Today was Imala Day

Today was the day we were going to collect the new motorhome but alas it was not to be.

I should say that we like to try and walk 3 miles a day and on the wednesday afternoon before collecting the van on friday, Sue asked if I was coming for a walk. I decided not to on this occasion as I was doing some DIY. Anyway Sue got ready and off she went.

I finished the DIY after about 45 minutes and I had just cleaned up and put the kettle on when the phone rang. It was Sue at the local Camping site along the walk, she had fallen over and hurt her arm and needed a lift home. As soon as I got there I found Sue and instantly saw that she had broken her arm near the wrist.

I drove her straight home to get a coat and some money and off to A&E we went. We arrived at 16.15, I know this from the carpark ticket. Without giving chapter and verse, over the next four and half hours, Sue was booked in, the arm was x-rayed and she was seen by several people, temporary plaster, x-rayed and we were sent home at about 8.50pm.

We had an appointment at the fracture clinic on the Friday we were due to collect the van and although I was told to go and collect it I declined. We obviously want to collect it together and we had booked three nights away to really test it out.

Thursday I spent time ringing the dealer and rearranging collection for the following week, changing the insurance dates etc.

We went to the hospital on friday morning. After looking at a previous x-ray the Doctor decided that Sue's arm should be properly plastered with a full cast. Now they wanted us back the following week but I managed to tell the nurse that we were away and we were not able to attend. She asked the receptionist to make an appointment in two weeks. However it seems that the clinics are closed in two weeks and we cannot wait three weeks. I left it in their hands to sort it out, we are collecting the motorhome as planned. (together I hope).

Imala Day is Booked

Yes we have had the phone call. Iona will be ready to collect in a week. Spinney have booked us into a great campsite so we can try everything out before we come home.We have looked at the timing and to be honest , driving home on a Saturday is not something I fancy so I have checked that we can spend an extra couple of nights there and drive home on the following Monday. We will then have  an extra day or two to really try the van out.

The other bonus is that the campsite is attached to Blakemere Retail Village that has a Restaurant, Cake Shop and Micro Brewery plus 30+ other shops.

Nearly Iona Collection Day

After waiting 4 months for the collection date for Iona we are now one day away from when the Imala 734 is delivered to the dealer in Cheshire. Then we have to wait for them to give it a Pre Delivery Inspection, register it and get all the paperwork signed.

Matilda has been cleaned. All the cupbords are empty and because we have an overnight stay, a list of basic kit has been made and we are about ready for the big day.

With Snow forecast this weekend I am in no real hurry to drive the two hours across the Pennines to collect a new van that I have never driven in the sunshine, let alone Snow.

I expect Spinney's to phone me to confirm they have the van and give me a collection date. I don't expect that date will be next week but who knows.

When we do finish the change over we will be staying at a camp site about a mile away from the dealer. This is so we can try everything out and see if we have any questions or issues. On the way home we have to drive past the dealer which will be handy if we need any help or clarification on how things work..