Air bed disaster

   So amongst the many items we required for the tent was a bed.We spoke to the parents regarding their air bed.To hear how comfy it was.So we decided to give it a go.I managed to secure a double air bed from work in the sales.

On first use it inflated quickly and quietly.An added bonus was the quilted cover that came with it.
The bed fitted in the bed pod of the tent a bit to snugly.Only having floor space at onside.Well hubby is always up first so decided to give him the floor space.

Our first opinions about the air bed was how cold it felt on getting in.The firmness suited hubby but I like my bed a bit softer.Anyway we soon drift off to sleep.

I woke during the night with such a fright,the bed was moving like a ship on the water.Through the darkness I could just see the outline of hubby looming over me."sorry,been to the toilet"he whispered.I turn over and as i do I'm raised up once again."sorry"mutters hubby.I turn to face him and as I look up to him, I see a large bare foot heading straight for me.Not wanting to wake the rest of the camp site I grab hubby's foot to guide him.He jumps at the touch and comes crashing down on me.We end up a bobbing pile of giggles trying to stifle the laughs, we try not to look at each other as we bob up and down attempting to straighten ourselves into a sleeping position.It's sometime before we reach sleep both still trying to stifle giggles.

Kampa double bed

The following week we buy a raised double camp bed.

Camping Essentials

   So no longer having a caravan or TT,which both come with a kitchen we NEED to shop.
List after list is made of basic items,shouldn't be to hard.

Oh boy! how wrong we were.There is so much choice out there.We were like children in a sweet shop.We bought a basic 2 ring cooker and left the shop,not wishing to go mad.

On our return home we reevaluated our lists,we now had a NEEDS and WANTS.
Eventually we had enough basic items and some borrowed from the TT to be able to camp.
We had agreed that we wouldn't use the TT items,if only to avoid arriving on site with lots of missing  kit.It was to be replaced as soon as possible,preferably in blue so as not to mix the two.

Now all we needed was a shelter of some kind, to cook under the great British weather.
Forums to the rescue again.

When the canopy arrived we had a trial run in the garden,It wasn't a bad fit but would meet our needs.

Now time to try it for real.

October 2012

Vango Artemis 500 Canopy

Weekend Quickie's

    After Scotland we have come to the conclusion that the TT is way to big for quick weekends away.We don't want to get rid of it though.So what now?Are we going backwards if we opt for a tent?

After talking it through countless times we decide a tent would be the better option, just for quick weekends.

So now the search for a tent begins.What colour,size,make,hubby is no help" a tents a tent ".
I reach out into the forums,whereby I only confuse myself  with too much information.

What's a footprint? oh my! Chuckle

I've had enough and just opt for a nice blue one,4 man,Outwell.When it arrives I'm excited and rush to the garden to pitch it.I love the colour and there is plenty of room for the two of us. Hubby inspects it on his return from work and is happy with my purchase.

"Just one thing will we be eating out ?"Hubby asks with raised eyebrows

Outwell Winniepeg 500