What are you all up to today? - part 3

The oh check up at the eye cancer clinic went well the procedure has started to do what was expected, some stitches are still to dissolve, but so far so good!

Just goes to prove that opticians are not just for goasses! Eye health isimportantly  checked by them if she had put off the opticians appointment........

Glad everything seems to be going well. Let's hope that the improvement continues.

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Unusually, we had a fried breakfast this morning using the two burner electric camping hob. We had sausages, bacon, fried tomatoes and fried bread which made a change from our usual cereal in the morning. We forgot to pack the cereal!

The sun is out and it's already very hot in the tent but at least we're getting some breeze. There is quite a bit of cloud gathering which is welcome for cooling down. We're managing to keep the milk and other chilled foods cool in the electric coolbox.

We forgot a few basic things like a comb, so unable to comb hair. We also forgot to bring drinks, so a trip to the local Tesco Express in Findon was necessary yesterday afternoon. We'll remember next time, hopefully.

Apart from us, there is one other tent here on this site. The rest are all caravans.

The site owner was surprised to see us in a tent as he remembered us in the caravan last time we stayed here.

 

You need a packing list Malc!

Lists are essential.

I think we'll get by, KjellNN because there's only one more night to get through. Tomorrow we'll be back in our caravan! Next time we'll try a proper list. Although we did try this time but still couldn't remember everything that needed to go on it!

The other thing we learnt from this camping trip is to pitch the tent under a tree. It was like a greenhouse inside when the sun was out. The heat was unbearable. Under a tree we would get more shelter from the elements.

Feeling a more than a bit depressed and anxious this morning. But, cheering myself up with LOUD music and ticking off stuff on the Caravan Holiday Checklist. Off to Scotland on Sunday.

The list covers all eventualities and all weather. I think.

So are we (depressed and anxious), if we did not have some very dear friends to visit in Nort Wales, we would be off home tomorrow.

The site here at Malvern is quite busy, but very quiet.  Everyone is looking very sombre.

Arrived at Top Lodge this afternoon, lovely warm sunshine while we set up,then showers, which have now cleared.  Already seen red Kites over the site. Looking forward to getting out on the bikes. 

I think we'll get by, KjellNN because there's only one more night to get through. Tomorrow we'll be back in our caravan! Next time we'll try a proper list. Although we did try this time but still couldn't remember everything that needed to go on it!

The other thing we learnt from this camping trip is to pitch the tent under a tree. It was like a greenhouse inside when the sun was out. The heat was unbearable. Under a tree we would get more shelter from the elements.

from my camping days in the scouts, I seem to remember not to advise that, sounds a good idea, but it never stops raining (after its stopped raining) and there's a risk on lighting? This was many years ago and its probably changed

post edit; from the CCC;

4.  Beware of trees
It can look appealing to pitch in the shade of a tree, but the grass is often poor because it’s protected from the rain, trees can drip sap and birds have a habit of roosting and leaving little presents on your lovely unit beneath. Rain will also drip from trees long after a storm has passed. It can even be dangerous to pitch under a tree if there’s a thunderstorm.

Quiet evening here, getting used to some new glasses, feel on a bit of a tilt at the moment.

Would love to be away again so enjoy your break Helen and Kj, both staying in nice spots I think!

Miserable sort of day here after yesterday (sic).

Sorted out OS maps for next trip, along with the 2 new ones that arrived tis morning. Short shower when we were out for our mid morning walk but cleared up nicely and was quite warm when the sun came out. Just passed a couple of hours weeding and waiting for the next week to be over so that we can finish off preparation for our next trip. At least there's plenty of footie to watch over the weekend, to while away the time.

Brue, just noticed your avatar. That's Will Lot's cottage by Flatford Mill, isn't it? We visited the spot during our last trip.

Yes Nellie it is. We went last year and stayed at the local CL, meeting up with friends who live in Sudbury, had a nice visit.