Theres a nip in the air today, and Im not talking about low flying Japanese people! Woke this morning to a clear sky, the sun just rising, it looked lovely but it sure was cold!
Last night "M" being very organised put together a beef stew and left it in the slow cooker, it went on at 7.30am this morning! and now at 7pm the meat melts in your mouth, just time for a bottle of Shepherd Neames Spitfire ale before we tuck in!
Went to Shaston, and as normal, went upto Wingreen to let China have a run around, today you could actually see the sea, which is just over 30 miles away! Even colder up there as it is a bit exposed to the elements.
Tapped keys all day, more Chinese & Japanese items, I think Im turning Japanese! But then again, that was a song by the Vapours, and the subject matter was totally different!
Just filled the aquaroll, emptied the waste, and loaded up the trailer with bits and pieces, checked the temperature and its -1 all ready! Now, if I lived in Norway, -1 would not be unexpected, but as we are only 10 miles from the south coast its a bit much! Are we heading for another ice-age? Some people are of the thinking that we are, well, best it waits another 50 years or so and I wont give a hoot, but at the moment, leave it out Guvnor!
I was almost talking cockney then for a moment, best revert to character, ooarrrrrhhhh, caint be doin with none of that there snow, me wellies are cut off and Ill ave im filled up with a girt load of snow and shite! So if e above think e can take the pissle outer us country folk e can think again! Me ferrets dont like the cold! Thats why we tie binder twine around our ankles, stops them climbing up our trousers. We baint daft sno!
Off now to listen to the Wurzles - Black bird Ill ave e, ows yr father, all right! (Well he was when I saw him on Monday) !
Till later.......
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
An Interesting day!
Woke up to the sound of rain again this morning! It has really thrown it down the last couple of days! The campsite ground is holding up well, there is only 3 of us here, so not exactly loads of traffic going through the site.
Got into Bournemouth this morning and spent the day listing antiques for my new client. He is an interesting chap and also an expert on Meissen porcelain.
Made it back to the van, and it was still light so it was my job to sort out the loo, all went well, with no splash backs or lingering lumps!
The gas finally ran out today after 30 days, which is the longest so far, considering we use the gas for all the cooking and boiling the kettle, its seems to of lasted ages this time.
We still havent got the awning down yet! We are going to attempt it on Fri evening, rain or shine its coming down as "M" is working Sat morning, and thats when we are moving. So its got to happen. Should be interesting in the dark!
I brought our trailer back with me the other night, as we can then sling everything in it, and not have to worry about space in the cars. Two trips to the new site, but its only 20 mins down the road so still worth it.
I tweeted in to Simon Mayo's show on Radio 2 for his 3 word monday, I said "Caravan Toilet Emptied" and he read it out! Ok, it tickled me!
"M" was talking to one of her customers today, and told them we were living in a caravan, their reply was, "Oh what a shame, Im sure you will find somewhere soon"! They missed the point completely! But once explained they did agree.
Back upto Shaston for the rest of the week, more chinese/japanese antiques! You certainly get to see and handle some interesting things in this game!
So all is well in our world....and considering the weather at the moment, no mean feat!
Till later.........
Got into Bournemouth this morning and spent the day listing antiques for my new client. He is an interesting chap and also an expert on Meissen porcelain.
Made it back to the van, and it was still light so it was my job to sort out the loo, all went well, with no splash backs or lingering lumps!
The gas finally ran out today after 30 days, which is the longest so far, considering we use the gas for all the cooking and boiling the kettle, its seems to of lasted ages this time.
We still havent got the awning down yet! We are going to attempt it on Fri evening, rain or shine its coming down as "M" is working Sat morning, and thats when we are moving. So its got to happen. Should be interesting in the dark!
I brought our trailer back with me the other night, as we can then sling everything in it, and not have to worry about space in the cars. Two trips to the new site, but its only 20 mins down the road so still worth it.
I tweeted in to Simon Mayo's show on Radio 2 for his 3 word monday, I said "Caravan Toilet Emptied" and he read it out! Ok, it tickled me!
"M" was talking to one of her customers today, and told them we were living in a caravan, their reply was, "Oh what a shame, Im sure you will find somewhere soon"! They missed the point completely! But once explained they did agree.
Back upto Shaston for the rest of the week, more chinese/japanese antiques! You certainly get to see and handle some interesting things in this game!
