Our Very First Caravan Trip!

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HelenMaryJo

HelenMaryJo

Күн бұрын

We took Bertha, the Nanavan, on our first caravan holiday. We spent five nights at the Centenary Caravan and Motorhome Site in Holmsley, New Forest. It's a very calm and friendly site.
It all went really well, thank goodness and the weather was kind to us!
Just a short video to let you know how we got on. xx
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@jaynederbyshire5315
@jaynederbyshire5315 11 күн бұрын
Hahaha Helen l can see it now “ a haul in my awning “ 😂🤣🤣xxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Haha xx
@jennypops02may
@jennypops02may 10 күн бұрын
The caravan looks lovely, new curtains are great. Glad you had a good time and spent time with the grandchildren. I think you deserve a big gold star for towing the van. Xxxx
@golfingmags5
@golfingmags5 10 күн бұрын
An Oscar more like 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 xx
@user-uz2cg2ef7b
@user-uz2cg2ef7b 11 күн бұрын
Looks great! I'm glad it all worked out for you. All that thinking, planning, shopping and organising really paid off.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It did. Thank you xx
@effielarkin3044
@effielarkin3044 11 күн бұрын
Talk about Hollywood Camping. Everything is beautiful and so organized. A lot of work went into getting this ready for you and the children Helen. Enjoy .
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you. It was hard work, but fun, and so pleased with how it all turned out xx
@user-nm8ml8ke7c
@user-nm8ml8ke7c 10 күн бұрын
Well done Helen for your first tow, it’s amazing. You deserved that bottle of wine. Pleased you & Rob & Dolly had a lovely time & the weather was perfect. Next time will be easier & more relaxing. Happy caravanning! x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@lindawilson6419
@lindawilson6419 10 күн бұрын
Well done Helen, you've got your mum's tenacity ' just go for it' your caravan is lovely perfect for times with your grandchildren ❤❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
I think you're right xx
@kerrielankshear8095
@kerrielankshear8095 11 күн бұрын
Great video Helen so Interesting and WELL DONE for driving xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@joannemorris1689
@joannemorris1689 11 күн бұрын
Well done Helen. We've had caravans for 20 odd years. Sometimes we went only an hour away from home but you could be anywhere...caravanning makes you relax and spend good times with friends and family. Keep on moving. Look forward to the next one. More happy times ahead.❤❤❤
@marycannon2653
@marycannon2653 10 күн бұрын
Good for you. I would love that. Time with family couldn’t beat that. Don’t forget about the shops too😂.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Yes, thank you. It was great xx
@janetteparker472
@janetteparker472 10 күн бұрын
You're so brave towing a caravan ~ well done Helen xxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Honestly, it was fine xx
@pamelawright1369
@pamelawright1369 11 күн бұрын
Well done, thank you for sharing 😊
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
My pleasure xx
@user-ik2km4wf5c
@user-ik2km4wf5c 10 күн бұрын
Well done Helen for towing Bertha I wouldn't have the guts! So glad you had a great time with all your grandchildren together making lovely memories. Luvnhugs
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@aliceinwonderland.2080
@aliceinwonderland.2080 10 күн бұрын
Hi Helen. Your caravan looks so cosy,clean and tidy and I’m sure it won’t be quite so tiring after this maiden trip! Well done to you on your towing skills as I’m sure it’s not easy reversing, parking up etc. I’m so pleased you’re finally getting some sunshine and the grandchildren are having fun at the beach. The more trips you go on ,the more relaxing it will be but it as you say, it is very much reliant on the weather and how it behaves! Dolly seemed happy and it’s always great when you can bring your pets with you on holiday. I hope you get to enjoy many more breaks away with Bertha in the future.💖🌸
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@joygoddard1569
@joygoddard1569 10 күн бұрын
You’ve done more than I ever did with the towing Helen and we had a caravan for many years. Just didn’t have the nerve, so well done you!! Enjoy yourselves x❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Honestly, towing it home was easy xx
@golfingmags5
@golfingmags5 10 күн бұрын
