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Just for the record...
by Experienced driver...
My interview was on my mother's birthday which was the day of the heavy snow across the UK. I nearly telephoned to reschedule but thought I would 'go for it'. The Skoda had one frozen lock but the other side was OK and I soon scrapped all the snow off. So I cautiously set off having programmed my car 'sat nav' to the company address in Southampton. I new the A27/M27 would be gritted so I just slowly followed all the vehicles in front of me. I logged 4 roadside incidents which were all attended by the AA, RAC and Police. The snow on the roads soon turned to slush and was not too bad. Anyway I was offered one of the jobs. So I am very pleased I made the effort and it obviously impressed the company that I had driven all that way in the snow!
If things work out the manager has offered me long term employment which is what I want.
This is why I am not comming to the Lakes this year.
PS Trev, what car/cars do you drive in Portugal. Can you post a picture!
Posted on Feb 16, 2009, 3:23 PM from IP address 81.98.174.136
Skoda has just passed MOT needing a bit of welding on suspension plus headlight aligning. Nearly done 60,000 miles which means only 40,000 miles to reach that 100,000 mile milestone! I am definately 'going for it' without being involved in a motor car accident! Last year I drove approximately 5,000 miles.
Dad's idea of one low mileage car to last his whole retirement paid off! I could copy this with a low mileage Skoda or Japanese car.
How long did the Neale's have the green Ford Fiesta for? This car must have nearly matched Dad's 18 years! Was it sold for scrap value?
PS Richard is interested in having my car as 'a run around' in Portugal but I have now definately decided to keep it! Remember he has owned 2 VW Golfs.
SO BROS ANY CAR NEWS
Posted on Jan 30, 2009, 3:56 PM from IP address 81.98.174.136
Yes we are going. That is Bren, Big Chris and myself.
Chris's brother and his girlfriend also.Jem is also up for it.
I think it will be a good change. Skiddaw is walkable from the campsite as are the cockups, and the wild places Back o'skida. It's only every other year that were not at Wasdale. So get booking and I would suggest picking the southern end of the field away from the road and shop but nearer the toilet block located in the south west corner of the site.
Posted on Jan 27, 2009, 9:18 PM from IP address 90.201.201.18
Bassenthwaite Campsite this year. It will be a different site and near the lake, Skiddaw, the village and the Sun public house. Some of us could drive for other local walks. Most of us would like to climb Skiddaw (931m).
So email the site soon so we know who is coming this year and we should really think about booking our pitches.
Cheers
Woolven
Posted on Jan 27, 2009, 11:28 AM from IP address 81.98.174.136
Nev, Tim, Dave, Bros are we definately going to the...
by Woolven
Bassenthwaite Lake campsite this year? We will probably need to start booking our pitches.
It could be a cold Lakes 2009 so I will probably not be swimming in Bassenthawaite Lake! I would definately like to climb Skiddaw and enjoy a 'short' walk by the lake.
Posted on Jan 10, 2009, 10:31 AM from IP address 81.98.168.93
This campsite was a suggestion by Andy Price.
I've not actually stayed there but I've visited the campsite on a couple of occasions when assessing DofE group staying there in 2006 and 2007.
Studying the map will show that Bassenthwaite is situated right at the north end of the Lake District, and therefore limited for many walks in the immediate visicinty. Many other options are available within half-an-hour's drive however. There is also a limited bus service passing the campsite.
See my comments on 5th November (Page 2) for more information.
Now that the distractions of Christmas/New Year are out of the way, others interested in going to The Lakes this Easter may care to express their views about Bassenthwaite or another suitable campsite.
Posted on Jan 11, 2009, 12:31 AM from IP address 195.92.194.11
Can people quickly express views on this Campsite or any others so we can make a quick decision - this one looks quite interesting to me. Or should we go back to one the one up the road from Braithwaite? I#ve not done any looking myself.
IF you know any bros who don't look at this please speak to them by telephone or in-person. I think we need to move sharpish.