So all is well in our world....and considering the weather at the moment, no mean feat!
Till later.........
Monday, 8 November 2010
Its White With Red Spots!
Well, what a day!
The rain started around 3am this morning, and didnt stop until 8am! The only way I can fully describe it for those of you who have never slept in a caravan during a storm, is try driving into a car wash/waltzer fair ground ride, getting a continuous wash for 5hrs, then reclining the seats and trying to get to sleep! I got up twice just to make sure the awning was still attached! I half expected to look out the window this morning and find we had been blown across the field!
The wind was very strong last night, you could hear it building up as it came through the woods behind us, then a real thud as it hit us on the back end of the van!
Luckily no damage! Looks like we are in for another night of it, as its chucking it down again! Think Ill sleep soundly though as Im shattered.
After spending the day, listing Chinese antiques, I collected my trailer from my parents house, and drove upto Westbury, as I had won 20 boxes of books off of ebay! The guys house was down a dead end lane, I had to phone him as I couldnt find his house, he came out, and suggested I turned around as the books were actually a couple of miles away in a store. He then said he would go back and get his vehicle and for me to follow. Ok, sounds simple, so I turned it around, sat there, then saw a car drive by, it was dark, so I couldnt see the driver, but thought, must be him, anyway, they sped off, and I had to put my foot down to keep up, they certainly werent hanging around! 10 mins later, and after nearly getting wiped out on a roundabout! I get a call on the mobile, the conversation went something like this! (guy) Where are you? (me) what do you mean where am I, following you in a white suzuki jeep, (guy) but Im outside on the lane and I havent got a suzuki jeep! (me) So who am I following? (guy) dont know, Ive got a white van with red spots on it (me) bollocks! Im following someone, who is driving fast as they think they are being stalked! - Did you just say red spots? (guy) yes!
I then pulled over, gave him my location and he came and found me, yes he does drive a van with red spots on it, something to do with pixies and being in touch with nature! I didnt ask any more as he did look a little elfish and I didnt want to be turned into a goblin! But if only he had told me about the red spots before hand, I wouldnt of frightened who ever was in that suzuki jeep. So if you live near Westbury, and drive one of those, sorry! Oh and the van driver I cut up on the roundabout next to the hungry horse pub and garage sorry!
On my way back I stopped at a garage, to get fuel, £1.16 - bargain, so filled up, went into pay, but, I spy with my little eye, something beginning with "M" well it should of been a "M" only they changed it to Snickers a few years back due to Marathon in some language is a term of endearment only used by sheep herders to their flock in Backalacka Street - Iraq!
Anyway, I digress, picked up my marathon, the cashier goes, thats £20.69 I thought, thats strange Im sure I was on the dot for £20! So that means 69 bloody pence for a marathon! You should of been wearing a mask, you robbing b~*t%*d, I thought to myself, as he did infact look like a sheep herder from Backalacka Street, and he probably had a big machette under the counter! I did mumble something about cheap fuel, but robbed over my chocolate! Totally lost on him though, he did call me "Sir"
After unloading the freelander back at the garage, drove back over the hills to home, where it started to rain, and hasnt stopped since I got back!
"M" thats my "M" and not a "marathon M" had tea ready for me as I walked in the door, downed a bottle of spitfire ale, almost in one as I was gasping, wolfed my tea as I was starving, and now have the most awful indigestion! And to top it, China dog wolfed her tea down, then yakked it up, but waste not want not, she ate it again! At least it was warm second time around - eeeewwwww!
Just done my chores, of filling up the water, the ground is very wet! squelching when you walk is never a good sign!
Off to see a new client tomorrow in Bournemouth, so should be an interesting and hopefully a better day!
Till later.........
The rain started around 3am this morning, and didnt stop until 8am! The only way I can fully describe it for those of you who have never slept in a caravan during a storm, is try driving into a car wash/waltzer fair ground ride, getting a continuous wash for 5hrs, then reclining the seats and trying to get to sleep! I got up twice just to make sure the awning was still attached! I half expected to look out the window this morning and find we had been blown across the field!
The wind was very strong last night, you could hear it building up as it came through the woods behind us, then a real thud as it hit us on the back end of the van!
Luckily no damage! Looks like we are in for another night of it, as its chucking it down again! Think Ill sleep soundly though as Im shattered.