Hi Helen, what a start for you with Road works outside your home….something you hadn’t planned. However congratulations for towing the caravan and all the manoeuvres involved….you really are incredible and delighted that you enjoyed your first trip away and weren’t you lucky with the sunshine and able to enjoy the beach with your family. Raining and cold here in Cumbria and forecast for July not looking great😢. Looking forward to seeing your Sea Salt haul. xx🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@danicacharles4221
@danicacharles4221 11 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great first trip in Bertha. I'm delighted for you and your lovely family. Thank you for sharing Helen. 😊❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@pepperwa
@pepperwa 10 күн бұрын
Camping (glamping) is so relaxing! Well done, Miss Helen! I keep a master list so we don’t forget anything. Print it out for each trip, cross off items as you pack up, and drive away with no worries that you forgot the toothpicks, etc. lol!😂
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@essanjay8604
@essanjay8604 10 күн бұрын
It's lovely but it's brought back memories of how much work it all is! We only used our awning for longer breaks in the end.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It was fine honestly. When it's just the two of us we'll use the sun canopy xx
@user-pd9hz5pu8s
@user-pd9hz5pu8s 10 күн бұрын
Thanks Helen for sharing🥰 you look so relaxed. It is so nice to have a change of scenery when retired. Being away from the normal household chores & having lots of lovely places to visit. It’s nice to unwind & relax with a good book. I like you am a shopaholic and find it hard to go a few days without visiting a shop and yes any shop. My hubby puts up with it sitting outside with the dogs waiting my return and sometimes I get him something too but he never looks as excited as me🤣🤣 We were so lucky with the weather we had a week by the sea last week and every day was HOT.. looking forward to your next blog. Dee 🌸
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Sounds great. Thank you xx
@susanwheeler5558
@susanwheeler5558 10 күн бұрын
Fab Helen & well done you on towing the caravan, xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@darrenwilson7217
@darrenwilson7217 10 күн бұрын
Our caravan is like a home from home. We have a barbecue that uses gas from the tap outside. Darren uses it to cook a lot including breakfast if we treat ourselves. We both love proper coffee so we treated ourselves to a machine so we can have a latte or cappuccino. Little things like that make all the difference. We just fully relax. We even have all the Sky Netflix channels on the telly. We often download movies etc before we go away so we can keep ourselves entertained if we fancy a night in with a bottle of wine. We also buy Booths or M & S food to take the hard work out of meal preparation. Great way to holiday if you have a dog. We are going to Scotland in September. Had a lovely holiday in Cornwall earlier. Strongly recommend. Wendy
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
That all sounds great. Thank you xx
@geraldineskinner5941
@geraldineskinner5941 10 күн бұрын
Gosh you do get on with things. I would still be staring at the caravan not knowing what to do. I felt relaxed just watching you x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
That made me lol! Thank you xx
@stellam8157
@stellam8157 10 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed that! A little tip for when it's really hot in the day is to pull down the blinds where the sun is directly on the window. We find this helps in our motorhome. X
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Yes, good idea. Though it cooled down dramatically at night, TG xx
@dianemiles1344
@dianemiles1344 9 күн бұрын
You are very clever Helen towing the caravan! The caravan looks lovely. Glad you had good weather on your first day. Well done you! 😊
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@susanbinks8868
@susanbinks8868 10 күн бұрын
Hi Helen, "Well done towing the caravan" she's looking beautiful !! I love all the Helen touches.Pleased you had a lovely time & spending with the grandchildren, dolly looked so at home too! Thank you for sharing, love to all take care 💜 XX
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
My pleasure, thank you xx
@jillipepper5353
@jillipepper5353 11 күн бұрын
If you keep your curtains closed during the day it might be cooler? It’s lovely everything turned out easy and you enjoyed camping, you’ll be encouraged to go again.👍🏼🙋🏼‍♀️
