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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Introducing NanaVan!
After a lot of procrastination, Rob and I have bought a caravan. Wish us luck!
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Well done with the 20K Helen. You will absolutely adore caravanning we had a caravan from when my children were babies and they are 56 and 59 and loved every minute of it. We caravaned all over Europe and had fabulous holidays. When my children grew up we both decided to sell our 4 berth and we bought a new 2 berth and just spent long weekends away and loved it. Then my hubby became ill and had clots pass through his heart into his lungs so when he eventually got better we could no longer use the caravan it really broke my heart to sell it but it is what it is. We then decided to sell up and move to Spain we had 10 wonderful years on a golf resort until hubby was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer so we had to come home. You are right you must do what you can now. Enjoy your caravan you won’t regret it.❤️❤️
Oh goodness, I'm sorry to hear that, but glad that you made lovely memories. We never know what is around the corner. And thank you xx
Good woman yourself.
We've got a caravan and love it I don't like hotels as you never know who's slept there can sleep in your own bed
I’m so pleased you’ve taken the plunge and brought a caravan, I know you and rob will love it ! Many sites now have “fully serviced pitches”, which means your water is plumbed in , as well as being on electric hook up. It saves you having to fill your water tank up daily. But… you will need to have to pipe work with you to fit the water hook up…my husband is very good at all this stuff, I leave all that to him! We’ve been caravanning for over 30 years, and I love it! We’ve had lots of caravans, our current one has air conditioning as well need that abroad, but as our uk summers are getting hotter, we are grateful to have it here to!
Towing is ok, it’s different towing a single axel, to a twin axel, twin axel is more stable. I’m sure you will get the hang of it! I think you may have the same car as me, in which case towing will be a breeze! Have fun and enjoy! Xx oh and congratulations on 20000!
Fabulous!
Thank you xx
Your “Helenification” will be absolutely marvellous darling! A caravan will be such fun… being in a caravan and listening to the rain falling is a fantastic feeling I think…there’s something really tranquil about that I think. I was really giggling…in this vlog you were showing your new caravan pan and you said something like “I got this pan for…cooking”. When you paused before saying the word “cooking” I thought you were going to say something like “for…incase we’re caught short during the night”!! Sorry - just my warped sense of humour lol! It was just the way you said it 🤣 Anyway, you’ll have great fun in your caravan I’m quite sure. Enjoy Helen. Looking forward to your live on 23rd…CONGRATULATIONS again on reaching 20,000.
Mary (Scottish Hel’s Belle living in France) 🤗
Haha, thank you Mary xx
20k is a massive deal and an amazing achievement! Lovely to see you so excited about your caravan and future adventures. My late husband and I loved ours and saw lots of this lovely country of ours over the years. Having progressed from a tiny tent before the children were born to a large tent, where you could actually stand up in and zip your jeans up, to an enormous tent to accommodate three sons and accompanying pals, we moved on to the luxury of a caravan. The plan was always to eat out but in the end I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of cooking up meals in the van gin and tonic in hand usually! I can conjure up the smell of caravan shut up all day in the sun! They were wonderful days, even the wet ones. A good book, music and the odd glass of something made up for the inclement weather. I do hope you make lots of your own wonderful memories! I am an airport or Southampton docks girl now (hmm that sounds dodgy). My partner, a wonderful man, has never done caravans but I will never forget. Enjoy! Xx Liz
Ah, that's lovely thank you xx
Great caravan Helen! We bought one 11 years ago when my husband retired at sixty and have had the most wonderful holidays travelling all over the UK and also three European trips , two travelling through France and one to Spain. Unfortunately my husband has a titanium plate in his lower back and had both knees replaced and after our French holiday last year he said he couldn’t manage another holiday abroad with the van. I was devastated but he then agreed that he could manage a motor home as there wouldn’t be the difficulty of bending hitching/unhitching etc-so we are now proud owners of a motor home, since October. Had two trips already and are planning Germany in September for a month.
Looking forward so much to hearing about your excursions, and hope you love it as much as us 😃
Also, love watching all your hauls in your hall. I’m 70 and @ size 16 and seem to have exactly the same taste as you in clothes and jewellery. Many congratulations on reaching 20,000 and hears to any more!!!
Brilliant, well done.
