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Anyone fancy a single parent's camping trip?

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Lioninthesun · 21/05/2013 23:08

I was just thinking that this is in most SP's price range (camping in general I mean) and how it would be really boring/hard to do it alone...although admittedly I have never tried but the thought of setting up a tent with DD running riot makes my brain bleed a little.
So...if it isn't too weird an idea....does anyone else fancy it?

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MummyAbroad · 22/05/2013 01:25

bump.

(I'd do it if I was in the UK!)

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Iwishitwouldgetwarmer · 22/05/2013 11:26

Oh that sounds good. Would depend whereabouts though.

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 12:18

Fab idea! But location and price affects my ability to come. (i don't drive, and am on v.v. low income as a student) Love camping though, and would definately be interested :)

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cestlavielife · 22/05/2013 12:39

ther are some camping trips on the single with kids site - www.singlewithkids.co.uk/holiday_grid1/camping-glamping/

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 13:36

They are expensive cest I normally pay half that for all 3 of us!

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 14:32

Mind you, I normally stay at v.basic sites, so maybe that price isn't so bad, depending on facilities!

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LadyMaiBlossom · 22/05/2013 14:40

Im not a SP but my dh is disabled so its me who puts the tent up. We are going to the new forest in August to the red shoot campsite.

If you are intrested in going and want a hand putting up the tent PM me :)

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 15:03

Ooh lovely, replies!
I am in South East and also don't drive, but happy to get a train or something somewhere (will figure that bit out...). Ineed are you S.East area at all? New Forest sounds good but would need to sort out getting there first!

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 15:04

Cest I saw that site too but thought it was a little expensive. Was going to try doing it on a budget

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 15:04

Yes I am south east, Berkshire :) trains are fab!

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 15:10

Oooh I used to live in Guildford, so perhaps somewhere around there would be good? Then I might even catch up with some old friends on the way there/back :)
Will have a little look around the campsites in the Surrey/Hampshire area if that sounds do-able to you?

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 15:23

Yea that sounds great. My family are camping mad, so ill ask for recommended places. :)

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 15:32

Yay! :)
May have to be August at this rate weather wise though!

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 16:12

True, although last year we camped bank hol weekend, and had 4inches of mud!

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HerrenaHarridan · 22/05/2013 17:06

I would absolutely love this! What a great idea!

I am in process of getting my license and then me and dd are going adventuring in the teeny tiny camper van I have bought.

Towards the end of the summer would be better for me.

If other people are going on train I can bring the bulky stuff and if the weather is awful we can hang out in the awning.

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 21:01

WOW! That sounds amazing!
I plan to do my licence too, but only when I can find somewhere to park the damn thing! Maybe you will be my inspiration Wink
OK, so shall we say end Aug? Maybe the last week of Aug?

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Exogenesis · 22/05/2013 21:04

count me in. I am in Surrey but have a car so can get about Grin

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 21:16

Sounds good to me, my birthday is end ofAugust :) just hope I can afford it!

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 22:01
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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 22:04

Or this one says £15 per night for 6 people?! Shock
www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_East/Hampshire/Ringwood/oakdene-forest-park/?gclid=COG9jcnNqrcCFdDJtAodqU0A1Q&gclsrc=aw.ds&sort=-rating#tn3-0-0-0-fs
Anyone else wondering about going to Peppa Pig World for DC's?

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 22:06

Looks nice! Has more facilities than places I normally go, but actually we will need them with dc and no cars to go far! :)

How old are everyone's dcs btw? I've got 2 boys, 8 (will be just 9 at end of August) and 6.

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Cluesue · 22/05/2013 22:09

Sounds great can I come all the way from south Wales ;-)

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IneedAyoniNickname · 22/05/2013 22:09
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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 22:11

More the merrier! All welcome!
My DD will be just 2yo then.
Peppa Pig is in Portsmouth so about 20/30min away by car. DD would love it so we could do a day trip if other DC's wanted to come?
Like the idea of cycling too if they have bike seats or those trailer things :)

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Lioninthesun · 22/05/2013 22:15

Oooh that site looks even closer to the action! Loads to do there too!
I am looking forward to exploring and the beaches! If we are closer to the beach then no need for a pool perhaps?
Paultons Park is Peppa Pig World I think...

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