Timberland Church.

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The sun was streaming through the stained glass window and there were a few plaques up relating to the family members buried here.
The lady with the key advised me that once the work is finished it will be possible to go back and visit the crypt where the folks are buried.

 

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It's in a lovely setting, only seconds from the very busy A15, a road I've ridden and driven up countless times and had no idea what was tucked away just a few hundreds yard off the beaten track.

 

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Right, time for caravans.

 

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Torksey Caravans as the name suggests is near Torksey and even nearer Torksey Lock.
As above I've ridden past this for decades but never been so decided to have a little look today.
There's a free car park and a café that's open Wednesday to Sunday inclusive 1000 - 1600 hrs.. I didn't try the café so can't comment on it's food but it's a nice setting.
I didn't hang about as today's lock keeper was a miserable fker with zero charm.

 

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Spot the teapots.
And if you can explain why they're there you're a better man/woman/they/them than me.

 

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At last, Torksey Caravans.
I know nothing of these things; we used to caravan as kids but that was decades ago and things have obviously moved on a lot over the years.
Sarah's always railed against the idea but now we're both retired she'd like to see more of her country and the price of accommodation is getting eye wateringly expensive and she won't camp. I thought about looking for something around the £5k mark but she's turned her nose up at those as they're all 'too caravaney'. I don't want to put her off before we start but I don't want to spend £30k.
There were a few there around the £10k -£13k mark but this one caught my eye and based on photos it didn't get the instant thumbs down from H.R.H..

 

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What I'll do now is fck about and prevaricate until it's sold and then regret not buying it.

 

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And so to home for a nice walk to help shed some of those excess pounds.

Though this (bloody expensive* but very nice) pit stop at The Old Filling Station, Navenby didn't help.




* It cost more than this morning's fry up and large pot of tea combined).

 

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Bill, if you fancy another wild goose run, could you do a photoshoot of Temple Bruer and Preceptory Tower a few miles to the south west of Timberland for us?
It’s a place I’ve been intending to visit for a few years out of pure curiosity but never gotten round to it.

Apologies, I've not forgotten about this Joe. I hadn't intended going anywhere near any churches today but my interest got piqued as I made my way to the caravan place.
I'm away for a couple of weeks but will head to Temple Bruer when I get back, weather permitting.

 

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Oooh, I nearly forgot. Here's a photo of a motorbike from today's meander.



Tick.

 

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We're in Greece for a few days and I spotted another couple of very small churches on my daily walks.
Unfortunately I can't offer any information about them but they do look to be entirely Othodox.

 

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This fella hopped onto the sunbed this morning, I recognise him but can't remember his name and it's really bugging me.

 

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Local tattoo shop has this in his window.

 

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This morning's walk took me past this.
Not quite sure what it is but it appears to be a place to maybe offer prayers or thanks for loved ones and leave small offerings including half a pack of Toffos.

 

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If you’re serious on buying a caravan do yourself a massive favour…… buy yourself a GOOD non invasive damp meter. Preferably a sniffer type one. They’re not cheap but you could save yourself a massive amount of money by not spending £12k+ on a leaking van. Repairs can cost as much as the van if it’s bad. If the dealer has done their own Hab report, bin it and get your own done. If they object, walk away, they’re hiding something.

Great pics by the way.

 

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If you’re serious on buying a caravan do yourself a massive favour…… buy yourself a GOOD non invasive damp meter. Preferably a sniffer type one. They’re not cheap but you could save yourself a massive amount of money by not spending £12k+ on a leaking van. Repairs can cost as much as the van if it’s bad. If the dealer has done their own Hab report, bin it and get your own done. If they object, walk away, they’re hiding something.

Great pics by the way.

Thanks for the advice which makes a lot of sense, I appreciate it.
Thanks for the kind comment also.

 

[Udders]

Here’s an expensive one….

Protimeter Aquant V2 Non-Invasive Moisture Meter BLD5770

Protimeter Aquant V2 Non-Invasive Moisture Meter BLD5770 Protimeter Aquant V2 Non-Invasive Moisture Meter BLD5770 is a non-invasive moisture meter that can help locate moisture quickly in a wide range of materials using Protimeters unique RF measurement system. Suitable to detect moisture in...

www.test-meter.co.uk

And here’s a cheaper option….

Sakerplus Rechargeable Pinless Moisture Detector

FEATURES Wood moisture meter: The moisture meter features a 2.4-inch screen, perfectly suited for wood, firewood, paper, putty wall, concrete, cement, gypsum and brick. 4 measurement modes: This product supports four measurement modes: hardwood, softwood, plaster wall, and brick wall, ensuring...

www.sakertool.co.uk

Obviously the better the meter the better / more accurate the results will be.

Test EVERYWHERE you can get it. Roof lights, solar wire glands, doors, windows, side hatches, shower walls & floors, wheel arches and especially the floor.
Damp and water wrecks leisure vehicles and costs fortunes to fix. You can’t see it so a beautiful looking van can be a massive sponge in reality.

Normal ( cheap ) damp meters use two prongs that you have to poke into walls etc and they leave two small holes so not favoured by dealers / owners / Hab servicing people. Non invasive meters “ sniff “ the air to see how much moisture is present so no holes. These tend to be more accurate but at the same time more expensive. People see a £300-£400 price tag for a sniffer and think “ fuck that “ and buy a cheap one or worse, not even bother.
Dealers are, on the whole, ok but you get some coyboys / dodgy bastards so beware. Do your own tests.

 

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Excellent, thanks again.

 

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I saw this old Classic on yesterday afternoon's wamder.