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The dog and I are fine, the tent is a goner though, boo hoo!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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For those of you who worried about me camping in Dorset in the past few days, the dog and I are home now, safe and sound.
I guess the inevitable has to happen sooner or later, and I am glad it happens now at the end of my camping season, and not next year when I am spending 2 weeks in Scotland!
The top section of my tent collapsed during the night. The dog and I were sleeping in the car when it happened, so no harm came to us.
Rescue mission was only temporary successful, and further gusty winds broke the tent - two of the sleeves holding the poles ripped beyond repair.
Hence I had no choice except to pack up and came home one day early.
At the end of the day, the wind is mightier than the tent.
I can do cold and rain, however, I need a much better tent in order to cope with the wind.
I have 8 months to save up for a canvas tent with steel poles that is the bee's knees, wish me luck!
Although I am still slightly shaken by the event, and my pride is slightly bruised, it is not deterred me from camping.
Roll on next June when I shall have my first trip!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"glad you n dog are all safe and well, but on a technical note what tent were you in, im looking for new one but want one that dond collapse in the wind."
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Khyam Freelander.
IMHO, it would be advisable to get a frame tent with steel poles instead of reinforced fibre glass, if one is planning to camp for more than a couple of days.
I am saving up for a Cabonon Guadeloupe tent or something similar.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Glad yous r ok,when ur doing ur wee tour of scotland get intouch and il make u sum of my midgie spray (youl need it) and if ur near loch lomond me and ann will come over for a wee drink.
Take care x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Glad you and pooh are safe Pearl!!! Maybe we could have a whip round for a tent fund for you
now.....if only we knew someone who sells camping stuff....   "
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He does not stock the brand of tents I am after, nevermind.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Glad yous r ok,when ur doing ur wee tour of scotland get intouch and il make u sum of my midgie spray (youl need it) and if ur near loch lomond me and ann will come over for a wee drink.
Take care x"
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I rely on Marmite and garlic, and so far, bugs have stayed away from me.
However, I shall be prepared for the legendary Scottish midgies! |
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"Glad you and pooh are safe Pearl!!! Maybe we could have a whip round for a tent fund for you
now.....if only we knew someone who sells camping stuff....
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He does not stock the brand of tents I am after, nevermind. "
Well he is just bloody useless!!!!! |
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"For those of you who worried about me camping in Dorset in the past few days, the dog and I are home now, safe and sound.
I guess the inevitable has to happen sooner or later, and I am glad it happens now at the end of my camping season, and not next year when I
am spending 2 weeks in Scotland!
The top section of my tent collapsed during the night. The dog and I were sleeping in the car when it happened, so no harm came to us.
Rescue mission was only temporary successful, and further gusty winds broke the tent - two of the sleeves holding the poles ripped beyond repair.
Hence I had no choice except to pack up and came home one day early.
At the end of the day, the wind is mightier than the tent.
I can do cold and rain, however, I need a much better tent in order to cope with the wind.
I have 8 months to save up for a canvas tent with steel poles that is the bee's knees, wish me luck!
Although I am still slightly shaken by the event, and my pride is slightly bruised, it is not deterred me from camping.
Roll on next June when I shall have my first trip! "
I think you are extremely brave camping alone. give me a mobile home any day. .. even a small one has all the things u need at least it is more secure . Glad you got home safe and sound |
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"Never much seen the point of swapping four solid walls, a TV, heating and a comfy bed for walls that flap around in the night. 
Thought you'd be partial to a decent set of flaps Wishy. "
The only flaps I'm interested in don't require nailing down to a muddy field... having said that though... hmmmm |
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"For those of you who worried about me camping in Dorset in the past few days, the dog and I are home now, safe and sound.
I guess the inevitable has to happen sooner or later, and I am glad it happens now at the end of my camping season, and not next year when I am spending 2 weeks in Scotland!
The top section of my tent collapsed during the night. The dog and I were sleeping in the car when it happened, so no harm came to us.
Rescue mission was only temporary successful, and further gusty winds broke the tent - two of the sleeves holding the poles ripped beyond repair.
Hence I had no choice except to pack up and came home one day early.
At the end of the day, the wind is mightier than the tent.
I can do cold and rain, however, I need a much better tent in order to cope with the wind.
I have 8 months to save up for a canvas tent with steel poles that is the bee's knees, wish me luck!
Although I am still slightly shaken by the event, and my pride is slightly bruised, it is not deterred me from camping.
Roll on next June when I shall have my first trip! "
if you need a good tent,,i know where you get army grade ones,lol,,some have a pool in them,,well a spade supplied to dig it out,lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Glad you are all safe and well - but did nobody actually warn you there was a bloody hurricane on the way !!!  "
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I knew about the adverse weather, however, this is my last main holiday to do as I please, and the last camping trip for the season.
Hence I was determined to give it a go.
In the end, the tent was not up to it, shame.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You should have given me a shout and I`d have come running to take you for a stiff one ..... a drink you filthy minded lot! "
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Awww, thanks, however, I was too busy packing up before the whole lot got blown away! |
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"You should have given me a shout and I`d have come running to take you for a stiff one ..... a drink you filthy minded lot!
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Awww, thanks, however, I was too busy packing up before the whole lot got blown away! "
Maybe some truth in that old saying " if its not meant for - it will go flying past you"... poor tent x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Maybe some truth in that old saying " if its not meant for - it will go flying past you"... poor tent x"
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I was sad to see it damaged too, as it had served me well since I bought it for the 2009 season.
I definitely need a better tent and shall save up for one, such as the Cabanon Guadeloupe.
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over a year ago
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Dont know if you are interested just been on a site called preloved where they sell tents etc and they are selling a cabanon latitude 4 person tent for £175 |
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Sorry your trip ended abruptly Pearl - damn British weather. It will be fun shopping for a super duper tent.
I know nothing about tents, never ever been inside one but I imagine the type you want is pretty expensive. Just think how nice it will be though next time you go |
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"Dont know if you are interested just been on a site called preloved where they sell tents etc and they are selling a cabanon latitude 4 person tent for £175"
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I'll have a look, and thanks! |
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"Sorry your trip ended abruptly Pearl - damn British weather. It will be fun shopping for a super duper tent.
I know nothing about tents, never ever been inside one but I imagine the type you want is pretty expensive. Just think how nice it will be though next time you go "
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My next tent will be a canvas tent, although more expensive, it will be better at withstanding adverse weather conditions, so it is worth it. |
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