Thank you xx
Fantastic “nanna van “ , so delighted for you !! 👌👏👏 I remember how devastated you were when the previous one fell through !! But this one looks perfect. 👌 we can tell it’s perfect when we see how you get emotional talking about how the grandkids love it 🥰
You’ll need to come up to the highlands of Scotland and enjoy the most spectacular scenery up here !! Happy caravanning Helen 😊xxx
Thank you very much xx
We got stretchy coated wire that attaches to little hooks for a spot that wouldn’t fit proper curtain rods. I also found extendable rods that have magnets at both ends for the windows in the French doors. Found them at a fabric store/ upholstery store. The thing people do who RV travel a lot these days is to have solar panels and an inverter installed so you have enough power for nice lighting and things like blow dryer, slow cooker or a coffee maker without having to run a generator.
I’m glad you found one you like and really hope you get to enjoy it a lot, the grandkids would love it. We had a tent trailer when my sister and I were growing up and it was pretty spare ( not even a cooking area inside) but we loved going different places, swimming in the ocean, having bonfires at night, I have many happy memories. 🙋🏼♀️
Ah, thank you xx
We've got a static by the sea now though we did the touring thing with a folding camper for years. If you are both pretty chilled you'll enjoy it. It's definitely a good way of seeing new parts of the country. My top tip is get some quick drying towels otherwise unless its really hot you have wet cotton hanging around forever.
Yes, that's the plan xx
Like others had a caravan years ago. Was excited and had a lovely few years travelling with it. Everyone is so nice on the sites. The cotswolds are pretty. Congratulations on the 20,000😂
Many congratulations on hitting the 20K Helen and on getting your caravan! 👏 👏 I always love to see the caravans heading off up the Antrim coast road. It means summer's arrived! 🙏 Our daughter and son in law have just bought their first caravan too and we'll be there tomorrow for our granddaughter's 3rd birthday party. Excitement all round!! I'm sure your grandchildren will all love it as well. Look forward to seeing the 'after' pictures. You’ll have it like a wee palace! ❤
Thanks so much! 😊 xx
Fabulous 🎉for the 29k Helen- tip for your caravan- take a portable induction hob and use it in the awning- you’ll have more space for cooking and the van will stay away from cooking smells- also take your multi cooker for air fryer and slow cooking etc - have fun 🤩
Yep I'm on it xx
This could be a great Nanna-van-ing-101 vlog! Especially if all of your 20K+ subscribers pool their hacks here. The ‘Nannavan’ looks great, but I look forward to its Helevolution! ❤
Fantastic🥰well done and so well deserved🥂
Looking forward to your adventures in the Nanavan❤😘
Hi Helen, congratulations on reaching 20,000!
It looks like a Lunar Clubman SB like we had for many years. Sadly
we had to sell due to ill health on my part.
I do recommend that you both try the beds to see if they’re going to be ‘a bit on the firm side’. Many caravaners buy foam overlays which makes a huge difference to comfort. However, you may prefer a firm mattress.
Yes, it's very like the Lunar clubman that we almost bought. This one is just a tiny bit smaller.
Thank you xx
I used to take a blow up lilo to put on the bed . My back isn't good so I need it anywhere strange . Other beds are always hard !
I used to do that too when we went flotilla sailing. I think boat beds are worse than caravan beds!@@katharinedavis4947
When we first got our caravan my stepfather was a bit nervous of towing for the first time. He decided to travel overnight. Coming back from Somerset along the M4 we went into a service station where we saw that a stretch of the motorway had closures due to road works, so he ended up towing a caravan through Slough with loads of traffic. Luckily the other drivers were kind enough to let him in at junctions and lanes. A little tip if you hang clothes up in the little wardrobes place cushions on top of the rail. It stops the clothes from falling off of the hanging rail.
Good tip, thank you xx
Congratulations Helen & Rob, I think it's wonderful! The NanaVan...great name! I've been so busy lately, I'm just catching up on your videos and was so happy for you when I saw this wonderful purchase! It looks lovely and I can hardly wait to see it "Helenified"! Thank you so much for sharing. Sending warm hugs, lots of love Kathy x ❤
Thanks Kathy xx
I'm really happy for your Nanavan 😊. We have a 35' travel trailer that I am the primary diver of...my husband isn't able anymore. I think the sway bars make all the difference and we have a big-ass truck to pull it with and can't really tell it's even back there. I, however, do not back it up---that would not be good for anyone 😆😆.
