Our son in law, Mark is a cheese fiend, mainly when he is eating ours. It was his suggestion that I add this as a new category so long as it did not involve Stinking Bishop. The challenge is on to find some. Pity we do not have smelly vision!
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As you will have noticed we have been quiet for a while, been busy organising things to improve our mobility plus all those boring admin tasks, DVLA and all that. Despite Keith’s stand that he was not going to tow a car we decided, in the light of experience it was the best option.
We purchased, under the scrappage scheme, a Kia Picanta. Then of course we needed to be able to tow it. Having done some research we opted for a trailer, sounds easy doesn’t it? Lots of people supply trailers and, just as many manufacture and fit tow bars, we needed one that did both, get it all done in one day and one visit, off to Yorkshire again.
We are pleased with the result and Keith is adapting to towing a trailer, getting the car on and off and the overall length of about 12 metres. The easiest bit is reversing it. To see a picture visit our on line gallery.
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Because the bus had a saggy bottom we decided to arrange some extra support, poor girl. This is by means of adjustable air assisted suspension, the bus said it was a pain free exercise.
It has not only lifted her back end it has also improved the ride, no puns please.
Fitted by those nice people at www.as-airsuspension.co.uk
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We want to say a public thank you to our children, Phil and Ann, Phil’s wife Sandra and Ann’s husband Mark. When we first came up with the plan to travel they gave us support. Since we have started the journey they have helped us morally and practically in lots of ways, we try our best to show our thanks but, don’t always get it right.
We think they are great. Wrong, we know they are great, the bees knees.
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We visited Dorset recently, unfortunately not for pleasure. We were there to attend the funeral of Keiths brother in law Micheal Hiscock. Micheal was not a young man, however, that did not make his passing any easier. Those who knew Micheal spoke of a man who was kind, helpful, tolerant and a good friend. In the years we had the pleasure of his company we saw laughter and love. In short he never said a bad word about anyone, and never took more than he gave.
We miss him.
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We had booked the bus into Auto trail for a service, or so we thought. However, when we arrived they knew nothing about it, but, we did get a new wash basin for free.
On route we visited the British bird watching fair at Rutland water. Jan enjoyed the talk by Johnny Kingdom and we gathered lots of information about places to visit in Europe. It was interesting the difference in approach by the various countries represented. The Spanish were very helpful and provided us with some specific information and people to contact.
Next port of call was the steam and vintage vehicle gathering at Lincoln show ground. A good weekend and excellent value. £40 for two nights camping including entry to the show, can’t be bad.
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Sorry for the lack of blogs in recent weeks, we decided to return to the Dover area to visit the family and sort out some issues with the bus. It also gave us the opportunity to change some of the things we were carrying. We think we have got it about right now. In the light of experience we have decided to purchase a small car to tow behind the bus. We have yet to decide which car to buy, whatever, it will take a bit of time to sort it. Probably be running around the country getting a towbar fitted to the bus and an A frame on the car.
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We are back in Dover for a short period. Some thoughts on the journey so far. It is worth going that extra mile. Making the effort to talk to people and show interest in what they are doing or have to say. To use local shops where they want to serve you, not just take your money. If you only want one of something, that’s fine. The rewards far outweigh the effort. It is easy to travel along the well trodden tourist routes and if that is what you want, great. However, if you get off these corridors, out of your box and go walk about there are hidden treasures every where, and people to share them with you, if you show them respect. When you stop, sit down and take in your surroundings you may be surprised how much more you see, feel and hear.
So, leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but memories. Recharge your battery and discharge the one in your digital camera.
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A national trust property, Styal, Chesire. First class and well worth a visit. Give yourself plenty of time. It is a working cotton mill powered by a huge water wheel. The volunteers who operate the machinery are more than happy to talk to people who show a genuine interest. You can go down into the wheel pit and view the water wheel and associated gearing. It also has some working steam engines that were installed in the mill. Like other NT properties it has interactive models which explain how things work. Part of the tour includes the apprentice house where the young mill workers, (children) lived. Sorry, no photo’s, not permitted.
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Video from The National Railway Museum at York:
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This and more photos in our online gallery.
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