Newark Show - weather and ground conditions update

[The Dudess]

Ooooops - have just realised that it may be my previous post that you are referring to - Duh!!

 

[teddybard]

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[buyer]

We are in Uttoxeter and want to try to get to the show today - where did you read about someone getting stuck in Uttoxeter.
Thanks.

Your previous post,just checked it and it doesn't exactly stay stuck but I had just read it when it came on the news. Good luck hope to see you there. Steve.:thumb:

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

We've had extensive snow all night and it's still at it but hopefully we will still be there though probably a bit later than anticipated.

 

[jaygee]

On the road now leaving Harwich.No snow,rain or heavy winds here - just b****y cold.
Packed the snow chains just in case!

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[TheTwoOfUs]

The Snake and Woodhead passes are both closed so if you are coming over the tops, find an alternative route.

 

[welshcowboy]

gutted can't get to the show

gutted can't get to the show can't even get the camper off the drive stuck in foot of snow here in sunny north Wales plus roads all around are closed due to power cables down and fallen trees.

 

[The Dudess]

Decided to risk it - 'ere we go! 'ere we go! 'ere we go!

 

[SueBaz]

Delayed departure

Have decided 2 days of cold and/or snow is enough for us, so will be heading there tomorrow morning. With any luck, that way we will miss the worst of it. Looking forward to meeting you all..... Sue & Barry

 

[canopus]

We arrived yesterday. The weather is absolutely bloody freezing. The show (exhibitors) is as expected, pretty naff to say the least. Beginning to wish we'd stayed at home

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[Philiphall]

We arrived yesterday. The weather is absolutely bloody freezing. The show (exhibitors) is as expected, pretty naff to say the least. Beginning to wish we'd stayed at home

Just walked around the show and as you say not brilliant as some of the exhibitors have not turned up - but found a stall selling scrumpy (4 pint container please) went in the craft tent and found some lovely grub so rating not bad as I thought!

 

[The Tardis2]

Just walked around the show and as you say not brilliant as some of the exhibitors have not turned up - but found a stall selling scrumpy (4 pint container please) went in the craft tent and found some lovely grub so rating not bad as I thought!

Phil we had a good chat to you and Bill last night in the club but since then had trouble with our own heat in the van and are now hold up in Brownhills waiting for them to have a look so hope to be back with Fun lot later. We might even go round the show????

 

[Hycon]

Booked to arrive this afternoon but decided not to come today.May come Saturday or Sunday for day depends on weather .

 

[Philiphall]

Phil we had a good chat to you and Bill last night in the club but since then had trouble with our own heat in the van and are now hold up in Brownhills waiting for them to have a look so hope to be back with Fun lot later. We might even go round the show????

was it the smell that you reported yesterday? good luck enjoy Brownhills

PS I think you left at the right time last night - it went downhill after you had gone

 

[clougha7]

delayed departure

We were very much hoping this was going to be our first Rally
However, due to the current inclement weather conditions still not left Lancaster - didnt fancy the M62/ A1 in this
Hopefully things will improve and we can @ least come for one night.....
Thats the trouble with being a virgin(of the motorhome variety) it sometimes needs a little while to pluck up the courage to take the plunge .................

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[hilldweller]

We were very much hoping this was going to be our first Rally
However, due to the current inclement weather conditions still not left Lancaster - didnt fancy the M62/ A1 in this
Hopefully things will improve and we can @ least come for one night.....
Thats the trouble with being a virgin(of the motorhome variety) it sometimes needs a little while to pluck up the courage to take the plunge .................

Don't be a hero/victim you want your first meet to be memorable for the right reasons. Any doubt stay at home.

 

[ourcampersbeentrashed]

We wish everyone at Newark a great time and those travelling a safe journey both to and from the show.

Wishing we were with you, we just know you will have a great time xxxxxx

And for those of you not sure whether to travel or not, whats a bit of snow between friends xxxx remember you have your tea and coffee making facilities with you and theres always there snowshape competition that could be had.