You got this.... you're a strong woman❤
Sounds great!
Thank you xx
I love this. I do hope you take all 20,000 of us on holiday with you. I think we all will fit in there. I would really enjoy seeing some British countryside and I hope to see some Nanavan adventures in the near future!
Fingers crossed, thank you xx
We had a motor home for several years and travelled around near and far from home. We loved it, but have since sold it as we are older now and not wanting to do the camping thing anymore. You’ll find most camping people are very helpful if you don’t know how to dump tanks etc., so not to worry. Just make sure everything is secured and put away before driving, but I’m sure you’d realize that. Hope you enjoy all your adventures in it. Good luck.
Thank you. So far, so good xx
FWIW. Look at Bar Amigos water dispenser. if you are handy put some velcro on the side of the caravan and the side of the dispenser and it stays put whilst you travel.. Put the water dispenser on the side near where you make tea or coffee. you fill from the site mains tap every day..... and don't drink the water in the caravan tank, ugh. It's the best bit of kit.
Ah okay, thank you I will xx
You deserve 20K and more! WELL DONE HELEN 🎉❤
Thank you so much!! xx
Well done Helen! 🎉🎉🥂💕
@@janettehunt6831 Thank you xx
Ahhh Helen, double celebrations, the purchase of the caravan and reaching 20k. I’m not at all surprised, I watch quite a few channels and yours is my absolute favourite. We are the same age and have similar tastes in clothes, cooking and our families so I find you so relatable, like listening to a good friend. Carry on exactly what you are doing with the channel and enjoy the caravan I’m sure you won’t regret it. ❤
Ah that's lovely.
Thank you xx
Hi again my lovely. Re: changing the Curtains.
You could stick with the ‘grandparent Style’ which is is all the vibe now . . .. have you thought of leaving the originals. Up and just hand stitching your chosen new fabric over the top (stitch the bottoms on too) giving a Black-out bonus, the chang E you desire .. . . Cushions matching- your favourite thing Helen - another BONUS. - Color- coordinated comfy coverlets . .. .. I do not need to go on as I know from one dressmaker, professional, mother of many = Life’s Engineer and Trroubleshooter, etc, you will have your own spin and. Inspirations!!!
Just an idea I an now guessing you would ponder on knowing you would make Fun fun fun.! GO HELENIZE IT GIRRRRL,!,!!!
P.s. look up Sumners Pond.. 😊😊😊
Black out is a good idea! I had to put blackout linings onto the curtains in our static because the bright sunlight and the loud birdsong was waking us up at the crack of dawn. Earplugs are another caravan essential for me!
All good tips.
Thank you xx
Congratulations Helen on your 20k you deserve it your a pleasure to watch Oh my a caravan brings back so many wonderful memories we had one when kids were young I loved it it was beautiful we had everything we needed on hand we used to go to France Spain everywhere so many beautiful memories your lucky to be living down south the hardest bit for us was the traveling down south after that it was easy remember once we got off the ferry drove a little while stopped for lunch & when we came out all our wheel trims had been pinched so what a pain we had to get wheel clamps anyway enjoy your travels and I’m sure you’ll be great at packing an A A guy once said to me I was the best at packing a caravan all you need to know is pack heavy at bottom distribute the weight I’m sure you won’t need any help you seem great at everything you do here’s wishing you all you wish for yourself on your little trips in your nana van x
Thank you so much xx
Helen, you’re going to absolutely love caravanning. My late husband and I had one years ago, it was called Tickety-Boo. We used it most weekends and a lot with our best friends. If those walls could talk 😂 We members of the Caravan Club and their sites and facilities are excellent so we were only allowed No 1s is the cassette toilet 😂 we also used the sites showering facilities. You’ll find what’s best for you, but I wish many miles of joy and laughter in the van x
Thank you very much xx
Hi Helen. I never comment but just wanted to say how much I love watching your channel. Congratulations on getting to 20,000. I am so happy to have found your channel. I lost my mum 6 years ago and seeing you with your mum brings back wonderful memories of my mum. I can’t wait to see more of your caravan decor and adventures. Does your caravan have a name yet. I feel she needs a great name. Best wishes.
No name yet.