Posted on Jan 12, 2009, 2:20 PM from IP address 62.254.8.127
I'm off to Switzerland tomorrow for 19 days including a week's skiing over the border in St. Anton, Austria. Perhaps some feedback may have been posted by the time I return!!!
Cheers!
Nev
Posted on Jan 14, 2009, 11:44 PM from IP address 195.92.194.12
that I got from Google Earth was jolly interesting! As you know Tim, I'm always up for a bit of variety and if we have to travel a bit to get to some walks I'm sure I'll be able to start my breakfast at 7 so that I'm in time to respond to the call of "the bus is leaving in 5 minutes". I might have my family with me this year so Trotters World of Animals could be all I need to achieve anyway.
My vote is for this campsite.
Does anyone know if we have to book?
David
Posted on Jan 15, 2009, 7:08 PM from IP address 86.25.186.179
in the last message. I really have put my name in the box which says Your Name this time, so if it says Anonymous again it is not my fault. Maybe now it only puts your name if you're Woolven!!
David
Posted on Jan 15, 2009, 7:17 PM from IP address 86.25.186.179
I am staying in a Caravan in Pooley Bridge with Sarah and kids over Easter. Sarah's friends from Marple are all meeting up there. Sarah did try the B&B option but was out voted by the kids. I am sure we will come over to check Dave is up and on the hill before 12 noon.
I am heading for Johannesburg with work the first two weeks of Feb, with time to play tourist the middle weekend. Should be good.
Cheers
Phil
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, 10:35 PM from IP address 82.2.122.92
Pooley Bridge is a delightful little village, but at Easter it gets inundated with visitors due to its proximity to the M6 and also because it is the nearest part of the Lake District for those crossing the Pennines from Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, etc. For this reason and also, like Bassenthwaite, because it is on the fringe of walking country, I have never suggested it as a venue of the Oldbros at Easter.
There are three pubs, all of which will get extremely crowded. The best but smallest of them is The Sun Inn, which does good food but with a long wait when busy. The two larger pubs also do meals but prior booking is essential at such a busy time.
Of the several campsites in the vicinity of Pooley Bridge my favourite is Hill Croft, which for some strange reason is called Howe Hill on the O.S. map. A speciality of Park Foot campsite is pony trekking. All the campsites are likely to be noisy well into the wee small hours, particularly the two on the SE shore of the lake. I hope you have chosen wisely. Good luck.
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 12:09 AM from IP address 195.92.194.11
From the rather limited responses it looks as though we will be at Bassenthwaite this Easter. Not my preferred choice, as may have been perceived by reading between the lines of what I wrote on 5th November, but Ill go with the flow. Here are the details for prior booking:
Mr & Mrs Trafford
Bassenthwaite Hall Farm
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QP
Tel. 017687-76393
They also offer self-catering cottages (for those preferring such accommodation) but they are probably already booked up at such a popular time as Easter.
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 12:15 AM from IP address 195.92.194.11
Its a only a quick drive to many hills - probably shorter time than zooming down the side of wasdale every day. The main thing is the company. Also I fancy exploring a bit of the area back o' skidda.
Who is thinking of coming.
The Neale's hope to have a complete show of all our branch of the family under the age of 53, including snip the dog but excluding Smudge the rabbit.
Andy and Brenda obviously as it was Andy's recommendation.
What about Stuart Tricony. Are you out there? any chance of getting Fiona Licker along - or would Rachel object?
Woolvie Glyn are you up for it?
What about a flying visit from R.Silverwood.
Trev how about you?
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, 2:21 PM from IP address 204.104.55.244
Geoff was trained in the Intelligence Corp during the 2nd World War and having become tri-lingual would have been an ideal candidate to be a British Army spy or secret agent. The late Geoff could have easily become a double agent somewhere in Nazi occupied Europe. His knowledge of Russian would have also helped him on the Eastern Front. With his outstanding bravery we could have had a VC at '78'!
PS Geoff did teach O.Level and A.Level Russian!
Posted on Jan 3, 2009, 4:25 PM from IP address 81.98.168.93
