Drove to Thorpe-le-Soken on the Friday afternoon to the Essex Gourmand evening, an event organised by BreweryDave from MHF, parked up in a site just outside the village 10 minute walk, site probably took 12 vans, Dave packed in about 25, virtually all with electric.
Met lots of people for the first time, can remember the following names:
- David and Bev (and Lola), DavidG58
- Cliff and Geraldine, Cliffandger
- Dave and Jackie, BreweryDave
- Simon and Jane, TheCaller
- Terry, Terry
- Howie and Kath, WaynesWires
- DawnB and Mike
Everybody was very friendly and as it was a much smaller group than a rally, you actually got to speak to people.
First night we had some dinner and walked down to the local which was a social club nearby, this was memorable as we met up with some people and chatted and we did not take Geza, he  was left in the van (first time).
Next day, walked the dogs and then went off with DavidG58 and Cliffandger to the seaside by rail with the dogs, Geza not entirely sure about the train but managed, loved the beach though as always.  Fish and Chips outside.
Headed back and rested and then headed out to the Olive Tree Bistro for dinner, very nice, turned out it was Howie’s Birthday so we all helped him eat a cake arranged by Dave and Kath.
Headed home on the Sunday, after making some new friends that I know we shall meet again.