Rent a vw campervan
and get a weeks worth of surfing lessons. Assuming I had change out of the van rental...
If not, then just normal camping and a weeks worth of surfing lessons. And a lot of booze.
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:10, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I'd love a VW camper
But I've heard they're expensive to run/maintain, and handle like shit.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:13, Reply)

you get used to the more sedate pace of driving
but yes to the expensive running. hence why the g/f doesn't own one any more...
(beanojam isn't really Ricardo Flange, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:18, Reply)

I'd be torn between a VW classic and one of those massive fuck off RVs they have in America

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:19, Reply)

All old cars are brutal to maintain
I used to have a mini. However, these geniuses will build you a new vw camper to your spec. You surely as hell wouldn't get change from £500 though.
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:19, Reply)

I totally thought that was going to be a link
to the VW site.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:22, Reply)

Nope
Some random company down in Bristol who import the VW shells from South America and then build them from new. I know this because there was one in our work car park a few weeks ago with a 10 registration - it's owner caught me peering in the window and weeping. He was quite friendly actually, once he'd asked me what the hell I was doing...
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:26, Reply)

they ain't cheap though

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:26, Reply)

Ha. Ha. No.
£36k for the very shiniest one.
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:27, Reply)

I don't want all the cooker and fridge bollocks in one anyway
which is why I'm going to buy a van, insulate it and stick a bed in it and nothing else.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:28, Reply)

Like James May's improv camper van last week?

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:31, Reply)

I actually thought that was pretty cool
you blatantly wouldn't put a bog in it, but other than it was ace.

but no, a VW van, with a proper comfy bed built in, but one that can be removed so I can also use it as a van.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:33, Reply)

*Warning* Sad, anally rententive camping related tosser talk ahead.
You get some rather impressive and comfy looking inflatable beds these days.

www.aerobed.co.uk/pages/product.asp?prodid=2130&type=Raised&range=Classic
(Cave Duck, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:58, Reply)

I recently bought the single height version
very good indeed. worth the extra money
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:33, Reply)

they drive just fine
the newer ones, like T4s and T5s are great, it's like driving a boat

old ones are expensive to run, but no more so than any other classic car.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:26, Reply)

that's not true, to be fair
but I'm very late on this, so I'm not expecting anyone to be paying attention.

They cost a fortune to run because they are mind-blowingly badly designed. In running cost vs what they are actually worth they are in a beautiful class of their own. Well, maybe two, including the Triumph Stag if you leave the original V8 in it.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 17:37, Reply)

paying a small amount of attention
my view was based on experiences of friends of my brother who are big into the classic VW scene and restoration costs aside, haven't found the running costs to be particularly outrageous.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 17:52, Reply)

VW Transporters are also pretty ace.
A few of my surfer friends have them and I am tempted too. They are so versatile.
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:31, Reply)

I would go with berk
we could pool our money and get digestives and marshmallows to make smores.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:18, Reply)

I was chatting with Amberl
about this the other day. We should totally hold a camping/surf bash at some point.
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:20, Reply)

I've suggested it in the past
but everyone was all "ugh camping"
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:27, Reply)

How boring and miserable
of them. I would be well up for it, I'm sure we could get enough people interested. Besides, wasn't there a camping bash this easter just gone?
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:28, Reply)

naa, we slept at Clendrix's dad's place
the trouble is, as I mentioned the other day, that camping isn't much fun if it pisses with rain all the time, and surfing is much more enjoyable in the sun.

I can easily go last minute, but those coming from further away, unless they are all driving, would have more difficulty.

