Shell Island Wales 29th April - 2nd May

[umbongocat]

oh I hope so...and suncream....don't forget suncream I had flippin waterproofs, gloves and hats for this weekend

I'll remember some suncream as I know it never ever rains in Wales and it's always only ever sunny. Did you know a very important person told me that

you shouldn't listen to her you get into trouble

oh so true... I have to be that bit extra nice to Chris every time there's new meets in Wales being organised..

Lots of tea making and having dinner ready on the table for when he gets home from work..

[Oldboybob]

Just booked in me Vic and the kids, give our new tent its first trip, see you Friday

[LoopyLoo]

I'll be there Saturday, save me a spot

[umbongocat]

We'll be there Friday, but not sure what time. We're heading somewhere into the dunes

Louise, call us when you arrive and we'll come and find you

[Oldboybob]

Fantastic meet with great company, thanks to Umbongocat for organising this one and to Chris, Debs, Loo and the little people for making it such a good time.

[scanner]

So THAT'S why we saw so many Bongos in Wales last week, couldn't move a mile or so without seeing another one.

Sorry but we didn't wave to anybody as we weren't in the Bongo.

[umbongocat]

So THAT'S why we saw so many Bongos in Wales last week, couldn't move a mile or so without seeing another one.

Sorry but we didn't wave to anybody as we weren't in the Bongo.

It was a fab weekend although a little windy.. photos will follow later

[umbongocat]

Thanks Debs, Loopy Lou and Old Boy bob for coming to meet us at the end of our weeks holiday. We had a fab time including seeing the kids get enjoyment out of the kayaks. Hopefully, see you all soon at the next one Here are some pics of our small but fun meet

On our way to Shell with Kayaks aboard





Wood collecting and piled into the bongo ready to keep us warm for a night


Debs and Vicky moidering... I just like the word so thought I would use it..... not sure it's spelt right


Umbongo Chris & Debs check out the wind


Fire time

Very happy with himself... he saw the wedding you know

ooops the high winds are coming our way


Funny looking caterpillar... went very fast too

Time out of the wind

Think that wind is blowing up a gale now

Chris makes his homemade tesco kite for the kids... it worked for a little bit


Tried to protect the fire from the wind with the bongo's still didn't work



Decided instead to not worry about the fire but do some greasing of the sliding doors instead, first is loopy lou's door.. glass still in hers from the smashed window.. oooops!


Ok, our turn next.. ooooh it slides beautifully now Just need the tyres cleaned now


Thanks Debs... can you do the other ones at the next meet as you're now being queen of the bling


Protection from the wind and smoke...Sunnies come in handy at any time

Old boy bob braves the cold waters

What a pro





Chris isn't so brave and decides to put on a skirt

Sunday lunch.. what more could you ask for after a night sleeping in the gales


ooops maybe not... it's a gale now, but all the quechas held up well. Many tents were lost over night and people gave up and went home.

Time to move the fire again to where the wind is slightly less severe... don't want to create a 3rd fire.. already had two on the site.... not us.. we were sensible



Shooting stars.. woooo hoooo oh and someone hanging out the bongo.. oooops


the evidence of tents, chairs and groundsheets etc that were left and dumped after a night of howling winds ... wasn't me.. promise, think it was windy wayne and Umbongo Chris lol

We clocked 70.000 very shortly before our arrival home.. just over 10,000 miles in under a year so far in Tink... love her!!!!


Had a fantastic time despite the winds from the sky and other places too

[Muzorewa]

Nice pics, we would have been there too but we were somewhere else eating pasties

Oh, you're not supposed to take pictures whilst driving, that can land you in all sorts of trouble. Allegedly

[umbongocat]

Nice pics, we would have been there too but we were somewhere else eating pasties

Oh, you're not supposed to take pictures whilst driving, that can land you in all sorts of trouble. Allegedly

I wasn't driving Chris was

you were missed and we couldn't find a lovely secluded spot like you did Never mind.. a good time was had by all apart from our neighbours whose tent went down over night. Should have had a bongo I say

[Muzorewa]

Looks like half the beach has turned up on your dashboard too

Not that I am in any position to comment on vehicle cleanliness

[umbongocat]

Looks like half the beach has turned up on your dashboard too

Not that I am in any position to comment on vehicle cleanliness

I know The Bongo is filthy again in and out. I'll blame our 5 kids.. we had them all the weekend before in Weston. Wouldn't be anything to do with Chris and I having spent 10 nights in her and fire smoke etc

[Barrington]

Fantastic pics well done all & all looks great

[friendeedebs]

fab pics and thanks for letting us all share the end of your holiday and of course letting the kids play on the water

not sure about Chris's wind tho

[umbongocat]

fab pics and thanks for letting us all share the end of your holiday and of course letting the kids play on the water

not sure about Chris's wind tho

We enjoyed seeing everyone, it was a good laugh and I got my wheel cleaned