little chickadee Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 We went away in October last year when there was a heavy frost, so we know we can hack it! The plan was to go away in the Easter Hols, but, because our new Guide Dog pup won't have had all her jabs then we can't as there are normally lots of other dogs at Camp sites. So... tonight it is. Think of us when you're tucked up nice and cosy in your beds tonight. We'll be in a field on a farm. Apparently there are loads of baby animals for us to look at and also an adventure playground to send the kids off to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 The weather is supposed to be a bit more mild this weekend. Hope you have a good time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourbecameeight Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I hope you have a lovely time. We camped last April in snow and we were fine you just have to go prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 No but I ordered a tent yesterday so we can go camping this year As a child we often camped when it was seriously cold and as long as you have enough layers and sleeping bags you're fine - although difficult to brush teeth when the water has frozen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 We're going down to the coast next weekend to open up our caravan I can't wait. The sea wall at Dymchurch is my screensaver at the moment and the view is along the coast to Folkestone - sigh. Makes me feel happy We were down there in January overnight to close it up. We did Devon in October in a caravan and that was quite cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 We are off to our caravan this weekend for the first time this season Hope it isn't too cold, we will be packing lots of warm clothes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sounds super. Have a lovely time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 We will be camping at Easter, which we do every year as it's the first good motorbike rally after the winter. Last year was the first time I have ever seen notices in the beer tent warning people about the risk of hypothermia! It went down to minus 6 degrees - thank goodness for thermals, good boots and Jack Daniels! I love to watch the sky for satellites and shooting stars - especially if you are away from light pollution. Have fun Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Easter for us as well! Never been that early before - going to North Yorkshire, nice and remote! It will be lots of blankets and woolies I think! I don't mind the cold - I just hope it doesn't rain too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 oh snowy where in North Yorkshire? thats near us if you fancy a cuppa (or a hot bath ), give me a shout cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 You are all mad. But I've made a poster for you all to put up on your walls .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 oh snowy where in North Yorkshire? thats near us if you fancy a cuppa (or a hot bath ), give me a shout cathy x I might be taking you up on the hot bath offer Cathy! It's just outside Scarborough - place called West Ayton? Rhapsody your piccy isn't working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 oooh, thats not far from us at all its lovely over there cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hang on....................try this link instead- http://bighugelabs.com/photos/42aa4a01bc93908016ab284030df90f7/motivator1412992 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Sorry Rhapsody, you will never unconvert us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Not yet, I was fancying going somewhere - anywhere, during the Easter hols, but hubby didn't fancy it. Think it might still be a bit cold for the kids - we're in a tent. We are booked to go to Holland for a fortnight in June. Can't wait, anyone know what the weather might be like there? I'm guessing it's similar to British weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I have been put off camping after being flooded out in South Wold in 2007. We slept in the car and my then 5 yr old was totally traumatised. I dont think he'll go in a tent again, we yuff hostel now, at least it has a roof. Last yr we stayed in tudor one it was soooo cold. I nfact a tent may have been warmer. I might camp abroad somewhere hot but not in UK. Yes I am a WUSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 My hubby adores camping. The wilder the better. His last wheeze was to go camping in the Langdales for New Year ....they get quite a crowd there... Heavens we live only a few miles from there. We can do day walks from there and if you fancy a drink at the local you can avoid tent hypothermia by getting a cab home. No, not for me .... loved it as a child but like my home comforts now. !'m still nursing four verrucas on one foot from the last camp site shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 We're off for the wekend in 2 or 3weeks. I can't wait, I love my caravan & its magic bed. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 We had a really lovely time. It's a farm park and was off season so the kids had the adventure playground to themselves and could roam the farm. Lots of baby lambs (which DD got to bottle feed some of!), goat kids and a calf too. Hot water bottles were essential though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I love my caravan & its magic bed. Emma.x Now that's a different kettle of fish I'd love a motorhome preferably a NEW VW campervan but they are so expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyan Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Was away in our caravan this weekend Came home to first egg. The weather was good on Saturday but gusting winds on Sunday for our return. Had to make a detour with our caravan on the way home due to Ouse bridge being closed to caravans. Don't laugh but we went on a caravan club rally at Eggborough village hall. Themed across the pond, line and barn dancing the night away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Dont mind caravans, last yr we stayed in Torquay, only downside were the gulls who ran over roof in what sounded like hob nail boots! Going yuff hosteling this weekend hope its a bit warmer than last yrs which as mentioned was Tudor and had holes in wall thro which the wind howled. My youngest used to wake me to spend a penny and it was so cold and spooky I hated going downstairs in case we met a ghost There was a pole in our room which probably held the building up, however friends hubbies said it was for me to pole dance on yeh right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Have been at it all through, even in January at Calshot!!! It's Ok when you get the heater going, and the door is closed!!. Red wine helps, we find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
