* Spain, Malaga 2014 (5th - 25th March) UPDATE

[tonka]

Okay, van serviced and new front brake pads fitted today
Also fingers crossed all the irritating problems that have been delaying our departure are now sorted.
So, give the van a quick wash down tomorrow morning, (and by the end of the farm lane we live down it'll be as dirty as was before I cleaned it), and by mid-day we'll be on the road heading for Malaga.
I just hope the weather is going to be better than it is up here in the north of France.:Cool:

Weather sunny and warm (ish). but very breezy, I think most of the Spanish coast has these winds... Safe travels...:thumb:

 

[Destination Unknown]

We can second that the winds have been a tad blowey last few weeks..

Today (wednesday) bright sunny morning but the dreaded breeze is still here, Have not been up as sharp for a long time. Should not be long before we squeeze of this pitch and get on the road.

Will be stopping at Malaga for Lpg so hopefully hope to be with you today before it gets Dark. But could be manyarrrrnnnaaaaa...:Cool:

Safe Travels to all on the roads travelling where ever your destination may be..

 

[tonka]

We can second that the winds have been a tad blowey last few weeks..

Today (wednesday) bright sunny morning but the dreaded breeze is still here, Have not been up as sharp for a long time. Should not be long before we squeeze of this pitch and get on the road.

Will be stopping at Malaga for Lpg so hopefully hope to be with you today before it gets Dark. But could be manyarrrrnnnaaaaa...:Cool:

Safe Travels to all on the roads travelling where ever your destination may be..

Later or tomorrow may be a bonus as site quiet full and for you "big boys" it may need a bit of shuffling...:thumb:
It's close on 2 hours from Malaga non toll..

 

[Terry49]

18th - 25th reservation unable to attend!

Hi everyone, very sorry that we will not be able to make the meet and we were so looking forward to it.! Our habitation check has failed and they will not be able to do warranty work for at least 10 days, as it will have to be booked in for a few days. Hopefully someone will be able to take our place. Have a wonderful time.

Barbara and Terry Crow

 

[tonka]

Hi everyone, very sorry that we will not be able to make the meet and we were so looking forward to it.! Our habitation check has failed and they will not be able to do warranty work for at least 10 days, as it will have to be booked in for a few days. Hopefully someone will be able to take our place. Have a wonderful time.

Barbara and Terry Crow

Terry... ok, all noted...
Hope you get your van sorted soon...

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[tonka]

Update on the Bellavista meet..

Tuesday 4th... MrMotorhome, Champers and ourselves arrived on site ready for the rally.. Discovered Just looking and Red Dragon (two Steve's) already encamped there for several days... Got set up on our pitches then settled down for a mini meet with afternoon beer and nibbles.. Sunny but breezy.

Wednesday 5th... Saw a steady stream of Funster arrivals from 11am onwards. Unsure of actual count number but we expected to have 26 vans on site by the end of the day.. As the site is already busy we could not all get pitched together but there is a main group on the right hand site of the site and the smaller panel vans have their own mini camp with sea views near the front. Everyone got sorted and at 5.30 we all met in then campsite bar or happy hour.... Turned into a great evening with some people who had never met before all having a good natter over a pint or two.. Someone disovered chips were available and the bar must have done a roaring trade on them.!!

Thursday 6th... Finally the annoying wind dropped and it turned into a glourious day with highs of 22 degrees. Most either did washing or sunbathed early on, followed by walks / rides out to the local port.. Destination Unknown arrived in their RV, due to size had to be pitched on the opposite side of the campsite, now known as "Coventry".

Today.. Sunny and warm but the wind is back oh: Tonight we have an act on in the bar.. "Tubby Brown". so you can guess where most funsters will be...

 

[MrMotorhome]

A combination of photos from the first 2 days at La Bella Vista, Spain Malaga – 2014.

Thank you Funsters who contributed.

[ame="http://youtu.be/G-In9x8Qa_U"]Click HERE – La Bella Vista[/ame]

 

[JockandRita]

Jammy bu##ers, the lot of you.

Have a great time everyone. :thumb:

Jock & Rita.

 

[cliffanger]

Video was brilliant. Wish we were there - maybe next year. Hope you all have a lovely time.

 

[tonka]

Andrew another great production...

Best go get ready.. We have some free entertainment at the bar tonight..

"Tubby Brown". Should be good when we get to "Alice" and nearly 50 drunk funsters.. oh:

It's a hard life...

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[MrMotorhome]

Andrew another great production...

Best go get ready.. We have some free entertainment at the bar tonight..

"Tubby Brown". Should be good when we get to "Alice" and nearly 50 drunk funsters.. oh:

It's a hard life...

