More problems with MB (Mini Beast)

Turning mild, we didn't need the heater on this morning. Shame the rain hasn't eased, though. In fact, it was that and the wind that woke us before dawn. With no plans today, should we stay at the site and watch a film or two? We were so close to the Dales that I fancied a drive out and, heading toward Settle, decided to find the Falconry centre at Feizel.to find out if tomorrow's Bird of Prey experience was still on. 

Well the sat nave took us along some very narrow roads, onto the Dales and even one with a width no more than 7' 6". It was too risky to even try, so we did no more than turn around (not easy) and find another route.

Eventually we found the Falconry centre, gosh the road to it was EXTREMELY narrow and how we made it there without meeting another vehicle was sheer luck. I would hate to try and get there in the height of summer! Although to be fair this place is open by appointment only so the chances were pretty slim. Anyway no one was around so all that way for nothing! We did find a lay-by which seemed a good place to stop for lunch. It was high on the Dales, and we watched the horizontal rain crossing a very misty landscape. If the rain had eased we may have been able to go exploring because this lay-by also had an information board about the Winskill Stones

After an hour of listening to the wind and rain, it was decided to head back to the camp site. At least we could watch a film and switch on the electric fan heater. The journey back was along the main roads, so no trying to negotiate those tiny lanes.

Back at the site and..... groan....yet another problem with MB. Discovery made that the satellite wasn't working and that wasn't all, no lights either apart from the one in the loo (at least Ian will be able to see where to aim) and the outside lights. Was it a fuse, and if so which one?

 Unfortunately, all seemed to be working okay, so what could it be? When we bought the van it was found that the Sargent power unit had a fault, luckily it was exchanged, but we have no idea if it was replaced with a new one. It seems strange that the heating packed up a couple of days ago and now the lights. We have a horrible feeling that the unit is to blame. Groan again....why now...although at least it didn't happen when we were on our way to Shetland! Ian phoned Sargent electrical services, who mentioned it could be one of the circuit units having failed. The good news is it is repairable but obviously at a high cost. To send the unit would add another £15  but on enquiry as to where they were, turns out they are in Beverley near Hull. Good news in a way because at least we can drop it off on our way back to the Mill. 

I also phoned the Falconry centre to see if all was good for tomorrow. So far I'm still waiting for a return phone call, but the weather looks to be as bad tomorrow. Somehow I think they will reschedule, although the earliest we can do it now will be June. We wait and see.

The biggest concern though was how to cope without lights. We have torches, so that will have to do.