regarding noise, no vehicle movement after 10pm and before 8am, and dead quiet after 11pm so the all night rave is cancelled :lol .
The weather forecast for this week is good and tv reception is great, Herself is just about to settle down to watch Poldark and we're on Pitch 6.
We're looking forward to seeing you guys 🙂
We arrived here at Black Bull at 11 am which was a bit of a mistake because I didn't realise that we're not allowed to book in until1pm 🤔
As it happened the previous occupants had already departed so we were allowed to pitch.
Haven't been round to the pub yet, we were going to try their Sunday carvery but we'd had sandwiches on the drive here, I dozed off anyway so we ate in the caravan before having a look around Pickering NYMR station and a walk round the town.
Pickering has some nice interesting pubs and plenty of places to dine, the Black Bull site is nice and clean with some rules and regulations regarding noise, no vehicle movement after 10pm and before 8am, and dead quiet after 11pm so the all night rave is cancelled :lol .
The weather forecast for this week is good and tv reception is great, Herself is just about to settle down to watch Poldark and we're on Pitch 6.
We're looking forward to seeing you guys 🙂
You wouldn't believe it! (Now where did we last hear that?) Green Flag van arrived promptly to site. said to driver as we were loading Freelander "Daren't try starter, (Sod's Law not operating) however we did and nothing. took van to Black Bull, car to Land Rover as driver unloading it in their car park tried starter and the 'b****y' thing started! -- What did I say about 'sods' law? Drove it around car park to park it! Fortunately the engine management light stayed on so at least they have something to look for. Went and joined Parksy at site and as he says "Nice enough site" (Geriatrics Retreat!)
Update -- now ‘Woosie Knights’ this is told in the strictest confidence and I am expecting the chivalrous rules of Woosie Knighthood to apply to this pronouncement in that there will be no winking, no nodding, no innuendo, gossip or general amusement at some ‘geriatrics senior moment.!’ And as stated previously it is told in the strictest confidence. I know I can expect your full cooperation in that it won’t go any further!. Apparently the electronics on the Freelander can tell when some ‘silly old person’ has put a couple of gallons of petrol in the diesel tank, (thought I’d got away with it, it was 200 miles ago and immediately brimmed it with diesel. & it ran without problem till Friday. (Thought diesels would allegedly run on nearly anything cooking oil etc. But apparently not.) Anyway new filter, flushing etc. ---- nowt that 400 quid won’t sort out! Sorry 500+ with tranny hire. Now no smirking please! Oh well senior moments!!!
Update -- now ‘Woosie Knights’ this is told in the strictest confidence and I am expecting the chivalrous rules of Woosie Knighthood to apply to this pronouncement in that there will be no winking, no nodding, no innuendo, gossip or general amusement at some ‘geriatrics senior moment.!’ And as stated previously it is told in the strictest confidence. I know I can expect your full cooperation in that it won’t go any further!. Apparently the electronics on the Freelander can tell when some ‘silly old person’ has put a couple of gallons of petrol in the diesel tank, (thought I’d got away with it, it was 200 miles ago and immediately brimmed it with diesel. & it ran without problem till Friday. (Thought diesels would allegedly run on nearly anything cooking oil etc. But apparently not.) Anyway new filter, flushing etc. ---- nowt that 400 quid won’t sort out! Sorry 500+ with tranny hire. Now no smirking please! Oh well senior moments!!!
Well folks the adventure is about to begin, just got to chuck a few things in the truck, hitch up (Check nw 😗 ) and set off in the morning on our longest touring adventure to date, cant believe we are to do 11 nights (how many pairs of knickers do you need darling!!!)
One night in the Midlands, up with you the Woosie's for 7 nights and 3 in Worcester on the way back.
See you all on Wednesday, :woohoo: 🙂 B)
One night in the Midlands, up with you the Woosie's for 7 nights and 3 in Worcester on the way back.
See you all on Wednesday, :woohoo: 🙂 B)
Sir Gab, that must count for 1 year's renewal of Woosie membership for putting the wrong fuel in, plus another year's membership for trying to get away with it and failing. !! 😛
Just the 1 if you like Kev, -- just shower in them occasionally!
Gagakev said:
Knickers - number of days plus one?
See us Thursday not Wednesday as we are already languishing in North Yorks at Bolton Abbey. 🙂
Mel
Moderator
We have arrived and are pitched opposite Gabsgrandad who keeps making strange movements with his leg. Looks like he is trying to kick himself. Enjoyed a natter with them over a cup of tea and then two glasses of wjine with Parksy and Carol.
Two large aeroplanes went over quite low earlier. I heard someone say they were Hercules. Binoculars at the ready. Weather warming considerably this week. B)
Safe journey everyone.
Mel
Two large aeroplanes went over quite low earlier. I heard someone say they were Hercules. Binoculars at the ready. Weather warming considerably this week. B)
Safe journey everyone.
Mel
I'm on it now, No problem
Gagakev said:
When we travelled up to Bolton Abbey on Saturday it was raining all the way up except the last 20 miles. Just rinsed the van over to make it more presentable. 😉 Behave yourselves at Pickering over the next couple of days until we get there.
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