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Due to the fact
that the Victory wheelers had their Beaulieu show on the weekend usually
occupied by the Wessex Weekender, the show had to be put back to the 25th and
26th of September. This put a few people off as you cannot predict what the
weather will be like that late in the year.
The Weekender was held as
last year, at Merley Court Touring Park near Wimbourne, where all pitches have
electrical hook ups and are level. You also have the chance to use the leisure
club at Oakdene Forest Park - with indoor and outdoor swimming pools,
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This year the
Bristol contingent all made their own way there - what with us all having
different work commitments to adjust our leaving times by. Richard was the
first to arrive as he made his way there Thursday, I arrived mid-day Friday
followed by Andy, then Dr Bob, Reg arriving late Friday night having just
returned from France, and MT turned up late Saturday it being his turn to work
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Friday night was
the usual cruise into Poole, taking in the sunset over Sandbanks then stopping
off for a walk around the Harbour area. I must admit this late in the year it
was not quite the same atmosphere as we have in June, but I still love the
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We all returned
to the camp site and and started to consume alcohol (to celebrate Anne's
birthday) and chill out whilst seated in Richard's awning. This went on till
late until we departed to tents or caravans. We all woke the next day to cars,
tents and caravans covered in early morning dew - we even put the fire on
in the caravan for the first time in seven years of ownership. |
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| Richard Black's
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Saturday was a do
as you please day to be followed by the famous Wessex BBQ held early evening to
get the same atmosphere as the summer brings. As usual you supply your own meat
whilst the Wessex crew supply everything else to make us all happy. When all
were filled and the cold started to draw in most made their way to the
clubhouse to continue the evenings merriment in the warmth, followed later by
refreshments in the Roberts' awning. |
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Sunday we all did
different things, me and Sue drove on to Swanage, parked up for fish and chips,
then returned via the Sandbanks ferry to Poole. This only cost £3.50
which I found good value for money and a great time saver. Most people had left
when we returned, but as usual myself Bob and Rich enjoyed an extra day on
site. Thanks go as always to Richard Black and all of the Wessex Crew for
another good laid back weekend.
Phil.. |
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