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We are heading off tomorrow (hopefully) on our first ever family camping trip and the forecast is GRIM, GRIM, GRIM!!!!!!!!  Am hoping that it doesnt put OH off as he wasnt keen on the idea really in the first place. I am also hoping we can fit everything in. I have put it all out in the spare room and it looks like it will need two cars - Whoops!!!!

Wish us luck ( and a break in the clouds please!!)

x jo

Wellies, waterproofs and an adventurous spirit ...

Have fun!

Helen

Quote: Originally posted by JLT1 on 06/5/2010

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wellies and waterproofs top of the pile Helen. Along with the alcohol - think we may be needing it!!!!!!

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You'll be fine then

Helen

I assumed men would prefer the outdoors but i frequently read on here the female been more enthusiastic i was in the same boat but he has now come around brilliantly .

Good luck on your camping just take your time it's not a race,most of all enjoy it.

Thanks everyone.

Auntyell - we have actually got a porch (gelert horizon) so we will be doing just as you suggest I hope! Am liking the idea of a clothes rail for drying things, top tip!! I am sure that we will be fine. The kids ( 3 and 5 year old boys) are SO excited. We are going with a family who have been camping a few times before so not out on our own completely.  I am feeling giddy about it even if it does rain. Bring it on!!!!!!!

Just got to pack everything tomorrow morning - hmmmmmm!

x

sorry meant to reply to Mike in that last post too! We are off to Sheriff Hutton near York, not too far away from home if the going gets too tough (which it wont - she types hopefully )

x

Quote: Originally posted by JLT1 on 06/5/2010

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OMG!!!! Cannot decide what clothes to take now!  Space is very short but know I need lots of layers. Why Oh Why did we decide to go on our first trip when its so cold!???  Should I pack hot water bottles for the boys or not?? Decisions, decisions!!!!!!

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yes pack the hot water bottles!

and hats!

and loads of blankets! you'll be fine

Just wear everything if there's no room...

It might not turn out so bad.  Our forecast was rubbish, and yes it did rain and got really windy at times, but in between we sat in the sun and even managed a campfire on a couple of nights.

although i seem to have a 'demon' in my firepit...

O.k. Hot water bottles are definately in there!!!!!!!

xx

Have a great weekend, whatever the weather. I'll be camping in Derbyshire - just nice for that north-easterly they're mentioning! Hot water bottle is a definite.

Beautiful flames in that fire pit - I sometimes burn driftwood and the salts in it can give a gorgeous blue-green.