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Post by goldfish on Oct 14, 2013 19:30:15 GMT
It's not in Bixhill Lane, Goldfish, look for Reservoir Drive off Coleshill Road as per: goo.gl/maps/SgLMzNo gate or barrier AFAIK. Thanks vern, I take that just follow Reservoir Drive into car park to the left , Google shows a wonder gate , hope it will be left open after 6pm Hope to catch up sometimes. Regards |
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Post by millie on Oct 14, 2013 19:59:53 GMT
Millie, Weatherspoons is at the NEC although there is a pub at Shustoke, the Plough very close: goo.gl/maps/SgLEdit: Added pub and gate [/quote Thanks Vern - are we meeting at 11.30/12 on Sunday at Weatherspoons? |
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Post by Firefox on Oct 14, 2013 20:52:38 GMT
Yes, that's the plan, 11.30 to 12.00 at Weatherspoons, NEC goldfish The gate has been left open at night before. No guarantees of anything though! Would be great to catch up sometime  |
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Post by Firefox on Oct 14, 2013 22:47:00 GMT
Here's the pub link again, I posted it wrong before. It's called The Plough and just to the East of the car park on the main road: goo.gl/maps/ir9VZ |
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 14, 2013 23:11:09 GMT
I will arrive Sat tea time probably, not decided whether to bring Mia or not yet. might have to, but will come anyway and go back to van at lunch time. Lookig forward to seeing everyone |
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Post by Lee & Linda on Oct 15, 2013 15:07:46 GMT
Back home after 6 weeks away in the van. Would quite like to go to the nec but not sure about using the van again quite so soon..... Perhaps just meet up on Sunday at Weatherspoons...
linda
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Post by Firefox on Oct 18, 2013 16:16:02 GMT
I'll probably come tonight - it may be tomorrow morning though.
Just done 3 x 12+ hour days travel , meetings and site visits in London and still have some stuff to get off tonight so feeling a bit knackered.
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Post by goldfish on Oct 18, 2013 17:07:12 GMT
I'll probably come tonight - it may be tomorrow morning though. Just done 3 x 12+ hour days travel , meetings and site visits in London and still have some stuff to get off tonight so feeling a bit knackered. Just finished show knackered from walking around, so stay here to night and leave to morrow, may be meet you to morrow If miss u have a good show. |
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Post by X on Oct 18, 2013 19:01:25 GMT
I'll probably come tonight - it may be tomorrow morning though. Just done 3 x 12+ hour days travel , meetings and site visits in London and still have some stuff to get off tonight so feeling a bit knackered. am surprised you are being sucked in to this rampant commercialism ? Bet there is not a freebie in sight these days ? Gone are the days of a free pen or key fob and mugs and Goodie bags ? Ask them all how they manage to stick all those egg boxes together with toffee and chocolate ? |
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Post by Alec on Oct 18, 2013 19:33:06 GMT
Washing up done, in The Plough for a pint of bitter.
Alec.
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Post by robmac on Oct 18, 2013 22:08:29 GMT
Will be there tomorrow morning.
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Post by Firefox on Oct 19, 2013 15:27:39 GMT
Here now at 4.30pm. Just doing the washing up! X I won't be buying much at the show. Got free tickets so just here to twiddle the knobs and poke at the eggboxes! |
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Post by millie on Oct 19, 2013 16:43:09 GMT
See you at Weatherspoons tomorrow Vern |
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Post by X on Oct 20, 2013 10:33:49 GMT
I guess you are doing a recce ready for our forums stand at next years show ? Lmao
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 20, 2013 16:03:12 GMT
Now, Charlie! I can just imagine the reaction of the CC and the C&CC when they saw our stand! lmao  Well, I've been and seen it and won't be going again. Gets mind-numbing after a while. Lots of posh, very expensive campers. All very nice etc. but when comparing with our old girl there's not much the new ones have that we don't in ours - apart from the newest trends in materials and "fashion" items. In fact, some of the fittings and fixtures in them were badly planned and fitted. When you're forking out 50 to 80k plus they were really bad, imo. Would have a new Mercedes Auto-sleeper though, if I had the money - well, not new, cos even if I could afford it I would still buy a second hand one from some very rich person who gets bored and swops their camper every year or two  The only other camper that impressed me with layout and amount of kit on board for their small size was the Nu Rio range from Nu Venture range. Would suit me fine if I was a solo camper Still just a pipe dream at 36k though  Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Post by Lee & Linda on Oct 20, 2013 18:59:09 GMT
Home with very sore feet. We splashed out on a brush to wash the van with and a new shower head that Paul ( flyby) recommended so if I don't like it Paul you owe me......
