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21/10/2010 at 11:53am
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....we're off camping at Hartsholme Park in Lincoln for 3 nights on sunday. We've had lots of "you're completely mad!" type comments but we and our 4 kids are very, very excited about it. Think the bulk of our packing will be extra bedding to cope with sub zero nights plus extra gas cannisters for the tent heater.   

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21/10/2010 at 11:57am
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Sounds fab, I'm very envious, I want to go camping, I'm off next week but Hubby isn't! So it's next Easter before we get chance to go again

I hope you have a fab time

PS You're not that far away from me, at the minute it's lovely and sunny but VERY cold and a bit breezy!


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21/10/2010 at 12:49pm
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Good for you, we are going to Fishpool Camping and Caravan Park for a few days at the end of October and yes it may get cold but we are looking forward to it


21/10/2010 at 1:08pm
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I've told our 4 boys they're going to have to wear tights under their PJs for bed (along with extra socks, jumper, hat, hot water bottle....) It feels like we're going on a proper adventure!

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Hartsholme Country Park - 24/27 October 2010

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May 2011 - as yet undecided
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21/10/2010 at 1:22pm
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it'll be so much fun for you all, ruddy well enjoy yourselfs and fill us in on here when you get back!!

donn't forget to insulate the underneath of your beds to keep the cold from seeping thro, plenty of rollmats/spare carpet/fleecy blanckets.. basically anything you can cram in to the car !



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5-8th aug coniston hall!!

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21/10/2010 at 1:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by a.lawton650 on 21/10/2010

it'll be so much fun for you all, ruddy well enjoy yourselfs and fill us in on here when you get back!!

donn't forget to insulate the underneath of your beds to keep the cold from seeping thro, plenty of rollmats/spare carpet/fleecy blanckets.. basically anything you can cram in to the car !




sorry to hijack your thread but


well done your hubby getting his job alison

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21/10/2010 at 2:14pm
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aww ta floggit, big sigh of relief now bogoff you thread hijacker!

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Enjoy life!

5-8th aug coniston hall!!

Alison





21/10/2010 at 6:50pm
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Jealous me. Very.

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22/10/2010 at 6:56pm
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Quote: Originally posted by heather + phil on 21/10/2010
Jealous me. Very.


Me too, but the weather forecast is rotten, Ive got a sneaking admiration for cold casmpers. Im definitely a fair weather camper. More power to ya!!


22/10/2010 at 7:05pm
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Have a great time - I'm off camping at the end of the week for Halloween - can't wait!!

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Quote: Originally posted by zoecx on 21/10/2010....we're off camping at Hartsholme Park in Lincoln for 3 nights on sunday. We've had lots of "you're completely mad!" type comments but we and our 4 kids are very, very excited about it. Think the bulk of our packing will be extra bedding to cope with sub zero nights plus extra gas cannisters for the tent heater.   

I'm sure you will be fine zoecx and you're definitely not mad.
We have just had a few days in Derbyshire, and even though the nights were very cold, we managed to stay nice and warm - we do have hook-up mind you. One of the main reasons we managed to stay warm was the the fact that I bought some foam underlay for the whole tent floor. I had camped in the garden the week before to try out the new tent, and I was amazed at how cold it was underfoot (even with carpet), but when we camped with the addition of the underlay the difference was amazing.....even with a ground frost!
As others have said....keep well insulated, but I think that this should apply to the whole tent floor, not just under the beds, as any cold surface will definitely add to the air chill factor.

We are off to the Hopleys meet in mid November, should think the underlay will be essential then!

Tracey




22/10/2010 at 11:46pm
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Its great to hear we aint all softies in this country, We are off to Wales for 3 nights. top tip for cold mornings keep your stove at ground level heats the whole tent and you can get a brew on while still in your sleeping bag,   

 

 

 

 

 



23/10/2010 at 1:19am
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Quote: Originally posted by robnchar on 22/10/2010

Its great to hear we aint all softies in this country, We are off to Wales for 3 nights. top tip for cold mornings keep your stove at ground level heats the whole tent and you can get a brew on while still in your sleeping bag,



Its the freezin walk to the showers I could do without though.

I hope it goes well for ya.


23/10/2010 at 1:05pm
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its lovely at hartsholme park we used to live a short walk away its a beautiful place, and there is loads to do in lincoln. im really jealous wish i was going but OH is a wimp and wont go camping now says it to cold and the tent is all packed away but im sure you will have a lovely time.



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