Hello - again

[GrannyJen]

Lovely canal boat you have there and having owned on myself over 20 years ago I have to say the aft galley is the best layout. Happy cruising

Thank you x. lovely to "meet" again. Yes, the reverse layout was a must, I could not do with steps that went at right angles. This way I can slide in when coming back from the pub

 

[Baldrick]

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Lovely looking canal boat and look forward to more of your superbly written articles. “Good Campsites with pubs next to canal moorings” hopefully quite a few options - I think I read of a nice one in Oxfordshire. Welcome back, may new adventures bring you great solace.

 

[GrannyJen]

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Lovely looking canal boat and look forward to more of your superbly written articles. “Good Campsites with pubs next to canal moorings” hopefully quite a few options - I think I read of a nice one in Oxfordshire. Welcome back, may new adventures bring you great solace.

Thank you for such a lovely message xx. I can already recommend one... The Tudor arms, Slimbridge. On the sharpness canal, near the wildfowl centre, nice pub, expensive but nice campsite. It was the last campsite Jo and I ever stayed in, our cycle ride from Humber Bridge to Severn Bridge.

 

[WelshGas]

Thank you for such a lovely message xx. I can already recommend one... The Tudor arms, Slimbridge. On the sharpness canal, near the wildfowl centre, nice pub, expensive but nice campsite. It was the last campsite Jo and I ever stayed in, our cycle ride from Humber Bridge to Severn Bridge.

There have been a few Club meetings there. Last time we were there cycled to Gloucester Cathedral, but had forgotten to get the battery for my e-bike from the charger in the garage. I make doubly sure now that I’ve got the battery.

Are you going to move around the Canal systems or be based on one?

 

[OGII]

Ooh rember those Beach / ocean debates

Good choice

Best choice.... Here we go again

Great to see you back GJ, sad times but good to see you are seizing the days.

 

[GrannyJen]

There have been a few Club meetings there. Last time we were there cycled to Gloucester Cathedral, but had forgotten to get the battery for my e-bike from the charger in the garage. I make doubly sure now that I’ve got the battery.

Are you going to move around the Canal systems or be based on one?

The whole lot if I can Paul, my first big trip, early next year, would be to take me from my home mooring at Pyrford, near Woking, to visit my Sister in law at Northwich, planning a couple of months for the round trip.

 

[andyinluton]

Hello everyone, I'm new here .....

Well, sort of .... almost...

Sorry for your loss.

Just need Amarillo & his chickens to return & it will be just like the old days!

 

[larrylamb]

What Beach are you after Jen? New Multivan or T6.1?

 

[sbmcd]

Hello everyone, I'm new here .....

Well, sort of .... almost...

and I'm looking for a Cali, or possibly even a caddy Cali.

Yes, a few changes. I have become a widow. My Darling Jo, taken ill just as we completed the last of our big charity cycle rides last September, left me in December.

It left me having to reorganise my life. My grief has been unimaginable but life moves on. Last week I completed on the purchase of a narrowboat. A complete change of direction but it now means a full facility camper van is a bit superfluous to my lifestyle. However I do still have a need for an occasional overnight camper so looking, yet again, at the California range.

Bad pennies never go away for long

So sorry to hear about your loss, losing a partner is a moment in our lives we all dread, I do for sure as we get older. It is great to see you back however and wish you all the very best for the future.

 

[Stargazing]

Hi GrannyJen
Condolences to you for your loss and good to see you are moving forward with exciting plans and ideas. We have enjoyed your posts and contributions since joining the forum through searches etc.
Your master plan sounds like the best of both worlds. Looking forward to your updates both on the water and the road.

 

[GrannyJen]

What Beach are you after Jen? New Multivan or T6.1?

Not sure I want one yet Carl. In a perfect world I would want something a little smaller as it is only going to be an overnighter. I did say originally a Caddy camper but it does not com with a pop top. I am going to Orange camper's in Rotherham on Sunday, they do a pop top on a fiat Scudo.

If all too small then probably a beach on a Cali 7.

 

[GrannyJen]

So sorry to hear about your loss, losing a partner is a moment in our lives we all dread, I do for sure as we get older. It is great to see you back however and wish you all the very best for the future.

THank you x

 

[GrannyJen]

Best choice.... Here we go again

Great to see you back GJ, sad times but good to see you are seizing the days.