It was lovely to catch up with Ems, Vern, Anne, Paul and Penny and to meet newbie Alec.
We did see a couple of vans we would like..... Sunlight and Eldis .... But wouldn't buy one new anyway even if we could afford it...
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Post by Ems&Beau on Oct 20, 2013 20:21:43 GMT
Good to catch up over a coffee and meet some new people! I had an enjoyable day poking about in all the posh vans! Lots of layouts to look at and think about. I thought there would be more shopping stalls like at the bike show, not sure I'd go again although if I won some tickets next year its not a bad day out, my brother and nephew enjoyed it! We spent more time looking at trailer tents and folding caravans (my brother has a trailer tent so enjoyed comparing his old one with the new ones!)
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 20, 2013 21:53:35 GMT
Just back too, and have had a lovely time. Stayed Sat night at Shustoke Resrvoir with Vern, Rob, Paul and Penny, Chris & Phil amd Alec (Livitout) Went for drinks and dinner in nearbye pub, which we had to vacate due to evil smells emanting from one who shall remain nameless. All back to Penny's gorgeous new van which fitted us all in amazngly, had a great evening, loads of laughs, dramk more wine and enjoyed copious brews provided by our lovely hostess. Paul was a bit too quiet for my liking though! Show today, and lovely to meet up with Ems, Lee & Linda and meet Millie for the first time. Me Vern and Alec tootled around together and managed not to lose each other, didnt buy much just a cap for my external water filling hole to replave current plastic glove stuck in there and we all bough a £10 bargain bag of salami sausages. I agree with Marie, i actually didn't see a layout that suits me better tan my current van, even in the new autosleepers. The highlight for me was the wooden huts with log burner stove in middle. and seats all around edge with reindeer skins, absolutely lovely and they count as temprary buildings you can have in woodlands. Wish had taken a piccie to show you all, never seen anything like it. Fitted about 10 people around the outside I think, and then the fire in the middle had slide out cooking things and a wooden circle around it with a removable wooden tray for each person, I think i need to find a link cos not describing it very well. |
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Post by WindDancer on Oct 21, 2013 0:47:53 GMT
Sounds like something Mr Brown would rustle up in a flash!
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 21, 2013 7:05:20 GMT
Was it something like this, Wind Dancer? Finnish round bbq hutSaw something like this at Harrogate flower show last year. Quite nifty! Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Post by robmac on Oct 21, 2013 7:46:09 GMT
Good to catch up over a coffee and meet some new people! I had an enjoyable day poking about in all the posh vans! Lots of layouts to look at and think about. I thought there would be more shopping stalls like at the bike show, not sure I'd go again although if I won some tickets next year its not a bad day out, my brother and nephew enjoyed it! We spent more time looking at trailer tents and folding caravans (my brother has a trailer tent so enjoyed comparing his old one with the new ones!) Did you look at the Folding Campers Ems, (cross between folding caravan and trailer tent), some of them are really spacious and well fitted out and reasonably priced on Ebay if you decided to go that way. |
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 21, 2013 8:02:44 GMT
Was it something like this, Wind Dancer? Finnish round bbq hutSaw something like this at Harrogate flower show last year. Quite nifty! Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry YES!!!! Well found Marie, I did have a quick google but couldn't find anything. (It was me btw not Winddancer!). Thet is realy simi;ar if not even the same. Really cosy. everyone sitting around in a circle with fire in middel to cok over, and then dopending what size you could also slide out something we didn't actually see to make up beds . Vern says we can have one for the woodlands!! Mind you he also said we could have this massive wooden shed with a proper bar, a toilet at the back and big projector screen perfect for woodland raves!! Cheers Vern!! |
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Post by robmac on Oct 21, 2013 8:24:01 GMT
Was it something like this, Wind Dancer? Finnish round bbq hutSaw something like this at Harrogate flower show last year. Quite nifty! Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry YES!!!! Well found Marie, I did have a quick google but couldn't find anything. (It was me btw not Winddancer!). Thet is realy simi;ar if not even the same. Really cosy. everyone sitting around in a circle with fire in middel to cok over, and then dopending what size you could also slide out something we didn't actually see to make up beds . Vern says we can have one for the woodlands!! Mind you he also said we could have this massive wooden shed with a proper bar, a toilet at the back and big projector screen perfect for woodland raves!! Cheers Vern!! I reckon we would be better off with a big Tipi or Bell Tent with a woodburner Anne. Lot less money and can be taken away at the end of a meet rather than left for the local scumbags to invade! By the way, Reindeer hides are available quite cheaply; www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/reindeer-hideBut if anybody is anti Fur trade, don't forget Reindeer are reared for meat and so the hide might as well be used rather than wasted. |
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 21, 2013 9:04:12 GMT
that would also be lovely rob. but in the event that we do actually purchase some woodlands you are allowed to erect a shed for storing tools. and apparently you are legally obliged to manage your woods ir the deeds can be taken away so you do actually need tools so a locable hut would be very handy .. especially one with a wood burner and nice social layout!! |
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Post by robmac on Oct 21, 2013 9:16:29 GMT
Well if we bought a suitable shed, I'd be up for the internal fitout (seating etc.)
