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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 24, 2018 20:22:29 GMT
The Landlord of the Lion used to have a Fiat panda that he could just squeeze over the bridge to collect his dray, is that the right word? His Mrs used to walk around with two tiny dogs in a basket. Consall Forge and that part of the Caldon Canal is probably the most beautiful part of the network I've ever been to. The Llangollen Canal is lovely but I would say the Caldon is even more so as you travel through "little Switzerland", and with only a tenth of the boat traffic. |
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Post by sandk on Nov 24, 2018 20:34:38 GMT
The Landlord of the Lion used to have a Fiat panda that he could just squeeze over the bridge to collect his dray, is that the right word? His Mrs used to walk around with two tiny dogs in a basket. Consall Forge and that part of the Caldon Canal is probably the most beautiful part of the network I've ever been to. The Llangollen Canal is lovely but I would say the Caldon is even more so as you travel through "little Switzerland", and with only a tenth of the boat traffic. I often stay in Consall Forge when visiting friends In Stoke-on-Trent, at what was Dave Wrights' house, Wright as in the bakery. |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 24, 2018 20:41:02 GMT
Consall Forge and that part of the Caldon Canal is probably the most beautiful part of the network I've ever been to. The Llangollen Canal is lovely but I would say the Caldon is even more so as you travel through "little Switzerland", and with only a tenth of the boat traffic. I often stay in Consall Forge when visiting friends In Stoke-on-Trent, at what was Dave Wrights' house, Wright as in the bakery. Like this you mean? I do like a pie, which is probably why I'm such a fat bastard   |
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Post by sandk on Nov 24, 2018 20:52:42 GMT
That's the one fatty.
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Post by quaysider on Nov 24, 2018 22:01:42 GMT
Lovely photo - well done Mister... although it WOULD have been enhanced by having a ginner driving the train - //// just saying ;-)
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 24, 2018 22:22:25 GMT
Lovely photo - well done Mister... although it WOULD have been enhanced by having a ginner driving the train - //// just saying ;-) There is not one single situation in life which cannot be improved by having a ginger-headed person involved in it. I love ginger people, honestly I do, and I cannot understand those who claim that they are genetic misfits who should be wiped from the face of the Earth. |
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Post by Trina on Nov 25, 2018 16:42:03 GMT
Great picture,we've been there as well.We actually went on a train day out which involved both steam & old diesel trains.Great canal with some fab places to visit.
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Post by Jim on Nov 25, 2018 17:28:56 GMT
The Landlord of the Lion used to have a Fiat panda that he could just squeeze over the bridge to collect his dray, is that the right word? His Mrs used to walk around with two tiny dogs in a basket. Consall Forge and that part of the Caldon Canal is probably the most beautiful part of the network I've ever been to. The Llangollen Canal is lovely but I would say the Caldon is even more so as you travel through "little Switzerland", and with only a tenth of the boat traffic. I reckon that has competition fro the Summit Pass on the Rochdale, well, from Hebden to Littleborough. Fewer boats and stunning scenery, very occasionally a steam train goes by too. |
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 25, 2018 18:01:57 GMT
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 25, 2018 18:03:07 GMT
Consall Forge and that part of the Caldon Canal is probably the most beautiful part of the network I've ever been to. The Llangollen Canal is lovely but I would say the Caldon is even more so as you travel through "little Switzerland", and with only a tenth of the boat traffic. I reckon that has competition fro the Summit Pass on the Rochdale, well, from Hebden to Littleborough. Fewer boats and stunning scenery, very occasionally a steam train goes by too. Yebbut the trouble with the Rochdale is that strange people with funny accents are prone to approach you when you are going through the locks. |
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Post by Jim on Nov 25, 2018 18:39:26 GMT
I reckon that has competition fro the Summit Pass on the Rochdale, well, from Hebden to Littleborough. Fewer boats and stunning scenery, very occasionally a steam train goes by too. Yebbut the trouble with the Rochdale is that strange people with funny accents are prone to approach you when you are going through the locks. They also point out handy bits of wood that enable you to get past Salterhebble. Unprepared mardie southerners thinking a big knife will solve all their problems. Bolt croppers are what you really need. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2018 18:45:15 GMT
Pleased to see stabby's avatar now carries the legend 'glorious winner of the 2018 photo comp'. Who needs a prize ... that's the goal  Rog |
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 28, 2018 12:14:10 GMT
I’m a pro snapper. Was at a dinner party when the host showed me her portfolio. Not exactly pro, but I said they were very nice.
She said “I’ve seen your work, it’s fantastic, you must have a great camera.”
As we left I thanked her for a lovely evening and said “That was a fantastic meal, you must have some great pots and pans.”
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