Ian and helga go south !!

Its an easy two day drive up the 75 and then on N roads up to Rouen from Narbonne Ian so you can just poodle up,,,BUSBY.
 
ianthebuilder said:
Ok. Well I have put my route in sat nav. And I'm going to a place called narbonne,, campsite no 2382. Which is about 5 1/2 hours from here,,, so if I can get away about 9 all should be good!!! I have put a route in avoiding the tolls, and it takes me round Barcelona,,, Now I reckon a 5 something hour drive is plenty for me tomorrow!!!! If I stop on the way it will be to fill up with diesel in Spain for the last time and maybe have my last cafe con leche!!!!! So I'm leaving Spain!!! I'm a bit sad about it really I love the place!!!! Anyway, I'm not gonna get all teary!!!! I shall save my summing up for later!!!! I wonder what helga will make of those frenchies. ?????? Hoheho!!!!!! Xxxx
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Narbonne is a lovely city. We love the indoor market - Les Halles - with stalls selling all kinds of fresh foods, interspersed with bars serving wine, beer and food. Also there is a market there on Sunday morning. Cycle routes along the river, a really lovely place.

On a different topic - I have dipped in and out of your thread Ian, but I am now going to sit down and read the lot!
Enjoy France! (y)
 
cliffandger said:
Narbonne is a lovely city. We love the indoor market - Les Halles - with stalls selling all kinds of fresh foods, interspersed with bars serving wine, beer and food. Also there is a market there on Sunday morning. Cycle routes along the river, a really lovely place.

On a different topic - I have dipped in and out of your thread Ian, but I am now going to sit down and read the lot!
Enjoy France! (y)
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Good luck with that !!!!! Lol. X
 
Xabia said:
You really mean you would like a blond for more than a moment Ian!

Don't keep us in the dark, what's the site name, other funsters might like to use it if it's good.

Mike
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Mike I will find out the name tomorrow when I pay,, but have to tell you,, I have just had a shower and never again!!! It's nearly outside but for a roof and a plywood door!!! No temp controls, just pot luck, men's wc all locked up for painting, I spoke to soon mate,, it's a nightmare!!! But I will let you know name tomorrow,,,,, Lol. Xx
 
cliffandger said:
Narbonne is a lovely city. We love the indoor market - Les Halles - with stalls selling all kinds of fresh foods, interspersed with bars serving wine, beer and food. Also there is a market there on Sunday morning. Cycle routes along the river, a really lovely place.

On a different topic - I have dipped in and out of your thread Ian, but I am now going to sit down and read the lot!
Enjoy France! (y)
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Good luck with that!:)

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ianthebuilder said:
...I have just had a shower and never again!!! It's nearly outside but for a roof and a plywood door!!! No temp controls, just pot luck, men's wc all locked up for painting...
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Isn't that why you have the wonderful facilities of Helga onboard?
Fine if the campsite facilities & weather are welcoming enough but otherwise enjoy Helga's hot water - especially on what is just a nightstop
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ianthebuilder said:
Mike I will find out the name tomorrow when I pay,, but have to tell you,, I have just had a shower and never again!!! It's nearly outside but for a roof and a plywood door!!! No temp controls, just pot luck, men's wc all locked up for painting, I spoke to soon mate,, it's a nightmare!!! But I will let you know name tomorrow,,,,, Lol. Xx
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Sounds like the fawlty Towers of the camping site world !!!
Have a safe trip back to Blighty mate..
Mitch.
 
ianthebuilder said:
Ok. Well I have put my route in sat nav. And I'm going to a place called narbonne,, campsite no 2382. /QUOTE]

We stayed at Camping La Nautique three or four years ago and it was excellent.
The pitches even have their own private loo and shower.
It's well outside the city but I seem to remember that there was a shop and snack bar on site.

We used the same toll route a couple of weeks ago and it was an easy drive, although very busy around Barcelona.

Richard
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One to avoid then!
 
ianthebuilder said:
View attachment 102248 Well she's out !!! Well pleased, material all seems in good condition and all working parts seem fine !! This canopy will hopefully stay on longer than the last one!! Lol. Xx
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just watch that tree when you are leaving;);)

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jenny and mitch said:
Sounds like the fawlty Towers of the camping site world !!!
Have a safe trip back to Blighty mate..
Mitch.
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I came past loads of fruity sellers today Mitch,,,, I'm still waiting for your credit card to reach me?? Has it got lost in the post?? Xx.
 