Thank you so much for watching xx
Hi Helen 👋 you're going to love caravanning. I used to tow a 23 foot caravan and you should have seen the looks I got from male drivers when they saw a woman behind the wheel 😂( this was many years ago). We have a static caravan now. She's a old bird ( a bit like me) 😂 and we are planning to renovate her and vlog it on my channel. Happy travels xx
Sounds great!
Thank you xx
We have a Bailey Vigo tourer bought in 2014 ,due to COVID and health issues over the last 4 years we haven't been able to get the caravan away but we've booked for August to Somerset which we've been to before quite a journey from Northumberland and I can't wait . Good luck with your caravanning.😁
Ah, that's great, hope it all goes to plan xx
Maybe you could join the Caravan and Motorhome club, you can look at places to go to. The sites are very good shower toilet blocks dish washing up area, dog walking area’s. Don’t forgot you have to watch the weight you carry in your van when towing. You will love it. Don’t forget get the wine,😂
Yes, already joined.
Thank you I won't forget the wine - for sure! haha xx
We found lots of great storage ideas in IKEA? Racks and wire baskets that could be attached? Just a different view of the designs to make them work for travelling and in the cupboards?
Yes, I already have a basket full of goodies xx
You will not believe this Helen a few days ago we were driving down the coast road in Southport behind a camper van . On the back it said Going on an adventure before dementia like I’d said to you when you bought the other van. My hubby said did that lady you watch on RUclips ever buy another caravan ? I said no I don’t think so she’s never mentioned it again. Tune into day and there you are sitting in your new van, I’m sure you’ll have a blast , you better get your cricket machine out to make your sticker lol. Congratulations on your 20-000 well deserved. X
Haha, how funny.
Thank you xx
I’m so pleased you finally got a caravan - I know how upset you were when the last one fell through . I bought a static caravan near the Norfolk broads just before lock down and after my marriage split (38 years!) but it’s just like setting up home again on a smaller scale - exciting . Have lots of wonderful adventures and congratulations on a well deserved 20,000 subscribers 👏👏👏xx
Well done!
Thank you xx
Hey Helen! Love the "Nanavan" Sure you'll have many memorable times therein... May I suggest that you get some "limoncella & lavender tea lights, to combat bugs? 😊 Also, love being a "Hel's belle",& can't wait to see things, when they've been Helified! 😅. x
Good idea, thank you xx
We just bought our first caravan last year and we love it. I am 66 and did go on a towing course, although I don’t tow, but do all the reversing. My husband thought that was the easy job until he tried it! We have a dog and try to book near beach sites which she loves. Good luck and enjoy. X
Ps I was so excited I commented before I watched the end of your video! Your Caravan is beautiful and I wish you the best of luck (we have a basecamp 2 which is dinky and we love it)
That's great, thank you xx
Well done Helen I am sure you will really enjoy your van once you get going. Just to let you know my Neighbour Mike Smith runs a course at Sparsholt college for new caravaners most Saturday mornings. What Mike does not know about caravanning is not worth knowing ,He teaches how to tow,park set and what sort of things to have in your tool kit. Not sure how booked up he is but thought I would let you know just in case you are interested. Wishing you and Rob many happy days in your van . And Dolly.x
Thank you very much, I'll bear that in mind xx
You will love caravanning! We bought a motorhome when we retired and absolutely love it! Our 2 little dogs come with us, Dolly will also love it! It's the freedom it gives you. No pesky airports, delays etc. Just jump in and go.
Congrats on 20k subs! You deserve it, lovely lady ❤
Thank you very much xx
What have you done? Well you have started to enjoy lots of mobile fun travels.
Like many others I’ve enjoyed many good years of travels in a caravan.
My top tip is to get a fold up table & chairs so you can sit outside in your annexe, then enjoy the passing parade of people who will greet you & often strike up conversations.
Then use that table also to cook outside on. It saves inside food smells etc & gives you loads of extra space.
Best Tip: Bring a Slow or Multi Cooker. Prep food in the morning & off you go exploring & come back to a delicious smelling & tasting meal. So comforting & little work.
I wish you both well in your beautiful new caravan.
Ah, thank you very much xx
Have enjoyed your recent videos and have subscribed. I thought I'd go back over some others. I know the items wouldn't be relevant but interesting to get tips and see shapes etc. I must say that the improvement in your delivery and the relaxed attitude have come on in leaps and bounds. I'm 70 but very active and still enjoy shopping and fashion Thank you. Nana Karen UK
Ah, thank you for subbing, I appreciate it. Practice makes perfect.... though I have a way to go!
