Keith on January 3rd, 2012

Janet got a tablet computer for Christmas and is slowy taking to it.  Today we set up an account to down load the Daily express. She is a happy bunny.

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Keith on September 2nd, 2011

The motor home, trailer and car combined is a little under 12 metres long and about 4.8 tonnes in weight. When driving I try to anticipate, give myself room to manoeuvre, get in the correct lane in plenty of time and be considerate to other road users. The rig is not good in the wet, [...]

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Keith on August 25th, 2011

Another reason to visit Yell was to see the memorial to the above man.  Keith saw him give a slide show and talk in Dorchester many years ago. Bobby was nice man, a first class ambassador for the Shetlands and birds in general. He saw the problems with mans abuse of nature long before the [...]

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Keith on February 7th, 2011

Why is it when something doe’s not work that men always or often think of the worst option.  A Dutch couple arrived on the pitch behind us and, despite plugging into different sockets failed to get a supply.  The lead consisted of  three male and female connections.  The man asked me, Keith, if we had a supply, answer in [...]

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Keith on July 4th, 2010

We took the train from Baden into Vienna having purchased a ticket that allowed us unlimited travel for a period of twenty four hours at the extortionate price of €19 20 for both of us.  To start with we could not figure out how to verify our tickets, something you are required to do.  We had [...]

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Keith on June 5th, 2010

Since we started our travels, at least since we have been towing a trailer with a car on we seem to generate some interest, at times we feel like a spectacle. Some examples, a site in Somerset. We had literally just pulled onto the site when we were approached by an excited man who stopped us. It turned out [...]

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Keith on April 24th, 2010

We have heard  several times about Dutch hospitality, it cannot be overstated how welcoming and friendly they are. The man in the next camper who loaded  directions to campsites, Aldis, liddll and LPG points across Europe on to our tom tom. The bus driver who welcomed us on his bus, got off at the stop [...]

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Keith on December 20th, 2009

Back to Sunday the 13th. Anybody who is hooked or, relies on a computer will understand this. The charger for the laptop failed and, because we rely on it for lots of things panic ensued. Having imagened all the worst type scenarios and having calmed down, on Monday morning we sought help. We were given [...]

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Keith on December 4th, 2009

Louis is the owner of the Mon- Cafe in Alicante. The story, Jan, Pam, Ray and Keith decided to spend some time in Alicante, the girls went their way, Ray and Keith headed for the castle. On our way to the castle Ray spotted this small cafe/stroke bar in a back street. When we rejoined [...]

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Keith on November 1st, 2009

We have family and friends in Canada who we know  follow our journey on the web. We have added some photos taken at a military cemetery in Normandy. We find these places peaceful and thought provoking. We are sure they will understand the significance when they see these pictures.

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