Now wide awake and ready to meet Alice...

 

[champers]

Tonites winner of the logo game are ....Team Seven - Up

:thumb::thumb: Congratulations. They won a bottle of whiskey

 

[mogbl]

Hope to get there today

Hi all

Looks like your having a great time. Hope to get there today breakdowns permitting?

Richard & Mo

 

[tonka]

Hi all

Looks like your having a great time. Hope to get there today breakdowns permitting?

Richard & Mo

Mogbl...... I have sent you a PM.....

 

[quickweh]

Bad Finger Cure

Tonites winner of the logo game are ....Team Seven - Up

:thumb::thumb: Congratulations. They won a bottle of whiskey

Some whisky on that bad finger will sort it Pete

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[mogbl]

I'm about 50 miles away

Hi all

About 50 miles away so should be there for about 2pm. Truly the first time went around a bend going down hill and exceeded the speed limit. Elderly William were waiting €50 fine. Did not want to brake in the bend. My fault could kick my own Arse. They were very nice about taking my money though. I think trying to meet you lot has a negative effect on my luck. But we shall persevere.

Hopefully see you soon

Richard & Mo

 

[Scattycat]

Message for Tonks

Hi Steve, not sure if my pm to you got through

Is there a chance we can bring our dates forward a tad?

We travelled through Spain a little quicker than expected and could be with you all either later today or tomorrow.

Regards

scattycat

 

[MrMotorhome]

Arriving early

Is there a chance we can bring our dates forward a tad?

Regards

scattycat

Will not be a problem, I will let the office know. Steve has gone shopping with the girls again. Beautiful sunny (no wind) day here - we are going fishing. Happy 2 hours in the bar tonight.....

Any problems Steve or I are to the right as you enter.

See you later today or tomorrow. :thumb:

Andrew

 

[Scattycat]

Will not be a problem, I will let the office know. Steve has gone shopping with the girls again. Beautiful sunny (no wind) day here - we are going fishing. Happy 2 hours in the bar tonight.....

Any problems Steve or I are to the right as you enter.

See you later today or tomorrow. :thumb:

Andrew

Thanks Andrew,

We'll be there tomorrow after lunch

Ttfn

Mike

 

[oldsooty]

Hi and hope you all had a good day at Gib and everyone found their way back to the coach. Also to say thanks to Andy and Steve for all the work they did and to get such a nice campground for a good price.

Hope to meet up with you at some of the rallies. Enjoy the sunshine and the rest of your stay.

Kath and Keith (sooty)

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[tonka]

Sooty10. safe travels..
Missed a great night in the bar with "mrs brown". Tales and pictures will no doubt follow... oh: Nice to have met you both.. :thumb:

 

[MrMotorhome]

Hi and hope you all had a good day at Gib and everyone found their way back to the coach. Also to say thanks to Andy and Steve for all the work they did and to get such a nice campground for a good price.

Hope to meet up with you at some of the rallies. Enjoy the sunshine and the rest of your stay.

Kath and Keith (sooty)

See you both soon :thumb:

 

[g8ysn]

missing u already

had a great day out in gib went down irish town had lovely meal ann bought top/perfume & drink, brilliant act last night [mrs brown] comes from spondon near derby,hope u have a nice tim in bellamadena ,hope to catch up later maybe at a rally in uk lol pat & ann:thumb:

 

[bryandh]

Arrived late evening yesterday and were greeted more or less immediately by Steve and some other known faces. In the process of meeting many others and looking forward to happy hour tonight in the bar.

Walked into nearby Puerto de la Duquesa with Malcolm Bolt and Cathryn and had great meal at Sabor Toscana (on the upper level of restaurants) great meal, and good service and a gentle wander home afterwards.

Encountered a number of vans "free parking" by the old town sea wall, noted for the future.

Must say that the quality of the facilities and the location of the site are quite fabulous......... well done to Steve and Andrew for arranging such a great deal.

Regards (from gloriously sunny BV)

Bryan and Anna

 

[mentaliss]

bella vista

La Bella Vista: :thumb:

The time has arrived to start creating a firmer list of MotorhomeFUN members who still wish to attend 'Spain Malaga 2014' (5th - 25th march) allowing everyone lots of time to consider making firmer plans.

To follow is the 'provisional list' created on the forum earlier this year. See below (Other Information) for further details and the price agreed for during the above dates.

:thumb: Please now post if you wish to either update\cancel\confirm your attendance and I will then adjust the list accordingly.

:thumb: Include your dates. Might I remind you currently we have agreed 30 places.