Thank you xx
Buying a caravan is the best thing we ever did for our little family... it takes a few trips to work out your ideal set up but it's fun figuring it all out. We do a mix of caravan and posh holidays and it suits us well - my 6 yo daughter holds Disney World and Devon in equal weight! When buying your bits think about the weight (you'll become obsessed) - I bought a gorgeous blue Kampa dinner set that is very lightweight. Rob can get excited about the cadac - my other half takes it everywhere now! You're making me want a new van now :D Enjoy and congrats on 20k.
Ah, thank you, sounds good. xx
Yippee! Well done on 20k subscribers. My husband and I want a caravan too. I’m going to opt for a fixed double bed I think. My family have always had caravans and every year they tend to come and stay down here in Brockenhurst, so we can go and visit. Are you going to do a local trip first to put it through its paces, or going to go for it and do a decent trip? Xx
Thank you.
We'll do a fairly local one first to test the water (not literally!) and then a bigger trip. I didn't want a fixed double because I might be sharing with Katie and I'd rather be on my own in a small bed than squashed in a double. Also, I felt that the twin beds are more useful during the day, but that's just me. I hope you find one that you like xx
@@Helenmaryjo Yes, that makes sense. Have fun! X
I very rarely use my cooker/ oven. We use a gas BBQ outside, which also has a large paella dish for one pot meals. So much easier.
Wouldn't it be great to design your own caravan? I've always thought they waste so much space putting in cookers.
Sounds good xx
Hi Helen, how exciting can’t wait to hear more. I’m not a “caravaner” so a few of the terms/words you used meant nothing to me…just imagining what a aquaroll is, I think that’s what you said without going back to check. I’m excited to join you as you go on your adventures and learn all about the world of caravans. Thank you😊
The aqua roll is the large water container that you fill from the mains.
Thank you xx
Congratulations! You will all have so much fun in your tiny new home! I’m really envious!
Ah, thank you xx
Congratulations on 20,000 subscribers. Well deserved 😊
Thank you xx
Congratulations Helen, love your channel I've been here since the start and look forward to each new video. X
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support xx
Oooh I love caravans!! So glad you and Rob are going ahead with the idea and I hope you will video some of your travels 😊. You are so right about doing things while you can. I have the happiest childhood memories of caravan holidays in the ‘50s (when they were pretty basic with gas mantles) and have enjoyed staying in them ever since. Your grandchildren are going to love their time in it. Carry on Helenfying it and good luck with the towing course. xx
Thank you very much xx
Congratulations on 20k 👏👏👏. Love caravans. My hubby & i down graded from 3bed house in edinburgh to a 2bed/2bath lodge in beautiful countryside in north east scotland. Enjoy your caravan. You would love scotland. ❤❤
Sounds great!
Thank you xx
Helen, where is the hanging space for all your outfits?? Looking forward to your travels soon. x
Rob's building a mobile dressing room with a large mirror and chandelier. Did you miss that part? 😊👗👠🩱👒
Haha, you'd be surprised how minimalist I can be.... xx
That's another trailer! haha xx
Will we all spot the divorce actions when you put the awning up gor the first & maybe subsequent times
We'll see. haha xx
Love it Helen we went nannavanning for years all over highlands to down south of the border. As children we loved the adventure. Feeling so close to nature was super. We had no mod cons in those days so pretty basic!!! Love all your preparations, will be a pleasure for you & Rob. Family too. 🩵🩷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you very much xx
My mum used to sit in the caravan on our drive, whatever the weather. When she retired mum and dad went off to France for three months and had a very jolly time. It won’t matter what time you set off you will always arrive at tea time when everyone is sitting eating and you become the entertainment. Caravaners are very helpful and will come and help if they see you get stuck. Golden rule of toilets, only liquids 😂. Loving all your bits and bobs you’ve bought as you have to watch the weight and how you load and balance the van.
Yes, it's a steep learning curve.
Thank you xx
Go to the Lake District! My most favourite place on earth! ❤️
Thank you xx
Oh Helen I’m so pleased for you with the 20k just thrilled. Wow good on you getting the caravan. As you say better to try it than not to. I regret not getting one my husband was always weary of doing so and I truly regret that. I’m sure you will have fab memories and Billy and Hattie will just love it. We used to go and stay in caravans when I was little and I loved it. I’m just so excited for you Helen. Take care thanks as always
Thanks so much 😊 xx
Congratulations on reaching 20k!
