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Quote: Originally posted by Geefree on 13/8/2017

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Hi Caroline, I'm new to all this too, as this is now an old thread I wondered how you got on with your first time camping experience?
I have converted my van into a camper (taken 2months)
And I was very apprehensive too, but I have just returned from my first solo jaunt at the east Yorkshire coast for the weekend, and thoroughly glad the first time is now behind me.
Firstly, I too felt I was being watched as a newbie, but that was probably me lol, and I did wander around trying to look like an old pro, but I needn't have worried as I found it a refreshing experience, meeting a few new people along the way.
What I found the most encouraging was the way campers really enjoy the hard work of outdoor life, it was inspirational! It made me realise how I waste my weekends at home doing nothing, I am male, in my 50s,
And now I plan to thoroughly enjoy life as a camper van camper lol.
Shame there are not many solo campers around, as it would be great to meet up with them.

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Quote: Originally posted by Belper Bloke on 19/1/2018

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Caroline, if you have a lawn put up you tent as a practice, I camp alone lots just make sure you have all the gear, warm, dry cooking etc. Check out Wing Hall neat Rutland Water, field 4 nice adult only field, and there is a pub five min walk away, I am sure you will like it.

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