Lymington

george · Post by **george** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 10:40 pm

New Bongo owners. We might pop over to say hello that weekend as we visiting the in laws down the road in Lymington on our way to Poole.

gina · Post by **gina** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:10 am

Still waiting for work rota......This work thing gets in the way of my social life....
Gina and James

crazy uncle gray g · Post by **crazy uncle gray g** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:19 am

George, it would be nice to see you, best time is probably Saturday from 4 ish (after the walk or market) or early Sunday morning.
Gina & James sod the work, it will be there when you get back JUST GO FOR IT

cRaZy

Dago & Mrs D · Post by **Dago & Mrs D** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:20 pm

Oh oh, Saturday walk start at 10.00hrs back by 16.00 ish.
Led by Crazy & his Handbrake

- stopping off at every Zider halt no doubt!

Following in the footsteps of that other great navigator
- the Bongomeister

All the makings of a brilliant weekend
- if only we can remember it

crazy uncle gray g · Post by **crazy uncle gray g** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:27 pm

You Peeps will give me a bad name

Here`s a little something from the last meet we held here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Giod0jrbmIk

ROLL ON THE 20TH

greenman · Post by **greenman** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:21 pm

Diary of a panicking newbie camper!

I have put this in the open forum, AND the Lymington one.

I am preparing for our first nights out in the Bongo.
No big deal you say, but a its going to be at the Lymington gathering,
my first time will be a bit public.
I had hoped to have a "dry run" at a local campsite in advance, but
"dry" it hasnt been!

I have a new awning which I will no doubt struggle with...
So, no laughing please...
Oh, and I dont think my brand new Venice 200 has a breathable
groundsheet. Will I get slung out??

As there are no electric hookups avaiable, I wont be able to use the
pump on the sink. I guess its worth bringing a big plastic container to
carry some water in?

I still havent got a gas cylinder (4.5) as I have been hanging on for
one on ebay. Should have it on Monday.

Portable toilet. I havent got any "stuff" to put in our new potti and
not sure where to get any near Andover. Any suggestions please

I know I am worrying over nothing, but guess its all part of the fun!

Mike

Chris&Gem · Post by **Chris&Gem** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:43 pm

Crazy, is the walk route driveable. Are (OUR?)Bongo is a 4wd, and has bullbars, and flames.

Oh yes, I am that lazy.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:53 am

Don't mention bullbars.

storm · Post by **storm** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:40 pm

I want bull bars ! They look so good on Big Daddy Cains ..

crazy uncle gray g · Post by **crazy uncle gray g** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:13 pm

Chris&Gem, the route is rideable if that helps,
but otherwise you could always drive around to the pub, I can give you the road route on site

(lazy bu***r

)
Greenman, there is no mention on the site details about groundsheets so you`ll be ok with that, a water carrier would be a good idea, and if you approach Lymington through Lyndhurst there is a large camping shop to sort out all of those bits and bobs you haven`t got, or you forgot

Cheers CrAzY

greenman · Post by **greenman** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:49 pm

Crazy!
You are a star!

Bring it on

greenman

Chris&Gem · Post by **Chris&Gem** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:02 pm

Gem and Ellie may be shopping on Saturday, so I may walk to the pub.
Are there any taxi's to get back

Greenman, do'nt worry to much, we went to the first meet of the year and forgot or ran out of everything.
Lots of other owners helped us out, thank you all.

Dago & Mrs D · Post by **Dago & Mrs D** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:24 pm

No problems at all at Lymington.
Crazy's on Zider

, Bongomeister's on Red Wine

No doubt it'll be another 0530hrs bed time then Crazy

Turn up on Friday and sober up on Sunday afternoon

$\:D/$ wa hey to go $\:D/$

greenman · Post by **greenman** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:29 pm

Thanks everyone for the reassurances!
I have just got back from a drive from home in Andover, down to Lyndhurst to get some odds and ends from Leisure Fayre.
What an Aladdins cave!
Bought basic stuff like to toilet chemical, (expensiv) degradable toilet paper, a mallet, a small gas lantern and cylinder (no, no cuddly toy!!)
I have seen this shop before, usually while stuck in the traffic.
I managed to park in a residential doad just before, on the left, thus avoiding the car park.
I then thought, its not too far to go on to Lymington, and so I did.
'aint retirement wonderful???

Using sat nav, I drove straight to Hurst View.
I asked the lady on reception if it would be ok to have a peep.
She said it was fine and that "we thought we would put you in the play area!" I said that this would be very appropriate, which raised a smile!

Well, from what I saw, yer Man has done us proud!
I even used the toilets and give them a high mark.

Its a grear location and a peaceful one.
Well, it WAS today.

The only blot was of my own making!
I ddnt manage to find the Checkers too easily and ran out of time.

All in all, it looks superb for our first get together!

greenman

Post by **Ian** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:49 pm

This meeting is now SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support.