Friday, 27 November 2009
Monday, 23 November 2009
Up Up and a ... Bentley!
The other day I spotted a Bentley being lifted onto the roof of the Great John Street Hotel in Manchester City Centre.
It is a posh place where 'celebrities' stay whilst visiting Granada next door, however I didn't know it had Valet parking!
It is a posh place where 'celebrities' stay whilst visiting Granada next door, however I didn't know it had Valet parking!
Monday, 9 February 2009
Kinder Scout
This weekend we decided to head to Edale and tackle the groughs of Kinder Scout. The reason for this choice is that the Kinder Scout plateaux is notoriously boggy, but in winter, when the peat bog is frozen over, it is a pleasure to walk upon.
Pictures from the day can be seen below.
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Pictures from the day can be seen below.
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Edale Valley
A Snow Angel
Mam Tor
The Edge
Frozen Kinder Downfall.
Some Ice Climbers had scaled it earlier
Walking up the frozen River Kinder
Entering The Grough
Snowdrift
Kinder Scout Plateaux
Mam Tor
The Edge
Frozen Kinder Downfall.
Some Ice Climbers had scaled it earlier
Walking up the frozen River Kinder
Entering The Grough
Snowdrift
Kinder Scout Plateaux
Kinder Scout Summit
Monday, 15 December 2008
Train
I braved a train to London at the weekend!
It was cheaper to buy two first class single tickets than it was to get Standard! I wasn't paying but I don't like wasting money so I went for the cheaper option :-)
The tea, coffee and breakfast included in the price of the ticket (they are not free) were surprisingly nice too. I sat back, relaxed and enjoyed.
At one point I found myself looking out the window at some sheep in a field. Half asleep I said baa quite loud. This made some people in the carriage smile, some others didn't look impressed!
The train itself was one of the Virgin tilting things. I tried to photograph the tilting effect, the results can be seen below. (what else is there to do on an early morning train)?
It was cheaper to buy two first class single tickets than it was to get Standard! I wasn't paying but I don't like wasting money so I went for the cheaper option :-)
The tea, coffee and breakfast included in the price of the ticket (they are not free) were surprisingly nice too. I sat back, relaxed and enjoyed.
At one point I found myself looking out the window at some sheep in a field. Half asleep I said baa quite loud. This made some people in the carriage smile, some others didn't look impressed!
The train itself was one of the Virgin tilting things. I tried to photograph the tilting effect, the results can be seen below. (what else is there to do on an early morning train)?
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Night Photography
The other week we were in Snowdonia. I tried uploading some pictures a few days ago but I couldn't get them to upload in the order I wanted.
Anyway, this is an attempt I had at Night Photography. The exposure was 49 seconds. I think It would have looked better at half that as there wouldn't be as much movement in the stars. It was taken after a visit to the pub on a cold night though so I didn't hang around for too long!
Orion, with his belt and 'sword' is visible top right. (I think his 'sword' is really supposed to be his ding dong but possibly got lost in a polite translation)!
The wooden walkway was lit with my headtorch.
Anyway, this is an attempt I had at Night Photography. The exposure was 49 seconds. I think It would have looked better at half that as there wouldn't be as much movement in the stars. It was taken after a visit to the pub on a cold night though so I didn't hang around for too long!
Orion, with his belt and 'sword' is visible top right. (I think his 'sword' is really supposed to be his ding dong but possibly got lost in a polite translation)!
The wooden walkway was lit with my headtorch.
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
Thursday, 23 October 2008
New websites
I have been a little quiet lately, this is because I am working on two new websites.
www.coast2coastwalk.co.uk
This website is resource for all who are planning on walking Alfred Wainwright's 190 mile coast to coast walk. It lists accommodation along the route including campsites, camping barns, hostels, pubs and B&Bs. There is also an account of when me and the Missus did the walk earlier this year. I hope to have it completed by December 2008.
www.findabunkhouse.co.uk
Basically a searchable list of all the Bunkhouses in the uk. There are spaces for people who have visited each bunkhouse to comment and rate it. The website contains (or will contain if I haven't done it when you read this), all Bunkhouses in the Uk with contact details, a brief description of the facilities provided and how to find them.
www.coast2coastwalk.co.uk
This website is resource for all who are planning on walking Alfred Wainwright's 190 mile coast to coast walk. It lists accommodation along the route including campsites, camping barns, hostels, pubs and B&Bs. There is also an account of when me and the Missus did the walk earlier this year. I hope to have it completed by December 2008.
www.findabunkhouse.co.uk
Basically a searchable list of all the Bunkhouses in the uk. There are spaces for people who have visited each bunkhouse to comment and rate it. The website contains (or will contain if I haven't done it when you read this), all Bunkhouses in the Uk with contact details, a brief description of the facilities provided and how to find them.
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