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Going on holiday less than 30 minutes from your own home. genius?

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:10

Just got back from our 'holidays'. We rented a pod. A pod is like a shed in the woods, only, er, it's a shed in the woods.

anyway, it was fairly dreadful but the kids loved it and we didn't have to go far (something the kids are oblivious to).

glad to be home Smile

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EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 17:12

where was your pod, if you don't mind me asking ?

BikeRunSki · 12/04/2011 17:14

Which pods did you go to? We had one booked at the Shropshire place, but i was in hospital when we should have gone. They've let us have credit though, to go another time.

Good idea to go close to home if you feel that you have had a break though.

OnEdge · 12/04/2011 17:16

Yes, very clever ! I am about to spend a week in a caravan 40 minutes away. Just a mare otherwise with 3 kids.

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:24

no i don't feel i've had a break at all.
but glad i didn't drive nine hours for it.
www.mabiehousehotel.co.uk/continental-camping-huts-c23.html
should be close enough for you eggy? although not quite 30 minutes.

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TheVisitor · 12/04/2011 17:25

We've done this with camping. It's great, as if it pisses down continually, you're not far from home. Grin

EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 17:26

that is about 5 hours from me Smile

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:26

although have to say, incredibly clear night last night and there was actually shadows from the moonlight. not sure i've seen that before.

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MikeRotch · 12/04/2011 17:26

lol at fairly dreadful

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:27

hmm, you drive too slow. Smile

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EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 17:29

how do you know where I'm driving from Hmm

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:31

lmao. i'll pm you.

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:32

Mike, i guess it all depends what you're into.
For some people, having to shout 'STOP PLAYING WITH THE DOORS' at 5 minute intervals is a holiday i guess.
Thankfully there's a bar.

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bibbitybobbityhat · 12/04/2011 17:33

Heh heh heh.

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 17:35

just read the website again.
low energy lighting, har de fucking har.
they had one of those little LED lights you buy at the checkout in B&Q,
do fuck off.

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EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 18:35

will give it a miss, methinks < ahem >

MmeSurvivedLent · 12/04/2011 18:43

Hmm. You are not really selling me on the pods.

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 20:12

Well really it was a lovely fun experience for the children.
Especially the doors (and the blind) which seemed to be more interesting than the surrounding forest and park.
And of course, no tv, no laptops, and all that stuff that makes for actually listening to how funny your children are when you actually listen. Blush
it was alright really. although wish we'd taken them up on the offer of breakfast.

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 20:12

and the pod was warm and cosy at nice and cool in the day.

not all bad.

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EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 20:13

You got very good weather

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 20:15

oh yes, i booked my days off to coincide with excellent weather. Better that way innit.

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EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 20:18

huh, I have 2 weeks off from Friday

cue: back to winter

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HTFU · 12/04/2011 20:20

yes, i'll be very popular when i get back to work i'm sure.

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EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 20:21

well, I hate you if that gives you a clue Wink

TheCrackFox · 12/04/2011 20:22

Er, what were the toilet facilities like. Ae they near or in the Pod?

EggyFucker · 12/04/2011 20:24

actually, I was in the Lake District this weekend and I have a suntan !