Creating a 'Glamp' site

[dawsey]

Hello Dawsey and welcome back, although most of us who’ve been following your journey these last few years, knew full well you and Bea weren’t ones to simply admit defeat and give up.

Great to hear you’re both finally found the dream of your lives and wish you all the happiness you deserve as you strive out to turn the dream into reality.

Can’t wait to see the “Before and After” photos.

PS. Does that mean your trusty Helga will once again find herself back in the MH Classifieds.

Good Luck to you both, the really hard work now begins.

Thanks

Yes Helga is back up for sale. Here's the ad:

Hymer B544

Ready for sale in April 2025

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

She's a little more battered than before, that park bench that hit us in that huge storm in Brittany last year did a bit of damage to the bumper so I'm going to be more willing to negotiate on the price. All the stuff that comes with her must be worth half the asking price

 

[Puddleduck]

Good luck with the sale.

 

[Carpmart]

Yes. Your posts continue to make that very clear. Leave any more pinocchio emojis and you won't be reading anymore of it.

Now where's my project plan, I need to check my interdependencies.....

Sent you a PM…

 

[Steve and Denise]

Sent you a PM…

Have you applied for the Project Manager job H?

 

[L' Hobo]

As chaser posted
Good old basic machine, 1988 so no electronics to go wrong just a Simms or cav injector pump.

You mean the ones when you just dismantled the top parts to do the spill timing?

(I'm only guessing as I can't get Chasers link.)

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[Steve and Denise]

You mean the ones when you just dismantled the top parts to do the spill timing?

(I'm only guessing as I can't get Chasers link.)

I remember having a VW LT40 2.4 6cyl and the pump ran on a belt from the rear of the camshaft, no woodruff key or anything that was interesting to set
That was back when VW could not keep the head gaskets from failing regularly

 

[L' Hobo]

I remember having a VW LT40 2.4 6cyl and the pump ran on a belt from the rear of the camshaft, no woodruff key or anything that was interesting to set
That was back when VW could not keep the head gaskets from failing regularly

Yes, some of the old LT's were like that by reputation, thank goodness I never had one!

 

[Steve and Denise]

Yes, some of the old LT's were like that by reputation, thank goodness I never had one!

Infact the VW engine was that bad they fitted them in Volvo cars made lots of noise but flat as a witches tit

 

[Bustup15]

dawsey

Here's a Bamford JCB auction

 

[chaser]

dawsey

Here's a Bamford JCB auction

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Won't be cheap!

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[Silver-Fox]

I don't mean to poke fun, but I've dealt with dozens of project managers over the years and the language (like H&S language, or HR language, or legal language) is fascinating. Not designed to be impenetrable to the 'outsider' but it ends up being the same nonetheless.

HR = admin. Pure and simple. Should not exist as a board reporting function.
H&S = responsibility of a good manager who understands UK law and isn't afraid of the regulator (the UK HSE). ie vey few. Should not exist as a board report function.

Legal = only required for high end deals
Stakeholder management = repository for old contractors nobody knows what to do with but is too afraid to let go.

DEI - yes we had to ensure black and transsexual faces were among offshore wind turbine maintenance staff in Barrow, probably the most white and straight town in the whole of the UK. Nobody there even admits to being gay.

Again, fur bucks sake or Oh Please!, or as Jim's bots will translate - oh dear.

This is why I took early retirement. When I started my career the chief engineer had a bottle of scotch in his cupboard

Neither me nor Bea resent nor judge anyone and each to their own. Power of pink pound and all that, it's great.

But dont ever tell us what to think

Screw the modern world

It's why a moron like trump got elected - the European politicians need to see that and quickly....

dawsey i think we would get along just great.

Now find some spare dosh to keep me happy and I’ll come and drive your JCB

 

[olley]

You mean the ones when you just dismantled the top parts to do the spill timing?

(I'm only guessing as I can't get Chasers link.)

No idea, we sent them of to a local company who refurbished, they came back and we refitted them.
Simms were easy to bleed, Cav dpa could be a pig.
I stopped working in that trade in 88, when I left the latest innovation was the electric stop solenoid.

 

[dawsey]

We got the Ofgem approval today for the £7500 grant for a lovely Grant R290 air source heat pump. Not bad, all within 11 days of completion. A local chap is installing next week. Just need to get the solar sorted now...

