RICHARD FORD
@richardfordshow.bsky.social
🇪🇺International vinyl DJ🎙️ with camper van ☀️🚐💨 motorbike and pushbike!
Sometimes mildly amusing.
Records/books collector.
European: France/Spain.
Keen DIY gardener..👨🏼🌾🌳
/🇫🇷/🇪🇸/🏴/🇮🇪/🇳🇱/🇳🇴/🇩🇰/🇨🇦
#Resister 🇺🇸 #BlueCrew
#FBPE #IFB #MotoSky
💙📎🏍️🚐🌈🌹🗽🪴♻️💚
No DMs pls …🛳️🌊
Sometimes mildly amusing.
Records/books collector.
European: France/Spain.
Keen DIY gardener..👨🏼🌾🌳
/🇫🇷/🇪🇸/🏴/🇮🇪/🇳🇱/🇳🇴/🇩🇰/🇨🇦
#Resister 🇺🇸 #BlueCrew
#FBPE #IFB #MotoSky
💙📎🏍️🚐🌈🌹🗽🪴♻️💚
No DMs pls …🛳️🌊
Been out in Jarrow today, Christmas shopping.
Bought several bits in every charity shop, (5 places I think), including contenders for the upcoming Worst Festive Attire competition(!)
Thinking of Yuletide on the Costa Blanca already…
Can’t wait!
Bought several bits in every charity shop, (5 places I think), including contenders for the upcoming Worst Festive Attire competition(!)
Thinking of Yuletide on the Costa Blanca already…
Can’t wait!
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Been out in Jarrow today, Christmas shopping.
Bought several bits in every charity shop, (5 places I think), including contenders for the upcoming Worst Festive Attire competition(!)
Thinking of Yuletide on the Costa Blanca already…
Can’t wait!
Bought several bits in every charity shop, (5 places I think), including contenders for the upcoming Worst Festive Attire competition(!)
Thinking of Yuletide on the Costa Blanca already…
Can’t wait!
I’ve just realised that I won’t be able to ride my motorcycle at all in November due to commitments in the UK…
This is fairly unusual as I keep monthly records of my two wheeled activities.
All is not lost though, because I’m taking the bike to Spain over Christmas and into the New Year! 😎
🏍️🎄🇪🇸
This is fairly unusual as I keep monthly records of my two wheeled activities.
All is not lost though, because I’m taking the bike to Spain over Christmas and into the New Year! 😎
🏍️🎄🇪🇸
October 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I’ve just realised that I won’t be able to ride my motorcycle at all in November due to commitments in the UK…
This is fairly unusual as I keep monthly records of my two wheeled activities.
All is not lost though, because I’m taking the bike to Spain over Christmas and into the New Year! 😎
🏍️🎄🇪🇸
This is fairly unusual as I keep monthly records of my two wheeled activities.
All is not lost though, because I’m taking the bike to Spain over Christmas and into the New Year! 😎
🏍️🎄🇪🇸
When transporting the Kawasaki inside the camper, the bed has to be reduced in width to single size, or settee.
We’ve made cushion covers and a valance today, as well as tidying up the memory foam bits, & I think the result is alright for DIY.
Of course, put up the table and it’s very cosy!
😃🤚🏍️🏕️
We’ve made cushion covers and a valance today, as well as tidying up the memory foam bits, & I think the result is alright for DIY.
Of course, put up the table and it’s very cosy!
😃🤚🏍️🏕️
October 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
When transporting the Kawasaki inside the camper, the bed has to be reduced in width to single size, or settee.
We’ve made cushion covers and a valance today, as well as tidying up the memory foam bits, & I think the result is alright for DIY.
Of course, put up the table and it’s very cosy!
😃🤚🏍️🏕️
We’ve made cushion covers and a valance today, as well as tidying up the memory foam bits, & I think the result is alright for DIY.
Of course, put up the table and it’s very cosy!
😃🤚🏍️🏕️
Apparently, it’s Thursday.
Not sure how that happened…
It’s also a granddaughter’s birthday (school!)
&
a daughter’s wedding anniversary (aunt, work!)
Life carries on, but
tick-tock…
Tempus fugit!
This time lark is a bit concerning sometimes.
Good job I’m not on the sauce like Captain Haddock!
Not sure how that happened…
It’s also a granddaughter’s birthday (school!)
&
a daughter’s wedding anniversary (aunt, work!)
Life carries on, but
tick-tock…
Tempus fugit!
This time lark is a bit concerning sometimes.
Good job I’m not on the sauce like Captain Haddock!
October 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Apparently, it’s Thursday.
