Author Archives: 88Trucker

Sat: An easy 8am start, pick the ‘van up and head onwards to Weatherby for a bacon buttie and coffee! Following this, we continued on towards our destination and arrived there without any issues. The A615 is a bit bendy … Continue reading →

Sat: A good start to the holiday. Weather dry but cold! The journey down to Wetherby was fine, where we enjoyed a coffee and a relaxed stop. The journey following this wasn’t the best, as road works and an abnormal … Continue reading →

Following a few days of rough weather, we were blessed with a journey of sunshine, albeit with some strongish winds! The journey to the site was not too bad, a bit of a holdup on the A66, but nothing drastic. … Continue reading →

Another weekend away at a our local favourite site. Weather looking good and it’s also my birthday on Saturday – can’t beat a Saturday birthday in the ‘van 🙂 On Saturday we explored ‘Hopetown’ in Darlington. This used to be … Continue reading →

Sat: Holiday starts, no problems! First stop on the journey was Gretna Green on the M6. Plenty of spaces thanksfully, so chilled out here for a while. The final leg of the journey was fine as well and we arrived … Continue reading →

Fri: Finally got struck by the covid bullet! It’s been a rough week, cancelling work on Thursday, so very pleased to be away this weekend to recover. Weather great, picked up the ‘van and got to the site with no … Continue reading →

Sat: A good pack-up and journey as we begin the second leg of our summer tour! Weather still great, very pleasant. All went to plan bar a hold up on the M1 due to roadworks. We arrived at the site … Continue reading →

Sat: Early start, picked up the ‘van and headed over to our first stop, which was at Southwaite Services. Then a drive down the M6 to Keele Services, through some torrential downpours, but no traffic snarls! Then onward to our … Continue reading →

Stunning weather all weekend, finally! We pitched up on the Friday, taking our time as it was very hot. The site was pretty full as usual. The computers were down in the office, so they couldn’t take payment upon arrival. … Continue reading →

A pitch by the playground this time, but still quite a nice spot – not too many kids around! Saturday’s entertainment was a couple who couldn’t get their dog under control and into the car upon departure. This escalated into … Continue reading →