Also, we'd need plenty of cars to get to and from the beach and stuff.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:30, Reply)

Logistically a bit of an issue
I suppose, but I'm sure it's still do-able. I'll ask around.
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:36, Reply)

If it's down our way I am in
plus have a huge old Jeep which is ace for lugging shit around. Camping - good, surfing/beach - good, local - very good!
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:39, Reply)

that sort of thing makes life a lot easier
I know some decent (and cheap) campsites in north devon and cornwall
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:53, Reply)

Me too
I'm not far away from you at all if you're in Exeter. Where were you thinking? Croyde, Braunton, Puttsborough, Wooly?
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:04, Reply)

I longboard so usually go to Saunton
or Woolacombe. They're best for getting clear of wankers and are mellow for the beginners
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:12, Reply)

that's because you said it
and no one likes you
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:28, Reply)

that's right
*pats head*
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:31, Reply)

*hisses*

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:40, Reply)

Bad kitty!
Hissy kitty gets the spray bottle!
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:43, Reply)

*UBERHISS*
*runs*
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:49, Reply)

Stupid cat
Well, it'll be back for food and attention later.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:50, Reply)

I'm hungry

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:52, Reply)

Kitty gonna be nice now?
Nice kitty gets fed.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:55, Reply)

Depends on the quality of your offerings

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:04, Reply)

Picky Kitty huh...
I have some strawberry cupcakes my friend made. They have the most strawberry-filled jamgoo inside and are very tasty.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:06, Reply)

ooh ok then
*prrrrr*
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:36, Reply)

Only twatcunts are all "ugh, camping"
I'll come.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:37, Reply)

Well, that's six
I'm sure we could rustle up more. When's a good time of year to go, balancing weather/minimum number of cunty tourists in Devon?
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:42, Reply)

September

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:54, Reply)

There'll be a bunch of us down near Tiverton in September,
if I remember right that's not too far from Woolacombe...
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:01, Reply)

I didn't want to mention it on 'ere like
Just in case you didn't want random b3tans turning up to your orgy.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:03, Reply)

Only if they're hot.

(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:06, Reply)

HAHA BADGER'S NOT INVITED!

( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:08, Reply)

Nor are you,
Mr I-look-like-a-shit-Brendan-Fraser.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:11, Reply)

Didn't wanna come anyway
Any orgy with Gollum in is doomed from the start.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:13, Reply)

*some joke about rings*

(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:34, Reply)

Well, it's about 50 miles...
Are you up for a camping/surfing bash?
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:03, Reply)

I shall liaise with the minions,
but if you're down that way for a surf I don't see why we shouldn't wander over for a day.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:07, Reply)

let me know which weekend it is
chances are I'll be up surfing one of the days anyway, camping or not, so might be a laugh to meet up.

it's pretty quick to get from Tiverton to Saunton or Woolacombe
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:09, Reply)

Gazzed ya.

(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:12, Reply)

Plus the weather probably won't have turned cuntish by then.
EDIT - I also have a big 6m stunt kite that is a right laugh on the beach. If anyone want's to bring a board or buggy, or just risk taking off more than welcome to a go.
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:09, Reply)

It's one thing meeting people you've never met and going to the pub for an evening.
It's another going on holiday with them.
(PsychoChomp, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:46, Reply)

Well, I've met berk before
And I'm sure Vipros and I will get on fine. Besides, I can always hop in the car and fuck off if they start getting all weird and culty.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:51, Reply)

you raise a reasonably good point
but camping isn't like a holiday. I frequently go camping with a group of people I do know, and generally people will bring others that only they know and everyone will intermingle.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:51, Reply)

Of all the b3tans I've met,
there's only one I'd avoid. Most are the same as they are on here IRL and I've spent many a top notch weekend with plenty of smashers.
(Even my honeymoon weekend.)
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:00, Reply)

Excellent
Are you coming surfing then, Tourette's?
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:01, Reply)

Alas, I have zero co-ordination to the point of being dyspraxic.
I could sit on the beach and be towel monitor though ;o)
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:09, Reply)

It would only be for a weekend
and nobody would stop you from fucking off home. It might even be positively encouraged.
(berk, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:59, Reply)

that would be awesome
b3tans on tour
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:28, Reply)

Indeed it would!
CDCs all round :D
( Tourette's ( . )( . ) has a monkey hair in her fried egg, Tue 27 Jul 2010, 15:56, Reply)