Touring the UK? - you deserve a medal ! (2 Viewers)

[laneside]

Fresh milk is available if you open your eyes, as is bacon but not the water injected stuff that you have to put up with in the UK. Now tea is or can be a problem but we get our good old Yorkshire tea delivered from EBay, as for dusty aires download Camper Contact instead of following the brain dead sheep.
There is only one reason that I would venture back to shity over crowded Blighty is that Lynda occasionally wants to see the family when work commitments prevents them coming out here. Hey all of em agree that given the chance they would move out here, they just cannot believe that we never lock our doors, whereas back in shitty Britty they have to super glue the ornaments down in their pub to stop the tea leaves nicking them

Oh and we can walk out in any village or town at night without feeling threatened by drunks or yobs, perhaps the big cities are different but we ain’t going there.

 

[hilldweller]

but still faster than an open road in the UK

Not so a month ago, autobahn down to two lanes and miles and of stationary traffic, especially wide vehicles that were stuck in lane 1. It was hell.

 

[big bertha]

Fresh milk is available if you open your eyes, as is bacon but not the water injected stuff that you have to put up with in the UK. Now tea is or can be a problem but we get our good old Yorkshire tea delivered from EBay, as for dusty aires download Camper Contact instead of following the brain dead sheep.
There is only one reason that I would venture back to shity over crowded Blighty is that Lynda occasionally wants to see the family when work commitments prevents them coming out here. Hey all of em agree that given the chance they would move out here, they just cannot believe that we never lock our doors, whereas back in shitty Britty they have to super glue the ornaments down in their pub to stop the tea leaves nicking them

Oh and we can walk out in any village or town at night without feeling threatened by drunks or yobs, perhaps the big cities are different but we ain’t going there.

Sounds like my village in NE England.

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[suavecarve]

While touring the continent, its fine to have empty roads, in much of the country that's all they do have, Limousin anyone When on the road Try finding a decent pint of ale or a proper pint of fresh milk, you won't, I've tried for 40 years. How about buying a proper bit of bacon or having a nice cup of tea, you got no chance. Try finding proper sarcasm outside of these fine isles, best of luck with that. Here you'll find people who know how to queue, people who can laugh at themselves. People who will apologise to you, when you bump into them. On your tours abroad see if you can find people who moan as much as us, you won't, we're world champions. See if you can find people who pride themselves on their modesty as much as the Brit. you'll look but you have no chance, we're the best.

As for motorhoming, Our CL and CS Network is for the most part as good or better than the Aires system, unless of course, you love dusty carparks which make up far too many of the aires in France and maybe you enjoy Frenchmen parking so close your door hits their step. We have a thousand pubs you can park up at eat drink and be merry. We've got pub gardens, ever see one of those on the continent? No, you haven't, though in France a bit of concrete complete with dog poo and a large ashtray might pass for one. You haven't even got a decent pub, though I know some of you enjoy the pretend pubs on the continent, "Jock's Bar" "The Red Lion" they are awful, pale imitations of the real thing.

Yes our roads might be busier, but that's because this place is more popular, it's better We don't charge you a fortune to use our motorways which for the most part are always moving. We have got some of the finest coastlines in the world, we are an Island. We've got the Millenium stadium, We are the home of Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Golf, Rounders and Badminton, The spiritual home of Music and theatre and these days some the best food in Europe; eaten in France lately? (Yuk) We have the best telly so much so that when touring people spend a fortune on equipment so they can watch it wherever they are(ever watched Spanish telly ) We've got accents, so many you could spend a lifetime learning. we call complete strangers love, darling or me-duck. We've got THE Queen. We've got stunning majestic Scotland, we have James Bond, don't forget Beautiful Wales with campsites that have the best views in the world. Three Cliffs on the Gower anyone? Monty Python. Nothing Johhny foreigner has can compare, and even if it looks good, in summer you always have the whiff of open-sewer, in fact that's how I know I'm in Spain.

Not many are caught at Dover trying to stowaway to the mainland. Why is Britain more popular? Well it's just better that's all. And the more moany old expats that leave us the better it gets

Re read your 3rd paragraph with Jerusalem playing in the background

 

[Jim]

Sounds like my village in NE England.

