At Last!!

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

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

Fiona11 replied on 04/08/2016 20:04

Posted on 04/08/2016 20:04

Hello Dave and Jules,

We often just go away for the weekend sometimes only 20 miles up the road. Lots of CL sites are quiet and a great way to relax after a stressful week. Although setting up initially can be a bit hairy. We recently got our second van after trying it out in an oldie for a year. There were a few hiccups the first time we went in the new van but luckily there was help at hand from fellow caravaners.

replied on 04/08/2016 20:33

Posted on 04/08/2016 20:33

It's usually getting the awning up that's the hardest part of when you first start caravanning. However, there are usually others on site that might be able to help if you ask them.

G Cherokee replied on 04/08/2016 20:46

Posted on 04/08/2016 20:46

Hello Dave and Jules,

We often just go away for the weekend sometimes only 20 miles up the road. Lots of CL sites are quiet and a great way to relax after a stressful week. Although setting up initially can be a bit hairy. We recently got our second van after trying it out in an oldie for a year. There were a few hiccups the first time we went in the new van but luckily there was help at hand from fellow caravaners.

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Hi Fiona, We are definately looking for small quiet sites, 

And the good news is, the Caravan is ready for collection tomorrow!!........ one day ahead of shedule!!

Happy days

 (Jules cant wait to sort the soft furnishings!! Sealed)

nelliethehooker replied on 04/08/2016 21:03

Posted on 04/08/2016 21:03

Glad to hear that the van's ready. Gives you all weekend to play around in it, finding places to put all your stuff. Hope the following weekend goes well for you both.

KjellNN replied on 04/08/2016 23:38

Posted on 04/08/2016 23:38

OH says she agrees with Jules, soft furnishings, and other nice stuff are very important!

Be prepared to make many trips to Ikea, or similar, and do not question your OH's decisions on these things!!

G Cherokee replied on 05/08/2016 06:56

Posted on 05/08/2016 06:56

God forbid I question the decision of all things interior design based.

 

I must find a list of these abbreviations!! 

OH, DD, DS, DH ???? Sad

replied on 05/08/2016 15:29

Posted on 05/08/2016 15:29

Yes, you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. We're out in ours all the year round!

Fiona11 replied on 05/08/2016 18:00

Posted on 05/08/2016 18:00

I see you are from the west midlands Dave. We like Bradgate Park CL in Leicestershire and recently stayed at Burton hill farm Warwickshire which was very quiet.Both are great for dog walks staright from the site. There is not much in the way of pubs and shops in walking distance at Burton hill but great if you take all you need and just want some good walking and peace.

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