You’ll love caravanning, ours is on a seasonal pitch now but we’ve done lots of touring.
Happy travels x
Thank you very much xx
Congratulations on 20K! 🎉
Sat watching you from our new to us caravan. I made new curtains and yes they’re a nightmare to take down and put up - until I realised that you can slide them off at the end (just remove the little stopper). 😊
We worked out the stopper part but it's so fiddly - I think it's particularly difficult on our particular van, judging by RUclips.... xx
My friend and her partner bought a lovely caravan last year but after a couple of trips away in it they decided it wasnt for them ~ They ended up selling it within the year and only lost a couple of hundred of pounds on it. It's definitely worth while giving it a go as you'll never know unless you try it. Happy travels! X
Exactly, that's what I thought, in the end, there is only one way to find out xx
Congratulations Helen ! You SO deserve 20 k subscribers! Thank you for all the hard work you put into your channel. You have created a lovely community and we feel blessed to have you in our lives. 😘 xx
That's very kind, thank you xx
I’m from the north east. Some beautiful places to visit . The coastline is amazing. Also love Scotland. Amazing countryside. Used to live in the highlands. . So beautiful. Maybe you’ll decide to visit.
You never know xx
Congratulations Helen. Very well deserved. I'm not at all surprised. Exciting times ahead in your caravan and so many places to visit. Are you going to have a name for your caravan? I'm sure your grandchildren would have a few ideas along with the nanna van. Look forward to seeing your adventures xx
Ah, thank you xx
We love our caravan. Sadly the weather this year has stopped the sites opening.hoping for a better few months.we have been to every county and seen wonderful things.one tip was only drive up to 200 miles a day ,not to arrive too exhausted.
Good idea xx
Congratulations on 20k subs & well done buying a caravan, can't wait for the holiday videos that are to come & seeing what you buy for it x
Thank you xx
So excited for you Helen 💓 I hope that you have a wonderful time going to new places around the country 😊
Thank you xx
Well done Helen, well deserved! X
Thank you xx
Congratulations on both your 20,000 viewers and your Caravan! Lots to celebrate this summer.👍👍🥂🎉
Thank you! 😃 xx
Yay! So happy that you have your caravan Helen, lots of fun and adventures ahead for you both and the grandchildren. Loved the ‘scan in the van’ as opposed to a ‘haul in the hall’. Congratulations on your 20k as well, so deserved, we all adore you and the family. Looking forward to your escapades x
Thank you so much! xx
My grandfather built his own caravan in the 1940s. I've got some wonderful old photos of family members sitting outside in deckchairs looking terribly glamorous. Lord knows how they all slept in it!
Haha, different times xx
Congratulations 🎉. Omg so excited about your caravan 🎉. Can't wait to see you out and about in it. Looks in great condition.😊❤ we thought about getting one so you can help us make our mind up !!😂🎉🎉.oh does it have mosquito nets very important for night time?Love from Rosie O
Yes it does.
Fingers crossed and thank you xx
Hi Helen, we bought a caravan when my husband retired. Love, it Peggy the van has taken us all over. We joined the caravan and motor home club. Hope you have a motor mover. Best thing we bought was thermal glass mugs that keep drinks warm whilst sat outside, happy caravaning. Xx
Great stuff, we've joined the club, have a motor mover I'll look for the mugs! haha xx
Wooo hooooo and congratulations on your 20k, very well deserved 👍. I don't think you'll find it hard to tow the Nanavan, I remember the first time I towed my horse trailer I was absolutely bricking it but it was easier than I expected (reversing it was a bloody nightmare but that's another story 😂😂). Wishing you happy times ahead on your van adventures (will it have a name?).
I'll probably call it a few things, but not officially! haha xx
Well done 🎉 and yes I agree, the last ‘proper’ job I had was a nightmare for the last year. It spoiled the the next couple of positions I tried as I am too old to put up with diabolical managers now, so I don’t work any more. Enjoy your’job’ they say the best job is one that doesn’t feel like work😂. Glad you got your caravan at last, enjoy it ❤
Thank you very much xx
Hi Helen your Air fryer will be very handy in the caravan Best Wishes for next chapter from Australia 🎉💗🇦🇺
It will.
