Caravan holiday

[Zand60]

Yay we had great fun, the site was fine about me plugging into the mains for the oxygen compressor machine. It was great to roll out of bed and the kettle was 3 steps away haha.

I took my scooter, with my oxygen tanks, and went off road to get into the little town. Managed not to fall of. Hubby laughed and said I look like I'm on my motorbike turning corners, leaning over 😂.

We've now booked on a little site at Mundsley, by the seaside. Still only 45mins from home so my anxiety shouldn't rear it's ugly head.

Lesley xx

[CDPO16]

Hi Zand. Glad that you had a good holiday and are planning another. Did you take your compressor with you or was one provided to be in place for your arrival? I am relatively new to oxygen use via a compressor and had thought my holidays may be a thing of the past. I don't travel light and to have to take that too would cause problems. I have a mobility scooter and that already fills the boot of the car. Heaven know where all the rest of my stuff would go!

[Zand60 in reply to CDPO16]

BOC have lent me a smaller compressor that only goes to 5 so that did me for sitting around the caravan doing my crocheting and chatting to everyone that passed😂. They delivered it to our house before we left and I took my 8 oxygen tanks with me. Set at 6-8 while walking from the scooter into the shops. Squished everything into the car, dog included. Scooter went in the caravan. I travel light 🤣

[CDPO16 in reply to Zand60]

Thanks for all that information.

[Zand60 in reply to CDPO16]

Oh it's a touring caravan we have x

[CDPO16 in reply to Zand60]

That must be a bonus. We have always rented a static or apartment.

[Zand60 in reply to CDPO16]

Yes if it had ben a static BOC said they would have delivered my oxygen to it.

[Donald_1931 in reply to CDPO16]

I used to put my wife’s compressor on the back seat of the car with it’s seat belt on. 😀

[Zand60 in reply to Donald_1931]

we thought of that but couldn't mange the dog crate, oxygen bottles and other parafanalia, unless he left me at home 😆

[djbctla in reply to Zand60]

🤣😂🤣😂🥰 BERNARDINE

[djbctla in reply to Donald_1931]

Hi Don

Missed Rupert the Bear, say nothing, delighted to hear from u again.

BERNARDINE 🥰🤗🤗

[Izb1 in reply to CDPO16]

Why not look at hiring a scooter whilst you are on holiday Carole, it would save alot of room in the car x

[CDPO16 in reply to Izb1]

That's what I need Irene, a friend with a brain! Realistically I use so much equipment daily now I'm not sure that we will manage a holiday now. Can have some nice days out with the scooter though and walk with my rollator on good days,

[Izb1 in reply to CDPO16]

Days out sound just fine Carole, especially whilst the weather is so nice, it all helps with making us feel better x

[Karenanne61 in reply to CDPO16]

Just jumping in re holidays at home. When my daughter was a toddler and money was tight we had an 'at home' holiday. We vowed not to do any housework bar beds and tidying, just as if we'd been in an apartment, and minimal, quick, easy meals. We went to our local tourist information board and got loads of leaflets. We had a whale of a time exploring our local area and giving each other our undivided attention.

[Zand60 in reply to Karenanne61]

That sounds ideal Karen, we always had camping holidays when the kids where little. I would have loved an at home holiday exploring the area. Lesley xx

[CDPO16 in reply to Karenanne61]

I can imagine that being a better holiday than some you had away from home.

[Karenanne61 in reply to CDPO16]

Beds were comfier! 🤣

[djbctla]

Have a great time hears to good weather, Ms Speedy 😂🌹🥰🤗🤗

[Jaybird19]

have a great time . you have the ability to do that I think .

[sassy59]

So pleased you had a great time Lesley. Here’s to the next break. Have fun. Xxx

[Patk1]

Sounds like fun x

[Bingo88]

So pleased you are getting away for short breaks without affecting your Anxiety and I am sure you feel better for it. Brian

[Izb1]

This sounds like you had plenty of fun, great news and the weather has been lovely too , doesn't it help to lift your mood and make you feel alive again. Once I am back on my feet i fully intend to be trotting of for a few weeks of the year x

[Zand60 in reply to Izb1]

Yes it certainly does lift your mood and to be amongst friendly people that stop and chat, to your face! I love that i've found this site and all the helpful advice everyone gives but there's nothing like a face to face chat and holiday caravan sites, the small ones, give that to me. That and the fact I'm a chatterbox anyway 😂 doctors and nurses are always telling me to please stop speaking while they do this n that lol xx

[Alberta56]

Glad you had a good holiday with another one to come. Mundesley awaits!!

[Injecter1]

sounds fab can I ask what type of scooter do you have?

[Zand60 in reply to Injecter1]

It's a Pride, does 6 miles an hour 😜, evo 2 I think. It's half in the boot and half in the caravan, as it comes apart. Bit like a chinese puzzle 😆

Lesley x

[Karenanne61]

Glad you managed a good holiday.

[Lupino]

Hello Zand60,

So pleased that your caravan holiday went well. A tonic for you as well as a boost of confidence. Now you can plan your next breakaway with more certainty. 🤗x

[Zand60 in reply to Lupino]

Yes a definate tonic as my oxygen nurse, just before we went away, took blood from both my wrist arteries and wondered how I was still going! The level of the c02 in my blood was normal so I had to do the mandatory walk to the kitchen and back with the oximeter on my finger. I'm now on 4 to sit and rest, 6 to slo mo, real slow motion, walk. And 9-10 to get up the stairs, 2 at a time. But i'm still here, clinging on and finding something positive about every day.

Lesley xx

[BigAl2023]

Just got back from a great C and C site in St Neots, best thing we ever did was to buy a caravan, been away at least 20 times since we bought it, life is so easy especially we you have the best wife ever to help connect the van to the car, like you I have a scooter , ideal when the walk to the toilet and shower are just a little too far for me to walk , can’t wait until the next on.

[Zand60 in reply to BigAl2023]

St Neots by Huntingdon or the one in Cornwall? I daren't go too far until I get used to my new size tanks and flow. The one we've just stayed at was a c&c one, only 5 spaces and right next to the river. I take my hat of to your wife, goodness I wouldn't know where to start !😀

Lesley x

[BigAl2023 in reply to Zand60]

Huntington, the site was about 8 miles away from St Neots.

[Zand60 in reply to BigAl2023]

I think we went there when we had the motorhome. Took the electric bikes with us 😂. Couldn't ride that now

[BigAl2023 in reply to Zand60]

Hi Lesley, my wife and who is also my carer is a lifesaver saver to me, with out I would not get out and about, she is a true champion and I think we should all be great full for the help and support we get if we are lucky to have that special person in our lives . Take care Al

[Zand60 in reply to BigAl2023]

Oh goodness, yes I wouldn't get half things done if it wasn't for my hubby, he is a gem to me. Enjoy the sun while it lasts xx