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
On that particular day nothing would have helped. But it cooled down dramatically at night. TG xx
@judypelham1734
@judypelham1734 10 күн бұрын
Looks like youv had a lovely time in Bertha, it all looks wonderful Helen, as you say it will be less stressful next time xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@lauragentry2361
@lauragentry2361 10 күн бұрын
First great trip of many in Bertha complete😊 Many more family memories to be made ❤ Thanks for sharing with us!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
My pleasure xx
@Nellie550
@Nellie550 10 күн бұрын
I will say it Helen, well done you ! The caravan looks lovely as I knew it would be , hope you enjoy X
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@antjewindhaus6707
@antjewindhaus6707 10 күн бұрын
Congratulations on your first trip in Bertha ❤ You really thought of everything Helen! It looks great in the caravan👌 ❤ I'm so pleased for you and Rob that you had a great holiday and spent some time with your grandchildren too 😍 xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@joancarucci8290
@joancarucci8290 9 күн бұрын
Helen you made the caravan look cozy and inviting. Oh I wish you and Rob many happy adventures. 😊
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@diane6037
@diane6037 11 күн бұрын
Precious memories while the children are still young, Well Jealous of your new venture looks amazing 🤩
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@joannedean-waters1536
@joannedean-waters1536 2 күн бұрын
Excellent Helen….very well set up…and such a beautiful day too! 😊❤x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo Күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@user-we2pj7qe8g
@user-we2pj7qe8g 10 күн бұрын
❤❤ Hope to see lots more of your adventures..LOVED This ❤❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Yay! Thank you! xx
@elainehenton3537
@elainehenton3537 10 күн бұрын
The caravan looks lovely hope you enjoy your time in the caravan , hope Dolly enjoys it
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you. Dolly did enjoy it.... I think xx
@carolynhopkinson8642
@carolynhopkinson8642 10 күн бұрын
Caravan looks great! So bright and light. You have all the home comforts there too x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
We do. Thank you xx
@angie-wx8eo
@angie-wx8eo 10 күн бұрын
Another ‘well done’ from me Helen, not just for towing but also for transforming Bertha into a home from home. Loved seeing everything in its place and looking good. Billy and Hattie will always remember these days away with you and Rob, and how lovely that their cousins can join them now they are closer to you. Dear Dolly - couldn’t quite make out what she was thinking on this occasion, bewilderment ? 😂 x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
She actually settled into it quite well. Making memories is the best really xx
@shellychell6434
@shellychell6434 10 күн бұрын
Well done Helen 😊 The caravan looks so cosy and homely and you are such a home maker x Glad you enjoyed your 1st adventure 🎉 xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@sandracalvey8034
@sandracalvey8034 10 күн бұрын
Thankyou for sharing Helen. The caravan looks lovely. x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
You’re welcome 😊 xx
@user-uo2mp8qv1b
@user-uo2mp8qv1b 10 күн бұрын
So glad you had a good trip. I'm sure setup will be easier the more you do it. You put so much thought into how to contain everything. And what a great bonus to be able to have your grandkids there and to visit with your other son. Looks you are living your best life. So happy to see you being the driver, none of the women in my family ever did that.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@anne4083
@anne4083 10 күн бұрын
Sounds like a successful first outing!! Great memories for the kiddos!!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Yes, indeed. Thank you xx
@lindaorr4248
@lindaorr4248 6 күн бұрын
Oh Helen, you make me want to go out and get a caravan...... It looks so lovely, you and Rob both looked so relaxed, not to mention Dolly lol .... BTW I have had my husband watch the updates on Robs A.F. as he was also told he had it ...... We got a phone call the very next day to say he was booked for a Cardioversion 2 days later..... It was so fast our heads were spinning but seeing what Rob said about feeling 100% after the procedure helped to put his mind at ease, so thank you Rob.... The Cardioversion worked on the first go and he is doing great.. Take care xoxoxo
