All set up for season two and the heavens open. Rain, Rain, Go away. Come again another day. Only it didn't go away, but it did come again the following day. We bought our awning a couple of years ago, in anticipation of starting the job. There is no way we'd have such a big... Continue Reading →
Let it Rain … Wait, is that a leak?
After the longest, hottest driest few weeks I can remember, rain is forecast. The rain won't stop us but it might speed us up. With rain forecast for 2pm the race is on to hitch up, hit the road, pitch up, get the canopy up and chairs out before the first drops fall. We manage... Continue Reading →
Caravan Attention and a Special Day
Beautiful sunny skies but still blooming chilly, it's still March though so not too bad. The security gate beeps in the distance and the Volvo rumbles onto site. I didn't think we'd be going away again so soon after the last trip but you never know. With the crunch of gravel it slows to a... Continue Reading →
Bedtime
Have you ever woken from your caravan slumbers with a bad back? "Oh Yes" I hear you all responding. No doubt my ageing bones have some say in this, but my bed at home doesn't quite leave me with that 'just run over by a bus' feeling that I get from the caravan bed. Depending... Continue Reading →
Caravan Door, “You Are The Weakest Link”
When I look at the average caravan door I am always amazed how flimsy the door lock assembly appears. In most cases I imagine it would be possible to open a door with one hard pull. I am sure this is yet another "trying to keep the weight down" consideration from the manufacturer. Obviously, they... Continue Reading →
3M Command Hooks
My latest idea of space saving and tidying up was 3M Command Hooks. Not having anywhere in the bathroom to hang our towels whilst showering was the first port of call. The hooks come with double sided sticky pads that attach to a small hanging plate. Firstly, you have to make sure that the surface to... Continue Reading →