TheWM
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- Feb 24, 2015
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Well some of you may have seen some of my threads with last minute questions on toilets and fridge temperature. So - how did the first trip go..? From being a complete novice in mh terms to deciding on buying one, then deciding to purchase abroad and bringing it into the uk, lost docs... The list just seems to go on so I won't bore you.
Went to a show in Battlesbridge, Essex, this weekend with the missus and 2 kids. My 4 year old has been looking forwards to this since I inported it as it's been on the drive and with a pull down 'princesses bed' she's waited for this moment for ages.
Whilst I had driven the MH several 100s of miles this was the familys first trip. Going through the dartford tunnel and several narrow roads really put her nerves to the test..!
We arrived and setup almost immediately (compared to having an old vw camper/ awning etc...) had a great first evening and the layout we opted for (rear lounge with front and back dinette, with pull down bed) had already proved its worth with the kids.
Fast forward to Saturday- again, was brilliant (shhh I even used the toilet!). But there was quite a lot of rain in the air, but even my 15month old son managed to cope with 5 hours inside.
When the rain stopped and there was a glimmer of sun - I nipped out with the kids to kick a football around. Whilst in a 1-2-1 battle with my son, trying to out skill him, I slipped fell over and sprained my ankle. Well that's what the first aider who was available thought and bandaged me up at the time. After waking up on Sunday- pain killers had worn off, something wasn't right with my ankle, knee and hip.
I could not move and the pain was incredible. I told my missus that she would have to drive home. Interestingly she wasn't happy about doing so as we had only discussed it hours earlier - she wasn't ready and needed time. But in times like this she was incredible - dealt with the kids, packed up and then prepared to drive.
She drove well, incredibly well even if the hardest part of reversing onto the drive made me wince! After a trip to the hospital I have broken my leg in 2 places! I have been plastered up and have been resting up feeling annoyed with myself, but I've had a couple of guys here email me and ask how it all went which whilst it didn't go well personally, technically it was an amazing success with the kids and the missus proving she could drive! And also rather than continue feel sorry for myself after some of your messages thought I would let you all know how it went.
Went to a show in Battlesbridge, Essex, this weekend with the missus and 2 kids. My 4 year old has been looking forwards to this since I inported it as it's been on the drive and with a pull down 'princesses bed' she's waited for this moment for ages.
Whilst I had driven the MH several 100s of miles this was the familys first trip. Going through the dartford tunnel and several narrow roads really put her nerves to the test..!
We arrived and setup almost immediately (compared to having an old vw camper/ awning etc...) had a great first evening and the layout we opted for (rear lounge with front and back dinette, with pull down bed) had already proved its worth with the kids.
Fast forward to Saturday- again, was brilliant (shhh I even used the toilet!). But there was quite a lot of rain in the air, but even my 15month old son managed to cope with 5 hours inside.
When the rain stopped and there was a glimmer of sun - I nipped out with the kids to kick a football around. Whilst in a 1-2-1 battle with my son, trying to out skill him, I slipped fell over and sprained my ankle. Well that's what the first aider who was available thought and bandaged me up at the time. After waking up on Sunday- pain killers had worn off, something wasn't right with my ankle, knee and hip.
I could not move and the pain was incredible. I told my missus that she would have to drive home. Interestingly she wasn't happy about doing so as we had only discussed it hours earlier - she wasn't ready and needed time. But in times like this she was incredible - dealt with the kids, packed up and then prepared to drive.
She drove well, incredibly well even if the hardest part of reversing onto the drive made me wince! After a trip to the hospital I have broken my leg in 2 places! I have been plastered up and have been resting up feeling annoyed with myself, but I've had a couple of guys here email me and ask how it all went which whilst it didn't go well personally, technically it was an amazing success with the kids and the missus proving she could drive! And also rather than continue feel sorry for myself after some of your messages thought I would let you all know how it went.