Easter Break

Well, its bank holiday weekend again which means 2 things. Camping weekend with the gang, and predictably awful weather forecast for the whole of the weekend! Probably booking to go to the West Wales coast not such a good idea for April then!

Anyway, after a very very long trip on Friday, we all arrived at the site I found, just outside Harlech in Wales. Stunning scenery and a nice quiet little site. Soon got set up and then the fun could begin........... Fish 'n' Chips and beer anyone?

Next morning we woke up to glorious sunshine, not a hint of the torrential rain that was forecast! The views from the site were amazing........ rolling hills and snow topped mountains.

Saturday we went to Port Meirion, the weird village where "The Prisoner" was filmed. Most excellent and interesting day. Sunday we decided to take trip out to Barmouth and the coast road. First thing I found was the biggest Ice-Cream Sundae I had ever seen!!.......... didn't taste very nice though!

Our very own Dave Marshall then toyed with the idea of buying a new hat to cover his receding hairline, he was tempted with this one, but we managed to talk him out of it..............

This cafe was full to bursting, not a spare seat to be had............ all we wanted was a nice cup of tea, but judging from its name, we wondered what else they sold................?

Quick hit on the beach, Dave and Jemma decided to go for a paddle. I offered Dave a bet. Strip off naked and jump in the sea (beyond crotch level!) and I would not only pay his site fees but pick up the bill for dinner that night. He was tempted, until Jemma reminded him she had a use for some of his "parts" later that evening...... he wussed out.

Back to the site, and time to introduce our mascot for the weekend. This is Scooby, the site's Border Collie. Sooooooooo cute, played fetch for hours. Tried to steal her, but I think she liked it there!

Monday morning, after a very wet and windy night it was time to pack up and head home. The trio ready to depart.............. agreeing to meet up at Oswesty Services for a light lunch.

........... and we all made it. Despite being pulled over by the Police, I was not the last to arrive!

Yes ok, ok........ I know. The number plates on my car are not strictly legal as there is'nt a space where there should be one.............but honestly, do the Police in this country have NOTHING better to do than to waste time pulling me over and spending time and money processing default notices because of a space in a number plate?!?! I know the APNR system recognizes it 'cos I got a speeding ticket off a camera last year! So, I have to put the correct plates on, take it to an MOT station, get a form signed and then send it off to the Police in Wales................. So, here is what Plod found so offensive...............

............verses what it now has to read. I know there is a right way and a wrong way, and I understand that we have rules and laws for a reason........... but, next time you see a number plate with italics, or black and silvers on a new car, or bits of tape and screws deforming charactors......... ask yourself, was mine really that bad?!! Or, next time your car gets stolen, or rammed by an uninsured driver, the reason why they can't catch them is because they are busy wasting time and OUR money on things like this............

Daft or what................