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 ·  Posted: 31.08.2016  ·  #1
We plan to go to the Athlone Craic meet 9th 10th September and then head south, have done a very rough map of where we want to go. Dave (eirebus) is going to help with a few extra points when we see him this weekend at Omagh bluegrass festival. He also pointed out we have missed out the Ring Of Kerry, so the map needs edited, also that Ferry needs avoided.......... but it's a work in progress :)

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 ·  Posted: 31.08.2016  ·  #2
Is the ferry you are avoiding the Clare to Kerry Crossing it takes 20 minutes and it's an estuary so if it's sea sickness you are trying to avoid you should not have to worry.
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 ·  Posted: 31.08.2016  ·  #3
Should be ok then :up:

SWMBO is petrified of boats, but she should be ok on that.
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 ·  Posted: 31.08.2016  ·  #4
Stay in the MH and put the kettle on by the time you've drunk it it'll be time to get off. Be careful with your MH. Rear overhang getting on and off, although I've never had an issue.
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 ·  Posted: 31.08.2016  ·  #5
We did it last year, Well organised, and by the time you all get boarded, and set off you're nearly over. Advice to keep Julie settled is to try to arrive as late as you dare, so that she's not sitting around thinking about it. Cheaper to book online, and the roads either side are usually clear apparently.
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 ·  Posted: 08.09.2016  ·  #6
Sassum frassum 🇧🇭 🇧🇭 🇧🇭

Just loading the van for our trip and the fridge won't work, error code 14:

"Display Board and Power Board lost communication with each other"

Phoned LTS and it might be one of the two boards or we might need a new fridge.

Feck that!
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 ·  Posted: 08.09.2016  ·  #7
Turn it off leave it 30 seconds and try again. It used to work for my sky box.
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 ·  Posted: 08.09.2016  ·  #8
Thats a bummer. Will it not even work on gas? I've a cool box runs off 12v if you need it.
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 ·  Posted: 08.09.2016  ·  #10
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Ally try this......... http://www.caravantalk.co.uk/c…rd-fridge/


Seen that cheers, also seen the PDF link and went through the guide - nothing :(

We may have a back up plan..................
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 ·  Posted: 08.09.2016  ·  #11
TheFlans had a spare top PCB, not sure whether that is broke or not but plugged it in and same error. So assuming it is the bottom power board, trying to source someone with one for the morning before we get to Athlone, Downshire Caravans are on the A1 and they look like they might stock it. Ring them in the morning if LTS don't get back to me.
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 ·  Posted: 09.09.2016  ·  #12
Hope you get sorted Ally
Need to keep them beers cold
We won't make it this time
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 ·  Posted: 09.09.2016  ·  #13
SItting at LTS and waiting on his deliveries until 2pm, SImon has the part I need on back order. If it doesn't come by 2pm then head to Athlone were Paul Chevy is very kindly going to lend me his portable Dometic Fridge.

Anchorpoint also has them on back order and will ring me if it comes in next week. So all is not lost, let the holiday commence :)

Main problem: my beer is going to be warm when I get to Athlone.
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 ·  Posted: 09.09.2016  ·  #14
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Main problem: my beer is going to be warm when I get to Athlone.


I have a feeling you will have drank the lot before you get to Athlone at the way your going :D
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SItting at LTS and waiting on his deliveries until 2pm, SImon has the part I need on back order. If it doesn't come by 2pm then head to Athlone were Paul Chevy is very kindly going to lend me his portable Dometic Fridge.

Anchorpoint also has them on back order and will ring me if it comes in next week. So all is not lost, let the holiday commence :)

Main problem: my beer is going to be warm when I get to Athlone.



No man should have to go on holiday with warm beer :D
Hope you got sorted Ally
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 ·  Posted: 09.09.2016  ·  #16
How did the beer travel?
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 ·  Posted: 10.09.2016  ·  #17
We managed, it was a hard drawn out slog but we persevered and had cold beer in the end.

How do you recommend we eat these?
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 ·  Posted: 11.09.2016  ·  #18
You can't go away on holidays these days without finding a load of craic'ers ;)

(forgot to get photographs last night)
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 ·  Posted: 11.09.2016  ·  #19
Good to meet all the Craicers again,
Some old and new,
Hope everybody enjoyed the craic :up: :up:
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Good to meet all the Craicers again,
Some old and new,
Hope everybody enjoyed the craic :up: :up:


I agree John, It as great to meet everybody :up:
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 ·  Posted: 11.09.2016  ·  #21
Great weekend, liver on the line until Friday.
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 ·  Posted: 11.09.2016  ·  #22
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Great weekend, liver on the line until Friday.


