With only me in the car, I decided that there would be space to take a couple of RC vehicles on holiday.
Firstly, the Sand Scorcher. I live as far from a beach as possible, so this was about the only chance it would have to scorch some real sand. On the day I arrived, I decided to spend the evening giving it a run. The nearest beach was Castletown, which isn't really sandy, but I had a good time anyway.
The car likes a reasonably firm surface. Too much power on softer stuff sees it dig a hole for the back wheels. There were a few rocks I managed to hit too - which rolled the car. I haven't got around to refitting the wing mirror, which was probably a good thing.
What I was able to do was get the car up to top speed, and turn reasonably gently keeping the momentum up. Spitting tiny stones everywhere, it really looked great.
I'd planned to try a sandier beach later, but the weather was so nice, all the ones I visited were full of people. Another day perhaps.
Another idea, was to join the Manx Model Boat club for a sailing session. They sail at Silverdale Glen, a couple of miles from my hotel. Parking is very limited, but it's a lovely pond, usually used for a couple of pedalos.
One problem was that the club sail on Sunday, and Sunday's are for Groudle, followed in this instance, by the tour of the steam railway shed. Between us was the Southern Agricultural show, which promised to provide traffic issues that weekend, so I sailed one evening instead. Sadly, solo, but at least the boat made the water.
As I say, it's a lovely lake, and I did my best not to disturb the ducks. The pond is pretty much the same size at the one we have at Knightcote, albeit a different shape with some fencing around the edge. Although you could reach through and pick up a boat this size easily enough.
And if you take the kids to Silverdale, there is a water-powered roundabout for them!
I can't be the only person who takes models on holiday, am I?
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