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Post by andy on Nov 28, 2006 17:16:55 GMT
Any campers on here......the canvas campers Been many times in the past and i often go away fishing for several days at a time but i went out today and bought a new tent.... www.springfield-camping.co.uk/brands/Vango/Colorado+600+DLXThe thing is massive and will certainly accomodate the three of us plus the dog plus any of my daughter's friends that want to come. Anyone else partake  ?......i'm looking for a decent campsite that has a bar and cafe and is within 50 miles of Brighton.....any suggestions Andy |
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Post by andy on Nov 28, 2006 17:21:08 GMT
For some reason, the post wont allow me to add the full url so you might have to copy and paste it  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 28, 2006 17:32:17 GMT
we used a caravan with an awning before we gave it up, the caravan is now a temporary shed till I get rid of it, anyone want a camping stove?
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Post by andy on Nov 28, 2006 17:41:42 GMT
we used a caravan with an awning before we gave it up, the caravan is now a temporary shed till I get rid of it, anyone want a camping stove? What sort....might be interested !!!! |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 28, 2006 17:46:32 GMT
looks like a mini stove... oven, grill and two burners... square, but needs a stand.
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Nov 28, 2006 18:02:09 GMT
When the children were little we used to go every year. Usually Cornwall (here...where's Dee gone? haven't seen her about for ages), Somerset, Dorset and Devon.
Nowadays I like static caravans more than tents...not keen on B&B or Hotels either altho OH likes them.
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Post by Dr Bill on Nov 28, 2006 18:06:44 GMT
Love caravanning. Had a lovely few days at a site near Birmingham in June the last couple of years and combined it with Gardeners' World Live. Love the Kintyre Peninsula. And Kent. And Devon and Cornwall. And Yorkshire
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Post by andy on Nov 28, 2006 18:19:18 GMT
looks like a mini stove... oven, grill and two burners... square, but needs a stand. Any photos and how much (inc p&p)....no hurry as i'm not going till next year !!!! Definately interested if you want to get rid Andy |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 28, 2006 18:19:50 GMT
When the children were little we used to go every year. Usually Cornwall (here...where's Dee gone? haven't seen her about for ages), Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Nowadays I like static caravans more than tents...not keen on B&B or Hotels either altho OH likes them. Im with you on this one much prefer a static caravan, just unpack none of the danger involved in towing a van down the motorway in high winds.... that was tooo scarey! |
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Post by Barbara on Nov 28, 2006 18:51:56 GMT
we went to wales in aug. 7 of us, and 3 kids. the wind  my god we were holding the tent down at one point, and we lost the gazebo  we had a great time though.  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 28, 2006 18:56:34 GMT
It wasnt Barmouth was it? I went there in August one year, and the tent was destroyed by high winds on the first night,(my Birthday)
I spent the rest of the holiday sewing it back together with waxed cotton, I wouldnt give up my holiday...already paid for!
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Post by Jonah on Nov 28, 2006 19:09:00 GMT
:)I was just about to click the post reply button when we had another power cut  . Why did we put the battery powered camping lights in the loft!!! If at first you don't succeed.... We did family camping for the first time last year. As the children are small we opted for a Park Resorts site in Great Yarmouth. They have big sites with bar, entertainments, on site shop and leisure activities, all very reasonable when you consider the prices at a caravan/ chalet only site. The nearest I can find in the brochure is Camber Sands, not sure of the mileage, but I stumbled on a cycle tour that includes both in the trip, so can't be that far away. We ended up with a 9 man tent for 5 of us, can't wait to use it again next year. We fancy the New Forest  We've looked into tourers and trailer tents, but until I'm convinced we will be doing this regularly I won't be bidding for one on Ebay yet! Plus I loved the camping experience, it was so cosy |
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Post by Barbara on Nov 28, 2006 19:30:20 GMT
we were in west wales, a place called haverford west the beach and sea were gorgeous, lots of trips out to sea to see puffins and dolphins. we all loved it |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2006 19:31:57 GMT
We are, or rather were, very big on canvas camping. We have two tents, a lightweight "slug" type for freestyle camping halfway up mountains and the like and a Kyham "quick erect" tent for conventional camping. The latter's ace! You erect it in 30 seconds - Needless to say we nicknamed it "Viagra"! We now want a Kyham multi-pod version. This let's you buy the living area of the tent plus as many sleeping pods as you wish that can be ingeneously tacked on to the external wall. Great if you have unexpected additions to the family  Nowadays our main holidays are independently organised in static "cottage" caravans in France. We have found that if you choose your dates carefully the prices are almost as competitive as taking your own tent. |
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Post by Jonah on Nov 28, 2006 20:38:46 GMT
he he he! I think I remember googling that one before. But for some reason the OH wasn't very keen...... |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 28, 2006 23:03:04 GMT
Are they serious, with a name like that?  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 29, 2006 7:32:25 GMT
I used to love camping - especially in North Wales - not caravanning. As I get older the idea of a hippy camper van is more appealing - smallest daughter's idea of heaven. Once spent the night on a site on Lake Bala being terrorised by a creature doing the wall of death round the inside of our bedroom liner for hours. I was terrified it was a rat (or 23) so woke up OH in a panic (I was curled in a foetal ball deep inside the sleeping bag protecting my darling child). I had visions of it chewing my face (1984 like AARGH!) but it was a very silly hedgehog. OH laughed like a drain and then went back to sleep (the b*****D) WITHOUT getting it out. Daughter and I slept in the car after that......um, haven't been camping since funnily enough.
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Post by Plocket on Nov 29, 2006 8:13:47 GMT
The only camping I did was with the Girl Guides so that really was canvas camping! These days I prefer a few home comforts and we tend to rent cottages. I can still knock up a mean gadget though!!! ;D
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?......i'm looking for a decent campsite that has a bar and cafe and is within 50 miles of Brighton.....any suggestions 
. Why did we put the battery powered camping lights in the loft!!! 
