What are you all up to today? - part 3

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.

I agree, Corners......we were always told not to pitch a tent under trees.

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.

Write your comments here...Come on, admit it. You're bored aren't you? I've got my jobs for next week as Mrs.WN and MiL off to test whether the Italians are still friendly. 

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.

Write your comments here...Come on, admit it. You're bored aren't you? I've got my jobs for next week as Mrs.WN and MiL off to test whether the Italians are still friendly. 

Of course I am. Been home just over a week, all jobs done, weather forecast's not so good for next week so we'll probably not bother going out for a drive/walk. I've a few trees tha tneed clipping down a bit but the brown bin's full already, so will have to wait till the collectors have been around before I can fill it up again. Hey ho...there's alway the England/Aussie match to listen to tomorrow morning followed by the European Cup.

Got home at lunchtime. Lawn was like a meadow again. Gave it a first trim on a higher than normal setting.....still took a good while though.

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.

I agree, Corners......we were always told not to pitch a tent under trees.

Write your comments here...I never thought of all that. Perhaps I better not pitch under the tree here next time then. Maybe, we'll pitch the tent a little away and just put the relaxers under the tree during the day so that we can sit in the shade.

We're now getting ready to pack everything away and get the tent down so that we can get back to our caravan at Northbrook Farm. By 11:30 this morning, we'll have been away for the required 48 hours, so no problem with signing back in for another 21 nights. The warden said that she'll look forward to welcoming us back!

Just two and a half more hours to go and our two night camping expedition will be over!

Yesterday they had a reunion on the camp site, so they set up a marquee in the neighbouring field. There was music and lights when we got back from work last night. 

We got some reduced price cold foods from Tesco so that we didn't have to cook. Instead we had prawn cocktail followed by a Mediterranean flat bread chicken salad before going to bed. I don't know what time the music stopped. We were both fast asleep before it all ended.

Feeling much more upbeat this morning, despite the dreadful mess we all seem to be in.

Maybe my mood is because we're going away tomorrow, or because I had a  lovely 7 mile drive to the small local supermarket (Booths), or because of the brilliant weather and brilliant music in the car (sang along loudly), or the bargains I bought ( including my favourite gin - at the moment - Caorunn).

Or maybe because of the sizeable Tax Refund showing our account this morning. God Bless our accountant.

Just about to head off to meet a friend for a walk, heavy shower of REALLY COLD rain with HUGE spots. Grabbed in the just dry bedding. Now got to think about walk wear .

Feeling much more upbeat this morning, despite the dreadful mess we all seem to be in.

Maybe my mood is because we're going away tomorrow, or because I had a  lovely 7 mile drive to the small local supermarket (Booths), or because of the brilliant weather and brilliant music in the car (sang along loudly), or the bargains I bought ( including my favourite gin - at the moment - Caorunn).

Or maybe because of the sizeable Tax Refund showing our account this morning. God Bless our accountant.

"That's the spirit" Goldie...both in the bottle and in the bank! 

I have been wasting time this morning plus cleaning, washing and talking to neighbours. Having now failed in putting the world to rights I've also missed the washing on the line slot. Big spots of rain around here too B2, will have to dodge the showers now.