Mind you, I suppose we'd better get the woodland first!
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 21, 2013 10:32:32 GMT
would make more sense rob!! but it would be fantastic to have something like that and great ig you were up gore it at the right time. there's something really nice about round rooms like that and like tips too of course something about having no corners I think |
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Post by Ems&Beau on Oct 21, 2013 14:39:12 GMT
Good to catch up over a coffee and meet some new people! I had an enjoyable day poking about in all the posh vans! Lots of layouts to look at and think about. I thought there would be more shopping stalls like at the bike show, not sure I'd go again although if I won some tickets next year its not a bad day out, my brother and nephew enjoyed it! We spent more time looking at trailer tents and folding caravans (my brother has a trailer tent so enjoyed comparing his old one with the new ones!) Did you look at the Folding Campers Ems, (cross between folding caravan and trailer tent), some of them are really spacious and well fitted out and reasonably priced on Ebay if you decided to go that way. Yes, looked at all folding options! I'm even tempted to get a trailer tent but it would mean I'd stick to campsites, although it would save me a load of money as I'd keep my car! I'm still new to the campervan/motorhome thing and not yet sure its right for me. Another option is a roof tent but I'd be lugging it about all the time so a trailer tent would make more sense! I used my tent in Germany this year and loved it more than I thought I would, I thought I'd miss the van, the bit I don't like is blowing up air beds! |
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Post by robmac on Oct 21, 2013 14:47:55 GMT
Did you look at the Folding Campers Ems, (cross between folding caravan and trailer tent), some of them are really spacious and well fitted out and reasonably priced on Ebay if you decided to go that way. Yes, looked at all folding options! I'm even tempted to get a trailer tent but it would mean I'd stick to campsites, although it would save me a load of money as I'd keep my car! I'm still new to the campervan/motorhome thing and not yet sure its right for me. Another option is a roof tent but I'd be lugging it about all the time so a trailer tent would make more sense! I used my tent in Germany this year and loved it more than I thought I would, I thought I'd miss the van, the bit I don't like is blowing up air beds! Roof tents are great Ems, I've just sold one! but loved it before I got the MH. I still love tent camping, but never use airbeds, they deflate with the cold and are not comfortable. Better off with a camping mat and a thick winter sleeping bag. |
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 21, 2013 15:04:20 GMT
No corners is good when you've overdosed {cough} Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Post by Firefox on Oct 21, 2013 15:17:09 GMT
Had a great time. Nice to see everyone again! Sunday night, lock in till 1.00am at the Plough and got chatting to a few locals. Quite some characters, including one old boy, Terrance, who quizzed me on places around Britain plus history of structures! Had to be on your toes for that after a few jars lotusanne I since learned those things we saw are called BBQ huts. Article here: www.telegraph.co.uk/property/interiorsandshopping/3360843/The-rise-of-the-barbecue-hut.htmlThe ones we saw were from Garden Exteriors: www.gardenexteriors.com/I think they are at the higher end of the market. Yes we can have one with a bar, but as Rob says, we need a place to put it first |
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Hi we nearly always freecamp - old age pension gives loads of leisure time but too little money to pay camp site fees. 
The van has solar panel, large water tank So we are pretty self sufficient. Jon
