What are you all up to
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Wherenext replied on 10/08/2024 22:47
Freddy55 replied on 10/08/2024 23:04
Posted on 10/08/2024 22:08 by TakethedogalongGet up to Skipton, then on to Long Preston. From there you can take a few scenic road routes across the Forest of Bowland area. We took one of the shorter ones and ended up in Sawley, which has interesting Abbey ruins, if that’s of any interest to you. The villages are lovely, we enjoyed our drive, and want to go back and explore more. Single track roads in places, but nothing to give concern. OS maps will give you some good ideas on where the villages are, the eateries, and the gradients. Very beautiful area.
milliehull replied on 11/08/2024 08:01
Rufs replied on 11/08/2024 08:32
Posted on 11/08/2024 08:32
Cracking morning, decided to take a swim at 0730 hrs whilst out on my bike, low tide is at 0900 hrs so plenty of deep water to facilitate a good swim, air temp was showing 18 degs and i guess the water temp must be something similar, dont know why we bother to go away really, so much on our doorstep, but a change is as good as a rest, or so they say, 1st lot of washing now on OH still in bed, one of the effects of the stroke is tiredness, but cant complain she is mobile, broken wrist seems to have healed quite well, another xray in 2 weeks time, she is about to start a trial for a new drug for osteoporosis, 2 year trial, injection every day, 200 needles delivered on Friday with drugs etc, just waiting for nurse to visit to give instructions on how we handle all of this, we are away for the month of September in the caravan, Cornwall, might have to adjust my weight distribution to accomodate all the medical stuff.
has anybody walked this area of late
"Gaddings Dam is a fab place to go for a walk, swim, and picnic. It's a lovely walk to get there (there are a few routes up so you can choose the best way for your group - there is parking in nearby Todmorden but it will be a longer walk from there, nice route though!) "
although a lancashire lad i have never been to this place, it is supposed to be the UK's highest beach it is a disused reservoir , I guess it must have been around when i was a lad but probably used then as a water supply so no swimming i guess
DSB replied on 11/08/2024 09:17
Posted on 10/08/2024 20:25 by Oneputt
Great photos Corners
Another lovely sunny day here inEast Norfolk. This morning went to Lowestoft to watch granddaughter play football in a preseason practice match against a team of boys. Sophie scored the first goal of a 1-1 drawSpent the afternoon pottering in the garden which is coming on splendidly
Unfortunately brother was taken into Winchester hospital late Thursday night
DSB replied on 11/08/2024 09:22
Posted on 11/08/2024 09:22
We spent yesterday travelling from Northumberland down to Bridlington - our final site before returning home for a few nights - to drop off the caravan and prepare for the journey without the caravan to the Outer Hebrides!! In the meantime, it's looking good for the weather these next few days...
David
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Takethedogalong replied on 11/08/2024 12:22
Posted on 10/08/2024 23:04 by Freddy55Thanks TDA 👍
Posted on 11/08/2024 12:22
I have screen shot our route for you Freddy, from Skipton. We were staying in a cottage near Gargrave at the time. Red is route we did, bottom point is where Sawley is, and where we took a fast route back home, a March holiday, so daylight hours were shorter. Blue route is a longer option, and then the yellow arrows are other options, but how circular they are not sure. Enjoy👍
Sorry it’s so small, website had me reducing it.
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Francis replied on 11/08/2024 12:48
Posted on 11/08/2024 12:48
Sounds like you’ve had a nice time away David although another long drive coming up for you to the Hebrides it’s even a long drive from where we are in Ayrshire up that way.
Home after a nice weekend at Ayr Craigie club site weather was ok yesterday site very busy but nice to be away to relax. Easy 30 minute tow home today and van now back on its space in the drive not sure when we will be able to get away again hopefully not too long. Lovey sunny warm day here today May cook on the Cadac later if it stays like this
Freddy55 replied on 11/08/2024 13:14
Posted on 11/08/2024 12:22 by TakethedogalongI have screen shot our route for you Freddy, from Skipton. We were staying in a cottage near Gargrave at the time. Red is route we did, bottom point is where Sawley is, and where we took a fast route back home, a March holiday, so daylight hours were shorter. Blue route is a longer option, and then the yellow arrows are other options, but how circular they are not sure. Enjoy👍
Sorry it’s so small, website had me reducing it.
DEBSC replied on 11/08/2024 15:29
Posted on 11/08/2024 15:29
We have just been out to Westward Ho! for lunch with our Son and family and two of our other granddaughters, son’s favourite pub. Nice lunch for us all together, It wasn’t too busy in there as everyone was on the beach, the beach and village was packed. Only room for one car at a time on some of the roads there, never been a problem just to wait, (my parents lived there for 30 years) not today however! saw three idiots drive up and half along the pavement rather than just wait a few moments. One nearly knocked into granddaughters wheelchair. Some just have no patience. Before that we called in at a shopping Outlet for the girls to look at dresses for an up coming family wedding, only one of them was successful, she got a nice dress. Son gone off home now as thinking it might be a busy journey back. We are at home now, feet up and a cuppa.
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