Tam n pups winter trip 2022

[Stonemags76]

A couple I follow bought a property with a small annexe & room to park a van, which they use when they’re not travelling - tennant in the main house, no garden as such. Worth thinking about?

 

[Just smiffy]

It’s a good thing that you all talking about the future, it will give you direction and gives other things to think about.
It will be a difficult time without all the other stuff to worry about.

Sounds like you and your sister are doing well under the circumstances….

 

[Riverbankannie]

I am sorry that I have just caught up with your news. I cannot add anything to all that others have said. I hope your Mum is as comfortable as possible, sleep is always good. Knowing that you and your sister are close and on the same page is as important for her as it is for you both and that is a blessing.
Wishing you good news for your own scan too.
Hugs

 

[Langtoftlad]

It's way to big for me. It's a 4 bed semi.

One each for each of the hounds?

It's amazing the difference in mum in just a few weeks, the amount of sleeping she does is crazy. She sleeps all night but since 9am this morning I think she's only been awake about 20- 25 minutes. Has been that way now the last 4 days.

Is she on very strong medication perhaps?
At least whilst she's asleep she's not in any pain.

 

[StephandJohn]

Thinking of you all in this sad, and strange time. Love.
Steph and John

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[Northernraider]

One each for each of the hounds?


Is she on very strong medication perhaps?
At least whilst she's asleep she's not in any pain.

Morphine , I think it's part disease part Meds, the palliative care nurses are coming on Tuesday and they may suggest alternative pain relief but will see what they say.

 

[Littlewheels]

Hi Tam a picture from the past that we had great fun in but lots of push starts on this trip
This was Cambrills about 38 year ago.an old Fiat/ Iveco.

 

[Northernraider]

Hi Tam a picture from the past that we had great fun in but lots of push starts on this trip
This was Cambrills about 38 year ago.an old Fiat/ Iveco.

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I like that , seen a few of those old ivecos on ebay the last year or so. They look great for size. Not sure how easy they are to maintain these days though

 

[Leith Laddie]

I've just caught up with your posts over the last wee while my God you've had it very tough. I hope your mum has a peaceful end with you and your sister there and at peace with it too. All I can do is keep you all in my prayers. Best wishes for your ultra sound.

 

[Just smiffy]

Hi Tam a picture from the past that we had great fun in but lots of push starts on this trip
This was Cambrills about 38 year ago.an old Fiat/ Iveco.

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I’ve seen another picture of you a long time ago too, you must have been a forerunner of motorhomes/campervans… it must have been so easy to park up anywhere then.. it would be interesting to see more in a thread you dedicate to the early days of vanlife.. I wish I was around in a van then…

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[Littlewheels]

I’ve seen another picture of you a long time ago too, you must have been a forerunner of motorhomes/campervans… it must have been so easy to park up anywhere then.. it would be interesting to see more in a thread you dedicate to the early days of vanlife.. I wish I was around in a van then…

It was long ago and it was fabulous you hardly ever saw another Motorhome hence the waving. The odd thing that happened was Brits coming upto you asking how you got there No Peage no SatNav and you drove through every City and much safer than today.

 

[Northernraider]

I’ve seen another picture of you a long time ago too, you must have been a forerunner of motorhomes/campervans… it must have been so easy to park up anywhere then.. it would be interesting to see more in a thread you dedicate to the early days of vanlife.. I wish I was around in a van then…

Ye Ken that 38 year ago was only the 80's lol

Most of the old codgers on here had campers etc back then..

I got my first one 33 years ago and I'm just a bairn

 

[maz]

Tam, I only dip into your thread on odd occasions (self-builds not really my thing) but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your Mum. A very difficult and emotional time for you all.

 

[Mikey RV]

Ye Ken that 38 year ago was only the 80's lol

Most of the old codgers on here had campers etc back then..

I got my first one 33 years ago and I'm just a bairn

Yea ol codger here, had my first camper 1966 VW splitscreen in 1977

 

[Littlewheels]

Most of the old codgers on here had campers etc back then..

