The Knowledge – Toilet Training

A measure of something’s significance within a culture could be the number of words  in the language to describe it.  It is a myth that the Inuit have over 100 words for snow, but we Brits do have rather a lot of words for Toilet. Let’s face it, in Britain, we get joy from a John, take pride in our Privies and we just LOVE the Lavvie!

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A measure of something’s significance could be the number of words in the language to describe it. And we Brits DO have a lot of words for Toilet…

Go on any caravan forum and it won’t be long before the subject of toilets crops up.

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The Knowledge – The Perils of Proximity

Love is an act of endless forgiveness; a tender look which becomes a habit.” – Peter Ustinov

Many years ago, a boyfriend and I formulated an escape plan that involved sailing around the world in a boat.

He held a Yachtmaster’s certificate and had crewed on boats around the world.

I had drunk gin and been ‘rail meat’ on a few pleasure yachts in the Solent. I had also undertaken a voyage to the Isle of Wight for lunch. Once.

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In life, it’s not where you go but who you travel with that counts!
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Carry On Caravanning – Part 2 The Maiden Voyage

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We collected Kismet on 10th May. With a Severe Weather Warning in place, we were thrilled to be blessed with such perfect ‘Introduction to Caravanning Weather!’

C Day – Caravan Collection Day!  10th May…

Today, the early heatwave that had made the papers miraculously exchanged itself for a Severe Weather Warning. It was a big day. The day we were to collect Caravan Kismet. I can’t tell you how delighted we were to have been blessed with such perfect ‘Introduction to Caravanning’ weather!Continue reading “Carry On Caravanning – Part 2 The Maiden Voyage”

30s Site Review – Salisbury C&CC Site

The Salisbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site is located on the A345, just north of Salisbury, under the iron age ramparts of Old Sarum.

This blog is dedicated to Jenny and Marco, who want to see Stonehenge. However, it also has special relevance to us, since it is the first place that we stayed with Caravan Kismet and is inextricably linked to how we accidentally bought a caravan! (Click on this link to see How to Accidentally buy a Caravan)

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Tails and ears a-flyin’ – Lani enjoys Old Sarum, with Salisbury Cathedral in the distance.

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