It is therefore fitting that the first of these new entries is to introduce Polly.
But first, let me explain. Before the fateful events of 23rd August 2007, Tracy and I lived for the times we would pack the tent on the bikes and head off somewhere, whether for a weekend break or a longer trip further afield. Since then I've been able to continue this passion, but something has been missing. Something that made the trips really special. Tracy. She's simply not physically able to ride, either as rider or pillion, even if the psychological scars would allow her to. Then there's also the issue of living in a tent, which she is not able to do without suffering from significant pain for days afterwards. Now I simply can't give up riding bikes and travelling with the freedom a tent gives me, but I wanted to be able to travel with Tracy as well.
After much deliberation we concluded a motorhome would be just the ticket. With a proper bed to sleep on, a comfy seat to travel in and the added benefit of onboard facilities for when we arrived, we could once again just pack our stuff and disappear on a whim. Our searching eventually brought us to "Polly"...
She's a 1-owner, 2002 AutoSleeper Pollensa (hence "Polly") on a Ford Transit chassis. We picked her up yesterday and had our first night in her just down the road at Barrs Country Park caravan club site at Bury. And to put it simply, we loved it!! We have found a way to start a whole new world of adventures together!
That said, for now we'll have to leave it at that one night away, as tomorrow I head off on my bike on a trip to commemorate the 68th anniversary of Operation Chastise - the Dambusters Raid. I'll be trying to maintain a blog as I go, so why not join me as once again I hit the road?