Furniture arrived today. Two Lutons, one maybe 500kg overloaded. How he didn't get pulled is anyone's guess. A mad Dutchman. Ripped the mudguard off the rears as it was sitting hard on the stops.


The 'Aston Test'

All the time we were looking in France I had in the back of my mind the thought that whatever we ended up with had to pass that test. It comes originally from my old man, who used to like to say "you can judge who a man wants to be by the car that he drives, but you can see who he really is from the house that he lives in. It always intrigued me and though I long since discovered it's quite a common saying, it always stuck.

I've got one or two nice motors, and judging me by what I drive or used to drive then some might say I want to be James Bond. But judging who I am or was for the past 2 years then I'm actually a p*k*y. Fair dos.

Mum was similar, she worked for an outfit moving nice cars between dealerships in the 70s (Rovers etc). She used to like to see if the house matched the car, and would always point out council houses with jags outside etc. I guess she was a bit of a snob..

So whatever we bought had to pass the Aston test. If I parked one of my cars outside it would have to look 'right'. Now, some might say an old farmhouse should have a Land Rover outside, well, I have that covered with the Rangie.

Does the new place pass the 'Aston Test' ? I'm not sure. It's hardly 'Skyfall' - but it's not bad...

 

[Grummyb]

Nah looks sh1t it should have a LHD hymer on that drive

 

[Figaro]

Looks good to me

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[dawsey]

Nah looks sh1t it should have a LHD hymer on that drive

Had an offer on the Hymer, not accepted so Helga does remain on the drive for now..

I can't wait to sell. After 834 days in Helga we both agree that our camper vanning days are soon to be over. We've both pretty much siezed up through inactivity.

 

[Grianan]

Beautiful house! The work would scare me so I’m in awe …

 

[Puddleduck]

Beautiful house! The work would scare me so I’m in awe …

20 years ago I would have relished the work but not had the capital..... Now I am not physically able to do the work and would still struggle for enough capital to do it properly.

 

[Kannon Fodda]

This thread is very intriguing Nice house kerbside appeal And no Skyfall please, you are trying to rebuild

It's some undertaking to bring even the existing buildings back to a good standard let alone add the improvements fir the clamping and stuff that will provide the income.

Comments earlier on an apparent "scattergun" approach are harsh. Initially with the scale of this, there is undoubtedly a game plan, but inevitably various opening up and exposures will be needed, perhaps randomly to the outsider, to confirm the game plan and whether the chicken or egg comes first. Remember too that if water has got in or escaped, preventing further is needed early, but it may be months before it's dried enough for repair. Again a "scattergun" to get at those essential first steps for long term success.

A couple of observations, which you no doubt know, for landscaping stuff is to check for any preservation orders before felling trees or there can be big fines (and you want the planners to like you). Also understand any riparian obligations for your drainage ditches. And as I suspect you aren't on mains drains check the environmental requirements and licences for any treatment systems as no doubt an existing sceptic tank won't cope with the enlarged clamping needs.

Oh and finally take the time, despite overall scale of the project, to reward yourself with some comforts by prioritising one small part of your spaces with an early decent sanctuary of decent bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, even if the rest remains chaos.

 

[dawsey]

This thread is very intriguing Nice house kerbside appeal And no Skyfall please, you are trying to rebuild

It's some undertaking to bring even the existing buildings back to a good standard let alone add the improvements fir the clamping and stuff that will provide the income.

Comments earlier on an apparent "scattergun" approach are harsh. Initially with the scale of this, there is undoubtedly a game plan, but inevitably various opening up and exposures will be needed, perhaps randomly to the outsider, to confirm the game plan and whether the chicken or egg comes first. Remember too that if water has got in or escaped, preventing further is needed early, but it may be months before it's dried enough for repair. Again a "scattergun" to get at those essential first steps for long term success.

A couple of observations, which you no doubt know, for landscaping stuff is to check for any preservation orders before felling trees or there can be big fines (and you want the planners to like you). Also understand any riparian obligations for your drainage ditches. And as I suspect you aren't on mains drains check the environmental requirements and licences for any treatment systems as no doubt an existing sceptic tank won't cope with the enlarged clamping needs.

Yes, good points. A Klargester STP is going to go in. No TPO but there are a couple of lovely interesting poplars. The rules state I can take down 11 trees of the size in question per quarter with no permissions.

I will have to google 'riparian'.

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[Puddleduck]

When tackling the scale of that job there will be times when one task comes to a standstill due to circumstances outside your control so it's important to have the next job ready to go. Might appear messy to have several part finished jobs but needs must.

