Polly Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 We tried out the caravan on Wednesday and Thursday at a nearby site. Where were the boats? Just over the hedge. The Grand Union Canal at Stoke Bruerne is a lovely spot, and there is a small Caravan Club ‘Certified Location’ there. This meant we were nicely anti socially distanced, because a max of 5 caravans are permitted. There are two pubs to choose from too. I admit that this here Caravan is decidedly more luxurious than Brilliant, more like the conditions on a stinky! 😋 However, there was less to do. No ropes to sort, no sails to trim. I am going to factor that in on longer trips. I don’t do boredom! We had a lovely wander along the towpath and admired the swan family that was successfully raising eight cygnets. They saw off a fellow camper taking their dogs for a walk the next day, resulting in them taking a mile long detour. Warp and Jessica came over for a BBQ on Thursday evening which was very pleasant, and chilled out. They did recognise Brilliant’s plates and cutlery which have migrated; eventually more will be needed, but for now, it is great to shift some of the boat clutter out of the house! On Friday morning we packed up awning, windbreak solar panels and the like and got hitched up to leave. The motor mover on the caravan means it can be shifted by remote control and lined up to the tow bar, it is good fun and so much easier than the dinghy to manage. I am sure it has the makings of a party game. I finally managed to place the deep roaring we could hear today and yesterday. Of course F1 practice at Silverstone. It is very nearby, so much so that in a normal year nobody would be travelling in that part of the county when the punters were coming to or from the track. So, caravan v boat? Well.... Caravan gives more location flexibility, and easier living. Boat for me though, for character and sailing experiences, we press on with getting Brilliant back afloat. The caravan will help with that, providing us with a base whilst working on the boat. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Sounds great. Any photos Pauline, or are you saving those for when you get caravan to the Broads? Love that you tried her out near Stoke Bruerne. Still have fond memories of meeting up with you there for lunch last New Year’s day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 25 minutes ago, Lulu said: I hope it has at least two good bilge pumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 In boat terms it looks terrifying ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Sorry Sam I have a pretty visual memory so I am rubbish at taking actual pics. Must try harder.😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 “It fits 6 people” cosy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 6!!!! Anything more than a very small boating lake would be lethal.😳 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 So no Breydon crossing then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Don’t think so. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Lulu said: “It fits 6 people” cosy! Not if I was one of them - did you see the water breaking over the front (or back) job to tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 No but I saw her dangling her feet over the back, where I am thinking there might be a prop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Polly said: No but I saw her dangling her feet over the back, where I am thinking there might be a prop? That thing would be fun to steer in any more than a light breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveO said: That thing would be fun to steer in any more than a light breeze. Are you talking about the boat, or the lass dangling her feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Are you talking about the boat, or the lass dangling her feet? She would be too much for me. The boat thing would be hard to steer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Ok I now have a fundamental linguistic problem. Sorting out the caravan and putting stuff in, I am habitually referring to it as ‘the boat’. I am putting a lot of Brilliant’s cabin equipment in but I think the confusion needs to stop before I try to launch it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Polly said: Ok I now have a fundamental linguistic problem. Sorting out the caravan and putting stuff in, I am habitually referring to it as ‘the boat’. I am putting a lot of Brilliant’s cabin equipment in but I think the confusion needs to stop before I try to launch it! Don’t forget the buoyancy aids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Ohhh yes!! I knew I had forgotten something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 and the mudweight and rhond anchors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Well we are here with a Broads ‘Mooring’ near Brilliant. Pm me if you are about for an anti socially distanced cuppa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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