Blackrocksrock Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 And I am in the land of the malt whisky trail - I have 4 distilleries within 1 mile of my house. And loads more round and about. You must take a trip up here. Aberlour, Glenallachie, Ben Rinnes and Dailuaine distilleries, with Glenfiddich 4 miles away, macallan 3 miles away and alltabhainne 6 miles away, Cardhu 5 miles away Tormore about 8 miles away so its a great place to visit. We dont drive much - due to all the above products (only joking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 we have the beach great for Surfing in Saltburn, lovely pier and hill lift the beach scene in atonement was filmed here we also have a huge petrochemical plant and steel works (go Teesside! go Teesside!) am I selling it well do you think? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 We could add to your UK vacation....come down south to the rolling green hills of Devon. We can offer caravan accommodation (with its own en-suite) with a lovely view of the cube! I'll even throw in a cream tea Have a wonderful cruise Mark, hope you dont stop in St Lucia - if you do - watch out for Winehouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 we have the beach great for Surfing in Saltburn, lovely pier and hill lift the beach scene in atonement was filmed here we also have a huge petrochemical plant and steel works (go Teesside! go Teesside!) am I selling it well do you think? cathy x You are Cathy - but your OH did once post a photo of the view from the beach Would that have been the petrochemical plant?? It's sure to be smaller than anything in America, so Mark won't notice that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Lesley, that was the steel works ill have a look see if I can find a photo of Wilton you will love it cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 ***here you go*** Wilton someone actually took this cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 ........and once he has 'done' the UK....he or anyone else from the forum would be given a warm welcome in central France! Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Come to (errrr) Wigan Can we do a swop & all come over to visit you sometime, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Come to Henley too. If you like rowing, or rowers, we have plenty of both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You've also got my ex H Cinnamon! Well I hope for your sake, not personally....and he'd never be mistaken for a hunky rower . Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Blimey, have we? Luckily I am too distracted by the rowers to have noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 ***here you go*** Wilton someone actually took this cathy x That's ....erm...... very.....erm.... interesting Cathy! We could all hire a private plane between us to go and visit Mark! Jackie - we'll be over in July We weren't far from you when we came over last year...........or I might be thinking of the time before...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 omletairways can you imagine... the poor air stewards / esses - we would have to pick some one we know, or we would all be sectioned before we landed (or even took off ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 OK I'm trying to think what would attract Mark to Essex. We seem to be famous for one thing.......Not really that exciting though. I could organise a visit to Hyde Hall gardens, just around the corner but the Oak in the village is older than theirs. He could visit the school chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 OK I'm trying to think what would attract Mark to Essex. Pengy.... YOU!!! of course, and your chickens and jellied eels Southend Pier ? oh, ok, i admit defeat dont you have a chemical plant or something like that? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 OF COURSE!!! CANVEY ISLAND!!!! It has MAJOR literary importance (it's mentioned in Great Expectations) AND the refinery, which was made famous here There is even holiday accomodation down there..... And nowdays there are 2 roads on and off so it doesn't get gridlocked half as often!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 omletairways can you imagine... the poor air stewards / esses - we would have to pick some one we know, or we would all be sectioned before we landed (or even took off ) cathy x Cooeeeeeee - Christian.......where are you???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You're more than welcome to visit us over here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Come to Henley too.If you like rowing, or rowers, we have plenty of both I need to come to Henley in July Cinnamon!!! The Regatta!. OS is rowing in uni team there so I need some info on what to do and where to stay. I am assuming I need a posh hat and frock?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Dear Mark Have a great time.... but one question who is looking after your hens? Or are they coming with you to give you a fresh egg every day There should be an internet link some where on the ship >>> you could give us reports on where you have been and what the weather is like as a roving weather reporter. Have a lovely time what ever you do. Best regards Ian & Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Have a great time.... but one question who is looking after your hens? I bet Mark is thinking 'drat....I knew there was something I had forgotten' Don't forget Sunny Sheffield on your stopover. A good walk in the Peak district cures most things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Just bumping this back up - I would hate for Mark to miss details of his World Tour!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Of course no trip to the UK would be complete with sampling the delights of Sunny Bognor Regis butt of many a holiday resort and panto joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Of course no trip to the UK would be complete with sampling the delights of Sunny Bognor Regis butt of many a holiday resort and panto joke Oh yes!! - one of the Royals made a passing comment I believe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Is he back from holiday yet? We'll have to pm him the link to this to make sure he sees everywhere he can go and visit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
