Like being a kid

[BusyBuilder]

We've been motorhoming now for about 9 years. And I still get that feeling of being a kid in his home made den. Being a child of the 50's we made our own entertainment, and making a den in a field or the wood was all part of it. Not sure why, perhaps it's the cosiness inside, especially when the weather is not so good.
Anyone else get like this or is it just me ?

 

[The Old Man]

I never gave it much thought but yes!

 

[LesW]

I know exactly what you mean, used to make 'camps' when a kid in the local park, now just love the cosiness of our Inca, especially at night and when it's cold outside.

 

[The Old Man]

I know exactly what you mean, used to make 'camps' when a kid in the local park, now just love the cosiness of our Inca, especially at night and when it's cold outside.

 

[dryad]

my pvc that I had built to my specification was definitely my adult den that took over from the homemade camp I had as a girl under the kitchen table..
(wasn’t allowed to make camps in the woods)

Rosa was my adult sanctuary/den, I loved that van, now gifted to my daughter for her future enjoyment..

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[Just smiffy]

We've been motorhoming now for about 9 years. And I still get that feeling of being a kid in his home made den. Being a child of the 50's we made our own entertainment, and making a den in a field or the wood was all part of it. Not sure why, perhaps it's the cosiness inside, especially when the weather is not so good.
Anyone else get like this or is it just me ?

Yes, exactly as you described… I sometimes go out and sit in it on the drive, especially if raining…

 

[dryad]

Yes, exactly as you described… I sometimes go out and sit in it on the drive, especially if raining…

me too used to do that, and daydreaming about the next adventure away..

 

[Bramidan]

When I’m not worrying about what might go wrong ( thank you Motorhome fun!) I still find it hard to believe I actually own a motorhome!
Me, the wife and the dog, cruising through Europe, eco and cruise control set, on decent roads, bliss.
Sure beats camping in Patrol Tents looking after cubs!

 

[alex n]

We've been motorhoming now for about 9 years. And I still get that feeling of being a kid in his home made den. Being a child of the 50's we made our own entertainment, and making a den in a field or the wood was all part of it. Not sure why, perhaps it's the cosiness inside, especially when the weather is not so good.
Anyone else get like this or is it just me ?

you are not alone on that one

 

[Tea Bag]

We've been motorhoming now for about 9 years. And I still get that feeling of being a kid in his home made den. Being a child of the 50's we made our own entertainment, and making a den in a field or the wood was all part of it. Not sure why, perhaps it's the cosiness inside, especially when the weather is not so good.
Anyone else get like this or is it just me ?

Hi.
Family hols. Scout camps. Cadets annual camps. Army NS ? ( One big holiday ) Sleeping over the bonnet of the lorry. Then we bought a c/van, Luxury !.... Sleeper cabs came along..pure bliss, then M/ho's. When we go away even now,i see it as Exploring, to the horizon and beyond..... Count me IN......NEVER GROW UP !!.
Tea Bag

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[Shrimp]

Lovely when the weather turns and you’re snug inside, even better in bed at night listening to the rain on the roof!

 

[starquake]

We definitely love being in the van in winter when it's icy outside. Almost better than being at home in same weather, mostly as its so cozy.

In fact we've now spent the last 2 Christmases in the van, this is the first year (2025) we won't be (already got plans). There is something special about a campsite in winter season and we love all the vans with their xmas dec's out, which is a bit like den building as a kid. I don't have a photo, but the caravan near next to us at Blackmore this christmas even had an inflatable snowman out with his lights!

 

[nicholsong]

Our MH is a cosier 'den' than the boat was in poor weather, but there was not much of that in Greece.

However, sometimes parked next to a Greek beach I think about sailing off to the next island, then wake up realising I have got a MH not a boat.

 

[Brains]

When I’m not worrying about what might go wrong ( thank you Motorhome fun!) I still find it hard to believe I actually own a motorhome!
Me, the wife and the dog, cruising through Europe, eco and cruise control set, on decent roads, bliss.
Sure beats camping in Patrol Tents looking after cubs!

I'll be camping a field in Snowdonia for a week starting tomorrow..
Hike tents rather than Patrol tents,
and Explorer Scouts (14-18 year old) rather than Cub Scouts

But in May, it's full Group Camp, 100+ kids, Squirrels (4-6 year olds) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
And every tent, including the 30+ year old Patrol tents, will be pulled out of the QM's stores (whom, as we all know, has dim eyes .....)

 

[BooBooKing]

Exactly. We always say our van is a playhouse on wheels. Nothing better than a coffee on the driveway if we can;t get away in it.

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[simsy56]

I'm still like that and i'm in my mid 70's, it never goes away. I even had a doze the other day on the driveway.

Craig

 

[Bramidan]

I'll be camping a field in Snowdonia for a week starting tomorrow..
Hike tents rather than Patrol tents,
and Explorer Scouts (14-18 year old) rather than Cub Scouts

But in May, it's full Group Camp, 100+ kids, Squirrels (4-6 year olds) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
And every tent, including the 30+ year old Patrol tents, will be pulled out of the QM's stores (whom, as we all know, has dim eyes .....)

Thanks for that Brains, that campfire song is now firmly placed in my head!

 

[Tea Bag]

I'll be camping a field in Snowdonia for a week starting tomorrow..
Hike tents rather than Patrol tents,
and Explorer Scouts (14-18 year old) rather than Cub Scouts

But in May, it's full Group Camp, 100+ kids, Squirrels (4-6 year olds) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
And every tent, including the 30+ year old Patrol tents, will be pulled out of the QM's stores (whom, as we all know, has dim eyes .....)

Hi.
" 30 yr old Patrol tents.. " I still remember a " Square Bell " Tent ( OLD in the early 50's ) and the lads with me. " Dougy Pearson . Hedley Hunter and myself, we rode out a storm one night on an annual camp,when the troop left their tents and went into the barn. The three of us stayed put. 105th Derby YMCA. Mr Cook Scout leader,
Power to your elbow. You will/are making memories that later on the lads will cherish. Happy safe camping.
Tea Bag " Dyb dyb dyb.Dob dob dob "
PS> Do they still call the " Otters " troop the...... KETTLES ?....