Ya didn't drink as much as usual Paul, if it's ready by Friday you need to get a bigger mug :lol: :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 12.09.2016  ·  #23
Portumna workhouse yesterday, then lough derg recreation Park, with height Barriers 🇧🇭

Now at Galway docks.
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 ·  Posted: 12.09.2016  ·  #24
Enjoy :up:



You are like the Swallow's Ally,.......they head south at the start of winter aswell :D
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2016  ·  #25
Galway is one crazy place!!!! Thousands of young ones trying to get into clubs on a Monday night!! (photos later)

Now in Doolin, beautiful spot!
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2016  ·  #26
I'll be at the Bellbridge hotel in Spanish Point this Friday saturday and Sunday night if your about the place Ally. Lynda and I will be on two wheels this weekend.
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 ·  Posted: 13.09.2016  ·  #27
We'll be at Strandcamping, give us a ring on Friday :up:
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 ·  Posted: 14.09.2016  ·  #28
Cheers Ally unfortunately by bike doesn't have a fridge so I hope there's a few cold ones in yours :-)
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 ·  Posted: 14.09.2016  ·  #29
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Cheers Ally unfortunately by bike doesn't have a fridge so I hope there's a few cold ones in yours :-)

If ally's fridge isn't fixed we have a fridge here but you'd have to supply the contents.
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 ·  Posted: 14.09.2016  ·  #30
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Cheers Ally unfortunately by bike doesn't have a fridge so I hope there's a few cold ones in yours :-)

If ally's fridge isn't fixed we have a fridge here but you'd have to supply the contents.


Thanks for the kind offer but I get more satisfaction drinking Ally's and watching his face turn green :sick: :devil:
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 ·  Posted: 14.09.2016  ·  #31
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I get more satisfaction drinking Ally's and watching his face turn green :sick: :devil:


He is getting clever now Stuarty
He turns the lights down low so you don't notice :lol: :lol:
And he should even have the proper carlsberg cans for you.........500ml 4.3% :-) :-)
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 ·  Posted: 15.09.2016  ·  #32
I have a quota of carlsberg for my holiday, nuff said :p

Been at Strand Camping in Doonbeg now since yesterday, I will add more to this post when I am at home, along with photos etc. To be honest I am enjoying (to the best that I can) being offline and thank John (the fat controller) & John (madmax)for looking after MHC.

I absolutely love Strand Camping, I have a story to tell and it would be easy to say, "well he's an advertiser, of course I am going to give a good review" but if you have read my posts, silence speaks louder than words. I will write more when home, but in the meantime if you haven't been here, get here!

Jamie, like myself, enjoys a few pints, we had a great nights craic last night in 3 pubs in Doonbeg, not to mention the meal to die for!! seriously have not had as good a steak dinner in a long time!

Must also say thanks to Simon at LTS, he has posted the part for our fridge to Strand camping and we are waiting on its arrival, hopefully tomorrow then we will head on with the rest of our, superb so far, journey.
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 ·  Posted: 16.09.2016  ·  #33
Could you not persuade him to open the gates over Christmas & lock us in?
There might be a pint in it for him 8-)
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 ·  Posted: 16.09.2016  ·  #34
Nice secluded beach for skinny dipping :D - is the Atlantic cold? :cold:
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 ·  Posted: 16.09.2016  ·  #35
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- is the Atlantic cold? :cold:


Be brave man :lol: :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 16.09.2016  ·  #36
Fridge part arrived at Jamies Strand Camping from Simon LTS. all fitted and working - yeee haaaaa!! off on more journeys tomorrow. Few drinks tonight in Doonbeg to celebrate the awakening of the fridge :happy: O-)
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 ·  Posted: 16.09.2016  ·  #37
Have a good trip ally keep the info coming :up:
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 ·  Posted: 17.09.2016  ·  #38
Now in Dingle, interesting town, probably go further out the peninsula tomorrow and then Ring of Kerry. What direction again please? Clockwise or anti clockwise?

Weather has been great so far and looks to be good for another few days.

Right pub time!
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 ·  Posted: 17.09.2016  ·  #39
Was Julie ok on the ferry?
Doonbeg Jazz festival says thank you for the very generous donation. Enjoy the rest of your travels.

Pub again? Really!!!
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 ·  Posted: 17.09.2016  ·  #40
Yeah she was grand.

Pub again of course, we are on holiday :)
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