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28/6/2013 at 9:23pm
Location: Preston
Outfit: Montana 6 and Awning
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Thank you everyone or your replies.
I am typing this from the comfort of my super king size bed at home!
The rain just got heavier after we'd packed up the car, plus all the bedding was in the roof bag and I'm not sure just how waterproof it is. The thought of sleeping in damp bedding, coupled with the fact it's our first trip post baby, we cried off.
Wimps, I know !
However, we're leaving first thing in the morning as the car is all packed. The campsite were very understanding and hadn't really expected us to turn up.
So in the end, we got soaked whilst packing the car, but have the luxury of sleeping at home tonight.
Looking forward to tomorrow, especially as the weather is looking ok (it's actually lighter outside now than it was earlier today!). This will be our first trip with baby, awning, carpet and EHU.
Will try to post pictures in a day or so.
Thanks again.
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29/6/2013 at 10:51am
Location: North Wiltshire
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Quote: Originally posted by HollyBlanche on 28/6/2013
Thank you everyone or your replies.
I am typing this from the comfort of my super king size bed at home!
The rain just got heavier after we'd packed up the car, plus all the bedding was in the roof bag and I'm not sure just how waterproof it is. The thought of sleeping in damp bedding, coupled with the fact it's our first trip post baby, we cried off.
Wimps, I know !
However, we're leaving first thing in the morning as the car is all packed. The campsite were very understanding and hadn't really expected us to turn up.
So in the end, we got soaked whilst packing the car, but have the luxury of sleeping at home tonight.
Looking forward to tomorrow, especially as the weather is looking ok (it's actually lighter outside now than it was earlier today!). This will be our first trip with baby, awning, carpet and EHU.
Will try to post pictures in a day or so.
Thanks again.
Shame you didn't get away but sounds like it made sense to wait. Glad you are still going. Have a fab time. 
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03/7/2013 at 3:50pm
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Hi all...
We're back. We went on Saturday instead. First trip with the baby, awning, carpet and EHU went brilliantly. In hindsight, putting up in the rain whilst keeping dogs and baby dry would have been hard work, but do-able.
The bad thing about arriving at the site on a Saturday was a much reduced pick of pitches, especially as we had the EHU. In future, rain or no rain, I'd rather go during the week to have a better chance of getting a spot we like.
The flip side is, it rained all day yesterday and last night, so we've packed up wet. Need to find somewhere to hang the beasts to dry...no garden and no garage...should be fun! Nice to see the weather is improving too now were back...sods law!
The little one slept brilliantly...must've been all the fresh air. And I slept better than any other trip...the key to staying warm at night really is layers underneath (on top of the air bed), and getting changed into thermals before it gets too cold.
Husband has found his sleep holy grail too...camp bed with sim...Wilkinsons in Preston were selling them reduced from £30, to £20, then reduced again to £10...they look exactly the same as the £35 beds in Go.
I'll try to figure out picture posting in a day or two. Can't wait for our next trip in August. And thanks to you all and these forums for your tips. I'll be posing questions soon about carpets and EHU soon!
Oooo .... A big plus for cat litter in the loo bucket. Works an absolute dream!
Must do campsite review too...Gibsons Barn in Garstang.
Be back soon...baby calls!
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Tina
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We still laugh about it today (Not sure we will if we're doing the same next weekend...)
