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Morning all

Another lovely start with blue sky - forecast for slightly warmer today although Allen ( wints) did say it was 29 c in the shade behind his van yesterday!!

Need to find supermarket today and stock up - pulled into one yesterday and got to entrance to find 2.5 m height barrier!!!

Don't say that Polly...optimism breeds enthusiasm   
we're going to get a heatwave by March, after the snow that is  
Glad ur havin great weather Bob, bring it back with you!   

Hia

Went to let the dogs out while it was dry 
Bit hard trying to dry off 5 dogs ok 2 have short haircuts like Izzy but the other 3have coats to die for well if you were a cocker
Took my kindle brewed myself a coffee and a choccy biscuit(that I took with me)  and then the heavens opened so they came under cover .
I went back to my kindle only to find out the book I wanted to read  was not on there. I tried to sync but no internet and the internet available was locked. Uggggh
Well what's the saying about best laid plans? Now I am ready and will check it is charged up for tomorrow morning

Morning all

Bedroom paper stripped  and toilet finished painting- now need  a break in MH-is there anywhere I can park without getting frozen , blown away or will sink       

Morning all,
looks like another quiet & possibly sunny day for us today before iit's all back tomorrow & then the end of the week again!!
Will get out in the garden before back to work.

Morning all, the sun is shining occasionally, and my back pain continues to subside. So off to town this morning as I've run out of staples, and gardening......no not till half past April!

Hia

6.30 am very Slippy under foot  and I know as I was out in it and the car was frozen up 

Now the sun is shining and I am off back out to see to the dogs then quick back sort izzy out and then of to pick Tilly up from pre school

Busy day today
But hey ho that's what happens when you are retired

Tomorrow is sorting the dogs out then me then craft club then Ti Chi 
Then Wednesday oh nothing on except the dogs so Izzy will have a good walk not just a trip round the block. Oh I need some gas

Anyway now I have tired you  all out have a nice day and stay safe

Morning all

Back to the wet stuff
Couldn't believe how much wallpaper is these  days - well Pauline did say I haven't decorated for years- shan't take her with me next time lol

Like a child in a sweet shop Pete   .
Morning all,
Still trying to clear up the garden & now 2 fence panels are hanging off feels like your fighting a losing battle rain and wind this morning but sunshine later.

Hia

Morning

Last night suddenly remembered I  once bought a silver screen from Aldi I think last year so managed to pop it on my car window ready for Thi morning 
As I didn't fancy slipping on the ice in the silly hours of the morning

So I was surprised to see we had a wet morning instead of frosty morning

Yes very wet 

Decided to leave the crafty morning this week 

To much toing and froing 

Let's hope the weather picks up

Sunny afternoon here but forecast is for rain and gales tomorrow.

Wish the jet stream that is causing all the wet weather and floods down south would move to the top of Scotland.  I asked Dad if he had ever seen the southern floods and storm surges in his lifetime - he said no - makes it even more frightening.  Lets hope the Dutch? can drain the water quickly from the Somerset levels.

We have had our first cold day since we got here in Spain and what a difference a day makes :-) your struggling to get any wifi as there are over 1000 camping here at the present time and everyone looks like there tinternetting.

I have been trying to send some posts and messages all day and have just managed to get on as their all having dinner, I am just having a vino Tinto after my shower.

I hope as well that the Dutch can solve the flooding, our Dutch neighbour said it would never have happened in the Netherlands but they will sort it out as long as it stops raining long enough.

Hia

Yes Joyce as they will be needed for the  Tames area

Hia


1000 vans Bob are you sure you didn't press extra 0's

I believe the marjal is the largest motorhome campsite in Europe if I'm not mistaken Polly.
So I think 1000 is possible   

Polly the site has 1500 pitches and 500 more yet to be developed it's huge but also 5* with everything on the pitch including UK tv and is only € 14 p.n.

Morning all
Was expecting to wake up to snow  but not arrived yet - good as off to grandaughters

Good Morning all

We had two inches of snow last night and it lasted all of five minutes.  Then frost and now we have heavy rain but not the gale force winds forecast - yet.  

Was a nightmare on the A1 last night as a chemical tanker took fire at Dishforth junction closing the A1 and A19 which are the main trunk roads through North Yorkshire.  The driver managed to remove his unit from under the trailer. No doubt so he could go home and leave the emergency services to it.    

He did right Joyce, you have to protect your home

Hia 

Wow the weather as just got wild in Stocky

I opened my front door this morning, then promptly closed it, drew the curtain, hung the keys up. Thankfully I did shopping yesterday. I also need to rest up a bit as I think I slightly overdone it. The weather up here has gone horizontal, but I feel so sorry for those people in somerset, we've had nowt compared to what they have had, and as for Cameron.....No don't get me started! Stay safe everyone.

We have had a stunning day today 23° not a cloud in the sky the tan is coming along great but I still have sad feelings for all those poor flood victims.

