Hi Guys, Newbie, nearly at Retirement, Single 66 year old lady, who is young in mind, and just bought an old lady as a M/Home!

[sweet caroline]

get out there girl , my first stop was on the way back after buying it from Peterborough, wilded by the river at Ross on Wye , didn't sleep well as heard every movement outside, but now spend most of my time parked off grid as such tend to only use sites if going to a rallie or a silly cannot be refused deal pops up.
Just enjoy yourself you will meet some amazing people and the ones your not keen on you can always move

I can't wait! My 88 year old dad whose had motorhome since he was 50,had advised a pepper gun if I do wild camping r these legal?

 

[Wingingit#1]

I'm sure you'll love it and the freedom it brings

 

[sweet caroline]

Thank you, I just can't wait. I'm very excited if somewhat slightly nervous, but looking at all yr threads out there, .uve all been thru this slightly WHAT IF SCENARIO ,which never then happens scenario Haha

 

[Wingingit#1]

Dunno about the pepper gun but wild camping in itself isnt strictly legal in much of england and wales

 

[sweet caroline]

Ow dear

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[Wingingit#1]

We much prefer the convenience and security of proper site but horses for courses.

 

[L' Hobo]

Ow dear

nor is a Pepper Spray, it's classed as a Firearm/dangerous weapon, in the UK.

 

[sweet caroline]

So what protection does a sole woman have on her own then?

 

[L' Hobo]

So what protection does a sole woman have on her own then?

About the same as us big Old Ugly Guys, I just stick to Fun Rallies and I, sometimes, feel nervous at them!

 

[Wingingit#1]

BIG dog?

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[sweet caroline]

Wel.in 2018 back packed all over the world for 3 months alone, so nothing happened then. So being positive here,nothing will in UK either

 

[Wingingit#1]

BIG knives live in the kitchen drawer

 

[Wingingit#1]

There are lots of things you could spend your life worrying about ....(being hit by a bus ....spontaneous human combustion) ...or you can just be sensible while still getting out there and enjoying yourself.

 

[DerryW]

Welcome to the FUN

 

[Nanniemate]

I can't wait! My 88 year old dad whose had motorhome since he was 50,had advised a pepper gun if I do wild camping r these legal?

I have the attitude if a weirdo want to wait in the middle of nowhere for months/years just in-case a 60 something woman turns up on her own then manages to break in good luck to them , its my lucky day
Can you spray it without getting it in your eyes coppers can't and they are trained to used it, your best defence is your van lock it face it out so you can drive off wear PJ's keep the keys near you NOT in the ignition If your dont like the look of somewhere dont stay never use external screens if your wild camping you have to get out to remove them
Get search for sites, park for the night and Britstops you will never be short of a stopping place

PS and dont be put off buy the horror stories

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[Viennese]

There are lots of things you could spend your life worrying about ....(being hit by a bus ....spontaneous human combustion) ...or you can just be sensible while still getting out there and enjoying yourself.

You forgot to include alien abduction!

 

[sweet caroline]

I have the attitude if a weirdo want to wait in the middle of nowhere for months/years just in-case a 60 something woman turns up on her own then manages to break in good luck to them , its my lucky day
Can you spray it without getting it in your eyes coppers can't and they are trained to used it, your best defence is your van lock it face it out so you can drive off wear PJ's keep the keys near you NOT in the ignition If your dont like the look of somewhere dont stay never use external screens if your wild camping you have to get out to remove them
Get search for sites, park for the night and Britstops you will never be short of a stopping place

PS and dont be put off buy the horror stories

thank you its all the utubing ive been watching, it ha made me feelquite vulberable

 

[Gaston aires]

There are a few funsters local to you. We are two of them living in BSE. MHF rallies are a good way to get to know people and help is always at hand.
Phil and Gill

 

[sweet caroline]

There are a few funsters local to you. We are two of them living in BSE. MHF rallies are a good way to get to know people and help is always at hand.
Phil and Gill

ahh thank you for that, Gaston, i will look forward to meeting u maybe in the Swaffm bash, or maybe before, if you can give me some tips on thesites, that are good for a solo traveller. ive been looking aat adult only ones, and there seems to be a nice one near lackford or west stowe i think

 

[Riverbankannie]

thank you its all the utubing ive been watching, it ha made me feelquite vulberable

Don’t forget the Youtubers need to keep up the clickbait. Listen to Nanniemate ‘s advice, she is one sensible lady

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[Nanniemate]

Don’t forget the Youtubers need to keep up the clickbait. Listen to Nanniemate ‘s advice, she is one sensible lady

thanks but since when

 

[Riverbankannie]

thanks but since when

Since I’ve known you, cannot speak for before that

 

[Nanniemate]

Since I’ve known you, cannot speak for before that

Actually I was going to give you a shout I have 2 jobs in Bristol (Severn beach) next week both pm was going to suggest coffee tuesday or Thursday have to be on location by 12.45

 

[scotzsue]

nor is a Pepper Spray, it's classed as a Firearm/dangerous weapon, in the UK.

However most of us women have perfume or deodorant sprays can't be illegal you can buy the, all over.

 

[Nanniemate]

However most of us women have perfume or deodorant sprays can't be illegal you can buy the, all over.

In my previous life I was advised that carrying a heavy adjustable spanner would be accepted as I may need it in my job , we can carry almost anything in the vans and be able to justify it hammers and mallets, numerious spray chemicals and of course dont forget the baseball bat

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[Riverbankannie]

Actually I was going to give you a shout I have 2 jobs in Bristol (Severn beach) next week both pm was going to suggest coffee tuesday or Thursday have to be on location by 12.45

I can do Tuesday if you make it here as John will have car out for lunch. Thursday could do here or meet you nearer your destination, there are some cafes at Severn Beach on google maps. I cannot say that I go there often despite it’s appealing name.

 

[Riverbankannie]

In my previous life I was advised that carrying a heavy adjustable spanner would be accepted as I may need it in my job , we can carry almost anything in the vans and be able to justify it hammers and mallets, numerious spray chemicals and of course dont forget the baseball bat

And the bread knife …
Personally I would rather rely on locking the van and setting alarm, keeping keys (which can also set off alarm) and a strong bright blinding torch by the bed.
Of course I do have the hubby and a dog - not sure if as useful as a spanner though

 

[Nanniemate]

And the bread knife …
Personally I would rather rely on locking the van and setting alarm, keeping keys (which can also set off alarm) and a strong bright blinding torch by the bed.
Of course I do have the hubby and a dog - not sure if as useful as a spanner though

I have had the privilge of meeting both your hubby and your dog, stick with the spanner , alarms and locked doors

 

[Nanniemate]

I can do Tuesday if you make it here as John will have car out for lunch. Thursday could do here or meet you nearer your destination, there are some cafes at Severn Beach on google maps. I cannot say that I go there often despite it’s appealing name.

Brilliant Ill give you a call tomorrow I need to do some work now ready which day is best for you

 

[Dandm]

I have had the privilge of meeting both your hubby and your dog, stick with the spanner , alarms and locked doors

I agree

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