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Insurance is indeed very weird. We took my new van away over Xmas and New year so I had to insure it. I wanted to transfer my NCB to the new van which was a simple job. Here come the weird bit. I obviously had to cancel my existing insurance for the Talbot to transfer the NCB then reinsure it...

Within the next couple of months I am about to be the owner of a 2008 Adria twin – 6m. I have seen it, it was used over xmas & new year so I know what I am getting into. Since it had stood for over a year, has done 90k miles it will be getting a full service together with new belts & water pump...

I did not at any time suggest you were being negative to Arran or the islanders who live there. The ferry overspend is what it is now, nothing is gonna change that and answers will be needed later as to why. I accept that the figure quoted came from elsewhere My point was simply the fact that...

To allocate the cost of the Arran ferry to each inhabitant of the island is a statistic I would suggest is also absurd ! The ferry to Arran is not for the exclusive use of the islanders so why should the ferry cost be exclusively allocated to them ??

TBH Gordon, I have no idea !! I have had a drink or few and a sleep or two since then !! Plus of course I am indeed an auld fart - with all the associated issues !!

Just before I left the recent gathering at Lochore, I was given some information about the latest plans for the motorhome area. And it is maddening that, for the life of me, I cant remember who told me ! What i was told was that there was plans to greatly change the motorhome area. A new coded...

Before I was made redundant back in 2010, I spent about 4 years working for an agent of overseas companies. We found British customers for castings and forgings to be manufactured. We represented a fair few companies from all over the world. These included a couple from China, plus India...

The reason that the majority of goods and parts are made in China is very simple-most companies now are run by accountants !!

I have previously left a review on another company - a stinker if I remember correctly. I reckon that the fact that I had that history on Trustpilot meant that it was accepted more readily.

My review is still showing. They must reckon I am a good boy !!

Done, and I will make sure I leave one each time now !

This year I have been slowly repairing, painting & generally upgrading my almost 32 yr old van. At some time in the past the van had a roof mounted radio aerial which subsequently became redundant - but left in situ. It's location is right on the edge of the front curve so a combination aerial...

Lovely area - and only about 40 miles away for me. Mind you I also need a couple of ferries as well !!

According to the Calor site you should be able to exchange a butane cylinder for a propane one. Have a look here https://www.calor.co.uk/gas-bottles/refills-and-returns/refills

I have been measured in the past at Wemyss Bay - so you can't depend on them taking your word for your van length. Plus i reckon they will be instructed to be more vigilant on checking now that there is a significant difference in price above the break point ! It seems the under 6m increase...

During my trip to Islay back in June, this was a condition of transport. It seems that this all came about due to the staycation antics of some motorhome idiots in 2020. The various island community councils were up in arms and this was the solution agreed to get some limited control of numbers...

I know both the benefits and the challenges & penalties of living here on Bute. The benefit of a relaxing lifestyle combined with stunning views are hard to beat. Also, having a regular bus service to get around here on the island is another welcome bonus. The challenges are that in bad weather...

The problem is that around half of passengers are not complying with the rules about wearing face masks. They are simply sitting down then removing their face mask. At the end of July here on Bute we had 2 cases in total. Now we are trying to cope with numbers that have varies between 120 and...

The island is pretty much private right now - essential users only allowed here Bute has been a holiday island for over 100 years We have the palm trees growing along the shore front. So yeah, living on a private holiday island - i suppose that could be considered a vacation :cool: :cool: :cool:

Visiting here on a nice day ???? That might be about June then !!!