Hey! Whats with the Old Codgers,age is a mindset and mine isn’t anywhere near my actual age.
My style of clothes,social life,active life MTB off road 60km a day etc is not that of an OC, l know there are plenty of old farts about but l don’t socialise with them as they cannot keep up.

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[Just smiffy]

I got my first one 33 years ago and I'm just a bairn

Didn’t I hear you say the other day you got a quote from Saga….

 

[Northernraider]

Didn’t I hear you say the other day you got a quote from Saga….

Aye

I waited all my life to get this super duper over 50's discounted insurance

And they quoted nearly twice what every other company did.

They must think you get stupid when you turn 50

 

[Barclaybasher]

They must think you get stupid when you turn 50

Some of us were born stupid....................

Hang on - we were all born stupid............

 

[Littlewheels]

Aye

I waited all my life to get this super duper over 50's discounted insurance

And they quoted nearly twice what every other company did.

They must think you get stupid when you turn 50

Well what do you expect your almost an Old Codger! first MH at 17years old so out of the Pushchair straight into a MH Come on tell us some of your tales from the old days

 

[WESTY66]

Ye Ken that 38 year ago was only the 80's lol

Most of the old codgers on here had campers etc back then..

I got my first one 33 years ago and I'm just a bairn

I wish I’d have got into it long ago instead of throwing over 100k away on Harley’s and the lifestyle, I could be in a Concorde or Morelo by now, although it’d probably be retired in an overlander

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[Dutch 68]

I wish I’d have got into it long ago instead of throwing over 100k away on Harley’s and the lifestyle, I could be in a Concorde or Morelo by now, although it’d probably be retired in an overlander

Your Grand Empire is waiting for you Sir

 

[Northernraider]

Well what do you expect your almost an Old Codger! first MH at 17years old so out of the Pushchair straight into a MH Come on tell us some of your tales from the old days

Well it was mostly campers . I got my first vw camper in 1990 at 17 for £675 .

That was the start and I had a vw camper in my life from then right up to 2017.... well over 100 of them. Had a few other brands of campers too, few transits , couple of sprinters and 2 old vw lts.

I bought my first mh a burstner 747 in 2009-2010 , then I had another 2 between 2012 and 2014 a euramobil activa and a mobilvetta eurayacht . Then not again till 2017 when I bought the frankia, then the hymer, the iveco, the euramobil and now this one.

Had about 12 -15 caravans too that I uses to tow with vws for extra space when kids were young.


Mum and dad had about 10-15 motorhomes/campers , sister is on her 2nd , brothers had a couple of self build transits .

Could say it's a family thing lol

 

[Littlewheels]

Blimey! I,m worn out just reading all those numbers. You need to slow down but a great history.

 

[Northernraider]

Just about to head off on the long drive down to uncle Lenny HB have to be honest my hearts not in it this morning , I'm worried about being away for 10 days incase anything happens while I'm gone , but I need these electrics sorted so needs must. Probably be fine once I get going and hopefully all will be well here till I get back. No idea where I'm stopping overnight tonight as not sure yet how far I will get but will see how it goes. Hopefully not lots of roadworks and delays. At least this van has cruise control which helps

I'm hoping I've everything I need with me as I just packed light with stuff from the caravan , didn't want to fill the van up too much as we will be stripping things out to get to the wiring etc. Still not sure what I'm gonna do with the dogs while we're working on the van but hey ho.

I'll be glad to get the new electrics in it and it will be the first time I've slept in it and used it since buying it.

 

[Minxy]

10 days! Is Lenny getting slow in his old age?

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[Manic]

10 days! Is Lenny getting slow in his old age?

That’s if he’s still there when Tam arrives.
Only joking, I hope all goes well for you.

 

[corconx]

Safe drive down. Just take it easy and have patience with the traffic. I’m sure you’ll sort something out regarding the dogs. We will be thinking of you.
carol

 

[Northernraider]

4 of them is travelling days he's over 500 miles away

 

[Minxy]

4 of them is travelling days he's over 500 miles away

You could have flown him up to you! Just think of all the naughty stuff you two bachelor boys could've got up to date in those 4 days!

 

[Gina M]

Take care Tam your head must be in a spin with all the stuff that is going on with you at the moment.

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