nearly there

Well we have had all hands on deck the past few weeks, some lovely trellis and steps have been put in. Then we've got a new loo and shower and reception area, i'm hoping that there are lots of people up at site today moving the caravan to the other side of the field. We are planning to tidy the van up and rent it out if anyone fancies a night in the van? Looking forward to sophie getting back from her honeymoon ready for the open weekend on the 1st April. yippee

New year new loo

We've been up to see where our new loo could be tonight, drove upto the site in the snow to check out what could be a combination of reception loo and kitchen. Not sure yet what we're going to do, but felt exciting seeing a new project unfolding for the site. Will keep you posted, might even put some pics on this year if we suss out how to do it!!

New sign

Our signs have arrived today, haven't had a look yet as want to look with Sophie... Not sure how we are going to get up the post we are hoping to attach it to?? Thimking barney might need a ladder and a helper as it's quite high... Popped unto the site this aft sun shining a few tents have arrived, peaceful it was:)

Morning campers

It's been a while since we've updated, we've been very very busy. We are full every weekend at the moment even though it has not been glorious weather our campers are hardy and happy on the whole. We've met so many lovely people, such a diverse lot. So far we reckon our first season is going pretty well and we are both enjoying having the site. I think the highlights have been the brilliant produce from the blackshawhead food network, fruit,veg, pies even cheese at one point. The weekend we had bell tents with bunting, kids in fancy dress, sunshine and happy campers. My son and his friend caught trout in the local river, picking bilberries and meeting lots of new people all the reasons for starting a campsite in the first place. Baby number two wanting attention so am signing off, will try a bit more frequency with the old blog. Bye for now.

Phone sorted, getting busy with the strimmer.

Phone sorted now, turns out I was over enthusiastic with the new grass cutting things and actually cut the phone line, whoops.... Have now got a new line for the strimmer that was kindly donated by Alison, had a go with it tonight not a good idea in sandals, but very very effective of nettles and other annoying weeds. Had a really lovely group up camping and walking last night, they were doing a charity walk and seemed really up for it and jolly. Had a rather interesting tale from two campers a few weeks ago who actually followed the sat nav up the bridle way.... I actually can't believe they made it in their little corsa. Anyway, we are going to get handy with some more signs and recommend no body tries it again. Sophie has really enjoyed herself with the laminator so any excuse to laminate a bit more. I walk round the site trying to spot the new laminated signs, oh my days are so rewarding... :)

Phone troubles

I have by accident cut the phone line to the caravan on site so we have no phone line, people can contact us on 01422 844334 or 01422 844417. Very stupid on my behalf... Will try and fix it first thing in the mOrning.

Back from jollies

Well I've just returned from holiday leaving Sophie and my mum to man the site and what a great job they did, it was so nice coming over the hill to the site to see the field busy with campers. The new sign had gone up and Sophie was busily planting pretty flowers in the wall, felt great to be back. Had a good chat with b n max at the pub about making some grassy spaces for camper van awnings just off the hard standing and also making it possible for vans to drive on and off the hardstanding. Love coming up with new things to do to the site, me and Sophie are going out for a night of planning for new loos and showers. The handmade parade is in hebden bridge on Saturday so we are expecting a good number of families camping this weekend although we still have space.