I Am Contemplating The Unthinkable...

[JJ]

As a few of you might know I am, and have been for well over 30 years, a dedicated motorhome full timer...

Recently I have been experiencing a series of minor disasters (solvable) on several fronts.

So, I find myself parked on my little piece of Paradise in Central Portugal and, usually at this time of year, I would be motoring south to the warmer climes of the Algarve to hang out with some van friends for Xmas and the New Year.

This year this is not possible.

Due to (temporary) mobility difficulties and weeks and weeks of rain and no sun, I find myself facing a Christmas lying in my drop down bed watching football, Netflix and Amazon Prime!

Yesterday I had the desperately evil thought...

"Why not, just for a change, spend a few days in my flat (fully furnished) where I would have mains electricity, a big fridge/freezer and a microwave, unlimited hot water for showers and a loo you don't have to empty!"

I haven't really enjoyed the very, very few days I have spent in the flat since buying it several years ago. I hate the feeling of living so close to other folk, and hearing their arguments (and worse) gives me a feeling of claustrophobia.

But they say a change is as good as a rest and so, if the land dries out enough to enable me to get the Kangoo up the track, in the next two days I might become a "bricks and mortar" man for a couple of days...

It would be the first Christmas Day not in a motorhome for over three decades...

We'll see...


JJ

 

[Janine]

Sometimes change can be good. Have a lovely Christmas whatever you choose to do and that is the key - you have a choice!

 

[Jim]

Your first long linger in a shower for 30 years should be welcomed. Maybe make it a 30 year tradition . Merry Christmas JJ.

 

[EX51SSS]

Phew! That's a relief. I thought for a minute that youd have been contemplating giving up Fray Bentos pies. Thought you weren't so desperate

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

A flat is for life not just Christmas

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[pagey]

double post

 

[pagey]

Phew! That's a relief. I thought for a minute that youd have been contemplating giving up Fray Bentos pies. Thought you weren't so desperate

or worse i thought he was going to buy a caravan

 

[lorger]

I thought you where supporting united ??

 

[EX51SSS]

or worse i thought he was going to buy a caravan

Nothing and I mean nothing is worse than giving up the tin pies for JJ afaik

 

[Gooney]

Whilst contemplating a period of change why not watch Liverpool on Prime winning the European Cup again in June and then again of course last night winning the World Cup??

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[Riverbankannie]

What a shame that you are not able to join your friends this year. If you cannot do the normal thing then it’s a very good idea to do the different, and go to your flat. Hopefully the current situation is temporary and before long you will be mobile, the sun will be shining and the ground beneath your feet will be solid once again.

Happy Christmas!

 

[JJ]

Whilst contemplating a period of change why not watch Liverpool on Prime winning the European Cup again in June and then again of course last night winning the World Cup??

What a GREAT idea...

watch an English team who are NOT champions of their league scrape past another English team who are NOT champions of their league either and then claim to be "Champions of Europe".

Maybe I'll do that after rewatching the real Champions of England (three times in the last five years) winning the domestic treble (quadruple) last season...


JJ

 

[Gooney]

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas JJ

 

[ianthebuilder]

Moving into a flat JJ,, How rediculous!! Lol

 

[DBK]

If you swap to the Julian calendar the New Year starts on 1April. Or you could pretend this is a leap month year with an extra month added. You could then join your friends at the end of January.

My point is your friends will still be around when you are able to visit them.

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[bobandjanie]

It could be worse JJ you could be next door to us, ? not that we argue............ much. ?
I can recommend wax ear plugs, ? I can't hear anything wearing them, ? even when Janie is at me. ? Bob.

 

[cruiser]

Oh dear so sorry about the weather . But we are stuck at home. With 2 foster kids And another one coming Back for Christmas day. Both sons And their Wife's And kids And 3more dogs. Oh well Some peace and Quiet Next year . We hope to see you next year . You might have to hide then .

 

[JJ]

Moving into a flat JJ,, How rediculous!! Lol

Definitely NOT "moving in"...


JJ

 

[dotsontour]

As we get older often a move to more secure accommodation with full facilities will appeal. It’s easier for your career and meals on wheels to reach you . ??
merry Christmas JJ .

 

[nicholsong]

Or give your self another (healing) change and stop watching soccer.

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[nicholsong]

As we get older often a move to more secure accommodation with full facilities will appeal. It’s easier for your career and meals on wheels to reach you . ??
merry Christmas JJ .

What career[sic] has JJ got?

 

[Spriddler]

Yesterday I had the desperately evil thought...
"Why not, just for a change, spend a few days in my flat (fully furnished) where I would have mains electricity, a big fridge/freezer and a microwave, unlimited hot water for showers and a loo you don't have to empty!"

Oh dear.

 

[Willhamburger]

any news on a new Motorhome to get you moving again. we are just waiting for mid January so we can get on the road again. Merry Christmas. Hope to see you in a couple of months.

 

[JJ]

stop watching soccer.

What on earth is "soccer"?


JJ

 

[JJ]

any news on a new Motorhome to get you moving again. we are just waiting for mid January so we can get on the road again. Merry Christmas. Hope to see you in a couple of months.

Have to sell the flat first before getting next motorhome...

JJ

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[Ingwe]

Your first long linger in a shower for 30 years should be welcomed. Maybe make it a 30 year tradition . Merry Christmas JJ.

What? Every 30 years?

 

[Parrot Face]

What a GREAT idea...

watch an English team who are NOT champions of their league scrape past another English team who are NOT champions of their league either and then claim to be "Champions of Europe".

Maybe I'll do that after rewatching the real Champions of England (three times in the last five years) winning the domestic treble (quadruple) last season...


JJ

I don't categorise fans according to what they are champions of I just think there are us Liverpool fans and then there are the other 'bitter fans'.

 

[JaG]

It could have been a lot worse.....your flat could have been in the UK. Just make sure the oven works to cook the Fray Bentos Pies. Merry Christmas JJ.

 

[JJ]

I don't categorise fans according to what they are champions of I just think there are us Liverpool fans and then there are the other 'bitter fans'.

This explains exactly why all non LFC fans love your fans and your club so much!


JJ

 

[Gooney]

Championes, Championes. Nuff said?????

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