Dylan’s Diary
What would be in your Basket of Dreams?
Each time Dylan goes out on a new adventure, his guests always go off with a wicker basket packed with goodies for their trip. Back in September, a family of 3 hired Dylan for a few days and so, as always, I gathered together some treats for them. Now, I say “basket” but in fact, [...]
The games people play…
So how do people occupy the time in the evenings when camping out – whether that’s in a tent, caravan or of course a fabulous VW camper? I would say at this point that my very first hirers did come back with a lovely sticker for Dylan saying “Don’t come a-knockin’ if this vans [...]
Let them eat cake!
When I’m getting Dylan ready for his next adventure, I love all the prep – checking the tea and coffee supplies, cleaning all the windows inside and out and giving him a really good spruce up. Then I set about getting all the provisions for his hamper…. well ok it’s actually a wicker basket, but [...]
What a scorcher….(how to have a safe campfire)
A campfire almost epitomises the ideal of outdoor living – it immediately conjures up images of good company around glowing embers with big, thick woollen cardigans and large glasses of red wine, or whatever your tipple may be… But in these days of health and safety, and let’s not underplay it’s importance – brush fires [...]
Festival season steps into full swing
Since going into business with Dylan, I have been amazed at the number of festivals that are being held throughout the UK these days…. everything from Hay Festival of Literature and Arts in the Brecon Beacons (which was just last week), to the stalwart Glastonbury festival at the end of June to others that until now [...]
It’s not just bacon butties and barbecues…
After the almost obligatory camping cooked breakfast, what could you rustle up in Dylan? Well, his hob and grill can be put to amazingly good use to give a meal to remember. Spag bol and chilli are the obvious options, but what if you really don’t want tomato stains on your clothes?? My favourite at [...]