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19/6/2012 at 8:42pm
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We are going away for the 1st time ever this weekend, Does anyone know what the weather is doing in the New Forest area from Thursday onwards. I am a little scared due to the weather a couple of weeks ago and the rainful we had last monday.
I really hope we can enjoy our 1st trip and it will make us want to go again and again as the children are so excited (5 & 3)
Any advise from anyone, on weather and 1st time trip?
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19/6/2012 at 9:20pm
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I don't think you should rely on weather forecasts in this country, if you did you would never go anywhere lol! lets face it if you can't be sure in June ....???
I think your biggest challenge in poor weather is getting the tent up, this can be stressful if your not familiar with the tent, so if possible have a go in the garden before you go.
My daughter always resisted camping but due to financial restraints ( and the fact that she was desperate for a break )they went away with another young family. On arrival as was predictable the heavens opened.
They locked the kids in the car, 'threw' the tent up,once they got organised all the kids piled out and happy days they had a ball, I think like many things in life you have to make the most of it. take wellies and change of clothes and just have fun.( my daughter had 3 children 12,7,and 2 on her first camping trip and she's just had her 4th !! so it's camping again this year, and hopefully for many more years to come.
ENJOY !!
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20/6/2012 at 2:12am
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I use BBC for the weather as there are a variety of time scales you check.
Personally, the way I look at camping is through a glass of cider darkly- you are going to face problems with your gear, warmth, the weather, roll-together , and probably the kids screaming the campsite down late at night when they wake up in unfamiliar circumstances. I find a mug-of-tea and a bacon sandwich cooked in the fresh air drives away night terrors and makes you ask yourself "How can I improve things?" And that's when you know you have the camping bug. Because that day you can go out and find a tesco's and buy a cheap double sleeping bag and put it under your bed. Hey presto you're warm in bed the next night. You are probably going to be doing that sort of thing for some years to come. The best bit is that when you are home and thinking about your holidays the lovely lovely internet comes in and you can browse for as long as you like about solutions to your camping issues. Don't let one camping trip decide it one way or another- identify your issues, cold etc, and keep hubby on-board by talking to him about solutions you have found.
I see you posted loads more than me but can I say again, as its your first time out DO NOT BRING BAR_B_Q'S INTO YOUR TENT AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN LIT. I have some professional experience of treating people with severe Carboxy-Haemoglobin poisoning, it can be severely life-changing.
oh buy a wee-bucket because you are going to need to sleep at some point cause your nippers are bound to want to piddle in the middle of the night and dressing them, going to the toilet block in the night is more work than a pee bucket. Blue fluid kills smells. I have to say wifey and I love the expediency of the "pizbucket" because just like campers cider never seems to want to stay in just one place for any length of time.
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20/6/2012 at 1:04pm
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Love the Pizbucket too, we just started taking one with us and it does make so much difference for very little work in the morning !
My other half uses Accuweather on his phone for weather predictions! although, three weeks ago our group of campers all used different apps and we decided to go with whichever was the best one that day...... its only water 
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20/6/2012 at 1:37pm
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There was a good idea posted on here a while back...a bag with cat litter inside in your Pizbucket..not only dulls the noise,but you can just tie the bag and put it in the bin as the cat litter will absorb the piz. And young kids don't care about weather,just waterproof them(with waterproof clothes not fabsil,although fabsil might work,JOKE!) and let them play. Warm bedding,hats and socks for bed,full tummies will ensure a good nights sleep,relax and enjoy!!
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20/6/2012 at 7:21pm
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The forecast for the south-east is rain for the rest of the week, but there's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong kit!
Waterproofs and wellies all round, and make sure you pack them where it's easy to get to in case you have to pitch in the wet.
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21/6/2012 at 12:22pm
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Thank you everyone Pizbucket has been bought! Just loading car, not sure how we are going to fit it all in!! hey ho am looking forward to it and waterproffs are on the top ready for when we get there. Will let you know how it goes when back.
Thanks again always so helpful on this site
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21/6/2012 at 1:09pm
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Good luck! I hope you enjoy your trip! Our first time camping was in really strong winds, a full campsite and everyone watching us.. It was clear we hadnt pitched a tent before.. but we did it and loved it.. The air was blue but that was part of the fun :) We pretty much put the tent up in silence the next time :) worked well!
Please let us know how you got on when you get back. Fingers crossed for good weather for you :)
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