The GF Camping Thread

[melons]

I'll check with him and let you know. Somewhere not far from Aber I think.

 

 

Invest in fabsil, and lots of it. Every time i camp there it pisses it down. Actually even when i'm not camping. I was in Machynlleth today, in the time it took me to walk just over half a mile i was soaked through.

[Paul]

I've been out and bought myself a new toy, all for me. The kids are never going near this one...

 

4 Berth Tents | Outwell Trout Lake 4 Tunnel Tent

 

 

 

 

 

And my inverse snobbery means i need to tell you i didn't even pay half of that price.

Fucking hell, Sherry! How many tents have you got? I thought I had quite a few hats and coats, but your tent collection puts me to shame.

[melons]

All are no longer still with us (RIP many a tent) due to winds and pretty much bad weather. Given that we camp about 25 times a year and in up to 50mph winds (don't recommend that) thats alot of up and downs so they don't last much more then one and a half seasons. I also put them up by myself so they're not handled as gently as what they would be if there was two to do it either.

 

at the moment i've got

 

1x 8 man - a coleman canyan 8 man. It's my new festival one, it's not as sturdy or big enough for a week away but it's light and small enough to carry across fields.

 

1x 6 man, though i've had this for about 3 years and it's on it's last legs.

 

2 x 5man, one's a steel poled for the windy camps and one's fiberglass for weekends but to be replaced by above 8 man.

 

This sexy beast four man one.

 

Loads of shitty 2/3 man tents that the kids go in when we go to sites that allow pup tents at no extra charge.

 

 

I need one more to see me through the summer weeks away, I put a request in for a Corvus 6 or 8 man today for the longer week camps.

 

 

 

 

I admit, i've got issues. Most women go for shoes, i get tents. ;)

 

My first weekend is booked in for the 17th of March in Brecon. I can't wait. Although i'm thinking of podding for some of the half term week in February.

 

 

 

*whispers* I only paid £150 for the Outwell, brand new from the shop and it's still in the box. Sweet!

[Hand Shandy]

Where the hell do you put them all?

 

Do the kids sleep in the shed to create space for the tents?

[melons]

I've got a shed the size of some front rooms. I had it purposely built so one half is a play shed and the other half is for my camping equipment. Sadly the kids have since lost their half of the shed.

[sparta7]

As Swiss Toni said..."camping is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. You've got to find a flat piece of land, lay down your groundsheet, stick up your pole, and slip into the old bag"

[VladimirIlyich]

Oddly enough, so am I. Especially with small ones like that.

 

Sounds like we've got something in common.

[melons]

My first weekend is booked in for the 17th of March in Brecon. I can't wait. Although i'm thinking of podding for some of the half term week in February.

 

Change of plan, i'm off camping in Bath this weekend. Go me!!! A certain cup date may have scuppered the above weekend too.

 

 

Caravan Holiday Somerset Pictures

 

 

Pub and kids play park on site, what more (other then staying warm) do you need?

[lifetime fan]

You should try Yeatheridge Farm in Devon Melons.

 

Welcome to Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park, East Worlington, Nr Crediton, Devon EX17 4TN

[melons]

You should try Yeatheridge Farm in Devon Melons.

 

Welcome to Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park, East Worlington, Nr Crediton, Devon EX17 4TN

 

I'm planning on doing the two weeks of Easter in Devon, Swanage for one site and i've yet to pick the next. Might give this a go, cheers Col.

[lifetime fan]

I'm planning on doing the two weeks of Easter in Devon, Swanage for one site and i've yet to pick the next. Might give this a go, cheers Col.

 

 

It's brilliant mate.

 

I spent 6 weeks there every summer as a kid growing up, am in photos on their website still now.

 

Oh, and I lost my virginity in a maize field there and had a threesome with two slags in me folks caravan.

 

Happy days.

[melons]

I really don't know what to say to that, other then my kids are never going there once they hit puberty.

[lifetime fan]

I really don't know what to say to that, other then my kids are never going there once they hit puberty.

 

HAHAHAHA

 

Some of the memories coming back...

