whitedevil Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Slow down Throttled, some of us haven't even started yet Just kidding mate well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Did the moorcock inn and the dales in dense fog. The ribble viaduct was a shape in the distance but the roads are great, even with the mud and speed traps. I see men with cloth caps have been replaced with ladies in burkas in Blackburn. I ended up in someones driveway to get a photo of thw White Nancy. Arrived at Jodrell Bank minutes after it closed but it is a spectacular site and the road past it is great. Now in a pub in Southport a street away from the carousel. Do I get a nice logo for my signature for the North West? I reckon thats the only position to photo White Nancy from, within a reasonable distance, maybe i should get up there before the residents start to complain!!! The real problem was my phone's camera. There was another better view from further away on a road, but with the whiteness of the Nancy and the white sky, I could not get it to to show in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Congratulations Throttled on completing the 'Northwest' leg of the challenge.Completion pic for your sig will sorted soon mate. You caught me out doing it so quickly. Ta much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Did the moorcock inn and the dales in dense fog. The ribble viaduct was a shape in the distance but the roads are great, even with the mud and speed traps. I see men with cloth caps have been replaced with ladies in burkas in Blackburn. I ended up in someones driveway to get a photo of thw White Nancy. Arrived at Jodrell Bank minutes after it closed but it is a spectacular site and the road past it is great. Now in a pub in Southport a street away from the carousel. Do I get a nice logo for my signature for the North West? I reckon thats the only position to photo White Nancy from, within a reasonable distance, maybe i should get up there before the residents start to complain!!! Your off the marks and exactly the same driveway to get the White Nancy! How many are you planning on doing this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushwind Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Your off the marks and exactly the same driveway to get the White Nancy! How many are you planning on doing this year? a few more yet ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 To Grumpy Old Git: you are saying the packhorse bridge postcode is 13 miles away. where have you got the postcode from? i just checked the marker on google maps and it is in the correct location. me confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Priest, I think I saw you up Portsdown Hill yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Priest, I think I saw you up Portsdown Hill yesterday!mm really? what were you riding? i have seen couple of bikes passing by the viewpoint while i was walking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yamaha YBR 125 with L plates I saw your picture in the picture thread and recognised you. I go up there everyday haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 yeah, it's a nice view. i think i might have seen you as well but not too sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_589 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 No number in pics = no points, right? Just checking if I need to go back to Jodrell Bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yup that's right you must have your number showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 To Grumpy Old Git: you are saying the packhorse bridge postcode is 13 miles away. where have you got the postcode from? i just checked the marker on google maps and it is in the correct location. me confused Google Maps puts it correct.Streetmap puts it correct.Navigon Satnag puts it near the centre of Bury St Edmonds!!!However, putting in the name of the village takes you to the road junction just up from the bridge (which is visible from there). Dad's Army Museum put me in a council estate - But less than a mile away.A143 is now on my list of 'great bike routes'.Next trip will either be the rest of the SE or the Midlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Bah! Not in the lead anymore Big tour coming end of May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I'm sure you will pull quite a few more in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 what am i supposed to photograph in Poole? me confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 The Harbour - That's the big wet area NNE of the Prison! PS. Top of the hill looking North is a great view.PPS. Don't forget to show your number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Where is the prison? I tend to picture the holes bay roundabout, and, there is a wet thing there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 OK,Best route to get a piccy:-A350 through centre of Poole (follow signs for Ferry (Cherbourg / Channel islands).Just before the bridge, turn left (The Quay).Follow this road (water o the right) till you get to a line of Palm Trees - Park and take picture looking out towards Brownsea Island. The wet bit is Poole Harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Where is the prison? I tend to picture the holes bay roundabout, and, there is a wet thing there That is Creekmoor Lake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Cheers mate, i hope i dont forget to reprogram my satnav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 i think i saw someone photographing Corfe castle from a351 bus stop, but not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushwind Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 i was in wales yesterday, thinking, is there a tag on this ride????, wasnt til i got home that i realised, stopped for a cuppa at Bala, doh!, still, today , once south of brum, the roads were 'very pleasant' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Today was the Kings House Hotel, Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and the Glenfinnan Monument. We had loads of family holidays in Ardnamurchan and I now know why. The place is just one stunning view after another. I just did not appreciate that as a kid. The new tent is pitched and now getting pissed ready for a good nights sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Eieandonan castle, Applecross road sign, Ardmair point, Smoo cave, Dunnet head and Urquhart Castle done. The castle was a painas loads of trees have been planted to block the view and make you pay to see it. I went intothe coach parking and there is a smallgap at a white pole. Camping tonight and more tags tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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