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Offline trueblue

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England here I come
« on: October 16, 2012, 02:56:29 AM »
I'm heading to England in 4 weeks for a well overdue holiday, been well over 3 years since I had a proper holiday, and to meet the future inlaws before my fiance and I get married next year.  I just checked the temperatures there and the maximum where we are going is 14C today, where I am we topped 30C today and it's only going to get hotter.  I don't mind a cold winter (within reason) but jumping out of summer and into winter could be a different thing.  We will be staying in Cheshire (free accom there) and will be doing a bit of touring around, we will be doing a road trip down to see Stone Henge and seeing some friends of the missus who live in that area.  Does anyone have any suggestions of places to go see or things to do in the end of Nov and early Dec?
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2012, 04:31:39 AM »
Way to go Andrew. Congrats are in order for you & Hannah. Make sure you meet up with a few of our pommie members while you're there. Enjoy.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2012, 04:51:25 AM »
Thanks Owen, we've set the date for the 1st of September next year, to give Hannahs family a chance to be able to come over for the ceremony.  If anyone in pommie land is up for a cold one, I'll be keen to meet up.  :D
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2012, 04:57:20 AM »
Quote from: trueblue on October 16, 2012, 04:51:25 AM
If anyone in pommie land is up for a cold one, I'll be keen to meet up.  :D

A cold beer in England? Serious?  ???
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2012, 05:16:46 AM »
That's right, they like their beer warm and their pies cold.  I doubt I could get used to that.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2012, 05:38:10 AM »
Still sport, try every suds you can in the name of international co-operation.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2012, 06:16:17 AM »
? England may be different but we have a lot of beer that says "ice cold" on the pumps. Bottled ale is better than pump beer anyhoo.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2012, 06:55:32 AM »
God save the drag queen.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2012, 09:51:51 AM »
a road trip down to stonehenge , its only 3 hours drive trueblue !
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2012, 10:01:06 AM »
Stop in at Bath on the way to Stonehenge.  Lots of historic architecture there.  Pembroke in Wales was nice...had a great castle right in the center of town.  I don't think you can walk among the stones at Stonehenge anymore but still worth going to see it...you can still get close enough.  I would also spend some time touring around Cornwall.  Check out St Micheal's Mount a tidal island with a large historic cathedral on it. Plenty of beaches and beautiful coastline too.  Has the best weather in the U.K. so since you are going in winter it may give you the best shot at nice days.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2012, 10:45:20 AM »
If you get chance you want to visit the Lake District its about an hour and half drive from cheshire you won't be dissapointed  8),cheers Mick.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2012, 11:13:55 AM »
End of November early December? A road trip to Birmingham beckons... as you are just in time for the NEC Bike Show http://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/  and just down the road from it is the National Motorcycle Museum http://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2012, 02:34:48 PM »

A super congratulations and happy travels and future on all that there.

 I say get a few of those pocket rain ponchos, don't know what color they prefer there.
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2012, 03:03:13 AM »
Quote from: simon#42 on October 17, 2012, 09:51:51 AM
a road trip down to stonehenge , its only 3 hours drive trueblue !
Yeah but it is halfway across the country :P.  We are planning on making a few stops along the way ;D.

srust58 most of those places are on our to-do list, except St Michaels Mount, we will have to check that out ;D.

mcpuffett we are definately going to the Lake District, the missus lived in Cheshire for 17 years and has never been there.

Tim2005 Thanks for the heads up, I'll be trying to get to that for sure ;D
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2012, 09:02:31 AM »
I can't think who it was but I remember one of our members saying his son was visiting the UK, is that you?
I'm in Cheshire and if I can be any help, just PM me. :)

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Re: England here I come
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2012, 09:18:57 AM »
it will be a good time to go to the lake district , not so crowded but still beautiful .
im in liverpool if you fancy visiting England's best city let me know
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2012, 05:19:45 AM »
Quote from: Sam Green Racing on October 18, 2012, 09:02:31 AM
I can't think who it was but I remember one of our members saying his son was visiting the UK, is that you?
I'm in Cheshire and if I can be any help, just PM me. :)

Sam. :)
I doubt my old man would have been saying anything about it on any boards, he can barely turn on a computer, let alone use a forum. ::) ::) ;D  I'll shoot you a pm when I'm over there.

Quote from: simon#42 on October 18, 2012, 09:18:57 AM
it will be a good time to go to the lake district , not so crowded but still beautiful .
im in liverpool if you fancy visiting England's best city let me know
Will do mate  ;D
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2012, 12:00:57 PM »
Quote from: mcpuffett on October 17, 2012, 10:45:20 AM
If you get chance you want to visit the Lake District its about an hour and half drive from cheshire you won't be dissapointed  8),cheers Mick.

+1 on the Lakes. Perfect time of year to go. Climb Helvellyn, the highest peak in the Lake District, from Patterdale and finish it off with a couple of pints of Jennings / Hartley's :)

http://www.helvellyn.com/index.html
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2012, 07:23:11 AM »
Trueblue, where in Cheshire are you staying ?

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Re: England here I come
« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2012, 05:29:13 PM »
Sam we are staying in Northwich for most of the time :D
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2012, 07:14:46 PM »
take a spare empty suitcase with you,ill pm you a big list of stuff to pick up from david silvers while your over there!
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2012, 11:58:05 PM »
Quote from: dave500 on October 20, 2012, 07:14:46 PM
take a spare empty suitcase with you,ill pm you a big list of stuff to pick up from david silvers while your over there!
It would be cheaper for you to pay the shipping ;)
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #22 on: October 21, 2012, 01:34:00 AM »
aw come on mate,,surely you can pocket some pistons and sneak cables and clutch sets in you jacket?dont fold my gasket sets though!
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #23 on: October 21, 2012, 01:58:37 AM »
LOL, where would I put my stuff though ;)
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Re: England here I come
« Reply #24 on: October 21, 2012, 04:47:18 AM »
Was in Cheshire last year for two week narrowboat holiday on the canals, a very relaxing way to chill out. A visit to Liverpool is recommended especially since all the dock areas have been revitalised. The replica Cavern Club and Beatles museum there is worth a look too. May also be worthwhile checking UK classic mags for MC Autojumbles (swapmeets). 
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