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Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Polar Bear
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #25 on:
03 April, 2024, 12:15:04 pm »
The wee glamping sheds looked very interesting when we did our walk-a-round last time. Something similar a couple of hours from home would be quite appealing.
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Wowbagger
Stout dipper
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #26 on:
03 April, 2024, 11:10:33 pm »
I still think the major issue is bladder o'clock. We could bring our big camping bucket, but it's a pretty costly weekend for a tent, albeit a luxury tent.
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Polar Bear
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #27 on:
30 April, 2024, 07:59:07 pm »
Having enjoyed a few days of almost no rain and the ground having finally dried out a bit I took the recently acquired Hilleberg Keron 4GT to the rec just to put her up and check her over.
I had checked it out from the bag when I bought her some months back and all seemed in order but there is no test better than a full erection. 🤭
Anyhoo, all is well. Add in to this that we've bought a king size rectangular sleeping bag with zips along each edge allowing me to hang a limb or two out for cooling through the night as I do with the duvet at home and I am confident that Twiteys will be another very comfortable experience.
Looking forward to a few days away from everyday life.
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andrewc
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #28 on:
06 May, 2024, 12:39:22 pm »
I'm planning to load the bike on Tuesday & ride down. Has anyone else booked a pitch yet ?
I note that the intrepid Kim has been camping in the Lakes over the last few days where she has been horribly nibbled by midgies. Don't forget the repellant. Another site advises me that ticks are out in force this year as well.
Warmer & wetter.....
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Polar Bear
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #29 on:
06 May, 2024, 01:42:15 pm »
As far as I know I have booked a pitch which we are sharing with our non-YACF friends. Cycleman has intimated an interest but nothing more as far as I know. Perhaps send him a PM?
That's my understanding so far.
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chopstick
aka "freiston" in other places
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #30 on:
06 May, 2024, 06:38:50 pm »
I'm hoping to make it for Friday night (only, unfortunately) but was just going to turn up and see what pitch was available.
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Wowbagger
Stout dipper
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #31 on:
06 May, 2024, 08:24:56 pm »
I shan’t make it, tempting though it is.
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Kim
Timelord
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #32 on:
08 May, 2024, 02:54:28 pm »
I'm back from the Lake District (where it rained) via the midgefest of Delamere Forrest (where pre-emptive application of DEET on the return trip started to dissolve my cycling mitts). Will give this proper consideration once I've dealt with the considerable backlog of Stuff that needs doing now I have a real computer, and have dried all my kit out.
Has anyone apart from PB booked a pitch?
It would be Friday and Saturday nights at the most, though. Barakta only just got me back.
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Cudzoziemiec
Ride adventurously and stop for a brew.
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #33 on:
08 May, 2024, 03:00:38 pm »
If I was ever considering this, I no longer am. Birthday party in the Forest on Saturday, "stewarding" at an event on Sunday, gosh, what an exciting weekend, ect, ect, and so on.
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andrewc
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #34 on:
08 May, 2024, 03:16:48 pm »
I’m on my way but expect to be SLOW as I’m totally out of condition. If nothing goes wrong I might make it by Friday evening. Looking at their website there were plenty of pitches available at the weekend.
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Polar Bear
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #35 on:
08 May, 2024, 08:39:41 pm »
Status update:
At present there is teh Bears with our non-yacf friends on one pitch from Thursday for 4 nights and Kim, andrewc and cycleman on a second pitch. Kim for 2 nights, andrewc and cycleman for 3 nights from Friday.
We will be having a firepit on our pitch so please feel free to bring your camping chairs, preferred victuals and convivial nature and join us at any time*.
* Well, perhaps not between the hours of 11pm and 8am ... 🤔😉
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Polar Bear
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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How can you "lose" 12 cannisters of Coleman C500 camping gas in a loft left apparently unmolested since they were put there in September?
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cycleman
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #37 on:
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On my way
. Having breakfast at the Scottish restaurant in high Wycombe 😋
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Polar Bear
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #38 on:
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I have booked and paid for pitch 9 in my name, Goode, from Friday for the cycle tourists. It's £15 per night payable to myself please.
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andrewc
Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
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Reply #39 on:
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Thanks PB. I didn’t set off until Wednesday lunchtime. I’m currently camped at Much Wenlock, feeling tired & sore. It was a gorgeous day today, but I couldn’t find either of my Tilley’s so am a bit pink.
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