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The Beast

Sheila & Gary’s long-term project, a 1988 RHD VW Syncro caravel, (camper conversion).

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      • Insect & animal protection.
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      • Lightweight camping kit.
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Travel 2017

Scotland 2017 (postponed due to lack of time and the Van not really ready yet)
Fossil hunting and a bit of fishing on the Jurassic coast
Adventure overland show. Stratford.
Trip to Ash (visit the grandchildren) then back to Dungeness for a bit more fishing.
Hidden Earth (National caving conference) Somerset
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