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 →
Wannabe Hairy Bikers
Up early. A light mist envelopes the site as bleary eyed I step out of the van and head for the bathroom. Of late, an early morning mist has normally been a good indicator of a nice day ahead. Fingers crossed, we are off to Southampton again, with The Volvo. It's developed a leak on... Continue Reading →
End of Season Packing Up
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 →
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 →
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 →