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Tomorrow sees us off on our first longer trip in Rosie, first night is booked in Keilder village, after that it's a case of let's see where we end up.
We do have a loose plan - on Saturday we'll head West through Dumfries & Galloway and make for the coast, maybe Portpatrick (fond memories from a yacht charter many years ago) After that probably Loch Lomond, then maybe a bit further North before heading East and making our way back down the East coast - though we have a good friend who has just bought a place near Ettrick and he's keen for us to visit on our way home.
So - pick up the 'van this afternoon, check tyre pressures, fit new tyre pressure warning devices (thanks Jim) check oil. water etc. Fill up with diesel, then load up the 'van with bedding, food, booze etc. ready for a (relatively) early start - via Tesco's first for some last minute shopping.
Fingers crossed for the weather - I think we've covered all the bases but any last minute advice on things we may have forgotten or not considered for a longer trip away (OK only a week but more than we've done before)?
All advice gratefully received as always - wish us luck.
Mike & Jill
We do have a loose plan - on Saturday we'll head West through Dumfries & Galloway and make for the coast, maybe Portpatrick (fond memories from a yacht charter many years ago) After that probably Loch Lomond, then maybe a bit further North before heading East and making our way back down the East coast - though we have a good friend who has just bought a place near Ettrick and he's keen for us to visit on our way home.
So - pick up the 'van this afternoon, check tyre pressures, fit new tyre pressure warning devices (thanks Jim) check oil. water etc. Fill up with diesel, then load up the 'van with bedding, food, booze etc. ready for a (relatively) early start - via Tesco's first for some last minute shopping.
Fingers crossed for the weather - I think we've covered all the bases but any last minute advice on things we may have forgotten or not considered for a longer trip away (OK only a week but more than we've done before)?
All advice gratefully received as always - wish us luck.
Mike & Jill