Wife mutiny

[timber]

£56,000 Cali and she does not want to stay away at night anymore. This is the second Cali. a SE180 4 motion. that we have had and is great
And you all think you have problems. All I have is memories, ------ get your hankies out!!!!!!!!!!
No ,I am not parting with either

 

[2into1]

There is a new singles section on the forum.....

 

[CALI FATE]

If she said - 'its me or the California' ................ would you miss her

 

[Mrstee]

More wine required I think !
Or maybe you snore and she wants some peace at home ?

 

[motacyclist]

People can be put off with the hassle of living in a confined space, particularly if the weather is unkind. It's not for everyone; if it was we would never find a place to stop!

Pulling up at the side of a lake and sitting out watching the sun go down with a glass of wine is great when it happens. More often than not it's pouring down and you're on a muddy field somewhere!

Despite this, the Cali is still a great vehicle to travel in and provides somewhere to eat and stretch your legs out on a journey. You don't HAVE to sleep in it. We often use it in conjunction with B & B's or Travelodges etc; if you van get a special deal sometimes this doesn't cost a lot more than staying on a camp site.

We just had a deal on Wowcher for 4 nights at a great hotel near Perth and it worked out only marginally more expensive than camping at a premium site. We went in the car (just to get some use out of it) but wished we'd gone in the Cali for the convenience of not having to look for coffee stops and places to eat during the day.

 

[GrannyJen]

I use my Cali as a long distance tourer even when we stay at hotel.

As Colin said, a great vehicle for eating up the miles and not having to put up with queues for curled-up sandwiches and luke warm coffee served with a scowl..

However I do tour on my own, less arguments, but Victoria and I still argue like hell (Vicky is the Sat Nav)....

 

[WelshGas]

My SatNav is called Sally. But definitely agree the California makes long distance journeys so much more enjoyable. Sitting in it at the Services listening to music or radio of your choice or reading the paper, even if you have bought the coffee and curled sandwiches, is so much better.

 

[Skylark2.0]

£56,000 Cali and she does not want to stay away at night anymore. This is the second Cali. a SE180 4 motion. that we have had and is great
And you all think you have problems. All I have is memories, ------ get your hankies out!!!!!!!!!!
No ,I am not parting with either

Why? Must be a way around it!

 

[timber]

Why? Must be a way around it!

iT'S THE TO THE LOO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BEING THE MAIN REASON. AND THE WASHING FACILITY .
i WILL HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THE b&B

If she said - 'its me or the California' ................ would you miss her

Tim
I most certainly ---but I would miss the wife most of all

 

[Skylark2.0]

What no porta potty brought round from the boot and tucked in once the bed has been pulled out? Really not too bad for a tinkle in the night. Doesn't even really smell either

 

[andyinluton]

We've compromised, we sleep in it for long weekends with the kids at the beach etc, for anything longer we use it as transport to a self catering villa with overnight stops on the way, Its then great for beachside changing, hot or cold drinks, & an emergency portaloo, ours lives under the sink & gets used regularly.

 

[timber]

Was thinking of going down to Romney Marsh in Kent, will try for a B&B in that area
Anyway what is this caper with the Dartford crossing charges I have not crossed the river for years and years

 

[WelshGas]

https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge

Free between 8pm and 6am.

You can prepay on line or afterwards by midnight the day after crossing.

 

[GrannyJen]

Was thinking of going down to Romney Marsh in Kent, will try for a B&B in that area
Anyway what is this caper with the Dartford crossing charges I have not crossed the river for years and years

There is a gorgeous CC site in the middle of Romney Marsh, so peaceful, great place for a Cali ....


ok, not a good idea

I'll get my coat

 

[GrannyJen]

Goodness,

Mutinous children in one thread, mutinous wives in another .....

Tell them all to look up Richard Parker, read, take heed .... a bit drastic but then refusing to serve in a Cali is a serious business ....

 

[Alan]

Wife is only to happy for me to go of on my travels on my own
She's not into glamplng .....much prefer to be left at home and enjoy her girly night gatherings (well that's what she tells me )

Alan

 

[timber]

https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge

Free between 8pm and 6am.

You can prepay on line or afterwards by midnight the day after crossing.

Many thanks WelshGas most helpful

 

[Tomatoman65]

Same problem. Solution: we're moving to the south of France in 2 weeks: permanently. I had to agree with her on the British weather. It's awful.

 

[Skylark2.0]

Same problem. Solution: we're moving to the south of France in 2 weeks: permanently. I had to agree with her on the British weather. It's awful.

Ooh, where abouts?

 

[Tomatoman65]

Ooh, where abouts?

The small village of Bescat in the Pyrenees about 20 km south of Pau and 30 km north of the Spanish border. Lots of free camping spots and endless cycling trails in the area so we can't wait.

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