National Meet prep July 17, 2023, 07:11:21 AM Well with only days to go; what do you still need to do?
Re: National Meet prep Reply #1 – July 17, 2023, 10:05:51 AM Quote from: vw-widow on July 17, 2023, 07:11:21 AMWell with only days to go; what do you still need to do? 2 Likes
Re: National Meet prep Reply #3 – July 18, 2023, 08:02:23 PM Like other campers we have an assortment of tents.. a 5 man, far too big.. A 3 man, just right but the poles went missing with son No1 when he went on DofE and a tiny 2 man with 1 broken spar..For the club meet I bought myself a secondhand 2 man tent of FB Marketplace and today I thought I'd check all is OK and roller more waterproofing on it. Unfortunately one of the glassfibre spars has split, it wasn't expensive but just shows the quality ain't great. I was more annoyed rain stopped the waterproofing since I think I'll need it this weekend.@vw-widow Is the food kiosk open at refuelling times? Due to the forecast I want to keep everything simples!
Re: National Meet prep Reply #4 – July 19, 2023, 06:56:48 AM @AndyBa yes the onsite cafe will be open. 1 Likes
Re: National Meet prep Reply #5 – July 19, 2023, 09:25:44 AM I've just got to pack the car and maybe give it a quick clean. Really hope the forecast improves!
Re: National Meet prep Reply #6 – July 19, 2023, 10:55:47 AM Quote from: AndyBa on July 18, 2023, 08:02:23 PM.. a 5 man, far too big.. Really? I have a new tent this year, I'll be living in absolute luxury with a 2 bedroom, 8 man tent for me and my son Got a few other new bits of kit too. But I am concerned with how much I have to fit in the car .
Re: National Meet prep Reply #7 – July 20, 2023, 08:21:54 AM Quote from: ianmac86 on July 19, 2023, 09:25:44 AMI've just got to pack the car and maybe give it a quick clean. Really hope the forecast improves!Oh god, I've just looked!!
Re: National Meet prep Reply #8 – July 20, 2023, 09:04:35 AM Forecast is changing all the time, yesterday was showing rain Sat and Sun, now it's on't saying Sat.... but that's 80% chance so definitely looking at some wet laps which will be fun.
Re: National Meet prep Reply #9 – July 20, 2023, 11:56:54 AM I have traction issues at the best of times! 2 Likes
Re: National Meet prep Reply #10 – July 21, 2023, 08:15:18 AM Last year went I stayed over in Curborough I realised I was in the middle of no-where with few shops/supermarkets on the doorstep. (That big building nearby is a warehouse!). I'm a city dweller so can't be too far away from this stuff! However I did go to the Ventura Retail Park, at Tamworth. It's about 12 miles/30min drive away. It has many shops including Blacks the camping shop, a great find!Ventura Retail ParkThere is also Asda and Sainsburys too!Hoping to join you guys early evening unless it's tipping in down, if so it might be tomorrow.Save me a dry patch Last Edit: July 21, 2023, 08:17:33 AM by AndyBa
Re: National Meet prep Reply #11 – July 21, 2023, 08:22:20 AM Quote from: Eddypeck on July 19, 2023, 10:55:47 AM I have a new tent this year, I'll be living in absolute luxury with a 2 bedroom, 8 man tent for me and my son ) Got a few other new bits of kit too. But I am concerned with how much I have to fit in the car .So a big bedroom with through lounge/dining room - NICE!
Re: National Meet prep Reply #12 – July 21, 2023, 09:45:35 AM Looking forward to it guys! I'm bring 2 tents, one is a pop up jobbie to put all my tools/spares in, the other is a 2 man tent I got for my birthday 20 yeas ago! yep... I'm going to errect (oo err) it in the loft today to make sure it has no holes... hopefully its waterproof!
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