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Subject Topic: To go or not to go
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PersonANNIE1971
26/3/2013 at 9:03am
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Hi ,we are due to go to Durham from west yorkshire on Thursday till Monday.We are really unsure at the momment.We rung the site up in Durham last night,the guy said they had no snow at all.Has we are new to Caravaning we are really unsure has to what to do.The cold doesent really bother us too much,Its the towing getting they and back thats the issue.Whats other people planning this Easter.Like i said to go or not to go,any friendly advise would be very welcome.

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PersonGreendemon315
26/3/2013 at 9:15am
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Really it's down to your confidence level. I always go, some people never go. If you're new to it, the likelihood is that you don't have the experience to deal with problems. On the other hand there is no snow.

I would always say go, but I don't want to be responsible or getting you involved in something you can't handle.

Sorry, it's your call.

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PersonANNIE1971
26/3/2013 at 9:29am
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Thanks Greendemon think the main roads should be ok.like i said the colds not the issue its just the towing.We will keep a very close eye on the weather the next day or so and make a decision soon.Thanks again

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PersonGreendemon315
26/3/2013 at 9:42am
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A bad forecast is not a death sentence. If you do go, take it easy, stop and reassess at regular intervals, and be prepared to turn back if it gets too much for you.
It's always good to get outside your comfort zone, but not too far. As your experience increases, you will be able to do more.

Stay safe

Jim


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26/3/2013 at 12:29pm
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I would say keep in touch with the site and see how the week develops. How near a main rpad is the site? I have just spoken to the site we are going to and feel very reassured.


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Personleon copa
26/3/2013 at 1:26pm
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hi annie 71 i live in co durham few light flurrys today but nothink to bad what part of co durham are you going to as some parts are as you go in land eg barnard casyle


PersonSWIFT22
26/3/2013 at 1:32pm
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im off to skeggy for easter it should be an ok run just take extra care on your journey steady on the snowy roads and youll be fine, theres no rush to get there, and a safe journey to all travelling, take care,steady away, and enjoy your break......

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PersonMadaboutakitas
26/3/2013 at 3:25pm
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We were going to Pandy Caravan Site in Wales Thursday,to Monday
Unfortunetly hubby has really bad chest infection so have had to
Cancel so upset as first trip going away this year,hope we will be
Fine for 11th April going to Luckshall Carvan Site so will look forwade to going there looks really nice


PersonANNIE1971
26/3/2013 at 3:43pm
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Hi leon copa we are syaying near Durham centre,its a 10 minute walk away.Thankyou everyone for some good advice.Thinkin i better start loading her up to go.Think we will just take it steady,need a break to be honest.

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26/3/2013 at 4:29pm
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Quote: Originally posted by ANNIE1971 on 26/3/2013
Hi leon copa we are syaying near Durham centre,its a 10 minute walk away.Thankyou everyone for some good advice.Thinkin i better start loading her up to go.Think we will just take it steady,need a break to be honest.


thats the spirit steady away, think ahead youll be fine, no rush, enjoy

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PersonGCMS2012
26/3/2013 at 7:38pm
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We're going the other way at Easter, to Ripley from just north of Newcastle.

I frequent another forum (NOT caravan related), and they've said the roads are fine.

So we're still on for going. 17



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Personjaqugra
26/3/2013 at 9:39pm
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We are going away Friday for the weekend, I am planning to go unless I get up Friday to a covering of snow on main roads. The forecast isn't that bad for the weekend. It is normal to feel a bit apprehensive before towing when you are new to caravanning but drive to the conditions and everything should be fine.


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We are going away Friday for the weekend, I am planning to go unless I get up Friday to a covering of snow on main roads. The forecast isn't that bad for the weekend. It is normal to feel a bit apprehensive before towing when you are new to caravanning but drive to the conditions and everything should be fine.


PersonGCMS2012
27/3/2013 at 5:31am
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I've been keeping an eye on the metoffice website.

Bit of neurotic weather watching I guess from being a farmer in the past.

By the looks of things, the weather's staying cold, but the wind's going to drop off, and it's sunshine all the way!!! 17



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PersonANNIE1971
27/3/2013 at 8:33am
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Hi we have spoken to the others we are going with and they seem Happy to go.So we are going  to go and take it very steadyon the roads.Taking plenty of warm clothes and warmin foods.Thanks everyone for some excellant advice.Hope everyone planning to go away has a safe and enjoyable Easter  and keeps warm.Thanks again 17

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I am gutted we have had to cancel long weekend trip to Wiseman's Bridge, Saundersfoot as its too cold for our 2yo daughter.  It was supposed to be our only trip this year as we have a baby due in June and dont fancy caravanning with newborn.  I have exams to prepare for that I am sitting in June so wont be able to go away prior to baby's birth either.  Will be selling the van now to save Insurance and Storage fees and look to purchase a newer caravan next year. :-(



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