Our first Grand Expidition

[Puddles]

Look out for the wee one in the wee hours.

She zonked whilst dinner was cooking so I managed to wake her enough for a hot dog then carried her to the loos asleep so dry bed this morning. They just woke up. I got woken up by a curious peacock.

 

[Puddles]

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Quite possibly the largest sleeping bag in the world to go with the largest tent in the world

All sounds good so far. This Kelly kettle is sounding more interesting, I'd always faintly dismissed them as some kind of gimmick.

FOr you breakfast on the pan bit of the Kelly kettle, I use a bigger pan Tha theirs as I have more mouths to feed you can do on top of the whole thing too but my top thingarrived with two a's rather than an a & b so next Tim I will test that

 

[Crackle]

Very yummy. I'm not sure you're going to manage perfect eggs though, it's looking a bit chaotic in their.

 

[Puddles]

No eggs in the shop near here 2 days in a row still I can try eggs when we go for 2 days in August to the local country park. They have an indie music festival I have no interest in but the camping I am as it is not often you can camp in the country park so music festival here we come

 

[summerdays]

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FOr you breakfast on the pan bit of the Kelly kettle, I use a bigger pan Tha theirs as I have more mouths to feed you can do on top of the whole thing too but my top thingarrived with two a's rather than an a & b so next Tim I will test that View attachment 94969

What bit are you cooking on? I've only ever seen the bit behind the frying pan, as someone always brings it to the allotment to boil up water for tea. Are you saying you can cook on it too?

 

[Puddles]

What bit are you cooking on? I've only ever seen the bit behind the frying pan, as someone always brings it to the allotment to boil up water for tea. Are you saying you can cook on it too?

Yes you can get a pan and grill set also a cross piece you put on top of kettle for cooking or a bit that goes directly on the bowl you put fire in that you can out a pan on or hot chocolate pot (my enamel coffee pot)

 

[Crackle]

Yes you can get a pan and grill set also a cross piece you put on top of kettle for cooking or a bit that goes directly on the bowl you put fire in that you can out a pan on or hot chocolate pot (my enamel coffee pot) View attachment 94992

I like them. I can't think where I'd use one, not touring as I don't have a willing squidge to tow it and my two are well beyond that helpful age now! I may well sell my Cadac thing and get one.

I see you're pursuing a scorched earth policy as you rampage across the campsite.

 

[Puddles]

I like them. I can't think where I'd use one, not touring as I don't have a willing squidge to tow it and my two are well beyond that helpful age now! I may well sell my Cadac thing and get one.

I see you're pursuing a scorched earth policy as you rampage across the campsite.

Lol yes got in trouble for that and given a slab they are very watchy and a bit hitler like here

 

[Puddles]

First major accident. Squidge was showing maggot how to go downhill fast so she did very fast bike went one way she did a somersault mid air and landed on her nose. Miraculously no blood nothing broken, dents in helmet and I think judging by the bruise forming on her nose we may have black eyes soon. Bloody hooligans the pair of them.

 

[Puddles]

Ouch, poor Maggot....I hope she's OK.

She is okay, back from her party this afternoon that she ran about like a lunatic at. I suggested between blood curdling screams we call nana and go home that prompted instant silence a stiff upper lip and a no thankyou. Bruising is no worse. We may need a new helmet though!

 

[Puddles]

Last day of our expidition today we have another grand expidition in about 3 1/2 weeks then we might try a proper expedition. Time to pack up camp and head home.

We need to loiter a while this side of the river to wait for the tide to rise a bit as low tide is at 8.30.

Loitering may include lovely cake at warsash bakery

Full report on our adventure later.

 

[raleighnut]

Its been over 2 years since I last had a tent up, reading this makes me realise how much I miss camping.
Still may get out later this year fingers crossed.

 

[Puddles]

All home.... complaints mailed for faulty equipment.... roll on 2 nights stay in the local country park in 3 weeks

 

[Puddles]

Our long days cycling looked like this... no wonder small people (and me) were shattered afterwards!

 

[Geoff Crowther]

Inspiring! Well done to all you adventurers ... big an' small.