while he appreciated the sentiment , matsons gregarious and generous nature ensured that whatever happened over the next couple of days , the two men were not going to run out of sustenance , and as the second of arnolds two hefty holdalls were hoisted into the back of wheatsheafs uncomplaining camper van , there was a friendly air of exuberance and banter as they double-checked the sliding-doors were secured , climbed aboard and steadily made their way out of the pub car park .