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I love storms!...strolling along a calm, sun-kissed beach is very pleasant but you've can't beat a bit of stormy weather,especially at the coast...and let's face it, we've got more chance of the latter in this beautiful country so we may as well enjoy it.

Best moment for me last year was standing by my tent, next to a rocky shore, watching a heavy sea at high tide in a howling gale.....absolutely brilliant...thrilling...exciting....makes you know you're alive! ....I think I may have gone a little overboard but I actually found it quite moving at the time.

I'm a tough old bird but I have to admit I hate being out in the open in lightening...it really makes me jump and I'm just as jumpy in the tent....especially my ridge with the A frame spike that emerges from the canvas like a church spire!

Would still be nice to have a few calm, sunny says this summer though.........

Just make sure you have the kids waterproofs and preferable walking boots/snow boots as wellies will only keep them dry for soo long but their feet will freeze and that won't be much fun then!! We have walking boots/socks and snow boots for the kids now!

You'll love it regardless of the weather, just being away from everything and being outdoors is fab, we have never been away without some form of rain!!

I was a bit scared in the house, when there was a huge storm tonight! it was soooooo loud,made me jump lol

don't think i would have liked being in a tent

Quote: Originally posted by East36 on 25/6/2009

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Any tips !! 

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Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 25/6/2009

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Ohh, a really good thunderstorm in a well guyed down tent is a great experience. I've spent many late nights out under the canopy watching storms. My boring family usually go to bed though!

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We allways have a plastic backed picnic blanket just in side the tent,It helps to stop mud getting everywhere.Then when you get home put it in the washer you can normaly get them for less than a fiver.