*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

Own_My_Own

quidsy wrote: »

another reply to the thread, someone else posted wet wipes. Can't beleive I didnt think of them, I have about 5 packs on the go at my house, use them for everything.

You see that's my problem. You use stuff at home but just completely forget them when packing :eek:

Andy_Williams2

Own_My_Own wrote: »

You see that's my problem. You use stuff at home but just completely forget them when packing :eek:

That's too true!

Florenceem

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I really wonder sometimes about the rest of this site. I posted in the British Holiday forum this morning.


https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4686847

102 people have looked and I have 1 reply. It was nice of that person to take the time, but her reply was not really what I was looking for.

I know you need a kettle, table and chairs.

A dustpan and brush is handy - keep floor of tent clean.

MrsChristmas

Hi OMO I go camping all the time, normally with friends (so if I am missing an item I can usually borrow it off of someone else!) Items at the top of my list because the 'normal' camping gear is ready to go at a moments notice are a can/bottle opener (for beer ), dustpan & brush, wet wipes & a first aid kit. Hand sanitiser is good too for the kids before they eat. A potty for in the middle of the night,dog mess bags if you have a dog, a cheap 3 ring pool to fill up from the middle of the field tap... keeps the kids entertained for hours, football, WATER PISTOLS! Would definately advise a visit to a £1 shop before you go. Drinking chocolate for those who need a warm drink but don't like tea or coffee. Ummm & wraps... these can hold chillis, curries, spag bol instead of cooking rice or pasta & I usually take a batched cooked meal out the freezer, straight into the cool box ,keeps for 2 bags & keeps everything else chilled...
Sorry if I repeated anything as you can see I love camping!! Hope some of this helps

Something my friends take (which I don't but it came in handy when my DD got a splinter) was a small sewing kit of all things!

Own_My_Own

:rotfl:

MrsChristmas wrote: »

Hi OMO I go camping all the time, normally with friends (so if I am missing an item I can usually borrow it off of someone else!) Items at the top of my list because the 'normal' camping gear is ready to go at a moments notice are a can/bottle opener (for beer ), dustpan & brush, wet wipes & a first aid kit. Hand sanitiser is good too for the kids before they eat. A potty for in the middle of the night,dog mess bags if you have a dog, a cheap 3 ring pool to fill up from the middle of the field tap... keeps the kids entertained for hours, football, WATER PISTOLS! Would definately advise a visit to a £1 shop before you go. Drinking chocolate for those who need a warm drink but don't like tea or coffee. Ummm & wraps... these can hold chillis, curries, spag bol instead of cooking rice or pasta & I usually take a batched cooked meal out the freezer, straight into the cool box ,keeps for 2 bags & keeps everything else chilled...
Sorry if I repeated anything as you can see I love camping!! Hope some of this helps

Something my friends take (which I don't but it came in handy when my DD got a splinter) was a small sewing kit of all things!

Thanks for the tips. I love the wrap idea. We eat a lot of pitta bread but I never buy wraps. And I don't know why because my kids always get them from the fish shop round the corner.

Trendyjenny

We usually take pot noodles too x

Firsttimemum_2

An essential pump if the beds are air beds, we always forget the washing up bowl or tin opener, gafa tape is useful for tent repairs,plenty of change for shower tokens on some campsites. We always take an empty milk bottle to collect water in, seems just the right size.

FeistyFidget

I'm sure you already have a stash of them in the caravan, but board games, sudoku, crossword book etc are always handy - especially if you're relying on the British weather

freespirit66

Evening everyone,

Hope everyone is well, all this camping talk is making me want to go, darent tell DD1 shes been nagging me for 18 months :) i would have to have one of those pop up tents, i havent got a clue, but just a couple of nights away from everything is so tempting at the moment

Own_My_Own

As much as I love the hot weather, I hate the hay fever that comes with it.
And my anti histamine just don't seem to be working this year.
I am just hoping that what ever pollen is causing it has gone before we go camping.

I booked a campsite last night in Saxmundham for the bank holiday. Large pitch with hook up is only £22.50 a night. The camp doesn't really have much except fishing lakes, but that will keep the boys happy. Meaning us girls can go out for the day on the Saturday. Then we can just chill on the Sunday.