This time tomorrow…
That’s what I keep saying, I’m beginning to sound like Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses ‘This time next year Rodney….we’ll be millionaires’, only for us it’s ‘this time tomorrow we’ll be in France’ – or on the ferry at least.
We had a great night’s sleep in the motorhome parking at Lytham St Annes, by the morning there were around 24 vans parked up ready for the weekend. The council should be applauded for recognising a need for decent, reasonably priced motorhome parking, as so many other councils stick height barriers up to keep us out. Anyway, enough of my soapbox.
We have both decided to start running, well jogging, in order to keep fit while we are away. I’ve developed a cough, so that meant I got out of the first run of our trip, but Jay went for it and ran to the sea and back.
It might not sound far, but in Lytham the sea was about a mile out, luckily Charlie was on hand to guide him back in.
We left just before 10am when our ticket ran out, and our space in one of the seven larger bays was taken up as we drove off. After a quick stop at Sandbach services for Jay to trim his beard, we were at Chris and Tina’s place by 2.30pm.
We had a fantastic evening talking about pretty much every topic under the sun, drinking wine and eating a rather tasty curry. We slept in Zagan who was parked up on their street; we were offered a bed, but we love our own space and it means Charlie’s snoring doesn’t keep everyone else awake – we’re used to it now.
This morning with thick heads, we were greeted by Chris who had made a wonder fruit juice cocktail with probably more than my five a day in one glass, accompanied by his breakfast speciality – Bacon and Avocado sarnies. Seriously, if you have never tried them you should – they are the best and we always think of him when we have one. After long, hot showers (probably our last ones for a couple of months) we all headed out for a walk around the local park. Libby walked Charlie, while Chris and Tina’s whippets ran rings around everyone, disappearing off into the woods at the speed of light only to fly back when called.
All too soon it was time to go, we could have happily stayed there for a week as they are so welcoming. Back on the road for another couple of hours and we arrived at a Britstop, this time a pub near High Wycombe (which is why there are no co-ordinates for today’s post, you’ll need to buy the book to find out where it is!).
Zagan at tonight’s Britstop – we have the car park to ourselves
We hadn’t planned on having a meal, but the staff were so welcoming and it smelt so good we (by that I mean I, the budget keeper) couldn’t resist. Jay had a chilli and I had a feta and spinach pie, both washed down with our last expensive pints for a while. That’s because this time tomorrow…..
Amazing sunset tonight
Cheers, Ju
How did we manage without your blog every day. Good luck in France. We have a aire in donaghadee which is well used. When are you coming to Northern Ireland ?
Hi Deryck – not planned 2017 yet – could well be a good NI year! Cheers, Jay
Good luck Bon voyage, you are so considerate, winter is much better when you are away ( meant in a nice way )
Enjoying all the new posts and excited for you making the trip over the water once again.
So much already in such a short time…..congratulations so excited for you
Just yesterday we wondered where the day had gone so quickly. Indeed, wheredmadaygo? :-) I’ve got Paul’s diving gloves in here with me – still not got a weight belt though and it’s getting a wee bit chilly so might be a while before I actually spear any fish. Cheers guys, Jay
so glad you are on the road again, looking forward to reading your posts,gives me a reason to log on to my pc again. good luck.
Hooray! We’re roaming again **deep breath of free air**. Fun time. Cheers Ron, Jay
Hi there, my first comment … Have been reading and enjoying your blog for quite a while now, and have only just left my email address, but did not get notifications. Now I see why, forgot to “check here to subscribe for new posts”…
Have a safe crossing and enjoy all there is in La Douce France! There’s a great France Passion site in Comines!! And yes, of course, many more…
Cheers
Awesome, thanks for adding us Chris – Ju’s less than chuffed about any sea crossing but the weather’s looking great at the moment so with any luck we’ll cruise on over a millpond Channel. Cheers, Jay
Morning peeps, hope you made it off the rock ok, and are having a pleasant first day on the “continent”
Just checked down here in Switzerland and the passes are all open https://www.tcs.ch/de/auto-mobilitaet/verkehrsinfo/aktuelle-lage.php
Sorry this page is not avail in english but good old google translate will sort it for you and if not the interactive map is there to click on …. Green mountain logo = Yea Red Mountain logo = Boo
Still 13 degrees in the lower reaches :-)
Adios Amigos von Luzern.
Bill
Hey Bill
Still on the rock at the moment, listening to Radio 2 and chilling out a bit. Ferry not until 7 tonight. Got to get a stash of British grub from Lidl but not much else, so taking it easy. Thanks for the pass link – we’re still not quite sure where we’re heading. I strongly suspect we won’t know until we actually get there…
Cheers, Jay
Hi Ju and Jay
I used to read your blog occasionally when you were on the road before but this time I have added your site to my favourites list – can there be any higher accolade?!
Great to read about your adventures, I only wish we could do the same but I have to work for a bit longer alas.
Have fun and stay safe.
Paul
Thanks Paul – folk’s favourites lists are great pools of reverence – many thanks indeed! Take it easy, Cheers, Jay