We Are Still Alive!!!

Well, we still have a broken motor home and we are still no further forward with sending it back from whence it came!! The Managing Director of Barry Caravans is currently on holiday in London and apparently he is the only one who can make a decision. Once he is back on Thursday I hope that he is fully rested and waiting patiently for my call!! Josh and Kirsty have settled back into school life again and are also doing really well with their French lessons. Benoit, our teacher, is lovely and is highly recommended if any of you need French lessons for when you come to visit!! The house move is still moving forward and we are due to complete on 10 December. We just can't wait. All I have to do is prepare my CV and get a job now. I have spoken to the Chamber of Commerce in Caen who have already offered me an interview when we return. Fingers crossed. Anyway, we are still here until Christmas and really hope to catch up with everyone whilst we are here. Love to all. xxxx

NOT AGAIN!!!!! Never buy a Fiat

After our horrific experiences in France when the Turbo failed on our brand new motorhome, yesterday saw all those memories dragged up again as, once more, we were on the hard shoulder of the motorway awaiting roadside assistance. This time it seemed that the Cambelt failed and we are potentially looking at a new engine. Giving the RAC their due, they were with us in half an hour, diagnosed the problem and towed us to the nearest service station. This all kicked off at 11:00am. Unfortunately RAC were unable to tow us home due to the size of the vehicle so once more we were on the phone to Fiat Camper Assistance.by 5:00pm, the best Fiat could come up with was to send us a taxi to collect a hire car. With stress levels toppling over the edge I called RAC commercial vehicles and spent an amazing £775.00 to get our home recovered. Keep your eyes on Watchdog for the next installment on this very sorry saga.