Thank you xx
Congratulations on your 20,000 subscribers well deserved. Look forward to your chats. Good luck with the caravan.
Thank you xx
My daughter and her ex husband had a caravan. Her ex in-laws were caravaners and spend a few weeks of the year abroad. My daughter stayed at many places in the Uk but they regularly went to Spain on holiday and she drove most of the way. I don’t think she ever did a towing course but she’s a confident driver. (Shes now a bus driver) so I’m sure you’ll be ok.
Yes, everyone tells me that, but I'd like to learn the basics or I think I'd be nervous xx
Well done on the caravan Helen. A small air fryer is great for in the van. We had caravans for years love
It. Great way to see the UK. Dont forget ' When the caravan is rocking dont come knocking.'😅
Not much chance of that in 2'4" single beds, but I guess you never know! haha xx
Congrats on 20k and the caravan ! I think you will love the 'van life - we bought one 9 years ago and have no regrets - on our second van now which is a twin axle as we needed a bit more space with our two labradors ! There are some fantastic sites out there and you will get to see so many places. Just be careful how much 'stuff' you have in the van as they have a weight limit - we initially bought a lot of bit and pieces for our van but have pared it back over the years to only things we use/need.
Sounds great! Thank you xx
Hi Helen new to your channel but have been watching for a while, hope you will love caravaning I done it for 20 year's and had quite a few vans , I loved it just pitching up at a lovely site and sitting with a glass of wine watching the world go by, my husband has his own building business and he would totally relax when away, I bought a melamine vase and always had fresh flowers in the van , felt like home from home. Helen enjoy hopefully you and your husband will enjoy . Sold caravan a year ago and missed it so much we now have a campervan. X
That's encouraging, thank you xx
I remember how upset you were last year when that sale fell through, but this one looks lovely. It was meant to be - as we say in Scotland 'what's for ye won't go by ye'. Enjoy your travels. X
Let's hope so xx
Lovely news Helen. You were so devastated when you lost the previous caravan I hope this one makes all the difference.
Thank you very much xx
Fantastic Helen, on 20k and buying a caravan, I am watching your video in our caravan at the moment in Suffolk. Hope you have as many happy times as we do in ours. Looking forward to hearing where you will be travelling too. But please do not stop your fashion, makeup and cooking videos. All the best for your birthday next week.
I won't, I promise xx
Congratulations, Helen and Rob. Yes, life is too short to worry. Just like you, we longed for a caravan after 2 weeks at Sandy Balls in the New Forest. 2 young sons a brillant holiday was had. Happy camping in the nannyvan😅
Thank you very much xx
How exciting Helen, gorgeous NanaVan, I hope you all have many fun adventures with it in the years to come. You are grabbing life by the horns, kudos to you and Rob. x
Thank you very much xx
Oh Helen you got your caravan!!! And 20k viewers!!! How exciting!!!! So happy for youxoxo
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Ahhh Helen so pleased that you got the caravan at last, it was meant to be! It's my birthday today and I am going on holiday tomorrow to a cottage in Dorset. The caravan will be a great project for you and I am sure it will look fantastic when you have put your mark on it. X
Have a wonderful time.
Thank you xx
Oh Helen I’m sooooo jealous of you buying a caravan. I’ve wanted a mobile home for years, unfortunately my husband doesn’t want one. I’ve always wanted to see more of our country, there’s so many beautiful places here. I’m not sure I could drive abroad especially if it’s on the other side of the road to us 🤪. I’m really hoping you’ll love your travels, can’t wait to hear all about your adventures. Have lots of fun 🍦☀️🕶️🥂
Oh, that's a shame.
Thank you xx
Well done! But please be careful with replacing any soft furnishings (I believe this may include curtains) or covering sofas. It MUST be fire resistant or you invalidate your insurance and would not be covered if your van was destroyed by fire. Check your insurance, probably in the small print. We had a motorhome until recently. We did have a rule, no number 2's in the toilet if on a site with facilities. My husband is squeamish and emptying the cassette was his job, a blue job as you say!!
