tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post3768351321832765956..comments2023-09-20T15:43:37.167+01:00Comments on Adventures of an Unfit Mother: Carry on Camping!Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-9725084201272827152012-06-07T23:33:00.107+01:002012-06-07T23:33:00.107+01:00I had the enjoyable task of guarding 13 empty tent...I had the enjoyable task of guarding 13 empty tent pitches in a fully booked campsite for a couple of hours while all the others from our village turned up a lot later than advertised. Bit of tent here. Ground sheet there. Sleeping here, here and here. Bikes strategically placed. It wasn't relaxing. And then there were the 13 tents to erect before the junior inhabitants turned up once school had ended. The joys of camping. Still... at least it wasn't as wet as standing by the Thames watching boats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-14814837417331566772012-06-07T22:59:16.871+01:002012-06-07T22:59:16.871+01:00Hello Emma
Would you consider a top of the line &q...Hello Emma<br />Would you consider a top of the line "Trailer Tent" for about the same cost as a 30 year old caravan? At least you have experience!Waltheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-76895899229605271752012-06-07T00:01:58.120+01:002012-06-07T00:01:58.120+01:00Emma think you knowwhere I stand. I love it. Home ...Emma think you knowwhere I stand. I love it. Home away from home, have to say its v important to get a good friendly well run site, few and far between. Its great that Conor has his friends on the site relationships well established and parents talking of future years when they will still be going to the van and meeting their friends. Its great I love our van and our location is great. Give it a try I think you might surprise yourself. PS I can give you details where we got oursFionnuala Murphynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-79810669513310145402012-06-06T23:32:40.695+01:002012-06-06T23:32:40.695+01:00ha ha! well it will definitely provide good blog m...ha ha! well it will definitely provide good blog material...you have to do it just to tell us about it!Jennifer Boylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-91957883529078570032012-06-06T21:51:17.251+01:002012-06-06T21:51:17.251+01:00Now that is EXACTLY what I needed to hear! Thanks ...Now that is EXACTLY what I needed to hear! Thanks for that lovelyxxEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-9858679086802812262012-06-06T21:50:31.217+01:002012-06-06T21:50:31.217+01:00I know what you mean- those lovely rounded metal o...I know what you mean- those lovely rounded metal ones are lovely but probably not for all of us! Good luck with the camping & let me know how it goes!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-1387549748658649052012-06-06T21:49:17.493+01:002012-06-06T21:49:17.493+01:00Indeed we will! Closer to one than the other thoug...Indeed we will! Closer to one than the other though!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-31626549562782049882012-06-06T21:48:31.199+01:002012-06-06T21:48:31.199+01:00You have a very wise great friend! I love that she...You have a very wise great friend! I love that she said that. Can't wait to hear how your caravan experience goes Sarah-wise move to ditch the tent!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-42536357778454581582012-06-06T21:42:33.093+01:002012-06-06T21:42:33.093+01:00True Nuala..sounds like you might be well up for g...True Nuala..sounds like you might be well up for getting one too!? ;-))Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-5386694912244124822012-06-06T21:40:39.596+01:002012-06-06T21:40:39.596+01:00Excellent advice Helen- thank you! But *sigh*no m...Excellent advice Helen- thank you! But *sigh*no matter what we do there'll be the meal planning and the Washing for the foreseeable future!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-90609689015173136922012-06-06T21:36:54.826+01:002012-06-06T21:36:54.826+01:00Good to know! Had a peek at your blog and love it...Good to know! Had a peek at your blog and love it- the pictures Of Donegal have me sold!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-36948629187784778792012-06-06T21:27:33.775+01:002012-06-06T21:27:33.775+01:00Thanks Bro- I appreciate your honesty- guess I jus...Thanks Bro- I appreciate your honesty- guess I just won't know til I try!