Archive for August, 2011

What does Richard Hammond have that I don’t? (Yet)

Posted in: day out, motorhome, people I meet, travelling ♦ Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 9:22 am ♦ 7 Comments

My choice for Rolls Royce of campervans

Richard Hammond of Top Gear must have driven and owned many vehicles over the years but there’s only one that I drool over -  a Danbury Volkswagen T2. It’s that classic iconic VW campervan, yet brand new with modern features.

Like daughter, [...]

Do You Believe in Chance – or Choice?

Posted in: people I meet, women's stories, worcestershire ♦ Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 11:54 am ♦ No Comments

A Bit of a Bird Fancier

I came across Running Bear and his birds of prey recently at the Western Motorhome Show in Malvern. At a previous show one of his birds had caught the eye of a policewoman. This is what happened: [...]

Come on, Sir George – how I lost my racing virginity at Pontefract Races

Posted in: day out, top tips, video ♦ Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 11:16 pm ♦ 1 Comment

I spent a fantastic day out at Pontefract Races (my first ever race meeting) with my sister and her husband. Extra bonus it was Ladies Day so I got to glam up. Not knowing about "form" I chose horses by their names. I was thrilled when Sir George (in honour of Sir George Trevelyan, one of my hero [...]