Memories in the shade.
My destination is Engine Shed Lane, where Michelle awaits my order. Once there my path crosses that of my father in law's. He worked hard here on the coaling stage. Hard work for a returning soldier, no glory here. But…
A bad computer day
As I woke up I could hear the sheep out of my window and the steady flow of traffic. My phone rang whilst I made my way downstairs. I thought to myself it's seven in the morning who could be…
Bear Mountain.aka Mauch Chunk.
Yesterday I spent the day at my club which was holding an open day. This is always a day when one meets old friends and yesterday did not disappoint in this respect. Yesterday was also about teaching under fives how…
Thoughts on a day Out
I was in conversation with Stuart in Leeds, we were having a day out, one of our tea shop sessions. In Leeds we came into contact with budding author Ryan Tomlin, who has a dream, to become a major player…
Riding Trains
Another day of riding trains, this time on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, very atmospheric, a really good experience. A well staffed railway that knows how to look after its customers. The valley was looking lush, with vigorous plant…
At Dunsop Bridge
Today with Bill I visited St Hubert's a Roman Catholic church designed by Edward Pugin. This small church is surrounded by mature trees and is situated right on the edge of Dunsop Bridge in Lancashire. Now a peaceful and remote…
Ribblehead
This evening with my good friend Bill, I boarded a Class 158 Sprinter to Ribblehead. Tonight the train was quite lightly loaded, sadly as the line side view from 158815 was great. Unfortunately this being the last timetabled service of…