Is anywhere going to be relatively dry and warm this weekend?

Georgiegirl · Mar 26, 2015

so this weekend was going to be the first chance to try camping out in Gino; frosty nights gone - check, no work commitments - check. But now the great British weather looks like it's going to foil our plans as everywhere looks like it's going to be really wet and windy. Has anyone seen a weather forecast which isn't forecasting doom and gloom for Saturday and/or Sunday night as I'm desperate to try him out!

motacyclist · Mar 26, 2015

One thing I've learned is never to take too much notice of the weather forecast, it just stops you doing anything! Already this year there have been a few weekends when the forecast has been grotty but there have been some good spells. Just make sure you've got the right clothing.

When I was going out on the motorbike regularly the rule of thumb was:-

If rain is forecast but it's not actually raining, go out
If it's raining but forecast is good, go out
If rain is forecast and it's raining, stay in.

Californiaman · Mar 26, 2015

When the weather is bad, there aren't many better places to be. Take a book and some wine and catch up with some radio shows!

Georgiegirl · Mar 26, 2015

Thanks guys - I'm not so bothered about the rain (as long as it's not shedding down) but the wind looks like it might get a bit hairy! Guess we could sleep downstairs with the roof down!

motacyclist · Mar 26, 2015

Just be careful how you position the van with regard to the wind when you settle down, and try to find a sheltered spot. The critical time is when you are lowering the roof next morning, make sure the bellows is folding inwards as it goes down.

Skylark2.0 · Mar 26, 2015

Inside the Cali of course. Heating on, dry white wine

Ewan · Mar 27, 2015

Come along to our Cali meet on Sat/Sun in Aviemore this weekend. There's around a dozen Cali's coming along - rain or shine. Even if there's "weather" we'll just dress appropriately to get out and about and you'll be assured of a warm welcome. No such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing !

Georgiegirl · Mar 27, 2015

Ewan said:
Come along to our Cali meet on Sat/Sun in Aviemore this weekend. There's around a dozen Cali's coming along - rain or shine. Even if there's "weather" we'll just dress appropriately to get out and about and you'll be assured of a warm welcome. No such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing !

Thanks for the invite Ewan. If it wasn't for the 8 hour drive each way I would be coming up there like a shot! Definitely somewhere I will come and explore when I have a bit more time on my hands