Could be. It could also be a hamlet we lived in near Gatwick and never locked the back door or the garage door. The Three Horseshoes had nothing superglued down. Could be West Wales, never took the keys out of my ignition for thirteen years, no crime at all. No Drunks no yobs You don't have to go to a foreign country to get a relaxed crime-free location. there are plenty of those in the UK

 

[Jim]

Re read your 3rd paragraph with Jerusalem playing in the background

Did that, it was really stirring

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[Just smiffy]

While touring the continent, its fine to have empty roads, in much of the country that's all they do have, Limousin anyone When on the road Try finding a decent pint of ale or a proper pint of fresh milk, you won't, I've tried for 40 years. How about buying a proper bit of bacon or having a nice cup of tea, you got no chance. Try finding proper sarcasm outside of these fine isles, best of luck with that. Here you'll find people who know how to queue, people who can laugh at themselves. People who will apologise to you, when you bump into them. On your tours abroad see if you can find people who moan as much as us, you won't, we're world champions. See if you can find people who pride themselves on their modesty as much as the Brit. you'll look but you have no chance, we're the best.

As for motorhoming, Our CL and CS Network is for the most part as good or better than the Aires system, unless of course, you love dusty carparks which make up far too many of the aires in France and maybe you enjoy Frenchmen parking so close your door hits their step. We have a thousand pubs you can park up at eat drink and be merry. We've got pub gardens, ever see one of those on the continent? No, you haven't, though in France a bit of concrete complete with dog poo and a large ashtray might pass for one. You haven't even got a decent pub, though I know some of you enjoy the pretend pubs on the continent, "Jock's Bar" "The Red Lion" they are awful, pale imitations of the real thing.

Yes our roads might be busier, but that's because this place is more popular, it's better We don't charge you a fortune to use our motorways which for the most part are always moving. We have got some of the finest coastlines in the world, we are an Island. We've got the Millenium stadium, We are the home of Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Golf, Rounders and Badminton, The spiritual home of Music and theatre and these days some the best food in Europe; eaten in France lately? (Yuk) We have the best telly so much so that when touring people spend a fortune on equipment so they can watch it wherever they are(ever watched Spanish telly ) We've got accents, so many you could spend a lifetime learning. we call complete strangers love, darling or me-duck. We've got THE Queen. We've got stunning majestic Scotland, we have James Bond, don't forget Beautiful Wales with campsites that have the best views in the world. Three Cliffs on the Gower anyone? Monty Python. Nothing Johhny foreigner has can compare, and even if it looks good, in summer you always have the whiff of open-sewer, in fact that's how I know I'm in Spain.

Not many are caught at Dover trying to stowaway to the mainland. Why is Britain more popular? Well it's just better that's all. And the more moany old expats that leave us the better it gets

You mention Monty Python, that post just sounded like a scene in one of their shows....

 

[MillieMoocher]

Maybe but have you tried getting there from the south coast, not worth the effort.

Think this is the nub of the matter - cuts both ways as from the North it’s a long way/expensive to get to Europe from the North of U.K.

We like touring both at home and abroad but must admit a European trip is not as spontaneous for us by a long way.

 

[Lenny HB]

Think this is the nub of the matter - cuts both ways as from the North it’s a long way/expensive to get to Europe from the North of U.K.

We like touring both at home and abroad but must admit a European trip is not as spontaneous for us by a long way.

Our nearest channel port is 20 miles far easier than trying to go north of London.

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[MillieMoocher]

Our nearest channel port is 20 miles far easier than trying to go north of London.

Exactly, and I completely understand and would do the same in your position

 

[Jim]

You mention Monty Python, that post just sounded like a scene in one of their shows....

Lupins...This is a hold up not a Botany Lesson

 

[stcyr]

Could be. It could also be a hamlet we lived in near Gatwick and never locked the back door or the garage door. The Three Horseshoes had nothing superglued down. Could be West Wales, never took the keys out of my ignition for thirteen years, no crime at all. No Drunks no yobs You don't have to go to a foreign country to get a relaxed crime-free location. there are plenty of those in the UK

The three horseshoes - was that Crawley Down by any chance ??

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[Jim]

The three horseshoes - was that Crawley Down by any chance ??

No, the Hamlet was called Ironsbottom, Sidlow just S of Reigate. Just N of Gatwick

 

[busby]

Our nearest channel port is 20 miles far easier than trying to go north of London.

200 for us but worth every mile of it..We do have to pick our travelling time though,,BUSBY,,

 

[Jim]

200 for us but worth every mile of it..We do have to pick our travelling time though,,BUSBY,,

Yes we've always lived miles from the ports. Those exciting long drives toward a port are much better than the long drive, after your holiday, from it.

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[dalspa]

My holiday usually starts when I pull into the line to get onto the ferry (haven’t tried the tunnel yet but soon will give it a try).

