We arrived at Beechwood Grange CAMC Site yesterday in the bright, blindingly low winter sunshine. The sun visor had been up and down like a tart's knickers on the trip here. Due to lack of rain over the last few days the roads are drier than they've been for the rest of the trip so... Continue Reading →
Christmas Tree Festival – 2019
Staying at Knaresborough CAMC Site and we venture out for the day. A mooch with the new camera around Fountains Abbey and the jury is still out as to whether he prefers the camera or his Google phone. Heading back towards civilisation before the light fails we grab a few pics of the Knaresborough viaduct,... Continue Reading →
Longleat Festival of Light, Myths and Legends
It's been a while in construction but the Festival of Lights at Longleat is ready and it's looking like it's bigger and better than in previous years. Having been assistants at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Site next door we've watched the dedicated team go backwards and forwards daily into Longleat as they build the... Continue Reading →
Christmas in November!
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 →
Christmas Day – not in a Caravan
Good morning! Merry Christmas! 7.30am and I stumble bleary eyed out of bed. Two long and tiring 12 hour days in the direct lead up to Christmas means no time for food shopping and present shopping there hasn't really been any prep of vegetables or meat for the big day. Up and at 'em at... Continue Reading →
Christmas in a Caravan
Jack Frost has been and covered the caravan site in a crispy white carpet. The site begins to stir, slowly and leisurely. Santa sacks and stockings burst with Father Christmas’ offerings. Bing Crosby and David Bowie serenade us over breakfast with the Little Drummer Boy, good old Radio 2 playing the old favourites. Twinkly lights... Continue Reading →
Longleat – A Winter Wonder
To celebrate getting old I've gone down to a 3 day working weekend. Having worked Mondays since the age of 16 this is my first Monday off. Time to prepare for our trip to Longleat Caravan Club Site tomorrow. The Boss started work at silly O'Clock this morning and walks through the door just before 11am... Continue Reading →