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 6 күн бұрын
Gosh that is great, we had to wait 12 weeks.... I'm glad he's doing so well xx
@user-xx2sc1ii1h
@user-xx2sc1ii1h 10 күн бұрын
Aw Helen what a clever girl you are!!! Well done to you and Rob…I wouldn’t fancy towing/reversing etc. with a caravan attached. It all looked lovely - Bertha is just gorgeous. I’m so glad you had a lovely time away on your maiden trip and what fun having the grandchildren for a stay. Dolly certainly looks very at home there too. Lots of fun caravan adventures ahead for sure. Take care for now. Mary (Scottish Hel’s Belle living in France) 🤗
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you Mary xx
@jenniferfarrah3134
@jenniferfarrah3134 10 күн бұрын
Hi Helen , caravan looks very nice , I’ve having caravan , & mobile home holidays & weekends for the last 50 years , & still love it . I did used to hate putting up the awnings, so now it’s much easier in a motor home . You will get to find it much easier next time . But I also think you are very brave to tow the van . So well done you 👍👏😘
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
With the air awning it really wasn't too bad. Next time will be easier for sure xx
@barbaramcminigal9966
@barbaramcminigal9966 10 күн бұрын
Aww you can have a lovely walk in the rain with dolly then get all nice and cosy in the caravan ❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Wet dogs and small spaces are not ideal... haha xx
@barbaramcminigal9966
@barbaramcminigal9966 10 күн бұрын
So true Helen and Dolly's quite a big dog so that won't work for you, enjoy your caravaning none the less xx
@judithgoodridge3333
@judithgoodridge3333 10 күн бұрын
Good Evening, Brilliant!! You are an excellent organizer.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@muriel240
@muriel240 10 күн бұрын
Hi Helen. Wow! You did very well 👏👏. Caravan looks lovely. Great memories of you first trip with your family. Many more to come. Look forward to journeying with you and Rob xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@janyoxall
@janyoxall 9 күн бұрын
Oh Helen, I have serious Nanavan envy! Great idea to travel only 45 minutes from home - just in case you've forgotten something vital. I wish I was brave enough to tow a caravan but I'll settle for watching your wonderful adventures. xxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 8 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@dollydaydream5839
@dollydaydream5839 9 күн бұрын
Gold stars to you both it looks fab and Bertha is looking very classy!!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@lizwilkins5566
@lizwilkins5566 10 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your first trip! Well done with the towing😊....the setting up will get easier/ quicker once you have done it a few times. Great to have had all your grandchildren together xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It was a special day xx
@Barbara-yj5tl
@Barbara-yj5tl 7 күн бұрын
Aww, I didn’t think Rob looked too impressed Helen. Caravanning can be hard work especially preparing for the trip and getting everything sorted once you arrive. Me & my husband had one when we got our dog, we absolutely loved it but we were only in our thirties then, don’t think we could cope with one now. Since taking early retirement it’s luxury hotel stays for us these days. Hopefully you’ll travel further afield for your next trip. We went all over with ours (never abroad) Kent, Scotland and everywhere in between..it was great! xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 7 күн бұрын
He was fine, just enjoying a bit of down time before the final push! haha. We've booked our next trip and will be doing more. However, I still love a luxury hotel! haha xx
@catherineedwards2546
@catherineedwards2546 10 күн бұрын
So happy for you both to enjoy being with your grandchildren. Our granddaughter is 19 and we have loved being with her as she has grown up. We have beef blessed with a grandson who is 3 and he is going to be living near us, we are so happy as travelling to see him was not ideal. We are one happy family who will be able to share fun weekends. I love your videos and enjoy watching you do so many fun things. Thank you for showing us lovely clothes shoes and jewellery, you always look lovely.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
That's great. Thank you very much xx
