Vanlife
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Camping on our Doorstep
A second three weeks of lockdown has just been announced. So back to the van for the next job, making a midge net for the window. I essentially copied this idea: https://www.motorhomeplanet.co.uk/archives/4795 It seems to have worked really well, but we’ll see how it performs next time I can get further than the front door.…
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Extra Shelter From the Storm
The lockdown is almost three weeks old. We can’t go out unless absolutely necessary. As a family who loves the outdoors, we stand and stare out the windows, dreaming of potential adventures. But it would be wrong to say that it’s the end of the world. We have stiffened our upper lips and embraced what…
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Shelved
Tap…. Tap…. Tap…. Tap…. …multiplied by at least 50,000 this week. That’s the noise made as I tap on whatever device I have available, whether it be my laptop, iPad, my phone. As a teacher in a Scottish School, it’s probably safe to say, with a hint of understatement, that this week has been a…
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Building Bernie’s Bed
It’s always more interesting to look at how a child sees something. I’ve spent hours/days/months looking online and speaking to friends to find the best way to create Bernie the mini camper out of the Arnold Clark ex-hire van I bought back in August. Some of the builds I’ve seen have been painfully impressive. Young…
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Where will I keep my axe?
Last door carpeted today and accessories added. But where will I keep my axe?
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ApPLYing Myself
A few shots plying the van and starting the roof and wall carpeting with the help of The King.
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Insulating Bernie’s Floor and Walls
I appreciate good insulation. I have plenty myself which means I’m usually too hot rather than too cold. Even on a mountain top in winter, my layers of body fat, combined with some forward motion, keep the fingers and toes cosy and warm. I finally had some time to start turning Bernie into a more…
Challenge Kev Outdoors 