On the Road Again... Again

Today we had a short run out to Dungeness with the simple idea of a walk and get some air. When we set off it was slightly misty. As the day progressed it became foggy instead. CIn the cold and freezing weather we went into the End of the Line Café and had a coffee. The last train had departed already and there were few people around. The cafe is good in that half the room is dog friendly with signs on the table showing where to sit.  Who is this strange apparition? Once finished we went for a walk, but it still cold, about 1°C and we didn't get far before running back to the van. Then home time. The drive along the coast was smooth and it got foggier as we went along. A short run out but we needed it and so did Malibu Molly. The Old Lighthouse

Today we had a short run out to Dungeness with the simple idea of a walk and get some air. When we set off it was slightly misty. As the day progressed it became foggy instead. In the cold and freezing weather we went into the End of the Line cafe and had a coffee. The last train had departed already and there were few people around. The cafe is good in that half the room is dog friendly with signs on the table showing where to sit.  Once finished we went for a walk, but it still cold, about 1°C and we didn't get far before running back to the van. Then home time. The drive along the coast was smooth and it got foggier as we went along. A short run out but we needed it and so did Malibu Molly. The Old Lighthouse

 My annual birthday outing to the panto at the Marlowe in Canterbury.  Another superb performance.

Déja-vu! Back to Brighton. Last year for Claire's birthday in February we went to the Caravan Club site in Brighton.  The site is a bit out of the city itself but not far from the Marina. It's an easy enough walk from the site. Once by the Marina you can walk along the promenade alongside the little railway to the pier. Last year it was chilly and we only made it about a third of the way to the pier!! The marina area has restaurants and bars, plus shops and a McDonald's. We did go to Mac and gad a coffee only. We saw a recent vlog where they ordered burgers and bits from the city and it was delivered by scooter to the site entrance barrier. So a year to the date we are going there again. Report to follow.

The second booking for the summer rally/show season is to the west country and the Western Motorhome & Campervan Show! Held at at the Malvern Showground in August. We did the Norfolk Show in "Molly" in 2024 and decided to try a different one in 2025. We have been waiting for the tickets to come online and that appears to have been today. As it happens I was on the train into London to see the Arsenal play at the Emirates Stadium.  Don't panic.  The onboard WIFI was working. I had just clicked to book when we entered the Essex tunnel on our underground way to Stratford International!  Luckily it worked and we are booked.  This one is slightly more expensive than last year in Norfolk but that has to be expected with inflation etc. It actually works out at £37.50 a night with a pitch and EHU. Plus four nights of entertainment with a country music theme. Not that bad as we have paid more than that for some sites. I doubt I will be line dancing. But I do have a c...

The first we have booked is Vanlove 2025.  It's been on quite a few YouTube videos over the years.  Loads from the 2024 event. So we decided to give it a go. It's not until July so we have plenty of time to test to see if the van can sustain us for three of four nights on a runway without electric hookup!  Gulp. It's held on the runway at Elvington Airfield. The airfield is usually the base for land speed record attempts due to the long runway. So that's a weekend in July sorted.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.                                  🎄🎄🎄 Gonks in Malibu Molly.

One of our favourite dog friendly stops in Hythe when we are on the High Street. A bacon sandwich and an espresso to start with. So many "coffee shops" have become "corporate" with national (and international) chains opening up all over. Maybe should have taken a before photo! We are lucky that we have so many independent cafes and places to have a coffee and meet friends. That Nutmeg is cozy and in summer has a garden, and dog friendly, is a bonus. Support your local "mom and pop" stores and cafes...