@lucydawson1344
@lucydawson1344 4 күн бұрын
I’m a younger subscriber (I’m 37) but an avid caravanner myself! We have a four berth with twin beds too and depending on whether my 11 year old twins are with us or with their dad (I met their stepdad when they were 3) we’ll either sleep on the front bed or the single beds. I prefer the latter as the front bed is very uncomfortable! We’ve had some issues with our van but I love it and it’s much nicer than the one we had previously which didn’t have any fixed beds at all. Your caravan looks very similar to ours
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 3 күн бұрын
Sounds great. Thank you xx
@fionafrazer8820
@fionafrazer8820 10 күн бұрын
Glad you had fun - and that all your hard work paid off.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@thelmabrindley2369
@thelmabrindley2369 10 күн бұрын
I bet you are proud of yourself for driving/towing/parking Bertha. Rob and Dolly looked so relaxed and you certainly picked the right time to go with the lovely weather we have had, beats it being 1st July and sitting with a blanket as we are really chilly. British Summers !!!!!!!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
The weather has not been good this year... xx
@user-jm9nu2gl5h
@user-jm9nu2gl5h 10 күн бұрын
Love your caravan and all you’ve done with it. I had to laugh when you showed us your Tart bag. I’m not sure I would go out shopping with it x 😂😂😂
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
I absolutely will! haha xx
@janehudson7157
@janehudson7157 9 күн бұрын
Good on you Helen and you are marvellous 🤩 glad you had a lovely time and all went to plan (except for the bit of rain)! 😍 xxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
It was great. Thank you xx
@susanlamb7431
@susanlamb7431 10 күн бұрын
Looks fun and cozy and reminds me of childhood holidays.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Yes, it was nice. Thank you xx
@ElaineHouston
@ElaineHouston 9 күн бұрын
Well done Helen. It must have been very daunting the first time but worth it xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
It was, but coming home I was completely relaxed. Thank you xx
@alisongavin2580
@alisongavin2580 9 күн бұрын
Have a lovely break and enjoy Helen
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@maryokeefe7306
@maryokeefe7306 10 күн бұрын
I go nowhere without my John Lewis fan, it's a life saver. I think you may have to get one for Dolly !!!!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Haha, thank you xx
@poppyb7118
@poppyb7118 9 күн бұрын
Lovely video you both looked very relaxed and your set up looked great I look forward to another trip ❤❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@RitaVernoy
@RitaVernoy 9 күн бұрын
What a lovely time!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 8 күн бұрын
Yes it was! Thank you xx
@elizabethsad8023
@elizabethsad8023 10 күн бұрын
So lovely to see you all relaxed Rob & Dolly too 🩷🩵🩷🦮. Caravan is just great & a pleasure to see. You did incredibly well getting out onto the road overcoming the road works Helen. Super spot park up with all the added touches to make it a lovely holiday. The children will have loved it. Seaside looked so beautiful & the family. Meet up just the ticket. 🎉🎉🎉😊💐
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@leebamsey9023
@leebamsey9023 10 күн бұрын
Hello Campers! Well done Helen. You were determined to tow that caravan and have certainly made the van look a home from home. Amazing what you needed to take for a couple of days but it will all probably stay there now, and the set up and pack will be easier. To be honest you both looked pretty whacked but the heat in the van would not have helped! I hired a Campervan with an awning for the first time at 70 after the first lock down ended and drove from Sussex to Norfolk with my dog and just loved it! I think a Motorhome might suit you both better. Less strain and easier for sure! Happy Camping 😄
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you. I don't fancy a camper van at all to be honest. I'd rather have a bit more space and also just leave it there once we are set up.... but who knows, I might change my mind xx
@leebamsey9023
@leebamsey9023 9 күн бұрын
A proper motor home is better than a Campervan (ie VW) with more space, and still quite do/able when it comes to visiting and parking. Just getting away anywhere is great so have fun and take care whatever you are in! . Will you both be sharing the driving in the future?
