At Last!!

G Cherokee replied on 01/08/2016 19:49

G Cherokee

Posted on 01/08/2016 19:49

Hi people,

I`m Dave and the last..... (No sorry, wrong club!)

I`m very happily married to Jules, and after 4 years of umming and arring we have finally purchased our first Caravan!!

To be honest the straw that broke the Camels back is the insessant screaming, crying, shouting, arguing and all night BBQ`s from neighbours on all sides.

Jules and I have stressful jobs and we just cant relax at home, So we did it, we collect the van on saturday, a very clean and tidy Swift Conqueror 580 SAL, we shall be having a trial weekend out in Bridgnorth the weekend after, and in September we have booked a week at Ramsdale in Devon, together with our daughter, grandaughter and Daizy our cocker spaniel.

Cant tell you how excited we are.

Anyhoo, Hi to everyone, and please brace yourselves for a barrage of newbie type questions.

( I aplogise before hand, as this is a new beginning for us, and we`re totally, totally inexperienced!)

See you around Laughing

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G Cherokee replied on 01/08/2016 22:07

G Cherokee

Caravanner

Posted on 01/08/2016 22:07

Thanks everyone for your comments Happy

ABM replied on 01/08/2016 22:32

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ABM

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Posted on 01/08/2016 22:32

Welcome to The "Fun Factory" Dave & Jules

Have a good browse thro' the various sections & you'll find loads of info there, just waiting for Newbies to use !!

One Very important thing tho' ----> Do Not Forget To Pack Your Sense Of Humour !! When things go 'pear-shaped' { and they will } a good giggle if not an outright great belly laugh & the world seems brighter til the next booboo of course !

Brian A B M

cyberyacht replied on 02/08/2016 08:05

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cyberyacht

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Posted on 02/08/2016 08:05

"the insessant screaming, crying, shouting, arguing and all night BBQ`s from neighbours on all sides." Sounds like your average caravan site. Welcome to CT.

JillwithaJay replied on 02/08/2016 09:21

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JillwithaJay

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Posted on 02/08/2016 09:21

Hi Dave and Jules. Welcome to CT. Great introductory post.

Have a browse around the sections and then fire away with your questions.

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PATMAU replied on 02/08/2016 15:22

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PATMAU

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Posted on 02/08/2016 15:22

The awning (or divorce in a bag) is best done in total silence thus avoiding the second item on the instruction list. The first is take out of the bag, the second is have row with other half. Seriously though, welcome to the caravanning fraternity, any problems on site, there will always be someone who will give you a hand. We have all been there, and to repeat another poster, some of us still are at times. Enjoy your time away with the family.

Pippah45 replied on 02/08/2016 19:29

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Pippah45

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Posted on 02/08/2016 19:29

Welcome and I hope you find relaxation and peace.

replied on 02/08/2016 20:43

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Caravanner

Posted on 02/08/2016 20:43

Welcome aboard, G Cherokee!

Rubytuesday replied on 02/08/2016 22:23

Rubytuesday

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Posted on 02/08/2016 22:23

Warm welcome Cherokee, ask away we have all been there , and some still asking Laughing Ramslades a great site

johndailey replied on 03/08/2016 09:02

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johndailey

Posted on 03/08/2016 09:02

Welcome. You may have the odd tough time in the beginning but they get less as time goes on. Lots of good advice on this forum. I have been guided from the folk on here in the last (my first) year of caravanning. Have a happy time.