Thank you x. Carpe diem

 

[GrannyJen]

Hi GrannyJen
Condolences to you for your loss and good to see you are moving forward with exciting plans and ideas. We have enjoyed your posts and contributions since joining the forum through searches etc.
Your master plan sounds like the best of both worlds. Looking forward to your updates both on the water and the road.

Thank you and happy cali travelling

 

[GrannyJen]

Sorry for your loss.

Just need Amarillo & his chickens to return & it will be just like the old days!

Oh the chickens ... and other issues coming home to roost. Those were the days, anti-vax, pro - vax, Brexs!t, lockdown, ..... I think I'll leave now

 

[BeagleMum]

Not sure I want one yet Carl. In a perfect world I would want something a little smaller as it is only going to be an overnighter. I did say originally a Caddy camper but it does not com with a pop top. I am going to Orange camper's in Rotherham on Sunday, they do a pop top on a fiat Scudo.

If all too small then probably a beach on a Cali 7.

Highly recommend Richard, Sonja & Jess at Orange, lovely honest people with excellent products. They are very flexible and will provide a ‘bespoke’ product if desired.
(Not affiliated to them just know there campers)

 

[GrannyJen]

Highly recommend Richard, Sonja & Jess at Orange, lovely honest people with excellent products. They are very flexible and will provide a ‘bespoke’ product if desired.
(Not affiliated to them just know there campers)

Thank you. What I wanted to hear. All my conversations with them have been so straight and no sales pitch. Most refreshing.

 

[Rubinstein]

Hi GrannyJen, im new here too, and sadly getting back into the van thing after the loss of my wife in march, she was 54. The grief thing is something else when it's your partner. I had a converted 6.1 which I sold, a few weeks before my wife became ill, completely unaware of what was just about to happen. Ive just replaced that with a T7 ocean (delivery expected this week) as 99% of the time it's just going to be me in there so I don't need much room/storage etc. Good luck on your van hunting, hope you find what your looking for and wishing you comfort in your difficult moments.

 

[GrannyJen]

Hi GrannyJen, im new here too, and sadly getting back into the van thing after the loss of my wife in march, she was 54. The grief thing is something else when it's your partner. I had a converted 6.1 which I sold, a few weeks before my wife became ill, completely unaware of what was just about to happen. Ive just replaced that with a T7 ocean (delivery expected this week) as 99% of the time it's just going to be me in there so I don't need much room/storage etc. Good luck on your van hunting, hope you find what your looking for and wishing you comfort in your difficult moments.

Thank you for such a lovely message, and sharing your grief. I hope you have many happy and healing travels. xx

 

[marchugo]

Hello GJ,

Condolences to you for your loss.
Nice to hear of your new watery plans.
Maybe the Micro Camper Scudo fits your desires? It's small but with a lot of comfort. And you could use it as a draft horse for your barge.

Bad pennies never go away for long

GranJennies never go away for long.

Regards from Amsterdam,

Marc.

 

[GrannyJen]

Hello GJ,

Condolences to you for your loss.
Nice to hear of your new watery plans.
Maybe the Micro Camper Scudo fits your desires? It's small but with a lot of comfort. And you could use it as a draft horse for your barge.


GranJennies never go away for long.

Regards from Amsterdam,

Marc.

Good afternoon Marc and I hope I find you happy and well!!

Yes, looking at a scud micro camper on Sunday

 

[Hawthorn37]

Welcome back @GrannyJen. Im so sorry to hear your news. Your posts have shone sanity and sage advice into so many debates, it’s time for this community to help you as you’ve already helped many others. See you on the road sometime - I’m sure Kev will find a Cali Club sticker for you !

 

[GrannyJen]

Welcome back @GrannyJen. Im so sorry to hear your news. Your posts have shone sanity and sage advice into so many debates, it’s time for this community to help you as you’ve already helped many others. See you on the road sometime - I’m sure Kev will find a Cali Club sticker for you !

Darling, thank you, for such a lovely welcome back xx

 

[5i1ver8ack]

I'm a bit late seeing this, but welcome back @GrannyJen!

 

[WelshGas]

As you are looking for a Campervan @GrannyJen , you could get one of these and tow it behind your new Canal Boat. Just like the big RV's.