Caravan Capers

Although we have not been away in our caravan the last couple of weeks, we took a car trip back to Manawatu Caravan Club grounds on Saturday to catch up with our friends from the Wairarapa Caravan Club.  Just as well we could remember the code number so we could drive through the barrier arm.  Our arrival was planned for morning tea and we met in the hall.  Originally, I had plans to get up early in the morning and do some home baking to take up with us.  But that didn’t happen, sorry about that, Wairarapa friends.  They had the pleasure of our company instead of home baked goodies.

Wairarapa Caravan Club members

We caught up with all the news, and then were invited to check out Debbie's new motorhome.  She had recently downsized from a much larger one, and this little beauty suits her very well.

Debbie nd her new motorhome

“While you are here”, Robin was asked, “could you have a look at the water filling point?”  Debbie couldn't get it unlocked, and neither could any of the men from the club, so she had to resort with carrying extra water with her.  Believe it or not, Robin’s magic touch had it opened in a jiffy.  Seemed everyone was trying to turn the lock the wrong way!

Finally opened

On Sunday Robin attended our caravan club committee meeting to set the Rally Schedule for the new season.  Not quite finalised yet, but good progress was made.  Seems we will be returning to some old favourite camps, plus a couple of different places thrown into the mix.

And not to forget the help we received a week or so ago when Bill and Val came calling.  After lunch, Bill helped Robin replace the sliding mechanism on our Cvana awning.  The original plastic fittings which can break – ask Bill how he knows, have now been replaced with metal ones.  The first side went on easily, and the other needed a little more encouragement, it seemed.  Val and I were keeping well out of the way while all this drama was taking place.  Thanks so much for your help Bill.

 

Replacement fittings

The builder and the apprentice

So what’s next on our caravanning agenda?  A trip to Hastings in a couple of weeks for Kate’s 21st birthday celebrations.  Goodness me, I’m Kate’s Great Aunt, doesn’t that make me seem old!