Tell the Grim Reeper I've gone Caravanning

johnhinch replied on 26/04/2017 02:07

johnhinch

Posted on 26/04/2017 02:07

Hi everyone,

I'm brand spanking new to Caravanning after having spent every spare weekend and holiday for the past 35years pottering about on the canals. I built my own narrowboat on 1988 but sadly as my wife now has difficulty walking we have had to sell it.

Whilst taking stock of our situation we decided that I was useless at gardening, took ages decorating, rubbish at trying to get all the pots in a dishwasher but was able ( under supervision) to do the shopping and light dusting,

As I cannot just sit at home, my wife suggested a caravan. After searching around we found a 2001 Elddis Avante 524 to our liking. It was old but well cared for, everything worked and it was free from damp, which in fairness is more than can be said for me.

Being nearly 80yrs old I had some trepidation at first but then thought 'what the hell'. I reckon if I get 5 years out of it or me I'll be well pleased.

So looking forward to seeing you soon

JohnHinch

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IanTG replied on 26/04/2017 06:24

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IanTG

Caravanner

Posted on 26/04/2017 06:24

Well done you! Welcome and enjoy. But you will have to learn some new duties in addition to shopping and light dusting. Someone has to fetch water and empty waste! Good luck with drawing up the demarcation lines.

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Oneputt replied on 26/04/2017 07:26

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Oneputt

Caravanner

Posted on 26/04/2017 07:26

Thanks John for the early Wednesday morning humour. Welcome to the big wide world of vanning and also to CT. Hope it goes well and remember your on holiday so dusting is something to keep to a minimum

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huskydog replied on 26/04/2017 07:50

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huskydog

Motorhomer

Posted on 26/04/2017 07:50

Welcome John, enjoy your caravan ,and don't forget to take your humour

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replied on 26/04/2017 08:00

Posted on 26/04/2017 08:00

Enjoy John

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 26/04/2017 08:09

Rocky 2 buckets

Posted on 26/04/2017 08:09

Loving the attitude JH, with that outlook I reckon you'll do good, I wish you well in all your future adventures. Enjoy.

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triky auto replied on 26/04/2017 08:32

triky auto

Motorhomer

Posted on 26/04/2017 08:32

,Good on you John.Enjoy ,it's a whole new world out there for you.The 'Grim Reeper 'has plenty more to scythe down !!Go and make hay while the sun shines !!.

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Bakers2 replied on 26/04/2017 08:45

Bakers2

Motorhomer

Posted on 26/04/2017 08:45

Hello and welcome. Love your sense of humour. Go local - so you can collect anything vital you forgot to pack on your first trip. Keep your hand in your pocket until you know it is NECESSARY 😉. If you need any ask for assistance or help, we fellow vanners are a helpful lot. Looking forward to hearing how you get on. Enjoy.