After spending the day, listing Chinese antiques, I collected my trailer from my parents house, and drove upto Westbury, as I had won 20 boxes of books off of ebay! The guys house was down a dead end lane, I had to phone him as I couldnt find his house, he came out, and suggested I turned around as the books were actually a couple of miles away in a store. He then said he would go back and get his vehicle and for me to follow. Ok, sounds simple, so I turned it around, sat there, then saw a car drive by, it was dark, so I couldnt see the driver, but thought, must be him, anyway, they sped off, and I had to put my foot down to keep up, they certainly werent hanging around! 10 mins later, and after nearly getting wiped out on a roundabout! I get a call on the mobile, the conversation went something like this! (guy) Where are you? (me) what do you mean where am I, following you in a white suzuki jeep, (guy) but Im outside on the lane and I havent got a suzuki jeep! (me) So who am I following? (guy) dont know, Ive got a white van with red spots on it (me) bollocks! Im following someone, who is driving fast as they think they are being stalked! - Did you just say red spots? (guy) yes!
I then pulled over, gave him my location and he came and found me, yes he does drive a van with red spots on it, something to do with pixies and being in touch with nature! I didnt ask any more as he did look a little elfish and I didnt want to be turned into a goblin! But if only he had told me about the red spots before hand, I wouldnt of frightened who ever was in that suzuki jeep. So if you live near Westbury, and drive one of those, sorry! Oh and the van driver I cut up on the roundabout next to the hungry horse pub and garage sorry!
On my way back I stopped at a garage, to get fuel, £1.16 - bargain, so filled up, went into pay, but, I spy with my little eye, something beginning with "M" well it should of been a "M" only they changed it to Snickers a few years back due to Marathon in some language is a term of endearment only used by sheep herders to their flock in Backalacka Street - Iraq!
Anyway, I digress, picked up my marathon, the cashier goes, thats £20.69 I thought, thats strange Im sure I was on the dot for £20! So that means 69 bloody pence for a marathon! You should of been wearing a mask, you robbing b~*t%*d, I thought to myself, as he did infact look like a sheep herder from Backalacka Street, and he probably had a big machette under the counter! I did mumble something about cheap fuel, but robbed over my chocolate! Totally lost on him though, he did call me "Sir"
After unloading the freelander back at the garage, drove back over the hills to home, where it started to rain, and hasnt stopped since I got back!
"M" thats my "M" and not a "marathon M" had tea ready for me as I walked in the door, downed a bottle of spitfire ale, almost in one as I was gasping, wolfed my tea as I was starving, and now have the most awful indigestion! And to top it, China dog wolfed her tea down, then yakked it up, but waste not want not, she ate it again! At least it was warm second time around - eeeewwwww!
Just done my chores, of filling up the water, the ground is very wet! squelching when you walk is never a good sign!
Off to see a new client tomorrow in Bournemouth, so should be an interesting and hopefully a better day!
Till later.........
Saturday, 6 November 2010
Oh, Those Were The Days
Through my work, which is either dealing with antiques or books, I came across this little black and white picture in a book called "The Dorset Coast" a Ward Locks Red Guide, published in 1966. There are only a small amount of pictures in it, looking at the one below, how easy was it then to just pitch up where you wanted! EHU? never heard of it back then! Gas lamps if you were lucky! And dont forget to pack the shovel!
Might of been a bit dodgy if the wind got up! Also just a tad too close to the edge, wander around the back after having a drop or two of cider and it will be the last pee you ever take!
Its at Durlston Bay in Dorset.
MOLES!
Ive been told by my Mum, who reads this blog! that at the tender age of 3 I took a disliking to a mole and bashed it with a shovel! Now, if that was today, I would of been whisked away for physciatric tests, and labelled a menace to society, and rehabilitated with x-boxes, nike trainers and a new gold chain. But back then, well, boys will be boys!
However, Mother thinks they are getting their own back now, and I can see why, look at the size of this mole hill! I put my shoe next to it just to give you some idea of scale!
Its massive, now its getting dark early, there is no way I want to meet the bugger that dug that up! I always thought they were small, this must be the size of a small cat! Thankfully, no new hills, but that one is definately getting bigger! What is their plan?
On twitter today, I recieved a tweet saying that China was the cause behind the shortage of solar panels in this country. Well, our dog has been blamed for many things, but this is a first!