 

[MichaelT]

We got the Ofgem approval today for the £7500 grant for a lovely Grant R290 air source heat pump. Not bad, all within 11 days of completion. A local chap is installing next week. Just need to get the solar sorted now...

Furniture arrived today. Two Lutons, one maybe 500kg overloaded. How he didn't get pulled is anyone's guess. A mad Dutchman. Ripped the mudguard off the rears as it was sitting hard on the stops.


The 'Aston Test'

All the time we were looking in France I had in the back of my mind the thought that whatever we ended up with had to pass that test. It comes originally from my old man, who used to like to say "you can judge who a man wants to be by the car that he drives, but you can see who he really is from the house that he lives in. It always intrigued me and though I long since discovered it's quite a common saying, it always stuck.

I've got one or two nice motors, and judging me by what I drive or used to drive then some might say I want to be James Bond. But judging who I am or was for the past 2 years then I'm actually a p*k*y. Fair dos.

Mum was similar, she worked for an outfit moving nice cars between dealerships in the 70s (Rovers etc). She used to like to see if the house matched the car, and would always point out council houses with jags outside etc. I guess she was a bit of a snob..

So whatever we bought had to pass the Aston test. If I parked one of my cars outside it would have to look 'right'. Now, some might say an old farmhouse should have a Land Rover outside, well, I have that covered with the Rangie.

Does the new place pass the 'Aston Test' ? I'm not sure. It's hardly 'Skyfall' - but it's not bad...

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If you've got it flaunt it

 

[L' Hobo]

Yes, good points. A Klargester STP is going to go in. No TPO but there are a couple of lovely interesting poplars. The rules state I can take down 11 trees of the size in question per quarter with no permissions.

I will have to google 'riparian'.

I thought, Riparian only appertained to rivers?

Do you have a river?

 

[Silver-Fox]

I will have to google 'riparian'.

I believe it means you have to keep your ditches clear to allow water flow

 

[TinaLes]

Hi @Dawsey,I am another one that wishes you all the best for your new Farm/Glamping venture albeit in the UK, I think you have nailed a fantastic opportunity, and look forward to seeing how you develop it at your own pace into your dream.
I like you & thousands of others probably, have watched with Envy Harrys Farm over the years with his regular car reviews, and his brilliant home garage collection of cars of all types.
I recently found he did a couple of very educational in depth videos, Warts & All, showing how effective his Solar, Windfarm generation showing his installation costs, for both Ground & Air Source pumps feeding his newly built well insulated house and external summer swimming pool.
I can see so many similarities between your place in the future and his, if you haven't seen it yet, I hope you enjoy it and learn a few truths as I did.
LES

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[Northernraider]

I thought, Riparian only appertained to rivers?

Do you have a river?

Mange tout ....I'm sure that was a speciality of hyacinth buckets candlelit suppers

 

[dawsey]

I thought, Riparian only appertained to rivers?

Do you have a river?

We have Greenberg Sike, a little Sike that when flowing empties into the Eden

 

[dawsey]

Mange tout ....I'm sure that was a speciality of hyacinth buckets candlelit suppers

Mange tout, mange tout Rodders

 

[dawsey]

Hi @Dawsey,I am another one that wishes you all the best for your new Farm/Glamping venture albeit in the UK, I think you have nailed a fantastic opportunity, and look forward to seeing how you develop it at your own pace into your dream.
I like you & thousands of others probably, have watched with Envy Harrys Farm over the years with his regular car reviews, and his brilliant home garage collection of cars of all types.
I recently found he did a couple of very educational in depth videos, Warts & All, showing how effective his Solar, Windfarm generation showing his installation costs, for both Ground & Air Source pumps feeding his newly built well insulated house and external summer swimming pool.
I can see so many similarities between your place in the future and his, if you haven't seen it yet, I hope you enjoy it and learn a few truths as I did.
LES

Yeah seen that, I'm an avid Harry fan. He even tested a version of my old car recently, albeit one with an RSW 7.0 conversion.

Harrys



Mine

The difference is that Harry has way more financial firepower than we will ever have.

 

[dawsey]

When tackling the scale of that job there will be times when one task comes to a standstill due to circumstances outside your control so it's important to have the next job ready to go. Might appear messy to have several part finished jobs but needs must.

Yep, that's how it goes. Maybe I need a project Manager.....

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