Easter - Glorious Weather
Easter 2018 at BW was abysmal weather, 2019 was glorious.
We managed a great pitch, 41, with ample room to make full use of the Cadac and entertain family visitors over the Bank Holiday weekend. Arrival saw a car and bicycles on the pitch after 12 noon, which seemed odd. Surely not a ploy to save a pitch for later arrivals???
The motor mover packed up, so assistance to push back was appreciated from fellow campers. After a quick set up and awning erection we popped out for provisions. As we enjoyed a cuppa in the sun, neighbouring campers popped over to point out water was leaking from the rear of the caravan where it shouldn't. Great. More problems with our flagship heap of thrown together poor quality common parts masquerading as a caravan. Dismantling the rear washroom cupboards, trims and wall boards found the heating pipework fins had pushed apart the hot water feed pipe 'y' junction where it feeds the wash basin and shower, as witness marks showed. It was commented that caravans have a 10 year warranty such that it takes 10 years to sort out all the faults inbuilt at the circus where they are thrown together. Fortunately a toolbox is part of our basics since changing to a caravan. Although I prefer to spend valuable holiday time not repairing our city apartment on wheels as it is for BW.
A BBQ and alcohol in the evening sunset put the day's events behind us.
Friday saw us stroll around the floating harbour with a visit to the M Shed that is free entry. Another BBQ in the evening with family ended a glorious day.
Saturday is the day we take surviving parent out to mark others passing. We went to Weston Super Mare, parking near the old pier, that is fundraising to rebuild. A walk around the front, across water to the main pier for fish and chips, followed by ice cream on the promenade at £1.40 for a large '99', £1 for a large mug of tea at a table.
Sunday started with a visit to Brunel's Buttery, just beyond the SS Great Britain for breakfast in the sun with other family members. Visit to the garden of rest at the crematorium to pay respects. A circular walk for gelato in millennium square and a stop off for a pint in the Pump House was a pleasant way to spend the afternoon and evening. Awning packed smaller than ever before ready for trip home following day.
The view from the crem takes in the Suspension Bridge, Clifton, multi coloured houses, Cabot Tower, Wills Museum round to the football ground, all landmarks of Bristol that mean something to us. A great city to visit anytime.
We are booked in a couple more times in the next year to make the most whilst BW is available.
No discernible growth in the crack in the rear panel of the caravan that is due for repair at its next service in the summer.
