ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Which, of course, is a right ba**ard climb when you are tired!
You are right about the views from the top, though ...
Where do you live and do you like it or not
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You are right about the views from the top, though ...
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
It is great cycling round there! I used to like my Costa Blanca cycling holidays every March, but I don't think I'd like to live there all year round. I could happily spend 2 months in the spring, and 2 months in the autumn though, when it is usually very warm without being stupidly hot.
I've never climbed the Col de Rates when fit, and that is on my list of things to do if/when I get back to full health. I think it is a really nice climb, and descent!
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
That's a bloody long cattle grid!
[QUOTE 2547032, member: 45"]Here. Love it. Why wouldn't I?...
Well, it's a bit dark....
Moon bunny
Judging your grammar
- Location
- Basking in my own brilliance.
Ulverston is handy for sea and lakes, has what is probably Britain's best pub within cat-following-me-in distance of my house, but some of the people! Honestly! It is like a bad episode of League of Gentlemen at times.
hobbitonabike
Formerly EbonyWillow
- Location
- Furness, South Lakes
Lol you should try Askam! Alot of the people are lovely but my god, the others!!! Ulverston is much better pub wise than Barrow. Funnily enough have just had a quick spin round Birkrigg and the coast road while the kids were at bike club!
Moon bunny
Judging your grammar
- Location
- Basking in my own brilliance.
Lol you should try Askam! Alot of the people are lovely but my god, the others!!! Ulverston is much better pub wise than Barrow. Funnily enough have just had a quick spin round Birkrigg and the coast road while the kids were at bike club!
When I first came to England I stopped in my brother's flat in Barrow, when I said I was going to buy a house nearer work in Ulverston someone suggested Askam as being nearer but cheaper houses, so I paid a visit and instantly saw why!
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
[QUOTE 2549694, member: 1314"]Nice post. I want to go on holiday to Wallsend now.[/quote]
Whatever you do, don't book a bin as accommodation. Someone died in theirs last week!
Whatever you do, don't book a bin as accommodation. Someone died in theirs last week!
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
[QUOTE 2549841, member: 1314"]Isn't there a famous Boys Club in Wallsend? Or football team? Where Shearer played?[/quote]
There is indeed. Sadly the HQ had to be demolished when high winds took down a wall. There was a campaign to raise enough to build it back which unfortunately failed. The land is being used for flats.
Although I am an adopted son of the area, I find it quite sad every time I ride past on the way to work. A lot of this area has been ripped apart for various reasons.
That said, the local shopping centre is being rebuilt which can only be a good thing! Other than boasting 2 Greggs within the same building, it was without merit, both in terms of architecture and shops you might spend money in.
More about the Boys Club - an impressive list of players and achievements: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallsend_Boys_Club
There is indeed. Sadly the HQ had to be demolished when high winds took down a wall. There was a campaign to raise enough to build it back which unfortunately failed. The land is being used for flats.
Although I am an adopted son of the area, I find it quite sad every time I ride past on the way to work. A lot of this area has been ripped apart for various reasons.
That said, the local shopping centre is being rebuilt which can only be a good thing! Other than boasting 2 Greggs within the same building, it was without merit, both in terms of architecture and shops you might spend money in.
More about the Boys Club - an impressive list of players and achievements: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallsend_Boys_Club
Spartak
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- Location
- Bristolian
Lived in & around Bristol for 40 years !!!
Great city always lots to do & see.
Good location for cycling with the Cotswolds, Mendips & Wales within easy reach
One downside is the amount of traffic, but I suppose that's the problem everywhere ?
Great city always lots to do & see.
Good location for cycling with the Cotswolds, Mendips & Wales within easy reach
One downside is the amount of traffic, but I suppose that's the problem everywhere ?
hobbitonabike
Formerly EbonyWillow
- Location
- Furness, South Lakes
I married an Askamite...not sure I would have been accepted otherwise lol. I grew up in Barrow and never particularly liked it. Am much happier being rural. Love being so close to the sea and lakes and been here 15 years now and it's grown on me. My kids are growing up here and the Indian restaurant is fab lol.
