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You lot have made me NEED a Bell tent.

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TheRealMBJ · 03/04/2013 16:17

Bastards Grin

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bltglark22 · 24/04/2013 14:24

Hi, I'm new one here but I've just ordered a 5m soul pad lite. It comes friday. We're planning to use it in france for 2 weeks in the summer (2 adults and 3 children). What are the additional essentials we need to get to go with it?

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nizzy99 · 14/04/2013 18:35

That's good going glad to hear all went well, I'm planning on taking it down to my dads house for a practice pitch since my garden isn't big enough but I'm hoping for dryer weather to do so its been on and off showers this weekend.

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TheRealMBJ · 14/04/2013 07:31

So pleased. It took us 46minutes to get it up first time but I think it will be a lot faster in the future.

We spent the night in it too. Was very pleased with the level of warmth but the howling gales made it impossible to sleep as I was convinced that I was convinced the pole was going to snap and the tent collapse. It however stood up to the test an remained erect and dry all night.

One of the guy ropes at the back did come undone though, which I will investigate further when more awake.

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nizzy99 · 13/04/2013 21:41

Brilliant, how long did it take you? I've still not got mine out the bag yet :(

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TheRealMBJ · 13/04/2013 18:34

It's up and it's awesome Grin

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TheRealMBJ · 12/04/2013 10:07

We don't have beds but are going to borrow air beds ad sleeping bags from MIL. I think we are going to need extra blankets and hot water bottles too though!

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Moodykat · 12/04/2013 08:46

I'm jealous! I don't have beds for it yet or I think we'd be sleeping in ours this weekend too! Have fun!

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TheRealMBJ · 11/04/2013 22:47

No Sad

Don't have enough soace in garden currently. We are going to have a rest run in ILs garden at the weekend. Can't wait.

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Moodykat · 11/04/2013 20:04

Have you put her up yet?!

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TheRealMBJ · 10/04/2013 10:18

And pitch it.

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TheRealMBJ · 10/04/2013 10:15

It has arrived. Can't wait to open it up mad pitch it.

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nizzy99 · 08/04/2013 12:27

That's fantastic that's the very tent I got which I did get for £506 I decided to go with soulpad because of the amount of people that said the customer service was great.

Well done soulpad that's the kind of service that will keep people coming back.

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TheRealMBJ · 08/04/2013 11:39

Just had a lovely call from Helen at Soulpad explaining they are out stock of the 5000 hybrid and she has upgraded my to the Genie free of charge!

What amazing service. Am very impressed and so glad I chose a Soulpad.

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nizzy99 · 08/04/2013 09:31

Groupon offer for solar fairy lights.

Diamond LED Solar Fairy Lights from £6.99 (Up to 76% Off)
www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/James-Russell/19978565/.a7z07A

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shirazplease · 07/04/2013 14:03

And if you need any more reasons to buy a bell tent, here's another:

Here goes with the link. I'm on my phone so may not work...

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nizzy99 · 07/04/2013 10:05

I got a wood burning stove from KP wood burning stoves to go with it lots of people recommended him and I thought I could use it in the garden when were not camping so why not eh :)

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TheRealMBJ · 06/04/2013 20:58

Just need to start sewing my bunting. Have quite a bit of red and blue fabric with a Scandi themed print on it in my stash....

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nizzy99 · 06/04/2013 12:25

I've just bought a soulpad hybrid-g also (on Easter sale) and can't wait to go away with it and our 5month old the reason I bought one is because of all the reviews and praises on mumsnet soulpad service was 1st class.

Also just joined mumsnet with all the great advice and info.

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TheRealMBJ · 06/04/2013 09:56

It's totally infectious.

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Branleuse · 06/04/2013 08:37

I didnt realise I needed one of these.


I do now!

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TheRealMBJ · 06/04/2013 08:14

Oh thanks! I'll go have a look.

One can NEVER have too many fairy lights!

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Moodykat · 06/04/2013 07:26

Congratulations! I got some battery fairy lights in the pound shop yesterday, and pound stretcher had solar ones reduced as well. Just so you know!

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TheRealMBJ · 05/04/2013 20:41

Done it with Demi inner and some solar fairy lights Grin

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paneer · 04/04/2013 20:01
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TheRealMBJ · 04/04/2013 19:54

I'm going to have to make some bunting for when we get one. I am ridiculously excited.

Looking for a good campsite in Devon near the Dart if anyone has any good recommendations. (Preferably a little quieter than the average campsite)

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