In view of talk at the Expedition about getting a hut organised how about this http://www.llanthony.co.uk/ place's camping barn? The die-hard tent dwellers could always use the next door field and there are beds at the inn and hotel for those wanting something more salubrious/expensive/private (delete as applicable)
I've got at least one daughter who'd prefer this option. It's not as expensive as it might be, either. I'd be up for it and I suspect so would Charlie and the other oiks. -- Fran If you need my email address please ask.
True, but the best SOCIAL events are likely to be where people can drive their cars (full of beer, barbecues, chairs, fishing shelters, blooming big heavy cakes etc).
I'd like to go on a wildcamp expedition *as well as* the type of exped we've just had, not instead of.
I think the hut suggestion is a good one, although I'll probably choose to camp.
True, but the best SOCIAL events are likely to be where people can drive their cars (full of beer, barbecues, chairs, fishing shelters, blooming big heavy cakes etc).
True.
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I'd like to go on a wildcamp expedition *as well as* the type of exped we've just had, not instead of.
I think the hut suggestion is a good one, although I'll probably choose to camp.
Which is sort of my point. I've got no great desire to stay in a hut, but I suppose I could compromise if necessary.
I've got at least one daughter who'd prefer this option. It's not as expensive as it might be, either.
It is compared to nothing, which is what I usually pay, and it's not as good as waking up in the outdoors. I don't even like paying for campsites. I know this won't make sense to some people, but it seems to me that it costs more money for less pleasure. The best camping costs nothing at all.
But only if you like that sort of thing. Catharine dislikes camping of any sort, which is why she wasn't with us at the weekend. Try suggesting a wild camp to her and she'd run a mile. And I have to admit I rather enjoyed my Sunday morning shower at the campsite, and being able to leave certain things in the bus, and having a sink to do the washing up in. -- Fran If you need my email address please ask.
I never liked campsites. Hated them as a child. Still don't like them.
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Catharine dislikes camping of any sort,
But how do you know? Has she ever camped wild?
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Try suggesting a wild camp to her and she'd run a mile.
So you're just presuming? No point suggesting it anyway. From her point of view it's something that you'd be trying to force on her rather than something she might choose to do herself.
I never liked campsites. Hated them as a child. Still don't like them.
Fine, that's your choice. Me, I'm long enough in the tooth to want a bit of comfort, even when camping.
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Catharine dislikes camping of any sort,
But how do you know? Has she ever camped wild?
Which bit of "Catharine dislikes camping" is causing difficulties here?
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Try suggesting a wild camp to her and she'd run a mile.
So you're just presuming? No point suggesting it anyway. From her point of view it's something that you'd be trying to force on her rather than something she might choose to do herself.
At this point I'd like to point out that Paul has only met Catharine on two occasions; once at a urw expedition (Rhud Ddu) and once at home. He doesn't actually *know* her at all; I, however, have known her for 14 years. At Rhud Ddu Catharine was escaping a role playing weekend Charlie was hosting: she thought the expedition might be marginally more entertaining. At the house she - well, she lives there, and happened to be in to receive Bill's big blue tent when Paul kindly brought it to us. For the last time Paul: CATHARINE DOES NOT LIKE CAMPING. Full stop, end of story. -- Fran If you need my email address please ask.
For the last time Paul: CATHARINE DOES NOT LIKE CAMPING. Full stop, end of story.
Fran, you're merely her mother, who bore her and has brought her up and lived with her since conception. How can you possibly know whether she'd lke it?
For the last time Paul: CATHARINE DOES NOT LIKE CAMPING. Full stop, end of story.
Fran, you're merely her mother, who bore her and has brought her up and lived with her since conception. How can you possibly know whether she'd lke it?
