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General Category => Rides and Touring => Topic started by: Polar Bear on 31 January, 2024, 12:08:50 pm

Title: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on 31 January, 2024, 12:08:50 pm
We are going with a couple of friends so thought that I'd put it out there just in case anybody else fancies turning up at any point during our stay.

We will not be cycling but don't let that stop you. 

We will not be organising any events, outings, meals, etc., just relaxing.

We will be happy to see friendly faces should you be so inclined.

For those not familiar with Twiteys take a look at the website.  If you are alone but fancy coming along, try to buddy up with others and share a pitch.  There will be four of us (3 tents) and a gazebo on our pitch so sorry but we have no extra space.

I know that they will accommodate parties with adjacent pitches if that is important to you.  The site is not impossibly though. I can enquire if there is demand ...

The firepit makes for a great evening social gathering space as the daylight fades.  Always good to have a seat around the fire ...

Aside from a nice weekend with friends the primary reason for the trip is a kit shakedown before our longer break in June so we will not be taking the big inflatable tent, rather the Hilleberg Keron 4GT and the 3m x 3m "mess tent" gazebo which will also provide a place for me to shelter from the sun.

That's it.  Now it's up to you.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Kim on 31 January, 2024, 12:39:22 pm
For those who don't know: https://twiteystipis.co.uk/  - Near Stratford-upon-Avon.

Previous YACF thread here https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=112773.msg2425303#msg2425303

Pencilled in.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: ravenbait on 31 January, 2024, 01:00:23 pm
I keep thinking "That sounds fun!" when I see these things, then I go see where it is and realise how long it would take to get there.

Sam
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 31 January, 2024, 01:13:39 pm
Crayonated, will see according to other plans, developments and inclinations.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: mllePB on 01 February, 2024, 02:57:18 pm
Best thing about Twiteys is unlike many places, you don't end up camping in a car park, so you can watch the sunset around the 🔥
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Wowbagger on 01 February, 2024, 06:29:34 pm
Yes, that is a Good Thing.

I will express a tentative interest but much depends on Dez's and Jan's health.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on 01 February, 2024, 08:30:54 pm
I keep thinking "That sounds fun!" when I see these things, then I go see where it is and realise how long it would take to get there.

Sam

We'll be heading towards Orkney in June all being well.  Any closer?  🙂
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: ravenbait on 02 February, 2024, 09:57:19 am
Actually yes! And I've always wanted to go to Orkney.

Sam
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: chopstick on 04 February, 2024, 11:25:53 pm
Pencilled in too  :)
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: robgul on 05 February, 2024, 08:13:57 am
Living only about 3 miles as the crow flies, and about 5 by road it would seem rude not to tootle over for a chat.

... and some trivia, when Michael Twite (as in Twitey) was running his landscaping business he did some work at out previous house in SuA.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on 05 February, 2024, 08:41:14 pm
Always a pleasure to see you Rob.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: cycleman on 05 February, 2024, 09:50:49 pm
I will try to attend finance's permitting  :) .
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on 05 February, 2024, 09:54:06 pm
That's Apollo's birthday weekend so I'm guessing that you will already have other plans. 
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on 01 April, 2024, 08:06:21 pm
Just a wee bump in case folks might be interested.  I'm quite looking forward to a day out to Warwick and the wonderful Hill Close Gardens.

Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: andrewc on 01 April, 2024, 08:45:48 pm
I should be there.   Do we need to start thinking about a group pitch booking ?  Who else is in ?





Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear on 01 April, 2024, 08:48:30 pm
Our pitch is already as full as I would like with mllePB and two other friends.  3 tents and our "mess tent", a Coleman gazebo.  If there is just one more we could just about squeeze you in but more than 1, definitely not.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Kim on 01 April, 2024, 09:26:50 pm
I can't commit to anything until the orthopods get a chance to meditate on barakta's x-rays in a couple of weeks time.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: andrewc on 01 April, 2024, 09:32:50 pm
A "pitch" sleeping 8 for the 5 nights 9th to 14th works out at £114.   Who's in ?   
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Butterfly on 01 April, 2024, 09:43:52 pm
I should be there.   Do we need to start thinking about a group pitch booking ?  Who else is in ?

Ooh, could be. The nannies are planning something but I think that is the week before.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: chopstick on 01 April, 2024, 10:53:59 pm
I'm hoping to get there for a night or two - most likely 9th/10th or 10th/11th.  Depending on other commitments, it might just be for the one night - the 10th. Just one bike and a 2 man "backpacking" tent.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: andrewc on 01 April, 2024, 10:59:43 pm
I should be there.   Do we need to start thinking about a group pitch booking ?  Who else is in ?

Ooh, could be. The nannies are planning something but I think that is the week before.
World Domination?  I for one, welcome our Norland over ladies…..
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Butterfly on 02 April, 2024, 12:25:09 pm
I should be there.   Do we need to start thinking about a group pitch booking ?  Who else is in ?

Ooh, could be. The nannies are planning something but I think that is the week before.
World Domination?  I for one, welcome our Norland over ladies…..
;D
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Wowbagger on 02 April, 2024, 04:39:09 pm
Hmm. This sounds interesting.

Sadly, I don't have to worry about Dez's health any more, but it depends whether Jan will feel able to cope with a weekend on he own. She won't/can't camp.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Kim on 02 April, 2024, 06:24:10 pm
it depends whether Jan will feel able to cope with a weekend on he own. She won't/can't camp.

Glamping an option?
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Wowbagger on 03 April, 2024, 09:15:33 am
It’s a thought. The issues are to do with cold amp air and asthma, and being able to get up at bladder o’clock.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Polar Bear 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.
Title: Re: Twitey's camping break - May 9th through 13th, 2024
Post by: Wowbagger 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.