tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post5551776551307875481..comments2024-03-28T12:17:20.673+00:00Comments on Small Van - Big Adventures: No big trips out but lots of van timeBag End Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-27625128740441922332022-08-11T11:34:50.968+01:002022-08-11T11:34:50.968+01:00I agree Jules - slightly obsessive but she's d...I agree Jules - slightly obsessive but she's definitely worth it đBag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-76279300922929913042022-08-11T10:51:13.342+01:002022-08-11T10:51:13.342+01:00That's a very thorough clean!That's a very thorough clean!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-41344261184901232392022-08-10T07:44:45.184+01:002022-08-10T07:44:45.184+01:00Graham, the last thing I would ever want to do is ...Graham, the last thing I would ever want to do is make you, or anyone else, feel guilty because I had one of my "fantatic" moments and spent a silly amount of time cleaning a vehicle!<br /><br />I'd rather think how much you helped a local person and supported their business by having yours done professionally. đBag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-49247749463592195712022-08-09T20:33:53.970+01:002022-08-09T20:33:53.970+01:00You've made me feel very guilty. I had my tran...You've made me feel very guilty. I had my transport fully dealt with inside and out professionally just before Christmas. It doesn't show the dirt very much. I keep it clean inside and it does get washed but it will probably have to last for a while before it gets the full TLC attention again. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-53938698987535071522022-08-08T15:05:25.411+01:002022-08-08T15:05:25.411+01:00Thanks for the chuckle Sue, because I confess I ha...Thanks for the chuckle Sue, because I confess I have done exactly that! Loaded up the groceries, drove a mile down the road, and chilled out. It was lovely but felt really, really strange - I shall clearly have to do so many more times until it stops feeling like I am doing something naughty đ.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-36165530657166935592022-08-08T14:38:21.144+01:002022-08-08T14:38:21.144+01:00It looks wonderful, just look at that mirror like ...It looks wonderful, just look at that mirror like reflection!!<br /><br />I think I would even be sitting down with a cup of coffee after a trip to the supermarket ... just because I could :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-90056794278539892172022-08-08T07:01:16.833+01:002022-08-08T07:01:16.833+01:00You are absolutely right Kate - being able to have...You are absolutely right Kate - being able to have a sit, and a brew and just "chill" before moving on, it is bliss and a game-changer. Still getting used to the novelty of it all đ.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-16768783988101944122022-08-08T06:58:47.684+01:002022-08-08T06:58:47.684+01:00Thanks Jo. BB is relatively easy to clean after t...Thanks Jo. BB is relatively easy to clean after the massive bulk of Bill and yes, still at the honeymoon stage and every single time I get into the van I smile.Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-29396960789191151132022-08-08T06:57:46.888+01:002022-08-08T06:57:46.888+01:00Cheers Eileen, I thought that meme would make you...Cheers Eileen, I thought that meme would make you smile. What a lovely BIL you have, xxBag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-39524341993443149372022-08-08T06:57:03.592+01:002022-08-08T06:57:03.592+01:00Thanks Sooze, you are right - being away from the ...Thanks Sooze, you are right - being away from the housework/home related stuff is the key. I sometimes wish I could be one of those people who just doesn't "see" things that need doing in the house and can ignore it all, but I can't âšī¸Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-83674438447098768762022-08-07T18:32:24.425+01:002022-08-07T18:32:24.425+01:00You made me smile when you mentioned the pre event...You made me smile when you mentioned the pre event brew up and relax in BB - we do that with Zeb. It is bliss! And the joy of returning to the van from a day out - whether walking or visiting or our recent uni-graduation day - we would crack on the kettle, change our shoes, sit down and breathe - before driving home. It has been a game changer! xxxxxxxxxkjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-51546781769881619352022-08-07T10:21:46.792+01:002022-08-07T10:21:46.792+01:00Blue Bus is such a pretty colour, it would be a sh...Blue Bus is such a pretty colour, it would be a shame to have her covered in muck, much nicer to have her sparkly and shiny. There's no rush to organise trips out, just so long as you're getting pleasure from her then she's money well spent.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-52071582886029798892022-08-07T09:12:02.362+01:002022-08-07T09:12:02.362+01:00Your Blue Bus looks wonderful after all your hard ...Your Blue Bus looks wonderful after all your hard work, it puts my car to shame although brother-in-law did wash it for me when I visited him :) Pacing yourself is hard to do but totally necessary and it's good to read that you can sit back and relax in your lovely Blue Van whenever you like. I like that meme xxxEileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844267995640914106.post-12830724008709278132022-08-07T08:57:12.416+01:002022-08-07T08:57:12.416+01:00The ability to just make a brew, sit and enjoy the...The ability to just make a brew, sit and enjoy the brief time is priceless. For me in our caravan, although I love the van itself, the park and chats with our lovely neighbours, the best bit is the knowledge that I have nothing special to do. Or, rather, nothing urgent and housework/home related to do. Life is at a completely different pace there. I hope being sensible enables your body to Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.com