Drove up in driving rain, keeping a respectful 60mph distance between me and a lorry for three comforting hours. The lorry acting as the leader along a very wet, sleety M40. Arrived at the Withal just off M42 campsite just after six i.e. just as it was closing for the night, just as the snow started to lay - a perfect combination: here's the access card, no time to sign in, park anywhere, pay tomorrow.
The snow turned to sleet then to rain as we pitched and just to add spice to the set up E decided to put the canopy up, despite the lack of sun, arguing it gave protection form the rain when going to the toilet at night!
Eventually settled down to an excellent cold meal, in the warmth of the Bongo, of ham & turkey salad (big thanks to Estelle E's sister for her cooking) with a selection of cheeses and chocolates ( Ferrero Rocher®) washed down with a very nice Vintage Cava. All snug in Bongo, with the heater courtesy of the hook-up & a 2W fan heater.
Woke to find we are not alone. Although not full there were sufficient caravans and campervans for us not to feel lonely. One even had lights to add a bit of festive cheer!