@patsherwood9460
@patsherwood9460 11 күн бұрын
Helen you have my total admiration towing the caravan !! Well done you 👏 I have never been brave enough. It does get much easier as the season goes on and you only have to travel a few miles to feel a world away from home. You also meet some lovely people on different sites. Really pleased you enjoyed your first trip away. Btw those small fans from John Lewis are a godsend in the hotter weather aren't they!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It's true everyone was lovely on site xx
@jayjay8116
@jayjay8116 10 күн бұрын
Yes well done you I was never brave enough when we had our van, now I’ve lost my husband how I wish I had done it, but I no longer have a caravan, might treat myself to a campervan . The 16 years of caravanning were the best years of our lives, enjoy yours, life’s too short ❤️
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah bless you. Go for it, get the campervan, there are lots of solo ladies doing the same thing. xx
@paulinelogan1400
@paulinelogan1400 10 күн бұрын
Well done Helen the caravan is lovely ❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@helen6477
@helen6477 11 күн бұрын
Wonderful to spend quality time with the grandchildren! We used to take ours to a static caravan every year when they were little, and sitting in a caravan in the rain is not my idea of fun either 😂😂😂❤ x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It was great. Rain rarely improves the experience! haha xx
@DianaBee392
@DianaBee392 11 күн бұрын
Phew….that must be a relief to get the first tow over……WELL DONE….HONESTLY x …..just watched the last part of your video and you were saying that you had a bad night’s sleep I know that you take magnesium and I’ve just read in the Prima magazine that if you take it at night, it helps you sleep. [Prima is on Readly app too]. I don’t know if it was the latest edition or the last one..but one of them.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you. I started taking the Magnesium for sleep, but it doesn't seem to have made much difference, but it does seem to have 'cured' my IBS.... so I'm happy about that xx
@DianaBee392
@DianaBee392 10 күн бұрын
@@Helenmaryjo Well, that’s amazing really. I’m taking it too, at night now…no difference yet though.x
@alisonriley6837
@alisonriley6837 9 күн бұрын
Loved this x I got my first caravan last month and have towed too. It's a great way of holidaying. Loved your covers ❤ Great video which has some good ideas 💡
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Thank you. Enjoy yours too xx
@lizevans257
@lizevans257 10 күн бұрын
Hi Helen, so glad you enjoyed your first trip out in Bertha we will be back down to Christchurch in 10 days can’t wait xxx ❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Have a great time xx
@katharinedavis4947
@katharinedavis4947 10 күн бұрын
I'm glad you suggested using the oven as a bread bin ! I've got some long life goats milk to store ( goats milk supplies are erratic now ) I shall put it in my big oven and think of you . I hardly use the oven / grill now because I've got an airfryer . Certainly not in this weather !
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 9 күн бұрын
Great idea! xx
@martacox8411
@martacox8411 10 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your trip and we take a fan heater that does hot and cold which is really useful x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Yes, sounds good xx
@wendycameron941
@wendycameron941 10 күн бұрын
Well done more than I would do touring a caravan.pleased you had a lovely time with the grandchildren. ❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@susanbright8885
@susanbright8885 10 күн бұрын
So pleased you had your first trip out, you did brilliantly at towing… I leave that to Phil!! But I often think if I did have a go I’d probably smash it (not the caravan) and do a better job especially at reversing..mmmmm but hey ho keep to the domestic bit Sue lol… it will get better the more you go out. We have tick lists to make sure we have done everything which covers everything from the hitching of the van to what we take to wear, and an ancillary list of everything else, this is good when items are stored elsewhere other than in the van itself. Look forward to your next adventure ours is to the Isle of Angelsey. Good idea of yours to keep the laundry basket in the shower.. I’m off to buy one tomorrow like yours. Cheers. Looking forward seasalt haul, my favourite , got quite a collection myself
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you very much. Have fun! xx
@sharontrent-bm2bm
@sharontrent-bm2bm 10 күн бұрын
Well done Helen for towing thats a great achievement maybe I’ll do it one day and the van looks fab all your hard work has paid off enjoy your break some of our best holidays were in the caravan years ago x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@dagnolia6004
@dagnolia6004 10 күн бұрын
fun!