Not sure how that happened…
It’s also a granddaughter’s birthday (school!)
&
a daughter’s wedding anniversary (aunt, work!)
Life carries on, but
tick-tock…
Tempus fugit!
This time lark is a bit concerning sometimes.
Good job I’m not on the sauce like Captain Haddock!
Not sure how that happened…
It’s also a granddaughter’s birthday (school!)
&
a daughter’s wedding anniversary (aunt, work!)
Life carries on, but
tick-tock…
Tempus fugit!
This time lark is a bit concerning sometimes.
Good job I’m not on the sauce like Captain Haddock!
I’ve been cutting up foam for camper mattress infill today.
The electric carving knife usually saved for Sunday afternoon came in very handy!
Those blocks now need covers in excess curtain material, and it’ll be good to go.
Total cost: zero, as all ‘kept in stock’!
#BargainLovingBrits
😎🤚 🚐…
The electric carving knife usually saved for Sunday afternoon came in very handy!
Those blocks now need covers in excess curtain material, and it’ll be good to go.
Total cost: zero, as all ‘kept in stock’!
#BargainLovingBrits
😎🤚 🚐…
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I’ve been cutting up foam for camper mattress infill today.
The electric carving knife usually saved for Sunday afternoon came in very handy!
Those blocks now need covers in excess curtain material, and it’ll be good to go.
Total cost: zero, as all ‘kept in stock’!
#BargainLovingBrits
😎🤚 🚐…
The electric carving knife usually saved for Sunday afternoon came in very handy!
Those blocks now need covers in excess curtain material, and it’ll be good to go.
Total cost: zero, as all ‘kept in stock’!
#BargainLovingBrits
😎🤚 🚐…
The recent full moon has a lot to answer for…
That, and the cheese, of course…
🎃 💤
That, and the cheese, of course…
🎃 💤
October 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The recent full moon has a lot to answer for…
That, and the cheese, of course…
🎃 💤
That, and the cheese, of course…
🎃 💤
In order to get the bike into the 5.4m camper, I had to use lateral thinking.
On site, we have a good annex with garage, so the van reverts to a more sensible space.
Roll on winter near the Med; we’re already starting to feel the cold!
Also planned is UK camping, but that’ll be when warmer!
🚐…🏍️
On site, we have a good annex with garage, so the van reverts to a more sensible space.
Roll on winter near the Med; we’re already starting to feel the cold!
Also planned is UK camping, but that’ll be when warmer!
🚐…🏍️
October 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In order to get the bike into the 5.4m camper, I had to use lateral thinking.
On site, we have a good annex with garage, so the van reverts to a more sensible space.
Roll on winter near the Med; we’re already starting to feel the cold!
Also planned is UK camping, but that’ll be when warmer!
🚐…🏍️
On site, we have a good annex with garage, so the van reverts to a more sensible space.
Roll on winter near the Med; we’re already starting to feel the cold!
Also planned is UK camping, but that’ll be when warmer!
🚐…🏍️
16 days or so until
I’m on the road again.
The initial camper build has proven itself, and highlighted a few adjustments required.
Like the microwave’s difficult to access when the table is up, which it usually is!
Storage is the big issue, as there’s too much stuff.
Plus, I need the motorbike!
I’m on the road again.
The initial camper build has proven itself, and highlighted a few adjustments required.
Like the microwave’s difficult to access when the table is up, which it usually is!
Storage is the big issue, as there’s too much stuff.
Plus, I need the motorbike!
October 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
16 days or so until
I’m on the road again.
The initial camper build has proven itself, and highlighted a few adjustments required.
Like the microwave’s difficult to access when the table is up, which it usually is!
Storage is the big issue, as there’s too much stuff.
Plus, I need the motorbike!
I’m on the road again.
The initial camper build has proven itself, and highlighted a few adjustments required.
Like the microwave’s difficult to access when the table is up, which it usually is!
Storage is the big issue, as there’s too much stuff.
Plus, I need the motorbike!
And another month bites the dust.
If that was September, it must have been Benidorm.
Amongst others, we’ve witnessed Elton John, Michael Jackson, Gary Barlow AND Robbie Williams, plus Diana Ross & the Supremes!
Need a holiday to get over the excitement!
Heading towards the Pyrenees tomorrow.
🚐…
If that was September, it must have been Benidorm.
Amongst others, we’ve witnessed Elton John, Michael Jackson, Gary Barlow AND Robbie Williams, plus Diana Ross & the Supremes!
Need a holiday to get over the excitement!
Heading towards the Pyrenees tomorrow.
🚐…
September 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
And another month bites the dust.
If that was September, it must have been Benidorm.
