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08/7/2012 at 12:55am
Location: Severn Valley
Outfit: Aztec Galeria 4 Outwell Virginia 5
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We just got back from Newquay. Last night there was a terrific storm, and the static we were in was buffeted about by high winds and deluging rain from about mid-evening to four am. The baby was awake and scared witless, and I had a poorly tum! Way to end a holiday!
However, when we got up this morning to leave, there were still many stalwart tents still standing... a few Vangos, three large Outwells, two big bell tents and a Coleman Event shelter next to a campervan. There was some discarded tentage in the bins, but they looked like awnings and porches, not whole tents. A few folks were packing up to go, but the site is well-drained and looked like it would recover fairly quickly.
I'd say, if you're determined to camp, don't be put off by this round of awful weather. I think the Environment Agency were visiting low-lying sites and those in areas liable to flood, but nobody has visited ours, and it was really quite civilised despite the dreadful night.
Just use many pegs - Deltas if you have them - and I hope the weather improves for you.
 
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09/7/2012 at 9:57am
Location: Scotland
Outfit: Coachman Highlander (Amara)
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We expected rain and got it. Saturday was awful, we were almost flooded out but we stuck it out. Still very grey and cool with more of the same forecast for the rest of the week. How does it change our holiday?
Well, Instead of rushing up in the morning to get the best of the sun I am having long leisurly lie-ins, reading with my kindle enjoying the lovely views out the window, still lovely even though wet. We had a smashing leisurely pub lunch yesterday, normally it would be a picnic. We are driving to see all the lovely wee out of the road places we wouldnt normally see, as usually we would be walking everywhere all day. i intend going on the Strathspey railway, a wee change again from walking or cycling. Barbeques as normal, we have a great set up with tarp, I believe folk think we're daft but hey ho, they're right. We are spending a bit more money than we normally would when camping but normally we dont spend any apart from site fees so not bothered - not spending astronomically.
This is our third go at this site and yet to get good weather. Just saying yesterday we will be booking again for next year. Gorgeous place despite the weather and one of my favourite sites, Rothiemurchus.
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