13 Sunday May 2018
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#motorhomes, camc, caravan and motorhome club, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Gowerton, motorhome, motorhomes, Swansea
The sun is shining. A warm welcome from the Caravan and Motorhome Club wardens. An immaculate site. What more could I ask for my weekend in Gowerton?
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
10 Thursday May 2018
Posted in History
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#motorhomes, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Kobe, motorhomenews, motorhomes, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Second Lieutenant Arthur Conway Young, Ypres
Readers of this blog know I have an interest in WWI history and a huge admiration for the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Most of the inscriptions and epitaphs on the headstones have a religious overtone – perfectly reasonably when you consider the times – and wherever possible the closest relatives (invariably the parents due to the shockingly young age of so many of those killed) had a say in what went on the headstone.
And then, by contrast, at the weekend I came across the headstone of Second Lieutenant Arthur Conway Young who was killed 150 yards East of Brory Farm, Zonnebeke, near Ypres, Belgium.
One of the startling truths to emerge when you have an amateur’s interest like mine let alone an academic historian’s deep insight is that we seem to learn little from these epic tragedies. The words on this headstone capture that far more eloquently than I ever could.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
06 Sunday May 2018
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#motorhomes, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, CWGC, Harley Davidson, motorhome, motorhomenews, Ploegsteert
Our visit to the Ploegsteert Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery was as ever solemn, thought provoking and memorable. The unexpected arrival of 250 bikers from a Harley Davidson Association added a degree of entirely respectful drama to the day.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
29 Sunday Apr 2018
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Christopher Macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, chrismacgowan, The National, #motorhomes, caravan and motorhome club, camc, sledmere house, Yorkshire
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
22 Sunday Apr 2018
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#motorhomes, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Donald Sutherland, Florida Quays, Helen Mirren, macgowan, motorhomenews, motorhomes, The Leisure Seeker, Winnebago
Think Spring is giving way to Summer this weekend. Either way, I decided the climatic conditions were not right for me to run the London Marathon.
Am also preparing for a couple of trips at the moment so have been at home. One evening Faye and I decided to pop out to the cinema and see “The Leisure Seeker” starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland.
An ageing couple decide to jump into their very old and much loved Winnebago and travel down the Florida Quays and get to Ernest Hemingway’s house.
We loved it but it is not a film for the faint hearted and it is far from an easy watching light entertainment night out.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
08 Sunday Apr 2018
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#motorhomes, Atlanta, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Hawaii, macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, River Orwell
It’s been quite a week.
Left behind Hawaii after what can only be described as an idyllic holiday.
Had a lay over in Atlanta Georgia.
Finally back home to the motorhome and a visit to a favourite spot on the River Orwell.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
31 Saturday Mar 2018
These Hawaiian islands have to be seen to be believed.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
24 Saturday Mar 2018
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#motorhomes, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Hawaii, macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, motorhomes
A bit impractical to bring the motorhome here as Faye and I are spending a few days in Hawaii.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
04 Sunday Mar 2018
Posted in General, Uncategorized
Have been trapped at home this week but in comparison with motorists stuck in cars for hours on end I have nothing to complain about.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
25 Sunday Feb 2018
Posted in Exhibitions and Shows
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#motorhomes, @candmclub, @XPFreedomUK, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Experience Freedom.camc, motorhome, motorhomenews, NEC
Spent a fair chunk of this week at the NEC show on the CAMC temporary site. The convenience of it outweighs all other considerations – just stagger the hundred metres to the bus and the next thing you’re at the main entrance to the halls.
I was really impressed with the Experience Freedom stand – all about attracting newcomers to the lifestyle and offering alternative accommodation types for people to consider. The website is well worth a tour at EXPERIENCE FREEDOM and also of course on twitter @XPFreedomUK On the subject of twitter some people tell me they are using it less – for me I am using it more and love it just as much as ever @motorhomenews
All in all a great show – but nice to be home!
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
