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PersonMrsgrohl
11/3/2012 at 8:52pm
 Location: North East
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Hi everyone, been lurking on here for a while now. Bit of a newbie, camped last year with other half at bike events last year in a 2 man tent and loved it so we've just bought a Kalahari ten for the family.
We put it up in the garden today and while my 18 year old daughter wasn't impressed (uncool) my 6 year old little boy cannot wait. Still need a stove, more bedding, chairs etc. Can't wait to get away.
You are all so right, it is so addictive, can't stop looking for stuff to buy and places to stay . Looking forward to all your help and advice,



Personjeni_c
11/3/2012 at 8:55pm
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Hello!  We started camping last year too, very addictive!

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Life is what you make it.


PersonZeelees
11/3/2012 at 9:04pm
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Welcome,nothing uncool about camping...give her the job of "glamping it up with solar lights,cushions,bunting!!

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March- Padstow
April- Forest Glade
June-Grizedale
July-Jedburgh
and lots more besides


Personbeanpark
11/3/2012 at 9:06pm
 Location:  Surrey
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She will be okay when she finds out just how many lads go camping

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Chrissie

Be Strong-Think positive.


Personmartin2410
11/3/2012 at 10:09pm
 Location: Leigh
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you put a kalahari 10 up in the garden?
Where do you live? Buckingham palace?
Only joking, they are huge, How do you put a kalahari 10 up in a garden?
We started camping last year also, and have found the best way to build up your kit is do it gradually and make the most of the go outdoors sales, especially when they issue the 50% off high gear rrp vouchers.


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When there's a knock at the door, why do dogs always think its for them?

Fat people are harder to kidnap

I am a bomb technician, if you see me running, try to keep up!


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Personkarlbwg
11/3/2012 at 10:59pm
 Location: Plymouth
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Hiya & welcome, we only started latter part of last year also!!


PersonLewLincs3
11/3/2012 at 11:09pm
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Welcome to the most addictive forum about the most addictive pasttime! I've got a 20 and 18yr old as well as a 5 old - the older 2 aren't fussed about coming with us (although we all had a mostly fab holiday in the new forest last summer) but our 5 year old LOVES it!

Have fun buying the rest of your gear :-)

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Bev :o)

2013
March - Pooley Bridge (Pod booked!)
May - Spiers House, Pickering
June - La Garangeoire, Vendee, France
Aug - The Cotswolds?


PersonMrsgrohl
12/3/2012 at 12:51pm
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Lol just managed to fit Kalahari 10 in garden, didn't realise how big it actually was. We got it in January for £199 from Go Outdoors, bargain   


Personcandysmum
12/3/2012 at 1:15pm
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We camped last year for the first time too and I just can't wait to get the tent in the car and head up north again. It is so addictive, I purchased some picnic items from B&N, Aldi, Lidl etc cheap I know but can be replaced over the next few years. Gives me an excuse to shop.

I'm on the look out to replace my old deck chairs with new modern camping ones. Also table covers for my 2 new camping tables.

My 18 DD hates the idea of sleeping outside and point blank refuses to come along. It saves us worrying about the cats while we are away. And she gets 'an empty'!! So in that respect she loves camping.


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Camping = doing things I don't do at home.
Cycling, cycling and er cycling


PersonRTS5
12/3/2012 at 2:04pm
 Location: North Wiltshire
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Welcome along and good luck with the camping


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Persontonyb21
12/3/2012 at 6:41pm
 Location: Hull
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We have only been camping a couple of years too - but we love it so much now. We wonder why we didn't do it before. Its so relaxing. We used to holiday abroad all the time but them the recession hit the building trade and work dried up so we had to look at an alternative. Camping is that alternative and we love it!!

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2016
Feb - Bridlington CC Site
March - Bridlington CC Site
May - West Ayton CC site
May - Thorpe Hall
June - Polmanter
August - Hawes CC Site
Aug - Thorpe Hall


Personheath63
12/3/2012 at 6:46pm
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Hiya, welcome If you were not addicted, well you  will be.  hahahahaha,  enjoy your adventures, happy camping.

heath

 


Personmelmel74
12/3/2012 at 7:42pm
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Hi we are in our 2ndyear too and with 2 small boys its the best way to have a relaxing trip. Can't believe a mate of mine who stays in hotels and BnBs said 'but aren't you all stuck in a tent all day???'. The boys are up and out with the larks and get so tired they put themselves to bed! Absolute bliss not being cooped up in a family room somwher worrying about entertaining them at at the crack of dawn.

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2015 April: Polstead, Suffolk. May: Two Acres, Ely. Waveney River Centre and Whitehall Farm, Norfolk. Aug: Howstean Gorge / The Quiet Site / Fron Farm / Cae Du / Trevayne Farm - BOOKED!


Personpingvin
12/3/2012 at 9:17pm
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Welcome to Tentaholics Anonymous! Have fun finding lots of nice things for the tent.
I started camping last year and own 5 tents now... So yes... It is addictive!



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