@juliestribling6020
@juliestribling6020 8 күн бұрын
We have a caravan and I never tow. I’m very impressed you can do it xx❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 8 күн бұрын
You should give it a go. Find somewhere quiet, it's not hard xx
@juliehandley5003
@juliehandley5003 10 күн бұрын
Well done you glad you enjoyed it xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
We did. Thank you xx
@skincarefan7742
@skincarefan7742 10 күн бұрын
Looks like you had a lovely time, thank you for sharing. x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
We did. thank you xx
@lisasafiullah8774
@lisasafiullah8774 10 күн бұрын
Nice! I love how you got some shopping in😂. Southbourne is my go to beach and I often think it's as good as abroad if you have a lovely day. Glad you enjoyed your first foray x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It was fabulous. Thank you xx
@clairesutherland2591
@clairesutherland2591 10 күн бұрын
Looks like you had a fantastic time . Thanks for sharing xxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@ninaalagic7962
@ninaalagic7962 10 күн бұрын
WELL DONE HELEN!!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@berniedennehy8157
@berniedennehy8157 10 күн бұрын
You’re amazing doing the towing Helen- that’s a huge achievement. I can barely travel in the passenger seat when my husband’s towing and he’s a great driver 😂. First time out is stressful but you did it. Hope it’s easier next time❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Towing home was easy. Until we got to our road.... I'll explain xx
@user-hs1nr5wg8w
@user-hs1nr5wg8w 10 күн бұрын
Looks lovely helen xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@doughnutcat7260
@doughnutcat7260 10 күн бұрын
Looks so nice and children are so happy !x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It was lovely xx
@deborahlindgren9669
@deborahlindgren9669 8 күн бұрын
I say, very well done!
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 8 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@lulu6618
@lulu6618 10 күн бұрын
Appreciate the video. How attractive you look in the last bit. Thank you
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Oh, thank you xx
@irisazul1980
@irisazul1980 10 күн бұрын
Looks AWESOME yall enjoy!! Thank you for sharing 😊
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@elizabethpitt8404
@elizabethpitt8404 10 күн бұрын
I loved this video! Everything looks great.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 xx
@sandyhesse4698
@sandyhesse4698 10 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed the video Helen. Look forward to more holiday vlogs. ♥️
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@cjt2156
@cjt2156 10 күн бұрын
Fabulous video, as always Helen! Love watching you and Rob living your best lives! Xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Ah, thank you xx
@rosemarysouthward5711
@rosemarysouthward5711 10 күн бұрын
All looks wonderful, Helen. Now you can relax x
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@Homemadepicturemania
@Homemadepicturemania 10 күн бұрын
Beautiful caravan you will have many more nice holidays
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@ae6072445
@ae6072445 10 күн бұрын
Lovely video Helen xx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 xx
@christinemalone
@christinemalone 10 күн бұрын
Great video Helen and WELL DONE on the driving xxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you very much xx
@michellecarters5497
@michellecarters5497 10 күн бұрын
The caravan looks beautiful Helen. Well done ❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@shirleywormald3197
@shirleywormald3197 11 күн бұрын
Glad you had a good trip,everything looks very organised,making good memories ❤
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
It was fun. Thank you xx
@ethelliott5083
@ethelliott5083 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing Helen and well done. All your preparations paid off.
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
@clairesingleton7399
@clairesingleton7399 10 күн бұрын
The caravan looks lovely ❤Glad you had a good time xxxx
@Helenmaryjo
@Helenmaryjo 10 күн бұрын
Thank you xx
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