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[robinf]

Hello - my name is Robin Fuller and I own a black Cali (174 psi) that I bought in 2008 from Bilbos in Godstone, who in turn sourced it through SMG. I did opt for the 18 inch alloy wheels + wider tyres, chrome grille and then fitted some Cobra chrome side bars. My wife and I live near Stroud, Glos, which is handy for spinning down the M5 to Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, although other favourite spots are the Brecon Beacons and the Yorkshire Dales / Moors. We think the van is a brilliant piece of kit and it's just come back from helping us with all the fetching and carrying for my daughter's wedding in a field near Welwyn, Herts. We use it to carry all sorts of clobber that won't easily fit in a car - which means it gets used a lot. Sometimes we even sleep in it (!) - in the roof of course, as this allows the dining and lounge below to remain pretty much undisturbed! When the weather is looking good, our 2 bikes go on the back, which has been something of a rare occurence this year. I'm looking forward to sharing any interesting stories or problems related to the Cali, as they are always cropping up with us from time to time!

 

[John]

Robin Welcome to the forum.

Stroud is one of our favorite towns in Gloucestershire and being a Laurie Lee fan I have also driven up into the Slad Valley and visited the Woolpack where we had a great lunch. Having read Cider with Rosie at school it was nice to see the cottage where Laurie grew up in Slad. :grin:

Hope you enjoy the forum.

John

 

[robinf]

Robin Welcome to the forum.

Stroud is one of our favorite towns in Gloucestershire and being a Laurie Lee fan I have also driven up into the Slad Valley and visited the Woolpack where we had a great lunch. Having read Cider with Rosie at school it was nice to see the cottage where Laurie grew up in Slad. :grin:

Hope you enjoy the forum.

John

[ Well John, for 10 years the Woolpack was our local, so we became very familiar with it. And although I had not had the pleasure of reading Laurie Lee at school, I did get through his 3 'autobiographies' while we lived there. A year ago we moved just 6 miles away to Minchinhampton so it's still within striking distance. The walking in the Slad Valley is fabulous too. If you would like another recommendation for a pub, our new local is The Weighbridge (near Nailsworth) and that is the home of the world famour 'Two-in-one pie' - not to be missed!]

 

[calikev]

Hi robin. Welcome along. Great introduction
I wish we had more like this as it helps us get to know each other
Better i know what you mean about the cali
Being usefull. I have been to wicks 3 times today
And even took an old toilet to the recyle centre
Truly a versitiile motor.

 

[Andy]

Welcome to the forum.

A year ago we moved just 6 miles away to Minchinhampton so it's still within striking distance.

My grandparents lived not far from there on The Hythe, Rodborough Common. I recall spending time there as a kid. Later on walking on the common. It's a beautiful area.