The 29th found both Anna and I heading south west on the M5/A38, we had woken up early, had a light breakfast of toast and marmalade and a cup of coffee, then jumping into the campervan we headed for Trego Mills, one of the biggest shopping complexes in the Devon area.
We arrived at around 10am and once parked up, made our way to one of the small cafes for mid morning coffee.
Anna and I had a great shopping spree, we went around the complex three time altogether, twice together and once on our own with plans to meet up at the checkout.
The first run, we bought everything we needed for the campervan, bedding, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, a rug for the floor, a small television set with D.V.D. player and a mains battery radio.
The second run we bought for ourselves, rainwear, trousers, shorts, fleece jackets, shoes, walking boots and wellington boots. We also bought some clothes to add to our wardrobe at home. The last shopping trip we did alone, I bought a good boxed tool kit for the campervan, an atlas with all the campsites on it, plus a few bits and pieces that would, I thought give the campervan that homely feel. Anna came back with a campervan cookbook and a holder for my mobile, which when connected to the sat nav, made my phone totally hands free, and like all good motorists with a partner, you taught the partner how to use it, phone wise so that on the road, she had the ability to answer the device.
As planned, we met up at the checkout ready to head back to the campervan with our last load. As we passed through checkout we were both stopped by a man in a dark blue suit and a rather large security guard, the guard came forward. "We have been watching you two, have you got receipts for the things you have bought today. Anna went to her handbag and produced the two receipts and added them to the one she now had in her hand, the security guard made a grab for the receipts, but Anna was faster than the guard, Anna's hand came down on the back of the guard's hand, he pulled his hand back, the look of pain on his face. "Sorry ". Anna said. "But these receipts are ours, they are the proof that we have paid for everything we have bought today". "You are right madam". the suited man said. "Have you any idea how much you have spent in this store today". both Anna and I shook our heads. "Look ". I said. Yesterday was my birthday and I was given a rather expensive, but very bare campervan, so we came here to fit it out, our plan being to". I looked at my watch. "To have some lunch in your restaurant, have a ride on the steam train, then find a nice local campsite and try out the campervan over the rest of the weekend". "I fully understand sir". he put out his hand. "I am the manager of this complex, and I would like to tell you both, no one has ever spent £1500 at Trago before, well not a member of the general public, so you say you are planning to eat in our restaurant, then ride on the steam train". we were still shaking hands at this stage. "To thank you". he said. Lunch and the train ride will be on us, I also would like to give you both a 10% refund for being such good customers, now sir, madam if you will give Pete here your keys and point to where your vehicle is parked up, he will put your packages inside and lock up the camper and return the keys to you". I explained to Pete that the campervan was racing green and cream and the number plate said MIKE 1. We were then escorted to the restaurant by the manager who spoke to the supervisor about what was going on, he then shook our hands again and left us to enjoy meatballs in gravy with noodles, followed by chocolate ice cream. As we were sat enjoying the food, Pete comes to our table with the keys. "All locked up sir, we will also leave a camera pointing at your vehicle, just to be on the safe side, enjoy your meal". As we were sat enjoying our ice cream the manager came to the table. "Here you go sir, madam". I looked at him. "The name is Palmer, Mike and Anna Palmer". "Ok Mr Palmer, here are your train tickets, and Mrs Palmer, here's the 10% I promised you". he handed Anna an envelope, which she put into her handbag saying thank you. "By the way". he said. "I have taken the liberty of booking you into the campsite, next door to us, if you leave this complex and head back to the main road, turn right at the roundabout the entrance is roughly 200 yards on your left. I think you will be very impressed, there is a clubhouse, restaurant and shop, and tonight, there is a dance on at the clubhouse". "Thank you we both said, we will give it a try. "Good". the manager said, "I have got you a 20% discount". we again shook hand and he left us to eat our melting ice cream.
The train ride was extremely good, it took you all round the Trago site, through wooded areas, across rivers and lakes then back to the starting point. Getting off the train we headed for the campervan, looking into the back we could see all the packages parcels and boxes but decided to sort that lot out at the campsite.
We drove the short distance to the site only to discover what a fantastic place it was, every pitch was surrounded on three sides by a 4 foot hedge, each pitch had a hard standing for the campervan, and a grassed area, for the awning and sitting or laying down under the sunshine. There was an electric point with T.V. connection, and a water point was within walking distance, maybe 100 yards from the pitch.
