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HI Mamabear,

Hope you are not too homesick, my sister has married a chap from North Carolina and we are all addicted to US foods such as Graham crackers etc, luckily she is able to get it all at the BX store on base so we dont miss out. We are looking out for pie irons so if we find some will let you know.

best wishes

Julie

Hi Mama Bear, this is a great thread, but a torment at the same time. I have seen the pie iron in use at sometime, but had no idea what it was called. Thanks to this thread I have found out, but the torment remains, as I cannot seem to find one in the UK. Do you have any good tips for a hungry camper ?

                                                                               John

Quote: Originally posted by MamaBear on 14/7/2007

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Ok, so I'm new to the UK and camping here and need some pointers. Firstly, what is camping like here in the UK? I ask because in the states our camping was set up like what your caravan pitches are like and both tents and caravans mingled down each road. What I'm seeing here is if you're in a tent, then you're in a field. I see lots of farm camping as well. Nothing like that in the states. Usually camped at a state park and there was always fishing, hiking, boating, etc. and you're usually nestled under some trees. Also, very hard to find a campsite with campfires. I have to admit I can't see camping without one, but of course I can't let that stop me from it. How do you roast marshmallows (are they sold here?). I think I can wing the mountain pies, but do they even sell those here?

What do you take for fun for a young family if you are pitched in a farm field with no activities other than say a playground for the kids? Do you leave the camp to explore other areas? Or do you stay dedicated to the camp? Instead of sitting around the campfire (ohhh, I can still smell it) what do you sit around.

I like the look of Peak Gateway in Derbyshire, with all the trees and such, but they put the tenters in a big open field.

I know this must sound silly, but just looking for some hands on advice from those who camp.

Thanks so much, looking forward to hearing it all!!!

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New with 265 posts ?? Eh ??