Today has been spent, listing books, and refilling the aqua rolls, as we have been in washing mode. Im sure the other campers are wondering what we are doing with all the water, Ive made 5 trips with two 29ltrs of water! If anyone asks Im filling the hot-tub! That would make them wonder, seeing as we do have an awning that could house the London Philharmonic Orchestra!
All week Ive been handling Chinese antiques, some of which are absolutely stunning. But, the only problem is that all Ive thought about is Kung Po Chicken and Egg Fried Rice! So last night as a bit of a treat we drove into Verwood to a Chinese takeaway called Champagne, a bit of an odd name for a chinese takeaway we thought?
Walked in and met by two young girls running the desk, complete with two computers, its the first time Ive come across a computerised takeaway! Made me chuckle a bit as the kitchen was right behind them! But, I guess it helps with the stock control and the like.
The food, well Ive had better, and had alot worse, all though their hot and sour soup was awful! Very peppery, now, I like it spicy hot, but it just didnt taste good, the crispy shredded beef and egg fried rice was ok, and "M" had Kung Po King Prawns (expensive tastes)! which was pretty good with mushroom rice, total bill £21.00 not bad I guess. So out of a score of 10 I'd give it a 7. Will have to try and find another one for when we are next back this way.
We move next Sat to a little farm site the other side of Ringwood, we have been there before, and looking forward to going back, its not as secluded as this site, but its only 5 mins from "M"s work so good for her, but adds another 12 mins on my journey back to Shaston.
This week coming, Im back in Shaston for 4 days, and then in Bournemouth for a day with a new client, so should be an interesting week. Always something new, and something new to learn! You could never get bored doing what I do.
Now the sun has dropped down behind the tree's its getting a wee bit nippy! But seeing as it could be alot colder and wetter I shouldnt really be complaining!
Received the new book from Caravan & Camping Club this week, havent had a chance to take a good look through yet, but I think there are a couple of new sites added in our area.
We are starting to think about the shows that we do with the Stationary Engine as well, the first one we think is the first bank holiday weekend at the end of April. Ive got to take the fuel tank off the engine and give it a clean out, as at our last show, it became clogged up with years of muck! Got a mouth full of petrol as well, if I remember rightly! Looking forward to doing the shows in this van, we have done two with this van so far.
Well, enough from me for a day, but before I finish, glad you all liked "M"s contribution, hopefully Ill get her to do more as time goes by!
Till later.......
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Its at Durlston Bay in Dorset.
MOLES!
Ive been told by my Mum, who reads this blog! that at the tender age of 3 I took a disliking to a mole and bashed it with a shovel! Now, if that was today, I would of been whisked away for physciatric tests, and labelled a menace to society, and rehabilitated with x-boxes, nike trainers and a new gold chain. But back then, well, boys will be boys!
However, Mother thinks they are getting their own back now, and I can see why, look at the size of this mole hill! I put my shoe next to it just to give you some idea of scale!
Its massive, now its getting dark early, there is no way I want to meet the bugger that dug that up! I always thought they were small, this must be the size of a small cat! Thankfully, no new hills, but that one is definately getting bigger! What is their plan?
On twitter today, I recieved a tweet saying that China was the cause behind the shortage of solar panels in this country. Well, our dog has been blamed for many things, but this is a first!
Today has been spent, listing books, and refilling the aqua rolls, as we have been in washing mode. Im sure the other campers are wondering what we are doing with all the water, Ive made 5 trips with two 29ltrs of water! If anyone asks Im filling the hot-tub! That would make them wonder, seeing as we do have an awning that could house the London Philharmonic Orchestra!
All week Ive been handling Chinese antiques, some of which are absolutely stunning. But, the only problem is that all Ive thought about is Kung Po Chicken and Egg Fried Rice! So last night as a bit of a treat we drove into Verwood to a Chinese takeaway called Champagne, a bit of an odd name for a chinese takeaway we thought?
Walked in and met by two young girls running the desk, complete with two computers, its the first time Ive come across a computerised takeaway! Made me chuckle a bit as the kitchen was right behind them! But, I guess it helps with the stock control and the like.
