It's been a great weekend with our camping buddies the Dickos... Here's to many more!
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Location:Hollands Wood
Monday 30 May 2011
30th May
Last day and we're grateful we packed up the awning last night as there is light drizzle this morning.
It's been a great weekend with our camping buddies the Dickos... Here's to many more!
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It's been a great weekend with our camping buddies the Dickos... Here's to many more!
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Sunday 29 May 2011
29th May
After a lazy start, I couldn't face another full-English so I settled for bacon & egg on toast.
Today's efforts included a walk, where the kids insisted on taking their bikes only to wimp out a the first sniff of a slope and leave the adults to push (or attempt to ride) them.
A spot of tree climbing "help, I can't get down".
And an attempt at tossing the caber.
Back at the field, the girls went searching for the up to now elusive New Forest ponies, and the lads (including Bailey) settled into a decent game of cricket.
In the evening we all traipsed off to the pub for a thoroughly filling dinner.
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Today's efforts included a walk, where the kids insisted on taking their bikes only to wimp out a the first sniff of a slope and leave the adults to push (or attempt to ride) them.
A spot of tree climbing "help, I can't get down".
And an attempt at tossing the caber.
Back at the field, the girls went searching for the up to now elusive New Forest ponies, and the lads (including Bailey) settled into a decent game of cricket.
In the evening we all traipsed off to the pub for a thoroughly filling dinner.
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Location:New Forest
Saturday 28 May 2011
28th May
Today we took a tour along the coast. We stopped at Milford on Sea but decided the storm force winds powering the sea were a little fresh for our group. We moved on to Mudeford Quay where we were after fresh fish for the BBQ.
In the afternoon we visited Lyndhurst to check out the Ferraris... I mean, to get some supplies. Great camping store there were I stocked up on spares for the awning and bought other things I never knew I needed.
Back to camp, BBQ on and very tasty Cajun spiced shark steak for me, with Sea Bass and Bream for the others. The kids also tried to toast bread, then after marshmallows, cherries, lemon and Cheese Puffs!
Sarah managed to persuade herself out of going for a run, Tracey managed to persuade herself to not even consider running.
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In the afternoon we visited Lyndhurst to check out the Ferraris... I mean, to get some supplies. Great camping store there were I stocked up on spares for the awning and bought other things I never knew I needed.
Back to camp, BBQ on and very tasty Cajun spiced shark steak for me, with Sea Bass and Bream for the others. The kids also tried to toast bread, then after marshmallows, cherries, lemon and Cheese Puffs!
Sarah managed to persuade herself out of going for a run, Tracey managed to persuade herself to not even consider running.
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Location:Hollands Wood
Friday 27 May 2011
27th May
We're back in the van and this time we're slumming it... No, not a reference to sharing the pitch with tent people, I mean we are without electric!
I'm religiously turning off lights to make sure then battery lasts all weekend, but others in my family are not so diligent.
We pitched up earlier and found a nice spot. Awning up, and dinner now eaten.
We've even sung Happy Birthday to Jake again, as this is his Birthday Weekend.
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I'm religiously turning off lights to make sure then battery lasts all weekend, but others in my family are not so diligent.
We pitched up earlier and found a nice spot. Awning up, and dinner now eaten.
We've even sung Happy Birthday to Jake again, as this is his Birthday Weekend.
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Location:Hollands Wood, New Forest
Sunday 1 May 2011
1st May
Started the day with a full English fry-up, which means we are now all lying around like well-fed lions.
Trying to decide what to do... We chose a picnic in the field next to the Thames - just watching the world (and some rather lovely boats) go by. Washed down with cider, beer and followed by Champagne & Strawberries.
Whilst the kids and I were playing boules, a passing walker asked if the chocolate lab was mine. "No", I said, "He belongs to my friend", pointing in the direction of our picnic blanket were I noticed Roger was straddled Anne; presumably in some advanced Pilates pose. The woman, unfazed, began to quiz Roger on the breeding of his hound but for some reason Roger's mind went blank and it took a while to get the story from him, during which he discreetly slipped down to lay beside his wife. I tried not to laugh but failed miserably.
Tracey surprised us joining in with the alcohol, quaffing very nearly a pint of pear cider during the afternoon. Then came the kite flying which was hilarious; Anne and Tracey flouncing across the field shouting "It's up!"... We ended with a challenging game of one-batting-over cricket, which Megan won with a total of 5 runs not out!
Shame there was no umpire!
As we cleared up, Roger gave his impression of a big fat gypsy wedding dress...
Back at camp, we took down the awnings to avoid the morning dew, and set about BBQing steak, burger, salmon and sausage. I created a monster BBQ from a recycled tray, which got so hot it cooked steaks in a couple of minutes... Just a pity I left them on there for 10.
Going home tomorrow, sadly. Had a great weekend with great friends, and we must do it again soon.
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Trying to decide what to do... We chose a picnic in the field next to the Thames - just watching the world (and some rather lovely boats) go by. Washed down with cider, beer and followed by Champagne & Strawberries.
Whilst the kids and I were playing boules, a passing walker asked if the chocolate lab was mine. "No", I said, "He belongs to my friend", pointing in the direction of our picnic blanket were I noticed Roger was straddled Anne; presumably in some advanced Pilates pose. The woman, unfazed, began to quiz Roger on the breeding of his hound but for some reason Roger's mind went blank and it took a while to get the story from him, during which he discreetly slipped down to lay beside his wife. I tried not to laugh but failed miserably.
Tracey surprised us joining in with the alcohol, quaffing very nearly a pint of pear cider during the afternoon. Then came the kite flying which was hilarious; Anne and Tracey flouncing across the field shouting "It's up!"... We ended with a challenging game of one-batting-over cricket, which Megan won with a total of 5 runs not out!
Shame there was no umpire!
As we cleared up, Roger gave his impression of a big fat gypsy wedding dress...
Back at camp, we took down the awnings to avoid the morning dew, and set about BBQing steak, burger, salmon and sausage. I created a monster BBQ from a recycled tray, which got so hot it cooked steaks in a couple of minutes... Just a pity I left them on there for 10.
Going home tomorrow, sadly. Had a great weekend with great friends, and we must do it again soon.
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Location:Hurley
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