Thanks for the advice. I'm with your husband, but it's surprising what you can do when you have to. I never thought I'd be able to pick up dog poo..... haha xx
Congratulations Helen on reaching 20,000 subscribers, well deserved. I love a caravan, we had one when the kids were small, nipped away every weekend, loved packing it up, wellies and anoraks always needed haha, we live in Scotland 🏴. Good to hear your kids are so proud of you 👏❤
Thank you so much! xx
Congrats o reaching 20k 🎉 you so deserve it. Your channel is fabulous. So pleased you finally got your Caravan too, it looks lovely. Looking forward to seeing the "Helenification" process of the Nannavan ❤x
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Well done on 20,000 subscribers 🎉 you deserve it all the work you do ❤great to see your Caravan, we have had one for 6 years and love it, we tend to go to the adult only sites if we can and are members of the Caravan And Motorhome Club, their sites are always to a certain standard but a bit more expensive . We have double of everything so we are not taking stuff in and out of the van all the time. Our favourite place is the Scottish highlands,enjoy your adventures ❤
Thank you very much xx
Congratulations on reaching 20,000 subscribers. Well deserved. You keep us Hels Belles entertained and informed.
I agree with you about being inundated with ads. Why is it, when one purchases, say, a bird bath, from that big online retailer do they continue to send ads for a bird bath?
I have no idea! haha xx
Congratulations on the 20,000 subscribers. I love watching your videos. I’ve always wanted a caravan but would be too scared to pull one lol. Hope your training goes well. Can’t wait to see you pulling it. I’d also like to see the outside. Such fun just to take off whenever you like. 👍👍👍
Ah, thank you xx
Great news on your 20,000 it’s well deserved.
Our neighbours always went down to St Ives camping for 6 months of the year, they have now bought a brand new towing caravan but not to tow, they e had it delivered to the camping site where they will leave it all year.
Enjoy your travels in yours and all the memories you will make.
Ah, thank you xx
Well done on 20k and enjoy your travels with your caravan xx
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We had a caravan for several years and enjoyed it all,. We had several trips to Scotland stopping over in the Lake District to break up the journey. Your time is your own so there is no limit to where you go. Enjoy and congratulations on 20k well deserved.
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Helen it looks amazing, my best friend has also just purchased a caravan , similar I think to yours. Her partner is also going through the wars at present so overseas travel is not an option. They will tour probably next year but this year they have booked 6 months down at east wittering. They live in Chichester so they can just pop backwards and forwards for a few days. They have grandson of 13 and 11 and they are so excited and intend to spend as much time as possible with Grandma !!! I will be booking an overnight , not sure I am quite ready for the full caravan holiday but it will be fun for a girly night. Enjoy every minute and I look forward to seeing what you do to the soft furnishings 😊
Sounds good. Have fun xx
Oh Helen you have bought your caravan at last well done you I’m so envious my husband doesn’t like confined spaces so we will never have one but I would have loved one so make sure you enjoy your time away 👍 also congratulations on your number of followers great you deserve every single one happy travels ❤
Thank you very much xx
Took your hint, ordered things from Bonmarche which are amazingly good value. They deiivered to Germany, a bit slow but safely. So thank you!
Oh, that's good to hear xx
Oh how lovely! ~ there's so many fabulous places to go to in the UK. I miss our 'jollies' in a camper from years ago. Happy travels to you both. 😊xx
Thanks so much! 😊 xx
Congratulations on reaching 20k subscribers! Hope you have lots of happy times in your new purchase! 🎉xx
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As the saying goes ‘you only live once’. Enjoy it and look forward to seeing your travels. Congrats on the 20k. 💚
Thank you xx
Many congratulations on reaching 20K subscribers, I enjoy your channel and have watched from the beginning. Your caravan will bring much happiness and I'm sure everyone here will be looking forward to hearing any snippets about your future travels ! 🛣🥂
Thanks 👍. Wish me luck! haha xx
Good for you! You’ll definitely see parts of the UK you haven’t seen before - the world’s your oyster as they say, or should that be the UK’s your oyster!! Enjoy and have fun - life’s too short not to! xx
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20k congratulations Helen 🥂so well deserved. Praying we have lots of beautiful sunshine this summer so we can all enjoy the outdoors ☀️ looking forward to seeing the little touches you make to the caravan like curtains etc. X
I hope so, the rain is relentless xx
I’m so pleased for you Helen you were so upset after losing the last one ,make the most of it and have lovely times together ,looking forward to all the new videos.sending ❤️ Shirley x
Thanks so much xx