Amongst others, we’ve witnessed Elton John, Michael Jackson, Gary Barlow AND Robbie Williams, plus Diana Ross & the Supremes!
Need a holiday to get over the excitement!
Heading towards the Pyrenees tomorrow.
🚐…
If that was September, it must have been Benidorm.
Amongst others, we’ve witnessed Elton John, Michael Jackson, Gary Barlow AND Robbie Williams, plus Diana Ross & the Supremes!
Need a holiday to get over the excitement!
Heading towards the Pyrenees tomorrow.
🚐…
Maureen.
TY.
Again.
💙
TY.
Again.
💙
September 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Maureen.
TY.
Again.
💙
TY.
Again.
💙
Look, I’m not complaining, and I’m not rubbing it in, but…
Really?!
🥵
🍹
Really?!
🥵
🍹
September 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Look, I’m not complaining, and I’m not rubbing it in, but…
Really?!
🥵
🍹
Really?!
🥵
🍹
Arrived on site in Benidorm!
Currently 26 degrees without a lot of shade, so sitting in front of the air con for a while.
Electric cable connected, and there’s a TV hook up with quite a lot of English channels, which is a bit luxurious.
Just need to put up the awning, then off into town!
😎🤚🍺
Currently 26 degrees without a lot of shade, so sitting in front of the air con for a while.
Electric cable connected, and there’s a TV hook up with quite a lot of English channels, which is a bit luxurious.
Just need to put up the awning, then off into town!
😎🤚🍺
September 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Arrived on site in Benidorm!
Currently 26 degrees without a lot of shade, so sitting in front of the air con for a while.
Electric cable connected, and there’s a TV hook up with quite a lot of English channels, which is a bit luxurious.
Just need to put up the awning, then off into town!
😎🤚🍺
Currently 26 degrees without a lot of shade, so sitting in front of the air con for a while.
Electric cable connected, and there’s a TV hook up with quite a lot of English channels, which is a bit luxurious.
Just need to put up the awning, then off into town!
😎🤚🍺
I may not be on here much tomorrow as we’re moving lock, stock, & barrel, to the Costa Blanca.
Having been twice before, I’m very much looking forward to being there again, albeit from a different perspective.
Here’s a very handy map for your reference.
It doesn’t show the differences tho…
💃🏼 🇪🇸 🕺
Having been twice before, I’m very much looking forward to being there again, albeit from a different perspective.
Here’s a very handy map for your reference.
It doesn’t show the differences tho…
💃🏼 🇪🇸 🕺
September 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I may not be on here much tomorrow as we’re moving lock, stock, & barrel, to the Costa Blanca.
Having been twice before, I’m very much looking forward to being there again, albeit from a different perspective.
Here’s a very handy map for your reference.
It doesn’t show the differences tho…
💃🏼 🇪🇸 🕺
Having been twice before, I’m very much looking forward to being there again, albeit from a different perspective.
Here’s a very handy map for your reference.
It doesn’t show the differences tho…
💃🏼 🇪🇸 🕺
BTW, have you any connection to Professeur Tournesol ? 🌻
September 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
BTW, have you any connection to Professeur Tournesol ? 🌻
Costa Azahar.
Caster sugar fine sand under a pale blue sky.
The walk passes loads of semi-resident caravans and motorhomes, showing licence plates from Holland and Belgium, but the vast majority being German. 🇩🇪
We strolled around the whole site and only found 2 lonely units with a UK plate.
😎
Caster sugar fine sand under a pale blue sky.
The walk passes loads of semi-resident caravans and motorhomes, showing licence plates from Holland and Belgium, but the vast majority being German. 🇩🇪
We strolled around the whole site and only found 2 lonely units with a UK plate.
😎
September 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Costa Azahar.
Caster sugar fine sand under a pale blue sky.
The walk passes loads of semi-resident caravans and motorhomes, showing licence plates from Holland and Belgium, but the vast majority being German. 🇩🇪
We strolled around the whole site and only found 2 lonely units with a UK plate.
😎
Caster sugar fine sand under a pale blue sky.
The walk passes loads of semi-resident caravans and motorhomes, showing licence plates from Holland and Belgium, but the vast majority being German. 🇩🇪
We strolled around the whole site and only found 2 lonely units with a UK plate.
😎
You don’t get this in the UK!
Sun shading hung between the trees creating almost a private garage effect.
Hedge at the back and on both sides of the pitch gives quite a private area, which feels cool even in the midday sun.
The beach is adjacent, and photos follow of that, so watch this space!
😉
Sun shading hung between the trees creating almost a private garage effect.