Be adventurous xxxx and have fun whereever you are and whatever you do xxxx

 

[buyer]

Don't know what all the fuss is about ,the weather here is lovely,am thinking about putting my mankini on and going for a jog. Lol .er sorry that was a slight typo.it should have read,cold/windy and dry with no snow at all

 

[Minxy]

We're here! Arrived yesterday afternoon and decided to put out awning up then and thank goodness we did as it was snowing this morning when we looked out of the van window! Fortunately it soon stopped and then wasn't that bad, windy but not tooooooo cold, but as the day has gone on it's got colder and windier and now its bl**dy freezing!

We did start the day well though with a nice hot bowl of porridge and then bacon butties for lunch, and tonight it's chicken breasts with either chips and peas or mash and veg, can't decide which at present, such decisions!

We've already been buying though - 3 regatta jackets (2 for me one for him), hats, neck warmer thingies, a belt and 2 baseball caps with sun shade cloth on the back ... don't think we'll need them at present though! Oh yes also 6 double caravan steps (don't ask!), a Collins map of GB, 4 gas canisters, a small strainer and a kingsize duvet ... we'll definitely be nice and warm tonight! :thumb:

A few of the traders haven't opened-up even though they'd already set their stalls up yesterday, and there were a few gaps left by those who haven't come at all. Of course, some may not have come out of choice whereas I suspect others haven't been able to get here, but there are still quite a lot here so still plenty to look round. The stallholder who we bought the duvet from had a load of snow on thier van and had come from Derbyshire but didn't know if they'd make it when they set off this morning.

I suspect we're going to get some snow/sleet shortly as the sky looks very 'white' so we're in for a cold night ... goodness knows what we'll wake up to in the morning!

Anyone for a snowball fight?????

 

[Minxy]

Don't know what all the fuss is about ,the weather here is lovely,am thinking about putting my mankini on and going for a jog. Lol .er sorry that was a slight typo.it should have read,cold/windy and dry with no snow at all

So when are you doing the mankini jog then? I could do with a good laugh!

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[mitzimad]

en route

Just leaving london hold a space at the bar

 

[Philiphall]

bar open in 1 hour 45 minutes (but who is counting) fresh pork pie with spuds and mixed veg for me tea I think.

The pie man told me his boss is in Harrogate at the Yorkshire motorhome show today foot & half of snow on the ground there - see things could be worse

 

[jezport]

Still no snow here, cold and windy but dry since this morning.

 

[buyer]

So when are you doing the mankini jog then? I could do with a good laugh!

I think it is more likely to make you vomit than. Laugh. Some says it turns heads. My wife says it turns stomachs. And I tend to agree these days. But I don't mind doing it if it would be a sponsored jog in aid of charity I think him is doing an auction isn't he . Per lap of the funsters field in my mankini and wellies. Lol:thumb:

 

[buyer]

Hi johnfarlie , just noticed you on reading this thread ,I don't know you but I parked at the side of you.

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[buyer]

Hi all,does anyone know how if there is any way of making I phones to see and read,i have already tried several vodkas and if anything it's making it worse, I can hardly see anything now.lol:thumb:

 

[jonandshell]

We've arrived but I can't give un update on the ground conditions....

Everything is spinning too fast to give an accurate assessment!

 

[JockandRita]

Still no snow here, cold and windy but dry since this morning.

Have you looked out of your window recently Jez? Our rooflight is covered in snow.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Sid52]

Can anyone tell me if there are many motorhomes on display as i'm thinking of coming up tomorrow?

Cheers
Sid

 

[Nigel&Debbie]

We got there

Arrived about 90 minutes ago:thumb:

Started to lose traction within 10m of entering Funsters field:thumbdown: but managed to get going and turn down row 4

Half way down row 4 and now going nowhere

To the funsters who look out of their windows in morning and see a van stuck in the 'roadway' a big hello from us and we have been told we will get a tow in the morning

Just discovered as well that the sterling battery to battery charger that was fitted this week is not working. All in all a good day so far

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