 

My brother and I went down for a long weekend golfing about 8 years ago and I ended up shagging the horse riding instructor I'd fancied since I was 10.

[AVEEZ]

I've just bought this - Skandika Milano 10 Man Family Tent: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure

 

I cant wait to try her out..

[lifetime fan]

When my brother and I went to yeatheridge the last time the weather was so good and we'd drank so much we didn't even put the tent up.

 

We put the seats down in my estate, laid out 2 double quilts which we kipped on with feather pillows and sleeping bags opened out on top with the boot open and our feet hanging out.

 

I've had worse beds in expensive hotels.

[melons]

I've just bought this - Skandika Milano 10 Man Family Tent: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure

 

I cant wait to try her out..

 

Bloody hell Lou, who are you planning on taking with you? (you're welcome to my tribe if you want to max out it's capabilities?)

 

 

 

 

When my brother and I went to yeatheridge the last time the weather was so good and we'd drank so much we didn't even put the tent up.

 

We put the seats down in my estate, laid out 2 double quilts which we kipped on with feather pillows and sleeping bags opened out on top with the boot open and our feet hanging out.

 

I've had worse beds in expensive hotels.

 

I've arrived at a site so late we ended up sleeping in the car, it was a people carrier though so hardly a squeeze. I'm getting quite concerned about this site, your fondness revolves around alcohol and sexual exploits!

[lifetime fan]

Bloody hell Lou, who are you planning on taking with you? (you're welcome to my tribe if you want to max out it's capabilities?)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've arrived at a site so late we ended up sleeping in the car, it was a people carrier though so hardly a squeeze. I'm getting quite concerned about this site, your fondness revolves around alcohol and sexual exploits!

 

Nah mate, I loved it there from the age of 10.

 

It's a camping and caravining site based on a working farm. there is shit loads to do for kids, horse riding, swimming etc, brilliant walks and restaurant, take away and bar on site.

 

Go and tell Geoff you know me, you'll either get a sympathy pint or kicked off!

[AVEEZ]

Theres usually 3 or 4 of us but I also have 2 dogs, hence going for something bigger.. the smell of wet dog in a small space has over the years got too much for me!!!

 

As for you tribe, usually Id jump at the chance, but even the new car cant fit that many in hehehe

[Uncle_Meat]

I was getting some stuff out of the attic this morning and I spotted all my camping stuff in the corner. Stoves, chairs, tents and sleeping bags and all that. It's a nice morning too, and that kind of thing gets a bloke thinking...

 

Hmm.. I can feel a quick overnighter in Betys Y Coed coming on.

[melons]

Impressive site, even if it was a bitch to get too. wouldn't recommend the camping on Electric hook up pitches, rather small.

 

Holiday in Bath - Newton Mill Holiday Park

 

Hope the weather picks up again this weekend, it's great being outdoors again.

 

 

Aveez, after managing this Saturday at a low temp of 2 degrees, if we've a mild one, fancy a new years eve camp one year?

[Champ]

 

Aveez, after managing this Saturday at a low temp of 2 degrees, if we've a mild one, fancy a new years eve camp one year?

 

My word, you're made of sterner stuff than me. There was me worrying if you'd survived! Did you have snow?

[WaltonRed]

anyone reccomend somewhere for this weekend?

 

Thinking of darting off Friday evening till sunday while the weather is nice

[melons]

Distance you're willing to travel?

 

 

Edit, I'm going to France for the fortnight. Just thought i'd drop that in.

[WaltonRed]

Jammy!

 

Just thinking north wales, not too far really cos the missus might be in work friday till about 6.

[melons]

Jammy!

 

Just thinking north wales, not too far really cos the missus might be in work friday till about 6.

 

Should take you just under an hour an half to get here, i've not stayed yet - it's pencilled in for the end of august as its an half way point for mates. Bit steep but the camp fire won me over.

 

Llyn Rhys Campsite near Ruthin and Llangollen

 

Total longo posted one earlier in the thread around the Mold area - if you've got him on face ache drop him a message about it?

 

Edit, it may have been Paul?