The food, well Ive had better, and had alot worse, all though their hot and sour soup was awful! Very peppery, now, I like it spicy hot, but it just didnt taste good, the crispy shredded beef and egg fried rice was ok, and "M" had Kung Po King Prawns (expensive tastes)! which was pretty good with mushroom rice, total bill £21.00 not bad I guess. So out of a score of 10 I'd give it a 7. Will have to try and find another one for when we are next back this way.
We move next Sat to a little farm site the other side of Ringwood, we have been there before, and looking forward to going back, its not as secluded as this site, but its only 5 mins from "M"s work so good for her, but adds another 12 mins on my journey back to Shaston.
This week coming, Im back in Shaston for 4 days, and then in Bournemouth for a day with a new client, so should be an interesting week. Always something new, and something new to learn! You could never get bored doing what I do.
Now the sun has dropped down behind the tree's its getting a wee bit nippy! But seeing as it could be alot colder and wetter I shouldnt really be complaining!
Received the new book from Caravan & Camping Club this week, havent had a chance to take a good look through yet, but I think there are a couple of new sites added in our area.
We are starting to think about the shows that we do with the Stationary Engine as well, the first one we think is the first bank holiday weekend at the end of April. Ive got to take the fuel tank off the engine and give it a clean out, as at our last show, it became clogged up with years of muck! Got a mouth full of petrol as well, if I remember rightly! Looking forward to doing the shows in this van, we have done two with this van so far.
Well, enough from me for a day, but before I finish, glad you all liked "M"s contribution, hopefully Ill get her to do more as time goes by!
Till later.......
Friday, 5 November 2010
I Love Our Life!!! by 'M'
Hi
I thought you might all be wondering about my point of view, and how I see things being of the female species!!
Well, where do I start. Well when I met Jools, I knew I'd finally met my life mate, the man I actually want to grow old with and do a lot of exploring together in the mean time. I told him I would live in a shack with him as long as we were together......not far off it so be careful what you wish for!.
Seriously, I highly recommend it if you want to get out of the renting rut.
So far I can see no down sides, the washing I suppose, some may see as tedious chore as using a caravan light weight twin tub; ( larger stuff my lovely mother and my work buddy Julie have offered to do. Unfortunately, as I see Julie more; she gets the short straw.) Each load takes about 1 hour, consisting of 3 shirts or 1 pair of Jools's trousers!! Which means that we have to sacrafice 1 day at the weekend to washing.
It's my long weekend off this week which comes around once a fortnight.
Jools's turn to go off to work and leave me at home with China.
The first thing I did was to get China in the car and head off to the beach!! We walked from Hengisbury Head to Boscombe Pier and back, it took about 2 hours so I figure it's about 3 miles each way as we don't walk slowly but counting China's piddles....
When we got back I decided to help Jools out and empty the **** tipper (cassette)!!!!!
Well that's a job that has his name all over it. I had to do it to make sure I could do it, Jools tells me that it's heavy and isn't a job for a woman (he's right about that) however I lift heavier things at work roughly every 5 mins, that reminds me of a joke...
Why are women crap at parking?..... 'cause men are always telling us that 3" is really 6". HAHA
Anyway he gets to keep that job! but at least I know I can do it in an emergancy, another job that I'd have to do is tow the van!!!! Not looking forward to that either, but better to do it now when I can bale out.
If I have to be honest the housework only takes about 1 hour and the van is clean from top to bottom even with a dog and Jools!!
Showering; umm, well it took a while to get to grips with as there isn't enough hot water for a girl to do all she has to do. But now I have all angles sussed.. alternate shaving, washing my hair, scrubbing my feet!!
I have noticed that when we both get in of an evening, do our chores and eat dinner then that seems to be us done for the night which is fine as I've always enjoyed Jools's company, even when we have nothing to say to each other. I know Jools occasionally mis reads me and is worried that I'm not happy doing this but truely I am and can't imagine going back to bricks and mortar!!!
I'm looking forward to Christmas, not just spending quality time with my lovely family but also as where we will be staying, a short walk out the back and we will be in open forest. Not to mention the PUB next door!!
In all seriousness, if you are contemplating doing what we are doing; if you are stuck in the rental rut and have a strong relationship then GO FOR IT! I LOVE IT
We have no Television which is great as I've never been into TV, more music and books.
Ask Jools, if you've had enough of my company then just put the telly on and I'll be asleep in 5 mins.