Langtoftlad said:
Isn't that why you have the wonderful facilities of Helga onboard?
Fine if the campsite facilities & weather are welcoming enough but otherwise enjoy Helga's hot water - especially on what is just a nightstop
:france:
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Lad, I do have wonderful facilities in helga, but as for showering I would have to move ,, I sun lounger, I round table, I chair, I mop and bucket, I bag of washing, I empty gas bottle, 3 large water bottles, 2 old throws, 1 groundsheet,I hosepipe, I water funnel, a selection of towels and the bag of levelling ramps !!! I'd need another shower after I'd sorted that lot out and back in!! Lol. Xxx
 
Good morning,,,

I would like to start the day with an apology!!!

I have been ( once again) a bit quick to judge!!!! I have just discovered, state of the art, spotlessly clean with fantastic facilities another shower block,,, it seems the one I used yesterday was the shower cubicles for a quick soak when you get out of the pool!!! So to my Spanish friends and hosts I humbly apologise!!! ( wifi is still shit though) !!

I think I may treat myself to a coffee and a croissant this morning for breakfast, before I depart, and my first stop will be at a repsol garage to check tyre pressures etc and inflate if neccesary!!

I'm good for 1/4 tank of water,, no poo in cassette, or wee, which is good because I don't want to be arrested by French customs for trying to smuggle exotic organic material through the border!!!

I have entered coords in sat nav and I have pressed yes for toll roads today!! It says 3 hrs and 57 mins to my destination and that's a nice easy drive!! ( except for toll booths where I have to get out of chair, scramble across the seating, let down electric window, decipher what's been said and then scramble about looking for euros, then feed machine, then grab ticket, then close window, then regain composure and sit down and then drive through hoping that because I've been there for 5 mins the barrier doesn't close on me !! All the time trying to look unflustered with what small amount of street cred I have left !!! Then I have to put from my mind the 30/40 cars etc that are behind me and relax and have a pleasent journey till I see the lights of the next toll booth looming large in front of me, when I say to myself,,, relax, be efficient, take it easy,, But that goes by the board when the attendant says something quickly in a stupid language that I've got no idea of,, and raises his/ her eyebrows when I have to repeat the previous process all over again !!! I do like the tolls though, the stress helps me loose weight!!!

So I will chill with a brew now, pondering on the delights of the first booth, and speak later,,, have a lovely stress free morning !! Xxxxxx
 
Ian when you get to toll booth, put hazard lights on. Everyone then will see you think you have broken down or see the English plates and go to another booth giving you more time.

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remember ian without ppl like you paying the tolls those morons wouldnt have a job lolstill best to stay away from the tolls,you are in no rush mate?
 
nah sod the hazards let em wait lol
 
I have just had the fright of my life!!!

I was partaking of the lovely shower block facilities, I was under a warming shower, soaping my face and much loved head! When I reached out for my shave gell,,, I felt something not quite right so I let the water run the soap from my eyes and then I looked at shelf,, There he was. A massive black beetle thing, as big as the top of my gell tube rearing up like a bear!!!! I shat!!!

I screamed like a girl, ran across to my shoes ( trainers) and proceeded to smash 7 bells out of the shelf he was on!! The shower gell went everywhere, shaving gell straight to the floor, razor up in the air and the beetle thing calmly walking away up the shower wall!!!

I dried, gathered possetions and now have retired to helga, trying to slow the palpitations in my heart!!!

It was massive and bloody ugly!!!!

I have just had to smike though, cause I can see the French bloke and a couple of others who are in the vans next to me, just going in!! I'm waiting for the scream!!!! Lol.
 
that was tapas lol
 
turn right ian get ya arse to lake garda sod uk

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thats ok bring ya m8s its cheaper here than uk lol
 
ianthebuilder said:
Good morning,,,



I think I may treat myself to a coffee and a croissant this morning for breakfast, before I depart, and my first stop will be at a repsol garage to check tyre pressures etc and inflate if neccesary!!

I'm good for 1/4 tank of water,, no poo in cassette, or wee, which is good because I don't want to be arrested by French customs for trying to smuggle exotic organic material through the border!!!

