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Both my parents and my in-laws were tenters then caravanners. So both hubby and I came pre-programmed with a love of touring holidays and the countryside from when we were very young.
Something I am very grateful for.
______________________________________________________________ Breathe in, breathe out, move on
We were driving down to Southern France in 2003 to stay at a luxurious sea view villa.
We stopped at a Motorway Aire and a huge Dethleffs motorhome pulled in. I walked over to have a nosey, like you do and I thought..........
(((((I like villas but they can be expensive and I do miss the atmosphere of some campsites. The friendliness of the people and the freedom. I then thought, I will buy one of those one day.)))))))
Not long after we stayed with my Brother for the weekend in his tourer and that was it, I was hooked and had to have that motorhome. So after a lot of research and searching, we had one. Now on our second and love it.
I voted "other" too. We camped with tents for years and years. When
I was in my mid 20's to umm ..early 40's
We have four children and they still look back with great happiness at those holidays
during their growing up years - long sunny days in France mainly, BBQ food,
seeing the Alps, the Pyrenees. Paris, Bordeaux, The Dordogne valley, Biarritz,
La Rochelle, Sables d'Olonne and dozens more places. Awesome memories.
When we didn't holiday as a family as the children grew up myself and Mrs Drifter went back to packages.
It is only as I got closer to retirement that we made the decision to
buy a Motorhome. Great decision. We have the wandering gene and still love going from place to place.
The motorhome is just a bit more comfortable than the tent but I wouldn't have a bad word to say about tents.
I voted "other" too. We camped with tents for years and years. When
I was in my mid 20's to umm ..early 40's
We have four children and they still look back with great happiness at those holidays
during their growing up years - long sunny days in France mainly, BBQ food,
seeing the Alps, the Pyrenees. Paris, Bordeaux, The Dordogne valley, Biarritz,
La Rochelle, Sables d'Olonne and dozens more places. Awesome memories.
When we didn't holiday as a family as the children grew up myself and Mrs Drifter went back to packages.
It is only as I got closer to retirement that we made the decision to
buy a Motorhome. Great decision. We have the wandering gene and still love going from place to place.
The motorhome is just a bit more comfortable than the tent but I wouldn't have a bad word to say about tents.
"We have four children and they still look back with great happiness at those holidays
during their growing up years - long sunny days in France mainly, BBQ food,
seeing the Alps, the Pyrenees. Paris, Bordeaux, The Dordogne valley, Biarritz,
La Rochelle, Sables d'Olonne and dozens more places. Awesome memories. "
Were you following us!
We did all the same places and I guess there are many we have not mentioned. Our Daughters always seem to remember the camping ones over the Hotels, Villas.
They still come with us and despite starting to travel to far flung Places worldwide, they always say the same thing.
"you just can't beat the south of France"
Off with one of our Daughters and Grandson soon to St. Tropez.
Well I suppose we fit in the "others" section really although I voted for the "we found our own way" category!
We had never owned either a tent or caravan before so we had no camping experience whatsoever prior to buying our first MH! We did rent a caravan in Cornwall once for a week but it was a static caravan and so I don't suppose that counts does it?
We first fell in love with the idea of motorhoming during a package holiday in Olu Deniz, Turkey when we came across a delightful private beach overlooking the lagoon. It was called "Bob's Beach" and you had to pay to use it but it was well worth paying for as unlike the public beach, "Bob's Beach" was sheer paradise! The view and the location was so tranquil, pretty & peaceful and we fell in love with the place.
Whilst relaxing on the beach, we noticed there was around 3 motorhomes parked up on the beach, which obviously the beach owner had allowed to park there and I remember seeing the occupants sat outside, under their awnings overlooking the lagoon! I recall thinking that owning a MH and being free to travel all over enjoying such opportunities must be absolutely wonderful and I so wished we could be enjoying the same freedom and adventures!
Not long after returning from that holiday we took a look around some motorhomes at Brownhills and before long we had signed on the dotted line for a brand new Swift Kontiki! We have never looked back since and we would both hate to have to return back to package style holidays again!
I voted "No previous experiance". Just over 5 years ago July 8th, I suffered loss of vision in one eye. At the end of a forced 3 week sick leave, we went off for a few days camping, just like you do. Whilst there we saw a dutch family in a small nissan pop top camper van & thought how weird it was!
Having reflected that I should cut down my working hours and perhaps new activity, we purchased a Mazda Bongo in August & that has led to a change of lifestyle completely.
Now on our 2nd motorhome, although I still use the Bongo for work use, we have been to many different places across the UK & Europe and along the way have developed friendships with so many folk, it's been awesome
My other passion is Dinghy Sailing, something I have done since a teenager Although I have travelled around taking part in various sailing events, the lifestyle of motorhoming is so relaxing, even with the stresses & strains along the way .
I am now looking forward to retirement and the ability god willing, to venture further & more often
______________________________________________________________ Nancy - What´s your´s called ?
Life should not be about arriving at the Pearly Gates in pristine condition
...it should be about sliding in, body thoroughly used up
...bottle of champagne in hand screaming 'WOW WHAT A RIDE'
I voted number 1. Started caravanning with parents in 1958 and SWMBO started with her parents in 1963. We met at a caravan rally and married at a caravan rally two years later. If fact it was the first wedding at a C&CC rally.
Have been associated with C&CC and British Caravanners Club (BCC) ever since and were inaugural members of Beds BCC.
Changed to a motorhome in 2001 after taking the caravan on the long sea crossing to Northern Spain. Decided then that the long sea crossing was too boring and expensive and decided that if we were to do longer distances then it had to be a motorhome.
Gerry
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Although I have travelled around taking part in various sailing events, the lifestyle of motorhoming is so relaxing, even with the stresses & strains along the way 