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-82973884116992586582012-06-06T21:26:32.231+01:002012-06-06T21:26:32.231+01:00Knowing what a glam queen you are, that gives me r...Knowing what a glam queen you are, that gives me real hope!! Thanks BxxxxEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-3388807994256577362012-06-06T19:42:29.051+01:002012-06-06T19:42:29.051+01:00It's not really technically camping though, no...It's not really technically camping though, not if there's bedrooms and plumbed in toilets. If it was based on your idea of a suitable mobile home then I am definitely in favour. You can then handily leave out the word mobile, oh just heading off to our home in Donegal for the weekend etc. xBelfast Mummyhttp://www.belfastmummy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-66491062871499198162012-06-06T19:20:49.495+01:002012-06-06T19:20:49.495+01:00I always think that I would like a vintage caravan...I always think that I would like a vintage caravan, all crocheted blankets and stuff, but know that the newer ones would be far better designed and considerably cleaner! <br />Our thoughts have turned to summer soon, but with the weather like it is at the moment I'm not looking forward to the tent!Mummy Limitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393114153265136226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-75224523132414582122012-06-06T18:42:36.040+01:002012-06-06T18:42:36.040+01:00Mmmmm, we'll have to find something in between...Mmmmm, we'll have to find something in between.LoverBoyhttp://www.petrolheadsni.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-45257016621597417222012-06-06T18:39:47.767+01:002012-06-06T18:39:47.767+01:00I share your woe. Five kids is a big ask gives you...I share your woe. Five kids is a big ask gives you few options. <br /><br />But a great friend of mine once said to me about any type of holiday<br /><br />" let's face it being as my (the mum) happiness is pivatol in this while thing working then camping just isn't going to cut it" <br /><br />Which is why we are not camping this year. Borrowing parents caravan for a week but that tent is not<br />Making an appearance! <br /><br />xxSarahhttp://www.apartyofseven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-50613385604384750132012-06-06T18:21:17.944+01:002012-06-06T18:21:17.944+01:00Go Emma ! After experiencing Kims paradise I know ...Go Emma ! After experiencing Kims paradise I know you will relax and enjoy while the brood are all out exploring ... As discussed last week it was the glass of wine and good company that appealed fleeces and no makeup aside! It is all about the memories....Nuala Khttp://www.hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-67782353493895428922012-06-06T18:02:45.834+01:002012-06-06T18:02:45.834+01:00I have wonderful caravanning memories of my childh...I have wonderful caravanning memories of my childhood, but am aware of the rose-tinted nature of memories. More recent camping this weekend in the wet weather of Wales makes me slightly less enthusiastic in my recommendations. However, kids don't mind rain and are happy to run around with their friends from the site and make up games and entertainment. Just remember that it is less of a holiday for Mum as your average mobile home is not catered, so meals still need to be planned and prepared.<br />If you are unsure, consider a trial hire for a week this summer and then list the pros and cons to see if they match up to the cost. If so, start the hunt for your designer wellies!Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-22569997178295445962012-06-06T17:37:20.824+01:002012-06-06T17:37:20.824+01:00I love what you're thinking! We just got somet...I love what you're thinking! We just got something not at all like that, but grand :) We're in the middle of nowhere and loving it. That may be something to do with a recent burst of good weather...<br /><br />3 bed vans on our site for sale, without the need for remortgagingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-49369991519475523582012-06-06T17:03:49.662+01:002012-06-06T17:03:49.662+01:00I'm half with you Emma. Caravanning wouldn...I'm half with you Emma. Caravanning wouldn't be on the top of my list of fun holidays BUT, the kids love it and if you give in, let go and get into the relaxed mentality of it, you can get used to it. My parents mobile home is in Waterfoot and it's a really lovely wee spot. We're gonna make a concerted effort to use it more this summer. I've committed myself to a full week in it in July (eek!). Don't know what advice I'd give you since I'm kinda singing from the same hymn sheet but I'd prob say give it a go! Bronagh XBronaghnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-75070135328202187842012-06-06T16:50:28.889+01:002012-06-06T16:50:28.889+01:00I have taken my high heels, jewellery, make up, ch...I have taken my high heels, jewellery, make up, choices of evening and day wear, fancy shower gels(hidden and only for me), books, wine, various coats, magazines, etc so defo room for all that stuff, the kids had to sleep on the roof mind you! <br />Seriously there's plenty of room and you will love getting into the "caravan" mentality of chilling as soon as you shut the front door of your house to head off..<br />Two must haves since mine were wee and big - deck of cards and board games. For the adults - yes yes wine and Guinness - but more importantly , relaxation and going with the flow.<br /><br />Enjoy. BxxBrendanoreply@blogger.com