Every time a Christmas tree goes up before December, an elf drowns a baby reindeer! I'm so sorry but it had to be done. Had a bit of a blast in the kitchen on Saturday , made copious amounts of mini mince pies and a few pork and cranberry sausage rolls. The kitchen at home... Continue Reading →
Abandoned, back in Storage
It's hard to believe that it's just over two weeks since we drove out of the New Forest Centenary Site for the last time. After working a solid eight months, we needed a holiday, I needed caravan time. So, instead of heading straight home to our Jellybeans and the cat, we turned the Volvo in... Continue Reading →
Our new home for 2019 is…
Our time at the Centenary Site has ended. We drove out with heavy hearts. The site, the area, all will forever have a place in our hearts. It's strange, leaving. Almost like moving out of your first home. You know every nook and cranny and can find your way around in the dark. The familiarity,... Continue Reading →
Stourhead Splendour and a Squeeze in Salisbury
"I'm so stupid" proclaimed the stupid woman at the car park ticket machine. "Oh no, we are all stupid until we know better" we replied to make her feel less stupid. She finally mastered the art of scanning her National Trust membership card then stupidly left the ticket flapping in the slot of the machine.... Continue Reading →
Season done – Goodbye New Forest
We waved our last guests goodbye with cheery smiles and promises to return next year, the site was suddenly quiet. Birdsong blasted all around just as the warden announced to those of us not able to wave our final goodbyes that the final guest had left the building. Time to crack on, lots to do.... Continue Reading →
Caravanning Pets
It's been a strange year on site for me as far as animals are concerned. Especially dogs. From a very young age, in fact as long as I can remember, I've had a fear of dogs. I'd cross the road to avoid passing one in the street. I'd not visit someone if they had a... Continue Reading →
Virtuals and Visitors
Just a matter of days left of the season. This time next week and we'll be on our holidays. The start of our four months off work. Still so much to do on site, the holiday seems like it's still a long way off. A little over eight months ago we drove onto site, leaving... Continue Reading →