I have entered coords in sat nav and I have pressed yes for toll roads today!! It says 3 hrs and 57 mins to my destination and that's a nice easy drive!! ( except for toll booths where I have to get out of chair, scramble across the seating, let down electric window, decipher what's been said and then scramble about looking for euros, then feed machine, then grab ticket, then close window, then regain composure and sit down and then drive through hoping that because I've been there for 5 mins the barrier doesn't close on me !! All the time trying to look unflustered with what small amount of street cred I have left !!! Then I have to put from my mind the 30/40 cars etc that are behind me and relax and have a pleasent journey till I see the lights of the next toll booth looming large in front of me, when I say to myself,,, relax, be efficient, take it easy,, But that goes by the board when the attendant says something quickly in a stupid language that I've got no idea of,, and raises his/ her eyebrows when I have to repeat the previous process all over again !!! I do like the tolls though, the stress helps me loose weight!!!

So I will chill with a brew now, pondering on the delights of the first booth, and speak later,,, have a lovely stress free morning !! Xxxxxx
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I'd fill the water tank if you can.Never worry at the toll booth as anyone who rolls up behind a motorhome/ car & caravan
, especially a foreign one , deserves to be held up.:LOL:
Make sure that if you need diesel that you get it on Spanish side of toll road as the price is rarely much more than locally , whereas in France it is far dearer so try to buy it in the supermarkets & only use a village "Elan" one if you have money to throw away.:D
 
ianthebuilder said:
I have just had the fright of my life!!!

I was partaking of the lovely shower block facilities, I was under a warming shower, soaping my face and much loved head! When I reached out for my shave gell,,, I felt something not quite right so I let the water run the soap from my eyes and then I looked at shelf,, There he was. A massive black beetle thing, as big as the top of my gell tube rearing up like a bear!!!! I shat!!!

I screamed like a girl, ran across to my shoes ( trainers) and proceeded to smash 7 bells out of the shelf he was on!! The shower gell went everywhere, shaving gell straight to the floor, razor up in the air and the beetle thing calmly walking away up the shower wall!!!

I dried, gathered possetions and now have retired to helga, trying to slow the palpitations in my heart!!!

It was massive and bloody ugly!!!!

I have just had to smike though, cause I can see the French bloke and a couple of others who are in the vans next to me, just going in!! I'm waiting for the scream!!!! Lol.
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They do love the showers those huge beetles ! Hope you got dressed first you just said you dried and grabbed your possessions!! I have visions of you running down the campsite screaming trying to cover your credentials!!!:LOL:
Had me in stitches you using the poolside shower!! They are usually dirty and the footbath yuk!!
 
gus-lopez said:
I'd fill the water tank if you can.Never worry at the toll booth as anyone who rolls up behind a motorhome/ car & caravan
, especially a foreign one , deserves to be held up.:LOL:
Make sure that if you need diesel that you get it on Spanish side of toll road as the price is rarely much more than locally , whereas in France it is far dearer so try to buy it in the supermarkets & only use a village "Elan" one if you have money to throw away.:D
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Why do they deserve to be held up....do you know them,,,I don't understand !!!!!!!BUSBY..

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busby said:
Why do they deserve to be held up....do you know them,,,I don't understand !!!!!!!BUSBY..
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If I am in my car I don't pull up behind a foreign registered mh or car & caravan especially if it is right hand drive as you can normally guess what will happen.
ticket will get put in wrong way/dropped, or the money/credit card gets dropped & they are so tight to machine they can't open door to pick up. Then they can't move forward /backward due to vehicles/barrier. Or have no idea so driver has to get out & walk around . Or no moneys ready when ticket goes in.
Or engine has to be turned off as they can't hear the person on the other end of the help button.The list is endless that I've seen & sat behind so anyone doing it, including me, when you know what is more than likely to happen deserves it.:LOL:

P.s. Same at the airport ticket barrier. Rhdrive , don't get behind. :eek:
 
You must have been behind us! But failed to hear the ranting and raised voices when said co-pilote drops money! So has to fish in purse!!

Daughter and boyfriend use tolls all the time( the youth rushing everywhere!) but buy a thing off the internet which monitors theirjourney through tolls and charges straight from bank I think so sail through!!;)
 
Credit card is king here, in , out , off you go, that's unless you have to argue the toss of what class you are.
 
chaser said:
Credit card is king here, in , out , off you go, that's unless you have to argue the toss of what class you are.
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Agreed.
Credit card every time.............as long as you don't drop it. ;)

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