CAMrPA Tour 87
Somewhere in Hampshire...
12th to 14th July 2005

Gifts for all occasions at

Once again, Lynn got her act together and managed to persuade a few volunteers to head South for some gardening and decorating, inspired by a return visit to the UK of our American branch, Dave, Pippa and Emily. Those of you who couldn't make it due to holidays, it was a great weekend apart from some horrible traffic problems for the Northern brigade. Welcome to newcomers Cyndi and Hannah all the way from the USA, on holiday and taking the opportunity to visit Dave and Pippa in their natural habitat, they may yet come to regret it...

The return of the Wheeler family may not be linked to the increase in quotes over the weekend, but it's one heck of a coincidence that people seemed to step out of their cars and immediately start putting feet firmly into mouths, the quotebook as ever was near at hand to capture these glorious moments.

I've got a headache, I need to drink more - PW

We don't use that word 'Tramp' for anything other than... oh... err... - CPF

Wrist, elbow, wrist, elbow - DW

	Drinks on the patio whilst Pippa went out to get the fish and chips for tea (dinner to you Southerners).		The back garden makes a great campsite, watch out for that pond, it gets a lot of attention this weekend.
For reasons unknown, Lynn and Karen volunteered to dig out the pond. We only decided to renovate it after too many beers the previous night, it might not have been the best ever decision made by CAMrPA...		John just happened to have a chainsaw in the car boot, a quick sharpening session and he'll be ready to help with the pond.
	Pippa suggests that Dave P might be well advised to get away from John and the tree.		It may not be the best health and safety example ever, but John certainly gave the tree a shock
Dave P and John with the last of the tree. It took a lot of favours to get that sand delivered before the builders merchant closed.		After counting the number of limbs still attached to the tree felling brigade, Anna calmly returns to her cup of coffee.
	Karen leading Bethan astray. Or is it the other way around?		The workers take a break for lunch.
That sand was 2 tonnes of pond lining to most of us, to Bethan and Emily it was a great chance to make a sandcastle in the wheelie bin.		When the rains came, the pond liners union took a break. It didn't stop so we went to get on with it anyway, the rain stopped shortly after we finished...
	Sunday morning and Neil arrives just in time for breakfast.		After John and Pete had fixed the ride-on lawn mower, Patrick and Evan just had to test drive it.
Overnight, the pond had retained it's water, so we topped it up until it overflowed just a little bit.		Neil avoids strenuous activity by offering helpful tips and guidance. If 'up a bit' and 'that'll do' can be called helpful
	We're not sure if Dave and Anna had the wheelie bin in the tent with them, or if Dave was just intending to put the camping gear straight into the bin.		When it came to time to put the capping stones around the pond, it suddenly seemed to be Emily's turn to do some work.
Pond builders admire their handiwork whilst Emily gets slowly colder.		Pippa gives Dave P instructions on where to put 'Little Willy'. Maybe she was just saying 'get that stomach under cover'?
	Little Willy is finally restored to his rightful place.		Good to see Dave and Pippa again after all of this time.
Picturesque view of the Solent near Emsworth.		The photographer in his natural element.