andybarton Posted September 9, 2008 Share #41 Posted September 9, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think I might come along. And enter my dog in the Terrier Races Could be a good day out, if you can avoid that beauty parade on the front page... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 9, 2008 Posted September 9, 2008 Hi andybarton, Take a look here Next NW England away-day?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
elansprint72 Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share #42 Posted September 9, 2008 I'm really sorry not to be able to go; the pipe smoking competition is usually quite a nail-biter; the vintage tractors should be good, two entries (neither of them vintage). Rather frustratingly there is no mention of crabs. Anyone around on Thursday 20th November could do worse than visit the World's Biggest Liar contest (ticket only). The World's Biggest Liar Contest - The Bridge Inn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 9, 2008 Share #43 Posted September 9, 2008 I'm really sorry not to be able to go; the pipe smoking competition is usually quite a nail-biter; the vintage tractors should be good, two entries (neither of them vintage).Rather frustratingly there is no mention of crabs. Anyone around on Thursday 20th November could do worse than visit the World's Biggest Liar contest (ticket only). The World's Biggest Liar Contest - The Bridge Inn Reminds me of "I'm a dolphin trainer" chat-up line. Been a few years since I've used that one though. Bet you can't imagine me telling porkies ? Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted September 10, 2008 Share #44 Posted September 10, 2008 Small world, I'm from Atherton. I'd be careful what you say about Wigan, there could be some pie eaters here who'd take offence. Smaller than you think Steve. I'm actually from Atherleigh, roughly half way between Atherton and Leigh. (On Leigh Road; on the Leigh side of the old LUT bus garage.) Look forward to meeting you if the Lake District Trip comes off. ___________________________ Cheers, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 19, 2008 Share #45 Posted September 19, 2008 Hi, Following the discussion above, we're confirming that there will be Forum members attending tomorrow's (Saturday) Egremont Crab fair. Join us if you wish by all means. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 19, 2008 Share #46 Posted September 19, 2008 Join us if you wish by all means. Don't forget to bring your own terrier if you want to enter the terrier competition Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/58849-next-nw-england-away-day/?do=findComment&comment=659104'>More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share #47 Posted September 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can't keep away from the fish eh, Rolo? Looks like being a good day, although Mike Harding had a few adverse things to say about Egremont. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 19, 2008 Share #48 Posted September 19, 2008 Mike Harding? What's he got to do with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share #49 Posted September 19, 2008 Mike Harding? What's he got to do with it? Mike Harding - Captain Paralytic And The Brown Ale Cowboys What kind of heducation did you get darn sarf? btw, that's the best doggie shot I've seen in a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 19, 2008 Share #50 Posted September 19, 2008 I know who he is. What does he have to do with crabs and terriers? Just 'cos he's a Northerner, doesn't give give him some god given right to be crabby or terrier-like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share #51 Posted September 19, 2008 Disc Two, Track one, Egremont, Gateway to Oblivion. A classic. That's where the Crab Fair is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 20, 2008 Share #52 Posted September 20, 2008 Egremont, Gateway to Oblivion How apt. That's the last time we let you suggest somewhere Taylor. A verruca would be more interesting than the crab fair. Andy left early after making some comment about going to see a hill. Sensible chap. The best thing I can think of to say is that at least it didn't rain. There were people lining the streets waiting for something to happen. It didn't. Eventually they drifted off to get drunk and/or look for the attractive sheep in the flock - or whatever they do in the countryside to pass the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted September 20, 2008 Share #53 Posted September 20, 2008 There were people lining the streets waiting for something to happen. It didn't. Perhaps that is the purpose of the Crab Fair - lining the streets expecting nothing to happen, Bet their ancestors have been doing that since 1237 AD - no surprises in Egremont. Best part of the day was when the village idiot waved goodbye to us, as we arrived. It is quite close to the Sellafield Nuclear Power Station. Some would say much too close. Saw a lot of 'gurning' going on, but it didn't seem organised. There was no World Gurning Championship taking place though. Everyone was a winner. The only fashion that's reached the town since the war is the track suit. That's the Crimea War I refer to. Obviously a Royalist town as I noticed one established still has the Coronation decorations hanging from the eaves. Rolo (They'll cheer when I return, but unless I can lift my coffin lid, i'll not hear). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share #54 Posted September 20, 2008 Don't tell me that you folks actually went there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 21, 2008 Share #55 Posted September 21, 2008 We took the advice of a local... It wasn't a completely wasted day... we did meet up with some very old friends up there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 21, 2008 Share #56 Posted September 21, 2008 We took the advice of a local... ...who left. Now I know why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted September 21, 2008 Share #57 Posted September 21, 2008 The advice came from the Alderley Edge area of the Lake District Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted September 21, 2008 Share #58 Posted September 21, 2008 Guys, seems such fun - sorry I couldn't make it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share #59 Posted September 21, 2008 Were there any crabs, for goodness sake? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted September 21, 2008 Share #60 Posted September 21, 2008 Don't tell me that you folks actually went there? A blunt and rusty blade is waiting for you. Falstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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