It took Anna and I over two hours to get everything sorted out, we started with the kitchen, then moved into the bedroom area, all the clothes were put away in the small wardrobe and with a place for washing gear, we were soon sorted. We changed the fridge from 12 volts to gas and with that full with milk eggs and butter we were both very happy. the rest of the foodstuff was already in the cupboards we planned to use for it, but with all the cooking equipment we did have to rethink and change a few things around, but we were both having a great time. We set the bed up, and then with the new sheet, pillows and pillowcases and the new topper we made the bed, we had bought two blankets, one a thin one, one a litter thicker, but we both knew, once in bed snuggled down, we would keep each other warm if needed. then rolling the bedding up and putting it onto the back of the bed which also acts as a parcel shelf, Anna set about putting the kettle on and making a cup of tea. Within a short time, Anna and I were sat on our new deck chairs, with the new fold up table and our Air Malta mugs full of tea enjoying the end of the days sunshine. We were totally relaxed and both realised, that once the babies were born, this would be the life we wanted to enjoy, weekend away from home on four wheels.
Before heading to the clubhouse we made up the bed, but it was very easy, just roll it out and place the pillows at the head end. We also found a suitable place behind the driver's seat for the portaloo and put that in place, so that when we did leave the clubhouse and head back to the campervan, it would be a case of open the door, a last piddle and crawl into bed.
Walking to the clubhouse took about 7 or 8 minutes, inside the dining area we were shown to a table and once sat down we enjoyed a nice meal, we both plumped for the chicken pie chips and pies, I did ask for a jug of gravy, Anna gave me a funny look. "Gravy with chips, that looks terrible". "Well". I said,. "You have gravy with roast spuds, and chips are just roast spuds elongated". Anna went for the Branston pickle, we both agreed, even though we had the same, but in a different way, it still tasted fantastic
Sitting at the table we made small talk, Anna had my hand in hers and placed it on her knee, as I felt her soft skin, I whispered to her. "If I head for the bank door, will I find it opened or closed". Anna looked at me. "Michael love, I told you ages ago, my bank is always open to you, and now that I am Mrs Palmer, even more so". I slid my fingers north and as my fingers touched the cotton of her panties, Anna said. Sweetheart, why not save what you have for later, save it for when we get back to the campervan, then we can try out the new bed and christen the campervan at the same time". she had a huge smile on her face and that wicked twinkle in her eye that I now understood meant that Anna was, when it came to the sexual side of our relationship was game for almost anything, even a bit of rough and tumble as long as at the end of it the holding and kissing were passionate. As I bought my fingers back to her knee, Anna lifted my hand back onto the table, then putting my hand to her mouth she kissed my palm. Looking at me, she said Michael love, I might have another surprise for you tonight, but that will come after you fill the vault.
After our meal we made our way into the clubhouse where we were able to sit at a table in an alcove, there was a candle on the table, in fact, all the tables in the clubhouse were in sort of alcoves and all had candles on the tables, which made it very romantic, and with a live band playing in the top corner as well, you could not ask for anything better or nicer. We joined the other campervaners on the dance floor, the music was mainly slow stuff, so really all you did was hold your partner and sway to the music, and with Anna and I and our romance only just blossoming, we were more than happy to just sway to the music, we were both in summer clothing, Anna in a cotton dress, with bra and panties underneath, and me in lightweight trousers and a cotton shirt, so as we held each other, there was no more than two lairs of clothing between us, it was very sexy and very romantic for us. As we danced, we also spent time talking to other members of the camping fraternity, and were given a lot of tips, one thing we did learn, all campervan owners help a van in distress, it was your duty to stop and if possible, give assistance, even if it was only to give out a cup of tea and a sandwich. We learned that the campervan fraternity were a group unto themselves, a wave as you passed one another and help when needed, and now Anna and I were apart of this amazing group of people, and to be honest, it felt very good.
At around 10-30 the dance ended with two very slow dances which for Anna and I nearly ended up with us both on the floor making mad passionate love, like I said with what Anna was wearing and my fingers doing there best to turn her on, not that difficult, Anna was always turned on, but like she said, with her head resting on my shoulder. "We have a very comfortable bed waiting for us in the campervan".
When the music finished and the last dance was over, Anna and I made our way back to the campervan with the friend we had now made, as we all went to our own campervan saying goodnight, I slid open the door and Anna claimed in with my hand on her bottom, I think she thought I was going to give her a love tap, but soon realised I was actually helping her into the van. Once inside we stripped off and climbed into the bed, it felt a little strange at first, but then Anna pulled me on top of her and we christened the bed, the campervan and our new hobby, and I as promised filled the vault. Laying beside Anna she said, "Thank you my darling, I can still feel your warmth, now for your second surprise". Laying with her bottom in my groin she took my hand and placed it on her tummy. "Right my love, what I want you to do, is open the bank door, but don't go in, just open the door". I did as asked, then I felt it, just a slight movement in Anna's tummy. "Feel that sweetheart, that is your two children saying, we know what you are doing and we don't like it, but as it makes mummy happy we will put up with it for now". As I closed the bank door and let my two children sleep I realised just how lucky I was to be married to this wonderful beautiful woman.
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