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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Art noon all............
Bearly Christian A man went on a nature walk. A bear began to chase him, so he climbed a tree. As he was climbing he slipped down into the bear's arms. He prayed, "Lord let this be a Christian bear." The bear said, "Lord, thank you for this food." There you go Ted, a Christian joke with a Merling for food theme ![]() ![]() Have fun all............. ![]() ![]() ![]() Old Sage |
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
I get the impression its time we did some more recruiting! Wacha Fink? Good idea. You may even get me as a member once more for a while ![]() The vicar stopped me yesterday, and asked me if I was on my way to church "Why" I relied "Do I look that ill?" Good one, Ted, except that you'll live forever. I was once called a four wheeled Christian... In a pram for my Christening, In a Taxi for my Wedding, but thankfully the the next is yet to come! Remembering that cute little Church of St. Mary at Myton-on-Swale ![]() ![]() |
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Evening all
Another mild and pleasant day but the wind's getting up and I suspect we're soon back to autumnal weather. As I creep up towards eleven years of 24/7 crunching it would be nice to know if any concrete difference has been made to the illnesses of mankind. I started in a team of several hundred but I suppose most got bored along the way or get more fun from computer games. |
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Good Morning!
Dark. Too dark to tell except for the thermometer: 9C and the wind being weak enough as not to make noise. Seems as if blanco ivan would like more play pals, Edwardian. |
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Mornin.....
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Wow St Mary's Church here in Myton appears on the internet!
Hope you are all well this autumn morning, Dog and appear to be, so far! |
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
....tomorrow we are going for a loooooong choo-choo ride......
OUTWARD JOURNEY OVER THE SETTLE & CARLISLE LINE: The After travelling through Cheshire and Lancashire we run via Blackburn, Whalley, Clitheroe and Pendle (Lancashire Witch Country). At Hellifield we reach North Yorkshire for an ever-favourite northbound journey on to Settle and up the Settle and Carlisle Railway. As we climb up through to Blea Moor we traverse the world famous Ribblehead viaduct before plunging into a tunnel for a pleasant run through Dentdale and onwards to Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, where our journey into Cumbria continues via the picturesque Eden Valley. See www.settle-carlisle.co.uk RETURN VIA THE CUMBRIAN COAST: Upon departure from Carlisle, as far as Maryport, Network Rail request (ahead of travel) that we keep all external door windows on the train closed due to restricted clearances on some legs – we ask that all those who are you joining us help our stewards by following this request, which we will be required to monitor on the day. Upon leaving Carlisle we begin inland for a time via Wigton and Aspatria before hitting Maryport after not too long, thence our scenic coastal journey. We run adjacent to the Solway Firth, which is just a few miles from Scotland (you may be able to make out the Scottish coast if we enjoy a clear enough view on the day). Several miles down we pass the once heavily industrial port of Workington, followed by some lovely coastal running down to the maritime town of Whitehaven. South of here we head into a more remote part of Cumbria with only a few remote villages including St Bees before hitting Sellafield (where a power station looks somewhere out of place in its barren surroundings). The area on from here is again sparsely populated and we enjoy plenty of mountainous and hilly scenery running adjacent to the picturesque Lake District region passing the villages of Seascale and Ravenglass. This theme continues towards Millom where the line begins to wind and twist more, following the shape of the coastline. We have to head back a few miles north soon after here before running in a horseshoe like shape to pass Foxfield and cross Duddon Sands, before passing Kirby-in-Furness and Askham to the north of the major shipping town of Barrow, which we may just avoid passing through via a normally “freight-only” railway (dependant on what time we reach this section). A brief respite from the sea continues as we pass through pretty Furness and the towns of Dalton and Ulverston, the latter of which brings us to fine estuary views of Cartmel Sands going over Leven Viaduct. Passing Cark and Kents Bank we pass the little Victorian resort of Grange-over-Sands, enjoying fine views of Morecambe Bay and crossing the Kent Viaduct, to Arnside, where we may sample some fine estuary views of the South Lakeland Mountains. The final leg of the route, on from Silverdale, cuts through the Leighton Moss Nature Reserve with pleasant views across Wharton Sands before we finally slow down for Carnforth (home to the famous “Brief Encounter” film and a large working yard often filled with vintage railway carriages plus diesel and steam locomotives). We re-join the West Coast Mainline to retrace our morning steps back to your joining stations and leave everyone with a memorable arena of scenery to dwell on! CARLISLE: We anticipate arrival time here is likely to be around 12:45 offering about a 2 hour stay. This great border city dominates the borderlands between England and Scotland, sitting within the vale between the Cumbrian Mountains and Scottish Southern Uplands. In Carlisle you’ll find yourself at the centre of a stirring past and a vibrant present. Many of the city’s eateries and licensed premises are just a few minutes walk from the station entrance and if you visit www.historic-carlisle.org.uk you will find information to help you plan ahead. Passengers should note that the train does convey the normal buffet car (with a selection of hot and cold drinks, alcohol, hot and cold snacks) but is not able to cook full meals so we as ever advise that unless you are bringing a picnic hamper and catering for yourselves on both journey’s that your main meal be taken at Carlisle. And for those who would prefer to use their short break to wander around in the beautiful and historic heart of the city you may choose to visit the castle, cathedral or indeed the Tullie House Museum. Departure from Carlisle should be around 14:45. |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Scribe, you can not leave without me ....
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Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
....sorry, only booked two first-class tickets.....
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
I would have been satisfied with roof class
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