Old newbie joins Caravan Club

gygafo replied on 27/06/2016 18:55

Posted on 27/06/2016 18:55

Hi all,
After a fifteen year break from caravaning I decided to give it another go but this time with a much smaller caravan and no kids! We have our first run out this week for three nights at The Howard, Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire. We rented a cottage their when the kids were small and loved the village and surrounding area. It's an ideal re-introduction being just over an hour or so from where we live. Really excited and looking forward to the adventure and hope to meet some of you on our future travels!

Cheers!
Gygafo 

JVB66 replied on 27/06/2016 19:06

Posted on 27/06/2016 19:06

Hi and welcome back ,,Rosedale Abbey is lovely and beautiful location the pub opposite does great meals (or did on last visit two years ago , Enjoy 

kaenergas replied on 27/06/2016 20:28

Posted on 27/06/2016 20:28

Welcome back to caravanning, once it's in you you can't shake it off for ever, Rosedale is a beautiful area, especially if you like walking, brings back many happy memories just thinking of it, 

JillwithaJay replied on 28/06/2016 08:30

Posted on 28/06/2016 08:30

Hi Gygafo and welcome back to caravanning and, more specifically, to Club Together.

You've certainly chosen a great place to make a start.

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gygafo replied on 03/07/2016 13:05

Posted on 03/07/2016 13:05

Hi Gygafo and welcome back to caravanning and, more specifically, to Club Together.

You've certainly chosen a great place to make a start.

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Hi JillwithaJay, and everyone else for the warm welcome. We have just returned from our trial run to The Howard, Rosedale Abbey and it did not disapoint us one bit, plenty of fond memories! The food in the pub was wonderfull and very well priced. However, the wardens at the Howard are two of the nicest people I have met in a long, long time. It's absolutely fantastic to be back caravaning and in The Caravan Club!

Cheers!
Nigel. 

gygafo replied on 06/07/2016 20:59

Posted on 06/07/2016 20:59

Glad all went well for you Nigel.

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Thanks Jill, I'm just planning our next long weekend away and looking forward to trying our new porch awning rather than the full awning. I've also got to grips with the nose weight of this caravan which now makes towing a dream... Absolutely loving it!!!

replied on 07/07/2016 14:04

Posted on 07/07/2016 14:04

Welcome to the club, Gygafo and to Club Together and caravanning. Nice to know that your first trip away went well and that you're happy with your new caravan.

gygafo replied on 07/07/2016 18:56

Posted on 07/07/2016 18:56

Welcome to the club, Gygafo and to Club Together and caravanning. Nice to know that your first trip away went well and that you're happy with your new caravan.

Cheers Malcolm, I'ts great to be a club member and part of the club together community. We can't wait to get away agin for a few days in a week or so. Our (new to us) van is 13 years old but after a few weeks of hard graft it looks like it's just come out of the showroom. I still have a few jobs to do on her (the caravan, not the wife) but they can wait until winter when I plan on have the van re-upholsterd, repairing a small section of spongy floor and then new carpet and mats. New porch awning and side jack arriving tomorrow too! Roll on the weekend for another round of spit and polish.

Cheers
Nigel. 

AlanandClare replied on 07/07/2016 21:19

Posted on 07/07/2016 21:19

Hi Nigel

We just joined here a few weeks back, great club,nice people and alrerady have had a nice break at one of the clubs sites, off to New England site tomorrow, glad we joined.

Hope you enjoy as much as we do, cheers.

Alan

black caviar replied on 07/07/2016 21:31

Posted on 07/07/2016 21:31

Hello alan and clare if you mean the new england bay site then  i envy you its the most peacefull and relaxing place with lovely views :) i would advise you to take a little bit of provisions with you cos the shops are a fair distance , altho the site office did have a few staples have a great time wish i was there regards mrs bc:)

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