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Lynda's avatar

Hi & Happy Easter to you & Dougal 🐣 Another great vlog from you, well written & I'm sure, like me, it’s relative to lots of your friends. Good luck with your new venture. With your vast knowledge (& if you don’t have the answer, your research ability), your clients will certainly be getting their money’s worth. I wish you well. Take care & enjoy the life 🌻💕 Lynda x

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Lynda! Happy belated Easter to you too :)

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Te Aroha Hohaia's avatar

What an encouraging read, Andrew! Looking forward to seeing your business develop and the value of your knowledge and experience rewarded. And thanks for the reminder - as we here in Aotearoa New Zealand have just switched back from summertime hours - to honour the long evenings.

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thank you! Yes, it's time to break out the candles and enjoy all that winter can offer :)

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Diane1's avatar

Conratulatins on your new adventure, I'm sure it will be a great success. Pleased to hear of the apology too and their offer to remburst you for the anguish caused with the money they made from your hard work and time. It was lovely to see you and Dougal back last night. 🙂💞

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Karen Robinson's avatar

Great to hear your update - sounds like a fantastic idea. Just checked out your web page and it looks fab. As someone who writes SEO-optimised web copy and blog posts for a living, I know it’s not easy! Best of luck with your new venture. Can’t wait to see your new videos and hopefully head to North Uist and Barra, where I’ve booked sites for this summer.

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Karen. It's still very much in the early stages, hence only launching to an established audience. When I'm settled in to the swing of it, then it's time for the optimised blog post shenanigans to start... another good reason to have a separate newsletter for the A list :) Keep me posted when you'll be in N Uist and hopefully I'll get to see you.

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Karen Robinson's avatar

I’m sure it’ll be a really valuable service and it sounds like you have a great team helping you to put it together. Will get in touch nearer the summer. 😀

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Elaine's avatar

Fabulous idea the consultancy service! I really think it will be invaluable for people like myself who need advice and support to make the right choices, I only wish that was me! Unfortunately I’m not in a position to make such an amazing purchase but love to watch your videos and Hebridean adventures. Wishing you all the luck in the world and look forward to some more content or newsletters when they are available 😁

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Elaine! Ironically, I'm not in a position to replace the Airstream either, so you're in good company :)

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Katrina Closier's avatar

Hi Andrew, I am glad you have had time to reflect on your future. I hope your new venture will be successful. You certainly have the necessary experience to provide this service.

Alasdair and I bought the wrong new caravan back in 2018. We had it ten months before we traded it in for the right caravan. This mistake cost us a few thousand pounds. Had we been able to use the kind of service you are offering, we would not have made the initial error.

Looking forward to your live stream tonight. Take Care, Katrina 😊

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Sorry to hear you made an expensive mistake Katrina. Obviously I can't provide guarantees, but hopefully at least help people make an informed choice. All the best.

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Nancye Lee's avatar

This is such exciting news, Andrew! Brilliant! Positively brilliant decision! I'll be watching from the U.S. and wishing you so much success in your new venture. If I am ever in the market for a caravan, I know immediately who I will turn to for professional advisement, and that will be Leisure Vehicle Consultancy Service. Have a wonderful day with sweet Dougal by your side, and I'll be watching for any future videos and communications from you. Enjoy your cup-of-tea, and an order of Dentastix for the pup :)

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Aww thanks Nancye! Mind you, my knowledge of the US market is pretty much zip. I'm pining to head back over at some point, but sadly that doesn't look likely anytime soon. Thanks for the tea and Dentastix :)

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Nancye Lee's avatar

That's no problem Andrew. I will continue to enjoy and learn so much from watching your videos and reading your updates. Have a peaceful evening, although at the time I am writing this message it is getting into the late evening over here on the east coast (going on 9 PM where I am, so you and Dougal are probably fast-asleep at this moment). Therefore, it is more appropriate for me to wish you and Dougal a wonderful day! Take care! :)

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Susan Macandrew's avatar

Congratulations I’m sure your new business will be a roaring success. Happy Easter (well everyday) and pats for Dougal

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Susan! Hope you're keeping well.

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Benivanadventures's avatar

Andrew, with your depth of knowledge you have I cannot see any thing but success

The leisure industry would be in a much better state if they took your clear, honest approach

All the best

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Aww, thanks very much!

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Anne Shirley's avatar

Hi Andrew, what a great idea!! You have a wealth of experience & knowledge and now you can share it with others! I wish you all the love and luck in the world and I'm sure this is the start of something big!! xx 🥰☺

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Aww, thanks Anne :)

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Anne Shirley's avatar

I'm having trouble with Youtube, well google really so whether I can join in tonight, I don't know but I can still watch it! xx

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Delia's avatar

I will never forget the beaming smile you gave us 2 years ago at the NEC. We bumped into you and I couldn’t resist telling you we had just agreed to purchase our first campervan. Your obvious delight at our news was heart-warming. It showed us just how enthusiastic you are for this industry. If anyone can do this you can. Your experience and insight are valued by many of us who watch your videos. May we wish you every success in your new venture.

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thank you so much! Yes, I do get a little excited when I find out folks have bought their first leisure vehicle. That's because I know exactly what that means - and what lies ahead :)

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Helen Skelton's avatar

Hi Andrew, this sounds a brilliant idea, not just for people buying their first leisure home, but for those of us who have already have one!

You are sure to be a light on the overwhelming market when a change of circumstances or wanting a greener machine tempt us into investing again.

Good luck,

Helen x

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Helen! Let's see how it goes... :)

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Chris Hall's avatar

Andrew, business need to evolve. The business I've spent 28 years in has evolved/changed simply to match market conditions. You have taken the leap of faith again to evolve in what you do. Good luck 👍

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Cheers Chris!

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Cindy M's avatar

Andrew. Don't think it will fly.. you're idea should soar!!! I don't caravan. But I've been a fan for YEARS!!! Wishing you nothing but the best in your new endeavor. Missouri USA

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Aww thanks Cindy. I really appreciate your support.

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David's avatar

Hey up Andrew. Really good to hear from you. Miss your, sorry, Dougal's videos but pleased you have had time to reflect. Excited for your new business venture and I hope you and your team are successful. I also look forward to seeing whatever content you put on YouTube.

Have a coffee, tea or Dougal snack on me.

All the best.

David.

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks a lot David! That's tea for me and Dentastix for the pup :)

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Sharon Hayes's avatar

Thank you for sharing your news. I wish you so much good luck and vibes that it works for you. Such a brilliant idea. We are not in the market for a van change just yet but may be in the future, although you have taught us so much already we may not need you in that regard 😄 but certainly need your honest and calming narrative that soothed us through these troubled times. I look forward to seeing you and Dougel striding out along your beach and watching the setting sun.

Good luck on your next chapter in life x

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Sharon!

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