The van is a great model for 24/7 caravaning, has a full size fridge and cooker which was on my must have list. The Island bed was also a 'must have' as a couple of years ago I did my back in and didn't want to climbing over the bed to make it!!!
Separate shower and toilet is an added bonus, not essential, I've seen some new models which are great but I think that Lunar definately tops the chart with their models for full timing anyway. Plus It seems to be the only make that we both agree on.
Well it's Friday night so we're off to treat ourselves on a hard week done, Chinese take away here we come and back to van for my Vino Rouge and Jools's Cider!!!!
Hope you enjoy my part of the Blog!!!
Love 'M'
I thought you might all be wondering about my point of view, and how I see things being of the female species!!
Well, where do I start. Well when I met Jools, I knew I'd finally met my life mate, the man I actually want to grow old with and do a lot of exploring together in the mean time. I told him I would live in a shack with him as long as we were together......not far off it so be careful what you wish for!.
Seriously, I highly recommend it if you want to get out of the renting rut.
So far I can see no down sides, the washing I suppose, some may see as tedious chore as using a caravan light weight twin tub; ( larger stuff my lovely mother and my work buddy Julie have offered to do. Unfortunately, as I see Julie more; she gets the short straw.) Each load takes about 1 hour, consisting of 3 shirts or 1 pair of Jools's trousers!! Which means that we have to sacrafice 1 day at the weekend to washing.
It's my long weekend off this week which comes around once a fortnight.
Jools's turn to go off to work and leave me at home with China.
The first thing I did was to get China in the car and head off to the beach!! We walked from Hengisbury Head to Boscombe Pier and back, it took about 2 hours so I figure it's about 3 miles each way as we don't walk slowly but counting China's piddles....
When we got back I decided to help Jools out and empty the **** tipper (cassette)!!!!!
Well that's a job that has his name all over it. I had to do it to make sure I could do it, Jools tells me that it's heavy and isn't a job for a woman (he's right about that) however I lift heavier things at work roughly every 5 mins, that reminds me of a joke...
Why are women crap at parking?..... 'cause men are always telling us that 3" is really 6". HAHA
Anyway he gets to keep that job! but at least I know I can do it in an emergancy, another job that I'd have to do is tow the van!!!! Not looking forward to that either, but better to do it now when I can bale out.
If I have to be honest the housework only takes about 1 hour and the van is clean from top to bottom even with a dog and Jools!!
Showering; umm, well it took a while to get to grips with as there isn't enough hot water for a girl to do all she has to do. But now I have all angles sussed.. alternate shaving, washing my hair, scrubbing my feet!!
I have noticed that when we both get in of an evening, do our chores and eat dinner then that seems to be us done for the night which is fine as I've always enjoyed Jools's company, even when we have nothing to say to each other. I know Jools occasionally mis reads me and is worried that I'm not happy doing this but truely I am and can't imagine going back to bricks and mortar!!!
I'm looking forward to Christmas, not just spending quality time with my lovely family but also as where we will be staying, a short walk out the back and we will be in open forest. Not to mention the PUB next door!!
In all seriousness, if you are contemplating doing what we are doing; if you are stuck in the rental rut and have a strong relationship then GO FOR IT! I LOVE IT
We have no Television which is great as I've never been into TV, more music and books.
Ask Jools, if you've had enough of my company then just put the telly on and I'll be asleep in 5 mins.
The van is a great model for 24/7 caravaning, has a full size fridge and cooker which was on my must have list. The Island bed was also a 'must have' as a couple of years ago I did my back in and didn't want to climbing over the bed to make it!!!
Separate shower and toilet is an added bonus, not essential, I've seen some new models which are great but I think that Lunar definately tops the chart with their models for full timing anyway. Plus It seems to be the only make that we both agree on.
Well it's Friday night so we're off to treat ourselves on a hard week done, Chinese take away here we come and back to van for my Vino Rouge and Jools's Cider!!!!
Hope you enjoy my part of the Blog!!!
Love 'M'
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Miracles Do Happen!
A little while ago I told you about our friend Kev, who had an unfortunate accident with a garage door. Well, last week he was transferred from Southampton Hospital to Bournemouth Hospital as its closer to his home, today, he was discharged! Still wobbly on his feet, and he's not up to doing too much, but he can get about. All in all, a miraculous recovery, considering the injury he recieved!
