A busy departure day.

[Mr porky]

Hi everyone
We are currently parked at Shrewsbury after fitting in what seems like a week of things into 1 day.
The list includes

A meeting in Manchester
A site visit and measure in manchester
A pick up of wheel studs from a trailer company in Chester
A supermarket top up of silly things food wise which are sometimes difficult to find in continental Europe.
A filling at the dentist in Middlewich
A missed delivery of a new rim for a trailer
A conversation with rim supplier as the DHL app won't work
A conversation with farmer Jeff where I store some trailers, he's going to swap my tyre and fit the new rim (great relief)
2 pints of delicious Butty Bach beer In a local pub near to our sleepy spot
A well needed meal at Hickorys smokehouse
Waking up 2 hours ago thinking to myself I hope DHL find the farm/storage next time

Not too bad a start but it did seem as we deserved the beer and food last night, it should be a decent drive today to the camc site next to Folkestone.
We are looking forward to this trip as it seems we have been in the uk too long over this summer.
This was due to family time which is always nice and a bit of dental work that was overdue.
We decided to use the chunnel which does seem to have gotten quite pricy but when I gave Phil the options he insisted on tunnel even when I would have been happy with irish ferries.
Looking forward to a easy time in france with no set path just sticking to the east side as we are off to Dusseldorf salon to view electric bikes and other bits we need.
We may call into Luxembourg as its been over 5 years since we where last there and possibly the mosel region again, not sure we will see where the wind blows.

 

[lorger]

Looks lovely, not to long to wait but you’ll counting the sleeps already.

 

[Mr porky]

Wow, that looks lovely. Will wait for more pics.

To be honest as we have gone for one they didn't have on show we don't have more pictures till we get it.

 

[Mr porky]

Where is the washing line to go across the front cab area? Looks great, I thought you were thinking of downsizing and joining us plebs?

We decided to stay the same size but with a better layout and better toys

 

[Gina M]

Can't wait to see more piccies when you get it.

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[Mr porky]

Can't wait to see more piccies when you get it.

We are hoping before Christmas if it's after we won't pick up till mid March.

 

[Mr porky]

Ok I do have some pictures.

 

[Mr porky]

A little fizz to celebrate

 

[scousebird]

Chin chin

 

[Flairy]

Treat yourselves that’s what it’s for

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[Drum Major]

Looking forward to all the up coming adventures ahead

 

[lorger]

That really does look luxurious, surprised you can afford champagne

 

[Mr porky]

That really does look luxurious, surprised you can afford champagne

Actually if you noticed I said fizz not champagne, it's a rose cremont from aldi only €7

 

[grey bear]

go for it you only here once .long time dead

 

[KASPAR]

Actually if you noticed I said fizz not champagne, it's a rose cremont from aldi only €7

Did you not get a bottle from the seller? Cheapskates, seller not you

We got a nice Prosecco from our seller recently. Select Motorhomes.

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[Mr porky]

Did you not get a bottle from the seller? Cheapskates, seller not you

We got a nice Prosecco from our seller recently. Select Motorhomes.

They actually give you a bunch of flowers and a bottle of dom perignon at pick up.

 

[Carpmart]

Congratulations!

 

[Barriesimpson]

How was that pulpo?

A la Gallega

 

[Peavy]

A la Gallega

That's why asked, looked "legit"

A little fizz to celebrate View attachment 943983

Congratulations

 

[funflair]

Delivery expected in December this year.

you only went to look at electric bikes

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[funflair]

So we have purchased a Loft 81 LB which is 8.2m in length (same size as our current home)
Although we have been a bit more restricted with our choices but also added essentials like lithium, solar, self levellers with full air,leather seats and the most important thing a washing machine for philip.we have also gone with a different layout than our current model which incorporates a bar seat system and no front bed as our current model has a front drop down bed that was never used.
Swapping across our current gaslow system when the new one comes.
I'm happy we waited and didn't get the new one 2 years ago as this has the new fascia look and the euro to pound is better. Below picture shows a bar type layout.View attachment 943962

Nice one guys well done, nice layout and decent size.

 

[funflair]

They actually give you a bunch of flowers and a bottle of dom perignon at pick up.

We didn't get the flowers as Covid didn't permit them at the time, but the old bottle of Dom was quite nice actually

 

[Dutch 68]

Delivery expected in December this year.

Jeeeez that’s quick

 

[funflair]

Jeeeez that’s quick

Nobody will have been ordering in the last few months as they all knew that the new models were being launched so the factory will have caught up with orders, and the earlier you order at the show the earlier you get it.

 

[Mr porky]

Jeeeez that’s quick

When we started talking I assumed 2025 December. He then put me right and I was genuinely shocked how quick.

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[Mr porky]

Nice one guys well done, nice layout and decent size.

It wasn't planned but I was never retiring early anyway

 

[Dutch 68]

When we started talking I assumed 2025 December. He then put me right and I was genuinely shocked how quick.

Fabulous , congratulations, it looks very nice indeed, the only no no for me would be the oven at that level, what where they thinking, but I realise you might have opted for a different lay out?

 

[Barriesimpson]

Fabulous , congratulations, it looks very nice indeed, the only no no for me would be the oven at that level, what where they thinking, but I realise you might have opted for a different lay out?

Yes, I saw that too. More than once someone will hit their leg on the handle, somebody did not think the design through properly.

 

[Dutch 68]

Yes, I saw that too. More than once someone will hit their leg on the handle, somebody did not think the design through properly.

Thought out by a designer who never cooks, everyone one is different but eye level or none would be my answer

 

[funflair]

Fabulous , congratulations, it looks very nice indeed, the only no no for me would be the oven at that level, what where they thinking, but I realise you might have opted for a different lay out?

I do keep looking at the oven position on their website and it does look low, I guess it's low because it sits underneath a decent domestic compressor fridge freezer BUT is it really workable, hope so as I believe it is a decent oven

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[JockandRita]

Mr porky. CONGRATULATIONS Philip & Gareth, from Rita and I.
We love your choice of layout, and look forward to The Grand Tour. .....

Cheers,

Jock & Rita.