With the end of the season fast approaching we've tried to use a bit of time to do a few caravan jobs. First on the list was mattress buying, with constant daily use the memory foam mattress we acquired early in 2017 has become forgetful foam and has now chosen to remember the shape of... Continue Reading →
Wall Walking and a Volvo Fix
Since The Boss sold my Focus the other week I've been forced to drive the Volvo. Not a happy bunny really, anyone who knows him knows that he hates spending money. Today, he had to dig deep into his pockets and pay to have the spring loaded start,stop button and key fixed. Many moons ago... Continue Reading →
The Wobble
The following article had to be written, but did not need to be published. With the exception of a few updates it had remained unpublished for three years. It may be... no.... probably is, self indulgent, but this is ‘The Wobble’ occasionally referenced in our blogs and it has defined our lives ever since. There's... Continue Reading →
If the Caravan’s a Rockin’
After a bright and blustery day out and about on site watching folk take their awnings down in anticipation of the forecasted storm that was brewing, we just had to sit back and hope our awning and storm straps would cope. It survived the Beast from the East earlier in the year so fingers crossed.... Continue Reading →
Recharging the Batteries
It's been a long, hot summer. This is the longest I've ever done without a holiday and a warden's life certainly isn't a holiday. Silly season has just finished, cars packed with sun cream, windbreaks and screaming children wave at us as they drive out of the site, thanking us for a great stay and... Continue Reading →
Ringwood Brewery – Walk Straight In & Zig Zag Out
"What time is the brewery thing tomorrow" The Boss shouts across our campsite late night arrival area to the youngest Jellybean. "Daaaaad!!!..He didn't know about it" came the reply as they both looked at James (Boyfriend) who now knows tomorrow's surprise. Ooops. The last time the four of us did a brewery tour three of... Continue Reading →
Blowing the Cobwebs away in Burley
It's been a while since the wheels on the tandem turned. This weekend feels like a good weekend to get the legs burning and the wheels turning. As much as we are out of shape now the good old Brookes saddles fit like a glove as soon as we sit on them. The breeze is... Continue Reading →
Stanpit Marsh and Christchurch Harbour
Our youngest Jellybean and her boyfriend have come to spend the day with us. Armed with huge bottles of water, snacks and swimming costumes they fall out of their car and into our compound, just as the sun disappears behind threatening grey clouds. After a beautiful morning a quick check of the BBC weather app... Continue Reading →
The All New Bailey Phoenix
This time last year we were lucky enough to be invited along to the launch of the Bailey Unicorn Series 4. This year we're heading towards Swindon again and the Stanton Hotel for the launch of Bailey's new Phoenix. The Phoenix is replacing the Pursuit. I love my Pursuit so I'm looking forward to seeing... Continue Reading →
Hengistbury Head and a chat with Chris Evans
Up and at 'em early doors this morning. Run the hoover round the awning. Give the table a wipe, run a cloth around the bathroom and check we've got cold drinks in the fridge. We've got company coming. Denise and Jez, fellow first year wardens that we met on training to become assistant wardens way... Continue Reading →