KD Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 we are going up to the lake district tomorrow for four days, ive had to work and been to an early bbq at relatives. why on this lovely bank holiday weekend are you lot not out and about in your mhs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel E Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Because everyone else is! Between full camp sites and congested roads, the choice is simple: to get the garden ready for our long summer absences, making sure the irrigation system has survived any winter frosts and relax in the sun. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrytraveller Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Pensioners are not permitted to clutter up parking/camping places during Bank Holidays - 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 We have been away for two days. My wife had to work on Friday and we both have to work tomorrow (Monday) so we could only take two days off. Mind you they were wonderful days off, we went to a rally in Ashbourne, Derbyshire that was organised by another forum I use. We had bowls lessons and yesterday had a knockout bowls tournament which everybody enjoyed. In the evenings we had the use of the clubhouse with a licensed bar and last night Graham Hadfield (also of this forum) ran a very entetaining quiz. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm with Mel E on this one.............. Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Hi. We been out every day this weekend, except Saturday, and again tomorrow (Monday). Friday we went to Bolton-le-Sands and walked a length of the Lancaster canal, had tea in Hest Bank on the sea front car park and watched the sunset. (60 miles round trip in m/home). Saturday, we have a dance to run. Stayed home & did shopping / cleaning. Sunday. Church first, then to Tarleton and walked a length of the Leeds Liverpool canal. Tea in M/Home overlooking the river Douglas estuary. (30 miles round trip) Monday. Going to Appley Bridge, Nr. Wigan, and walking another length of the Leeds / Liverpool canal. Will go home for roast turkey for tea with friends. (20 mile round trip). Great weekend, good friends, good exercise, good food, some beautiful scenery & some GOD thrown in for good measure. Stay local on B/Holidays, no fun sat in traffic, especially in blazing sunshine through a huge A Class windscreen. Who said we are'nt adventurous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Dwight Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 We agree with Mel, why waste time and money when everyone else is away we now have plenty of time to go when we want and for as long as we want. We were to busy celebrating our retirement with frienda and family last night. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Agree with Mel E. Our plan is to escape for a few days a bit later! But don,t tell anyone OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o midKnight Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Besides we have just returned from an adventurous trip. A single night stay the previous weekend to Salisbury Caravan and Camping Club Site (a round trip of over 9 miles). Terry - I can you have been well trained. I presume you do not go shopping at weekends either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o midKnight Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 David Happy retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrytraveller Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi Robbie, We go shopping during the week, it’s a bit dangerous in the aisles with all the other pensioners and out of control trolleys jostling for the just in date, ‘best before’ bargains and two for one markdowns. – ‘So be careful out there’ Regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek500 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 We have stayed in all weekend as my daughter is revising for her International Baccalaureate exams, which she's taking in May. However, next weekend we're going down to Alicante as she is playing in a golf competition and the following Wednesday we're going up to Barcelona for the another comp. BTW the weather here has been cold (for us) with rain and only occasional sun for the last week or so. Next week's forecast is for the same!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza454 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Mel E - 2007-04-08 7:44 PM Because everyone else is! Between full camp sites and congested roads, the choice is simple: to get the garden ready for our long summer absences, making sure the irrigation system has survived any winter frosts and relax in the sun. . . Absolutely right..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Terrytraveller - 2007-04-09 10:27 AM We go shopping during the week, it’s a bit dangerous in the aisles with all the other pensioners and out of control trolleys jostling for the just in date, ‘best before’ bargains and two for one markdowns. – 9:30 Easter Monday, Just been to Sainsburys, Not a soul in sight ( or inside !). Even filled the car up with petrol, one other car on the forecourt. We obviously get up too early. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 As above, plus keeping powder, (and cash), dry for a 10 week trip to Europe in May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 We are, don't you just love WiFi? Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starspirit Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Bazza454 - 2007-04-09 11:36 AMMel E - 2007-04-08 7:44 PM Because everyone else is! Between full camp sites and congested roads, the choice is simple - get the garden sortedAbsolutely right, the only time we ever go away at B/H is to use a CCC THS for a few days where space is guaranteed without booking and only then when we are already away from home.Shopping too is a no no at week ends and during B/Hs.Retirement has it's advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Just returned from a fantastic easter weekend from Aldwalsley Derbysire not far from Matlock compliments of CCC @ £5 a night our first weekend away with our local DA.The weather could not have been better the best easter weather i can remember our first long weekend away since we retired just what we bought our motorhome for, set off early to the site got parked up until this afternoon and really chilled out, went out for long walks during the day and then had a lovelly meal and bottle of wine in the evening,then the best bit no work in the morning, can`t wait for our trip to France next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oorgiz Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 We're just back from 4 days at N. Leadaig CC site (affiliate), can't recomend it highly enough, very friendly staff and excellent MH facilities, I realise that most users on this site are down south (compared with me) but if you are thinking of a visit to the W/N.W Highlands this is a fine site from which to start. ho hum back to the grind tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Got back saterday from a weeks holiday prior to the big push to get house finished this summer. Our fav site is closed due to late running of refurb, we stayed in lodge, only paying guests in four buildings, next camp site along empty till thursday when one van turned up, then four? on friday, quite all week then friday went to Fowey, packed with people, ques to get in large site at St Austel, back on north coast still fairly quite, so it pays to know where to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Just had a month in Ireland so now its get things done at home before off again. Bank holidays are too busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulni Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Well my new M/H hasn't arrived yet and my touring caravan is all cleared out ready to go. So it was day trips only this year! Its now supposed to arrive this weekend but wont hold my breath. :-( Paul N.Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Good luck Paul. It's hard to stop smiling sometimes when you're sat in an armchair above all the traffic and hedges. Best thing we ever did, apart from learning to dance, was to buy one. On our second now after five years with first. Upped size to an Elnagh A Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Dave Newell - 2007-04-08 8:10 PM Mind you they were wonderful days off, we went to a rally in Ashbourne, Derbyshire that was organised by another forum I use. I second that. It was the first rally we have been on and definitely the way to spend a bank holiday. We travelled down on Friday and returned Monday and the van was on site in the meantime so no traffic problems. Dave Newell - 2007-04-08 8:10 PM In the evenings we had the use of the clubhouse with a licensed bar and last night Graham Hadfield (also of this forum) ran a very entetaining quiz. You say the nicest things Dave :-) Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJH Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Terrytraveller - 2007-04-09 10:27 AM We go shopping during the week, it’s a bit dangerous in the aisles with all the other pensioners and out of control trolleys jostling for the just in date, ‘best before’ bargains and two for one markdowns. – ‘So be careful out there’ Nearly a year since I retired but Jill only retired at the end of last month so we are still finding out about that. Anyone know where I can hire some body armour? (lol) Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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