Hedge at the back and on both sides of the pitch gives quite a private area, which feels cool even in the midday sun.
The beach is adjacent, and photos follow of that, so watch this space!
😉
September 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
You don’t get this in the UK!
Sun shading hung between the trees creating almost a private garage effect.
Hedge at the back and on both sides of the pitch gives quite a private area, which feels cool even in the midday sun.
The beach is adjacent, and photos follow of that, so watch this space!
😉
Sun shading hung between the trees creating almost a private garage effect.
Hedge at the back and on both sides of the pitch gives quite a private area, which feels cool even in the midday sun.
The beach is adjacent, and photos follow of that, so watch this space!
😉
The Costa Dorada to the Costa Azahar tomorrow.
No idea if that makes any noticeable difference to life, because it’s only an hour’s drive, & still to a site by the sea.
Speaking of which, Mrs F has been paddling today, a very rare occurrence, so that proves how warm it is!
Pic shows exit road. ⬇️
No idea if that makes any noticeable difference to life, because it’s only an hour’s drive, & still to a site by the sea.
Speaking of which, Mrs F has been paddling today, a very rare occurrence, so that proves how warm it is!
Pic shows exit road. ⬇️
September 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Costa Dorada to the Costa Azahar tomorrow.
No idea if that makes any noticeable difference to life, because it’s only an hour’s drive, & still to a site by the sea.
Speaking of which, Mrs F has been paddling today, a very rare occurrence, so that proves how warm it is!
Pic shows exit road. ⬇️
No idea if that makes any noticeable difference to life, because it’s only an hour’s drive, & still to a site by the sea.
Speaking of which, Mrs F has been paddling today, a very rare occurrence, so that proves how warm it is!
Pic shows exit road. ⬇️
Monday morning by the Med.
It’s been breezy overnight with some showers yesterday evening, but that was the exception rather than the rule.
Back to wall to wall sunshine & the higher 20s now, so it’s shorts as usual.
Flat as a pancake here so ideal for cycling, walking, &c.
After breakfast obvs!
It’s been breezy overnight with some showers yesterday evening, but that was the exception rather than the rule.
Back to wall to wall sunshine & the higher 20s now, so it’s shorts as usual.
Flat as a pancake here so ideal for cycling, walking, &c.
After breakfast obvs!
September 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Monday morning by the Med.
It’s been breezy overnight with some showers yesterday evening, but that was the exception rather than the rule.
Back to wall to wall sunshine & the higher 20s now, so it’s shorts as usual.
Flat as a pancake here so ideal for cycling, walking, &c.
After breakfast obvs!
It’s been breezy overnight with some showers yesterday evening, but that was the exception rather than the rule.
Back to wall to wall sunshine & the higher 20s now, so it’s shorts as usual.
Flat as a pancake here so ideal for cycling, walking, &c.
After breakfast obvs!
Every day’s a school day.
I’ve already discovered that diesel is up to 20% cheaper in Spain compared to France(!)
The supermarket shop is definitely advantageous South of the Pyrenees too, with little gains adding up to a substantial difference.
Even the campsite cost is better.
Viva España! 🇪🇸
I’ve already discovered that diesel is up to 20% cheaper in Spain compared to France(!)
The supermarket shop is definitely advantageous South of the Pyrenees too, with little gains adding up to a substantial difference.
Even the campsite cost is better.
Viva España! 🇪🇸
September 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Every day’s a school day.
I’ve already discovered that diesel is up to 20% cheaper in Spain compared to France(!)
The supermarket shop is definitely advantageous South of the Pyrenees too, with little gains adding up to a substantial difference.
Even the campsite cost is better.
Viva España! 🇪🇸
I’ve already discovered that diesel is up to 20% cheaper in Spain compared to France(!)
The supermarket shop is definitely advantageous South of the Pyrenees too, with little gains adding up to a substantial difference.
Even the campsite cost is better.
Viva España! 🇪🇸
A lot of vans leaving this morning.
You’d normally think Sunday travelling due to Monday work commitments, but most are of retirement age…
We’re staying here for another couple of nights before heading off to pastures new.
Eating fruit before it goes off in the heat!
#TravelTroubles!
🌞 🍓 🫐 🍉 🇪🇸
You’d normally think Sunday travelling due to Monday work commitments, but most are of retirement age…
We’re staying here for another couple of nights before heading off to pastures new.
Eating fruit before it goes off in the heat!
#TravelTroubles!
🌞 🍓 🫐 🍉 🇪🇸
September 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A lot of vans leaving this morning.
You’d normally think Sunday travelling due to Monday work commitments, but most are of retirement age…
We’re staying here for another couple of nights before heading off to pastures new.
