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THE CAMPAIGNING SIDE 13till the weather breaks finally in the autumn andyou drive home in wind and rain you may findit the easier to settle down. That was why Iarranged the journey of last summer so that itended in October. For I had been profoundlydiscontented on my return from John o'Groat's.The grip that caravanning takes upon you asthe days run on and you become more and moreestablished in this way of life, is most easilyestimated by the keenness of your reluctance toreturn. My Partner and I always try to look onthe bright side of it. We make up and exchangecharming visions of all the compensations thatawait us." Think of hot tubs," my Partner will say...." And electric light," I chime in." Andregular posts and newspapers."..." And breakfast will be waiting when weget down in the morning."..." And we won't ever have to wash up."..." And we can use as much hot water aswe like without having to carry it."..." And we can play the pianola."..." We can play tennis for that matter."..." And after a while the sheen will comeoff my hands," I say.recognize me as a cook.""People will no longer