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Post by Non Stick Nick » Tue May 26, 2015 5:35 pm

I think we saw you Simon. Stu had his quad copter up so high that the channel was visible, lol

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Post by Stu » Tue May 26, 2015 11:58 pm

Only up to 400ft - can't fly it above that since the firmware was updated!

When I first got it I flew it to 400ft before I realised I was looking at meters not feet! :oops:


It's good that I can't do that now. Especially as you can't see it!


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Post by Dave_Harris » Wed May 27, 2015 11:11 am

Stu - what electric blanket did you buy?
Dawn was made for hotter countries than England so camping always pushes her limits of being cold. Hopefully something like this could ensure I get more passes :-)



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Post by Stu » Wed May 27, 2015 1:32 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-DOUBLE ... 87183ecb51

We bought the kingsize - which seemed to be more like a double, but it had dual controls as I didn't want to be roasted alive.

I have to say though getting into bed was pretty pleasant. MrsStu was very happy with my investment. Mr&MrsPillowsmuggler bought something similar and I believe they had similar good experiences.


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Post by PillowSmuggler » Wed May 27, 2015 7:11 pm

Springboarding immediately on Stu's brilliant idea, I bought 4 singles for the family from Agros :
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I got singles as we have 4 single self inflating mats and didn't want to stretch the wiring over any gaps between the mattresses.

Although as a rule I'm generally hot even if I can see my breath turning to ice crystals in the tent (having more blubber than a North Sea seal does help in that respect), I did sleep with the mat on minimum and although almost overheating I did wake up able to bend, which is a first for any camping I've done in adulthood!

MrsSmuggler was over the moon with the difference, and the kids slept better and later.

Well worth it IMHO.


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