Eating fruit before it goes off in the heat!
#TravelTroubles!
🌞 🍓 🫐 🍉 🇪🇸
You’d normally think Sunday travelling due to Monday work commitments, but most are of retirement age…
We’re staying here for another couple of nights before heading off to pastures new.
Eating fruit before it goes off in the heat!
#TravelTroubles!
🌞 🍓 🫐 🍉 🇪🇸
Good afternoon from Mediterranean Spain, where it’s 31 degrees C.
Arrived late yesterday having crossed the Pyrenees from France.
Water melon 🍉 is the order of the day, with a cheeky Rioja for later.
Plenty of Dutch campers (as usual) with not many UK vans.
Mind you, we’re headed to Benidorm!
💃🏼
Arrived late yesterday having crossed the Pyrenees from France.
Water melon 🍉 is the order of the day, with a cheeky Rioja for later.
Plenty of Dutch campers (as usual) with not many UK vans.
Mind you, we’re headed to Benidorm!
💃🏼
September 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Good afternoon from Mediterranean Spain, where it’s 31 degrees C.
Arrived late yesterday having crossed the Pyrenees from France.
Water melon 🍉 is the order of the day, with a cheeky Rioja for later.
Plenty of Dutch campers (as usual) with not many UK vans.
Mind you, we’re headed to Benidorm!
💃🏼
Arrived late yesterday having crossed the Pyrenees from France.
Water melon 🍉 is the order of the day, with a cheeky Rioja for later.
Plenty of Dutch campers (as usual) with not many UK vans.
Mind you, we’re headed to Benidorm!
💃🏼
Greetings from Lourdes, in the Pyrenees, South France.
This is a popular & busy place.
Attended the morning mass (in English) & witnessed the procession.
Then queued to touch & collect the healing waters, and for a little self reflection.
Many souvenir shops in the town.
Bought a candle.
🕯️😃
This is a popular & busy place.
Attended the morning mass (in English) & witnessed the procession.
Then queued to touch & collect the healing waters, and for a little self reflection.
Many souvenir shops in the town.
Bought a candle.
🕯️😃
September 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Greetings from Lourdes, in the Pyrenees, South France.
This is a popular & busy place.
Attended the morning mass (in English) & witnessed the procession.
Then queued to touch & collect the healing waters, and for a little self reflection.
Many souvenir shops in the town.
Bought a candle.
🕯️😃
This is a popular & busy place.
Attended the morning mass (in English) & witnessed the procession.
Then queued to touch & collect the healing waters, and for a little self reflection.
Many souvenir shops in the town.
Bought a candle.
🕯️😃
Don’t know what I’d do without some sort of garden…
Today’s lunch was grapes (not as many as pictured), and equally juicy strawberries. 🍓
No sugar or cream, so quite a healthy meal!
[🤫 Don’t tell anyone, but I intend to have a fairly unhealthy pizza later…]
Saturday swings and roundabouts!
🎠
Today’s lunch was grapes (not as many as pictured), and equally juicy strawberries. 🍓
No sugar or cream, so quite a healthy meal!
[🤫 Don’t tell anyone, but I intend to have a fairly unhealthy pizza later…]
Saturday swings and roundabouts!
🎠
September 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Don’t know what I’d do without some sort of garden…
Today’s lunch was grapes (not as many as pictured), and equally juicy strawberries. 🍓
No sugar or cream, so quite a healthy meal!
[🤫 Don’t tell anyone, but I intend to have a fairly unhealthy pizza later…]
Saturday swings and roundabouts!
🎠
Today’s lunch was grapes (not as many as pictured), and equally juicy strawberries. 🍓
No sugar or cream, so quite a healthy meal!
[🤫 Don’t tell anyone, but I intend to have a fairly unhealthy pizza later…]
Saturday swings and roundabouts!
🎠
Here are some more destination signs for the dashboard.
There are others too, but you’ll need to use your imagination…
Bucket list stuff, if spared, of course..!
The Joy of Camper Vans!
😃 🚐…
There are others too, but you’ll need to use your imagination…
Bucket list stuff, if spared, of course..!
The Joy of Camper Vans!
😃 🚐…
September 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Here are some more destination signs for the dashboard.
There are others too, but you’ll need to use your imagination…
Bucket list stuff, if spared, of course..!
The Joy of Camper Vans!
😃 🚐…
There are others too, but you’ll need to use your imagination…
Bucket list stuff, if spared, of course..!
The Joy of Camper Vans!
😃 🚐…
The beautiful people set…?!
September 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The beautiful people set…?!