Ive been back in Shaston the last couple of days, back up at 700+ foot above sea level it was plain to see that the trees had lost their leaves a lot quicker than those down here! One thing about Shaston I dont miss is the wind, its always blowing a gale! Mind you, we lost alot of leaves last night, the grass on the site is now a yellow carpet!
We are also being stalked by "dun dun daahhhh" (murder mystery noises) Moles! They are currently surrounding the caravan and awning, Not sure what their plan is, but it looks like they are going to dig a trench around us, due to the amount of mole hills springing up, then they can send in their experts to get at my cider! Well, Im not having that, so Ive removed my cider from the awning and its now in a cupboard next to the fridge!
They are crafty little blighters, with a good eye for top soil!, I was on Wingreen hill today, walking China dog, and they even had mole hills up there, which was a bit of a surprise, as the ground is chalky and full of flint, yet, the mole hill was perfect top soil! How do they do that, a bit like Steve Mcqueen, they carry good soil in their trouser turnups and deposit it where no one would suspect. Only Ive caught on to their game, the thing being, where are they escaping from? And why? Is there a hidden conspiracy that we dont know about? But if I see a gymnasium horse turn up at the camp site and a motorbike, Ill start worrying!
This needs investigating! You know when stories are leaked to the press and they say its from a mole who works on the inside, well perhaps it really is a mole! They werent kidding! Perhaps the country is being run by moles, just us daft humans havent realised yet, it would explain alot of things, ie, the short sightedness of the last government!? (and possibly the present one)!
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| Caught him eyeing up the wastehog! |
Till later......
Monday, 1 November 2010
Spiders From Mars - Bulls In The Next Field!
Well, Im no expert on Spiders, but is this spider from around these parts? Looks like it should be living in some exotic part, not our bloody awning!
Any ideas if its poisonous? If it is let me know asap, Ill call in the expert - "M" with a big slipper!
Got the washing line rigged up today, it has a bracket which can be screwed onto a post/tree etc, but I used tie wraps so as to not damage the post! worked a treat!
Two lines on the go, with great planning when we sited the caravan, the pole happens to be right in the middle, so I strung the line to either end of the awning and hung them over the metal spikes which stick out the awning! Tip Top!
The bulls took great interest in what was going on, or maybe the myth that they like red is true, a pair of "M"s red knickers were drying on the line!
Only young ones, but will grow up to be fine joints of beef one day! The one on the left looks rather tasty!
The trees on the site are looking rather splendid, only 3 units including us on site at the moment.
Paypal, playing up all day today, which was rather annoying! Infact it did a very good job of upsetting my Karma! Especially as I had a load of books which needed getting ready for postage! I use paypal to print out the postage labels! Finally got it all done this evening, inbetween washing (4 loads) and cooking a curry in the slow cooker, and I emptied the elsan today! Its not all swanning around and relaxing being a camper! Well not for this camper anyway!
Back in Shaston for 4 days this week! Not to sure what the weather is going to do, so will probably take the freelander, I dont like using the 500 on the rough roads, especially in the wet! With the freelander on the narrow bends, if I meet something at least I can get up in the hedge and not worry, the 500 I'd loose a wheel or the front spoiler!
10 more days here and we are on the move again, cant believe how fast the time is going! It seems along time ago that we lived back in Shaston!
Well, better get myself sorted for tomorrow.
Till later.........
Got the washing line rigged up today, it has a bracket which can be screwed onto a post/tree etc, but I used tie wraps so as to not damage the post! worked a treat!
The bulls took great interest in what was going on, or maybe the myth that they like red is true, a pair of "M"s red knickers were drying on the line!
The trees on the site are looking rather splendid, only 3 units including us on site at the moment.
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| Woods behind our van! |
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| Colours are amazing in the sun |
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| Glorious! |
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| Our nearest neighbour is centre left, you can just see them! |
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| Can you spot the water point? |
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| Me being artistic! |
Back in Shaston for 4 days this week! Not to sure what the weather is going to do, so will probably take the freelander, I dont like using the 500 on the rough roads, especially in the wet! With the freelander on the narrow bends, if I meet something at least I can get up in the hedge and not worry, the 500 I'd loose a wheel or the front spoiler!
10 more days here and we are on the move again, cant believe how fast the time is going! It seems along time ago that we lived back in Shaston!
Well, better get myself sorted for tomorrow.
Till later.........
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