What are you all up to
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brue replied on 10/02/2019 10:16
Posted on 10/02/2019 10:16
TDA and Millie, the journey our family used to do before the M5 was built involved the Cotswolds, the Mendips, the Levels, Exeter and the infamous by pass and onwards over Dartmoor and Bodmin moor. There were memorable passing places like Moorlands Sheepskin factory in Glastonbury and the Horlicks factory further on. Seeing the programme last night brought back those memories even though we joined the A30 further down. I'm looking forward to the next episode filmed in Wales.
I agree they are a good fit for this type of programme.
Invited out for lunch today, daughter has volunteered, a day off!
JVB66 replied on 10/02/2019 11:32
Posted on 10/02/2019 11:32
What a horrible day has not stopped raining ,,just a about one hour between 0600_0700,we were hoping to leave today,if it stops before 1500hrs we will get ready,as storage closes at 1800hrs,if not it will be another night here, then leave after 0900 when traffic a bit less,but It will be a rush , to get sorted before my 0800 appointment tues,
Quite a few have left ,there was quite a queue for the MC service point earlier
Great program with those two "vets" both ways
Francis replied on 10/02/2019 13:14
Posted on 10/02/2019 13:14
We are just home from a nice weekend break at Strathclyde Park C&MC where was stayed while attending the Scottish Caravan show. The site was surprisingly busy considering the time of year and the weather. A nice easy tow home today, I am planning on hoovering out the car and giving it a wash but it looks like it is going to start raining so will need to wait and see. Might be going away again next weekend but will keep an eye on the weather before deciding.
heddlo replied on 10/02/2019 14:15
Posted on 10/02/2019 14:15
Just watched Great British Car Journeys with Chris Timothy and Peter Davison as well. Lovely programme, there seems so little I like to watch these days! I had to laugh at the roadside picnic, our family always did that even on a short 50 mile journey. My Dad would get out the old Primus stove and kettle for a cup of tea and Mum would bring out the sandwiches, strange how it always seemed like a real expedition in the 50/60’s, or perhaps that was just us!
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Francis replied on 10/02/2019 15:28
Wherenext replied on 10/02/2019 18:13
Posted on 10/02/2019 18:13
The day stayed nice and dry for us and the sun even put in an appearance. We joined up with Nellie and his better half and went for a lovely walk from Follifoot village to Spofforth Castle, which is a delightful old ruin, a bit like the 4 of us. After a bite to eat we had a quick drink in the appropriately named Castle Inn before returning via a riverside walk with views of nearby Redstone crags. All in all a super way to spend 4 hours.
Off to the neighbours soon for a spot of libation.🍻🍻
It's been great to meet up with them again.
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JVB66 replied on 10/02/2019 18:23
Posted on 10/02/2019 18:23
Rain stopped so got away from FM at 1400hrs ran into a couple of showers on A1 but got C/van away in sunshine
Some phone calls tomorrow have had a letter from Royal Brompton Hospital to make an appointment there?
And the renewal for Mayday ? and as our C/van is in storage do i or do i look else where after the "problems" that have come to light?
milliehull replied on 10/02/2019 19:09
Posted on 10/02/2019 19:09
A very dismal morning here - rain, rain and more rain and very cold with it. As JVB said it cleared up after lunch. I went with our daughter and grand-daughters to see Mary Poppins Returns this afternoon..We have been promising ourselves to go since Christmas. It was worth the wait. A lovely feel good film.
HelenandTrevor replied on 10/02/2019 19:31
Posted on 10/02/2019 19:31
Woke this morning to pouring rain changed plans and decided to make a cake, wanted to try a recipe for Baileys Buttercream I found on the Internet.
Rain eased up at lunchtime so ventured out to pick up the caravan from our storage site. Got home and battery died, so motor mover wouldn't work, caravan stuck on the road! Ever resourceful OH has another battery he uses in the garage , so with that sitting on the drawbar and jump leads to caravan battery we got it up onto the drive. The battery is fairly new, apparently I must have left something switched on! Battery on charge this afternoon.
Tackled big pile of ironing while watching the rugby, well done England
Glad you had a successful trip Francis.
Brue missed the car journeys programme as we were out last night, going to watch on catch up when I get a moment.
WN enjoy your evening with Mr & Mrs NTH.
Hope all goes well JVB66
Takethedogalong replied on 10/02/2019 20:10
Posted on 10/02/2019 10:16 by brueTDA and Millie, the journey our family used to do before the M5 was built involved the Cotswolds, the Mendips, the Levels, Exeter and the infamous by pass and onwards over Dartmoor and Bodmin moor. There were memorable passing places like Moorlands Sheepskin factory in Glastonbury and the Horlicks factory further on. Seeing the programme last night brought back those memories even though we joined the A30 further down. I'm looking forward to the next episode filmed in Wales.
I agree they are a good fit for this type of programme.
Invited out for lunch today, daughter has volunteered, a day off!
Posted on 10/02/2019 20:10
Yes recall Morlands factory. We still only get onto M5 quite low down these days. We enjoy driving different routes through Cotswolds, our current favourite route takes us just past Stratford, down to Evesham, and pick up M5 at Tewkesbury..
Which reminds me, we caught another episode of Tony Robinson’s drone programme last night as well. He was at Hullalvington where the big commercial jets are dismantled, amongst other places. Another very interesting programme.
wallpapering most of day, never my favourite task, but it is looking good!
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