Hia

Bob the gales have hit the north with vengeance

Yes Polly seen it on the news, hope it sorts itself out before we get home, or we ain't coming home :-)

Hia
Stay put we will advise you when it is safe but long as you are back for the heat wave that will follow

Love your optimisim Polly, you always brighten my day with your posts :-)

Hi Polly, I've not got my letter yet to tell me of the forthcoming heatwave! At the moment it sounds like high speed trains howling past my window, just a bit scary! So now I will be looking for the postie, if they don't get blown away!

Morning all
Been out checking for damage- all seems ok - wind set off motorhome alarm - moved it that much that the fridge door has swung open !
 Calm now before next low!
Hope  everyone is ok and are not suffering from flooding or wind damage  

Hia

Well that was fun or not last night

Sat here (yes I can hear you saying I am always sat here) looking at the sun through my mucky windows and the window cleaner came last week

This morning I have seen to the dogs and done the school run and just had some jam and toast 

Hope you survived 

Well as much as I would like to sit here and chat I am sorry I have to make another move as the window is annoying me

The wind overnight certainly blew away the cobwebs.   

We don't appear to have sustained any damage but while walking round the garden I was surprised by the number of chirpy little birds collecting insects from the trees.  Do the birds know something we don't - like spring is just a round the corner.  

No Joyce they are just hungry   

Morning all
Calm before the next storm
Looked at fridge door and its dropped on hinges -so need to adjust- note to self - don't put so much beer in the door!

Hia

New dint in side of van
Blue bin blew into it so now the bin is lying on the floor qgrrrrrrrrr

Sorry to hear that Polly    is it on the front of the van or on the coachbuilt body ?

Hia


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On the side just after passenger door and just before habitat door 

These dings appear and they are not my doing grrrrrrrrr

Well I'm glad that shifts over   
Never been as wet for years!

Morning all
 Was woken in the night by the wind howling around the house- been out again and checked for damage but all seems to be ok
Still wet and windy - but that hasn't stopped the squirrel passing by - probably on way to back garden for food from bird table !

Morning all,
likewise Pete a couple of things have blown around a bit but no damage apart from next doors fence still hanging off.

Hia

Morning all

No winds last night
But rain very wet this morning

Off for new glasses in a moment then back to check on my charges the dogs then off to NECDA AGM

Sad really I only went on there committee as the DA was folding  so I said I would to keep it going but also saying I have other priorities 
So I have given them my notice as I said I was doing only to find this other person on the committee as resigned 
So if no one comes forward today the DA will fold again 
Sad 

Oh and not forgetting a cuddle for my izzy

Morning all,

   dark, wet and slightly breezy up here in Cumbria, need to get out to the van, put the heating on and finish installing my fridge, although I will need some better weather to do the outside bits. Kara, my cat is looking at me very strangely, as if to say, surely you're not going out there without me, afraid so!

Hia

Just reliazed the Easter meet and may meet are both not at Sheffield 
One is at Sheffield 
The other One is at sheffield

Polly wrote:

Hia

Just reliazed the Easter meet and may meet are both not at Sheffield 
One is at Sheffield 
The other One is at sheffield

Rother Valley is just outside Sheffield SEE HERE
Weston Park, Easter meet is in Shropshire SEE HERE
We don't want you going to the wrong place   

I think the easter meet is near "Shifnal" near Telford polly.

Hia

Yep sorted it now thought it was odd to have 2 meets in Sheffield

It was on my calendar so that is why I was confused for those few minutes

Hia

Oh 
Just noticed the time better get a move on and go and see to the dogs for the last time owners home in a couple of hours 
So will get back in my Jim jams and a large whiskey and a large chunk of choccy when I get back
 TV on record as well

Morning all
Wall to wall sunshine -but still flipping cold!
Some work to do in bedroom -painting!

Goodness me, it's 10 past 8, and the sunlight is flooding in to my flat, need to get washed, put work clothes on and get out there and get some more exterior work done on my van. It feels reasonably warm as well, is this a sign of things to come?

Morning all,
Dont hold your breath Debbie, but apparently the worst is over for at least next week hopefully give the floods a chance to drain away slightly.
Glorious    down here as well better make the most of it!.

Hia

Ben won the Sheffield Arenacross last night making it 4 put of 5 only Wembly arena now so he should have got it I the bag. The one he lost was the one our George had won. Would have been close if George was still in the running and that's not me saying from granny's point of view
Well done to Ben

Ok the sun is out 
Kids are playing out
I had a really  really good lie in now I will worry incase I can't sleep tonight ha ha 
Yes did I mention sun is shining might take Gladys for a run on the motorway after but first shower then dress then go and help our Carl to bleed his breaks as I know what I am doing    All those years with the old land rover paid off

Good morning Homers

Lovely sunny day here.

Been out working the last few days - I know I am retired - but you get drawn back into it occasionally.  We have had several local floods but nothing like down south. The pics on tv were unbelievable. Did you see the sea coming in down the street and crashing into the houses  

Hia

Ok been looking at where to visit throughout the year excluding school hols and M/H meets

You know me and planning

So example for end of August and beginning of sept following the M/H meet was thinking of popping around the cotsworldswebsite?? But my question is

Will it have dried out by then

Yes I know I might be talking silly but I have to ask