 

[Richard n Ann]

My holiday usually starts when I pull into the line to get onto the ferry (haven’t tried the tunnel yet but soon will give it a try).

We used the ferries at first because they're cheaper but once we tried the tunnel, it really is worth paying more for, especially when you're knackered and wanting to get on to the first aire.

Oh, and using Tesco points make it a no-brainer

 

[hilldweller]

Those exciting long drives toward a port......

Oh yes..............

"what the *&*^% is that tosser doing".

"it's what we expect from Audi drivers".

"Mr Mercedes, there are 4 lanes you know".

"£2.99 for one mouthful of cake !"

"it will be good when they finish it".

"go on, text away, there are plenty of lanes to swerve into".

"look at the price of that diesel".

"well at least we have a toilet while we are stuck here".

"the speed limit is 50 not 30, tosser"

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[hilldweller]

especially when you're knackered and wanting to get on to the first aire.

So you sit down for 90 mins, watch the white cliffs disappear and relax.

 

[stcyr]

No, the Hamlet was called Ironsbottom, Sidlow just S of Reigate. Just North of Gatwick

Ah, just 10 miles away - and we were only a couple of miles apart in Wales - small world

 

[Teuchter]

Yes we've always lived miles from the ports. Those exciting long drives toward a port are much better than the long drive, after your holiday, from it.

Jim - I am envious of your "exciting long drives" to the Port

Spare a thought for me - all I have to look forward to are eleven miles of road (mainly motorway) from home to Portsmouth Ferry Port!!

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[Grandyandy]

Just a warning to anybody considering coming north of Manchester, it's terrible. Everywhere is covered in industrial grime, the countryside is a desolate wasteland, and the natives are unwashed savages. Far better to head south. (There that should keep our roads clear).

 

[Nasher]

I thought that if you went further north than Watford, you fell off the edge of the World

 

[PeteH]

I dont think there is any "hard and Fast" rule on Home or Abroad. In our case currently we cannot get Health Insurance for SWMBO, so "foreign" tours are out anyway, Caravans we have had and discarded, The just do not (at this time anyway) work for our lifestyle uses.

IF you really want to travel and enjoy and see sights. America has it (for me). We have stayed on sites, from 10 to 30+ dollars per night, and "wild camped" in places as varied as canyons, desserts, (the 2012 Brits Rally), Down-town Vegas 14 bucks full hookup!. The Hilton Car Park!. Casino`s run by Native Americans, (free, with cheap food and drink!). And driven on most of what is left of Route 66.

Sadly now all at an end because of the lack of Insurance. The Avtar is the last reminder

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[busby]

Jim - I am envious of your "exciting long drives" to the Port

Spare a thought for me - all I have to look forward to are eleven miles of road (mainly motorway) from home to Portsmouth Ferry Port!!

Lucky bugger,,,BUSBY.

 

[Nosmo King]

PeterH - try Insurancewith.com. I was very, very pleasantly surprised....

 

[dave newell]

Well we managed a fourteen day tour without major holdups, the only congesttion we encountered was a couple of minutes at Stow on the Wold junction and again at oxford. When we left Oxford to go to forest of Dean we did see a big holdup on the a34 North but our sat nav warned us and we took the a420 to Swindon instead (the a34 traffic was almost certainly caused by the riat). Two nights at chateau impney, three nights at C&CC winchcombe, three nights at oxford, three nights at bracelands forest of Dean then two nights at Rhayader C&CC. In total we spent around £600 to include all fuel, food, site fees, beer and a new starter battery as ours died at oxford. A lovely relaxing fortnight tour in the UK covering around four hundred miles.
I'll take my medal now please.

D.

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[The Dudess]

@thewheelbarrow Love your avatar. Is it your dog?

 

[stewartwebr]

Love touring both the U.K. and Europe. Sometimes we like to interact with others. At times you feel as if your in ghost towns in France, driving through villages where nothing is open and absolutely no one going around.
We do both a take it as it comes. They both have plus and minuses in our opinion.

 

[Lenny HB]

Just a warning to anybody considering coming north of Manchester, it's terrible. Everywhere is covered in industrial grime, the countryside is a desolate wasteland, and the natives are unwashed savages. Far better to head south. (There that should keep our roads clear).

I know spent 18 months living near there in the 70's certainly wouldn't want to go back.

I thought that if you went further north than Watford, you fell off the edge of the World

Watford wouldn't want to risk going that far north.

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