Your Motorhomefun name / length of stay

1.) Tonka (confirmed 5th - 25th march)
2.) Mr motorhome (confirmed 5th - 25th march)
3.) Polar bear (confirmed 5th - 25th march)
4.) The Only Sue
5.) Brisey
6.) Tony Garvin
7.) Malcolm Bolt
8.) Ambilkate
9.) Sennen523
10.) Pat4Neil
11.) Archie2000
12.) Estcres
13.) Canopus
14.) Kaybee
15.) Penelope pitstop
16.) Philcott
17.) Salopian
18.) BobandJane
19.) Champers
20.) Cally
21.) Southampton
22.) Maxsdad
23.) Elamessa
24.) Taran_las
25.) Carol
26.) Chrisboyo
27.) Johnstey
28.) Silkcut1105
29.) Dai
30.) Beerdrinker1
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31.)Audlin
32.)Destination unknown (rv)
33.)Bee
34.)Redchad
35.)Spottycatz
36.)Rayb182
37.)Paddyd887
38.)Teasy2007
39.)Teddybard
40.)Captinpugwash
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41.)Suggy (5th - 25th march)

To remind you - Other Information:

Manilva is situated as a base from which you can explore Andalucía, with its picturesque white towns and villages nestling in the region’s mountains, to its historic cities such as Seville, Malaga, Granada and Cordoba. Just a short hop across the Strait of Gibraltar from continental Africa, namely Ceuta and Morocco. Gibraltar (duty free) is a 30 minute drive. The nearest village is Manilva or the town of Puerto de la Duquesa both a few minutes' walk or cycle along the beach front.

Price negotiated is €14 (Euro) a day per van, to include 1 or 2 people and includes electricity (16amp) and wifi. A calendar month can be negotiated once you are there if you so wish. A figure of €360 has been mentioned but electric will then be charged separately, so that will not be far off the €14 anyway.

This is a pop 'in - out meeting.' there are no formal arrangements or travel plans. There is no commitment to stay the whole 3 weeks people can arrive at any point and stay as long or as short as they like. We are setting these weeks as a guideline to say that's when we are having the "do". Hopefully as we get nearer the time we can plan things to make sure everyone is fitted in. However, they are selling pitches for long stayers, so it cannot be ruled out that restriction on numbers will be applied. As already mentioned, we have an allocation of 30 spaces at present. Naturally, you can also come and go when you want and pay the normal site rates at times / dates that suit you subject to their availability in the event they do not agree to increase the numbers. Tonka and Mr Motorhome are in contact with Rudi (site manager) and will keep him informed.

There is no commitment and no deposit, this is all being arranged with goodwill.

Note: we have been told the weekend of 28th feb 2014 is 'Andalucía Day' a public holiday in this part of Spain (Malaga) and many sites will be very busy. This MotorhomeFUN gathering is to start on 5th - 25th March 2014 (three weeks)

You can visit the La Bella Vista web site HERE for more details regarding the facilities and services, or HERE for the campsite rules.


Co-ordinates are :> n36.20.46 w5.14.11 - Mapcode: (Spain) kv8.cnq - Gps: n36 20.771 w5 14.185

Looking forward to seeing you all there! :Cool:

We are currently in Granada, do you think there will be space for tomorrow night for a least a week or so. Also is the 14.00 per night only until the 25th or can we receive this rate for a longer stay we plan to be at least a week or so.

Pauline & Larry

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[tonka]

We are currently in Granada, do you think there will be space for tomorrow night for a least a week or so. Also is the 14.00 per night only until the 25th or can we receive this rate for a longer stay we plan to be at least a week or so.

Pauline & Larry

Sorry the deal price of €14 was ONLY for the duration of the meet.. Which ends on the 25th..... Standard short stay rates are €26 a night.... Space here is not an issue.... Give me a little while and I will PM you.....

 

[MrMotorhome]

Bella Vista Meet

Extended invite to 'Coventry' (Chris and Brian, Destination Unknown) tomorrow Friday 3.00pm. Bring chairs food and beverages. All welcome follow the noise.

 

[tonka]

To the Funsters who bought me a lager tonight ( you know who you are ). thanks a lot, although my alchohol tolerance is limited...oh:

:beer:

Great evening.... But got beat at "ping pong" by MrMotorhome.... :Blush:

 

[sciac2001]

It was nice of the bar staff to give us access to the remote control for the tv in the lounge area of the bar.
Europa Cup derby tie between Real Betis and Sevilla shown. Unfortunately, Sevilla went through on penalties.
A nice eveming, thanks!

 

[quickweh]

Coventry location

If you are not sure how to get to Coventry this afternoon here is the post code CV4 8JH. That is Coventry, La Bellavista, Manilva.

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