If we have a ‘big day’ we know it is best to plan in advance. And so with outings for children. On a boat we have a ‘grab bag’ with all the essentials should you need to abandon ‘ship’. It is left intact, no sneaking of batteries or plasters or water. I know at the […]
Keeping it “Reel” Planning ways to stop a day unravelling. Read More »
I hope everyone will join in with the “Pick of the Picnics” – all kinds of places and picnics we love. What are you looking for in a picnic location? An easy walk from a car park to take in a waterfall ? An arduous climb to a hard won view at the top of
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The Country Code countryside code Respect – Protect – Enjoy Respect other people: consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths unless wider access is available Protect the natural environment: leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home keep
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Start by looking up the Canadian Canoe Route and the National Parks website. www.pc.ga.ca.com. Amongst the numerous sites below, they recommend guided tours on Kejimkujik National Park in the far east (Atlantic) coast of Canada on the Nova Scotia peninsular. And le Maurice in Quebec. Ontario. Emony Nicholls environment expert and range has paddled extensively
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Traveller Ralf Potts wrote,: “Walk until your day becomes interesting’. Walking with children, your have to make the interesting. If you need inspiration, near and far, have a “recce” below. Above, the River Hamble, Burseldon, Hampshire. (Above) https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/rhcp This blog is spring-board blog for everyone to add their favourites. If you would prefer to start
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When we sailed away we packed all our belongings away, with the items we would need as soon as we arrived home e.g. winter clothes, in the last box which went into storage. What is the FIRST thing you want as soon as you arrive at the camp site? That goes in the car
Last in First out – Packing the car for a trip. Read More »
PLOTTING How sophisticated or simple is your escapism? One end of the scale being a field next to a remote farm, or, be one of scores in a massive camp site with facilities galore. It gives your family the opportunity to experience the sounds and silences of the nature, if not the wild. The remote controls
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SURFING One of the most popular and informative sites in the UK is www.magicseaweed.com. It has ‘intelligent webcams designed for surfers” and thorough analysis on surfing sites throughout the UK and Ireland. At the bottom of this post is an Equipment list. Jack and James learnt to surf from the age of 7 and 9
SURFING: Places. Equipment. Ironing boards are surf boards who gave up their dreams…. Read More »
The ‘kitchen’ in the tent as we were packing up! Like “Dory” in “Finding Nemo” instead of “just keep swimming”, I say to myself, “Just keep packing, Just keep packing.” Pro Things When Winnie the Pooh was going on an ‘Expedition’ with Christopher Robin, he noted that he needed ‘Pro-things’, provisions. Suggestion of shopping list.
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You had anticipated going for a walk …. but the country track looks like this… So, here are some ideas starting with tent making. Do you have a cupboard for sheets and blankets? Out they come along with the pegs from the laundry basket. Indoor tent making – blankets, sheets, pegs. Indoor fishing with magnetic
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