Brent B3B Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 Sometime in May 2015, i have the opportunity to take my wife to England to visit and stay with my Aunt in "Lincolnshire". I am told we also want to see Scotland maybe Italy and those great locations. Only going for a short 10days or so. I am not much of a traveler as the only other county I have been to is an extremely short trip to SW part of Canada. So for you travelers or folks across the pond. What are some of the "must see" places? I know we can't see it all but, it would be a bummer to be so close and have missed them. Not sure if or when well make it again. Thanks, Brent Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 Check the forum members map to see if any forum members live near the areas you will be visiting. 1 Quote
Niel Hoback Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 I have to recommend seeing York as my first choice. It is very tourist friendly and has some of the best attractions in England all in one city. If you are into trains at all, they have the world's largest train museum that is more than I can see in a day. It's home to the Flying Scotsman and Robert Stephenson's "Rocket", the first steam locomotive. The Yorkminster is a must for everyone. The largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. "The Shambles" is a street that is made of buildings from the 14th and 15 centuries that have all been in continuous use. It's fascinating. Google it for great pictures. The are fantastic ruins of cathedrals and monastaries , and more than you can see. It's all within the city walls that you can walk around on to see it all. The castle museum, and Jorvik have to be seen also. All of this and much more are within walking distance of each other. We stayed in a b and b called "The Apple House" just outside Micklegate and the whole city was accessible by walking even though the bus stop is right out the front door. I suggest you visit www.insideyourk.co.uk just to see the pictures. You won't be sorry. 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Posted October 20, 2014 Check the forum members map to see if any forum members live near the areas you will be visiting. good thought Don, got to love that map! i do enjoy seeing where everyone is located. Plus, if i can squeeze in a peek at a few vehicles.... I have to recommend seeing York as my first choice. It is very tourist friendly and has some of the best attractions in England all in one city. If you are into trains at all, they have the world's largest train museum that is more than I can see in a day. It's home to the Flying Scotsman and Robert Stephenson's "Rocket", the first steam locomotive. The Yorkminster is a must for everyone. The largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. "The Shambles" is a street that is made of buildings from the 14th and 15 centuries that have all been in continuous use. It's fascinating. Google it for great pictures. The are fantastic ruins of cathedrals and monastaries , and more than you can see. It's all within the city walls that you can walk around on to see it all. The castle museum, and Jorvik have to be seen also. All of this and much more are within walking distance of each other. We stayed in a b and b called "The Apple House" just outside Micklegate and the whole city was accessible by walking even though the bus stop is right out the front door. I suggest you visit www.insideyourk.co.uk just to see the pictures. You won't be sorry. Just checked out the web site. That's the kind of "must see" information i am looking for . Thanks for the recommendation Niel Quote
Niel Hoback Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Drive over to Scarborough and take the steam train to Whitby for a day of sight-seeing that can't be beat. The train and the stations on the way are right out of Thomas and Friends. It also reminded me of scenes from Sherlock Holmes movies. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 You might send a PM to Robin, who lives in the London area............he might have some suggestions as well. 1 Quote
BigDaddyO Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 If you go to Scotland, you might want to check out the Falkirk Wheel. 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Posted May 16, 2015 Just got back last night.... didn't make York this time, but now it is on the "to do" for next time like most on this forum I was looking for old cars..... as close as I could see on the way to Scotland Found an American diner did a lot of sight seeing and yes, those High land cows do exist (I was beginning to wonder) If you go to Scotland, you might want to check out the Falkirk Wheel. Done, very impressive, thanks for the suggestion You might send a PM to Robin, who lives in the London area............he might have some suggestions as well. and most defiantly the high light of the trip for me was meeting up with Robin! if you can't tell I am on the left...... (thanks for the suggestion Bob and Don!) he took me on a cruse through a rainy night in London, pointing out sights as I was taking photo's Truly a blast! sorry Dean and Chris couldn't make it, but next time, I'll make sure we have more time to meet up. now I am going out to the shop to keep working on the truck...... got to get it going for when these guys come over..... (after all I do owe Robin a cup off coffee in Oregon ) 3 Quote
48Dodger Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Wow!....very cool, and very impressed!..... I'm a California boy heading to Minnesota next month....I'm sure it'll be just like going to the UK. Not!....lol 48D 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Wow!....very cool, and very impressed!..... I'm a California boy heading to Minnesota next month....I'm sure it'll be just like going to the UK. Not!....lol 48D Did you stock up on heavy coats, long pants, wool socks etc? 1 Quote
Robin (UK) Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Really enjoyed our cruise around London, Brent. And I'm looking forward to tasting that Oregon coffee! 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 Did you stock up on heavy coats, long pants, wool socks etc? I have shorts that have super warm pockets....will that work? 48D Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 22, 2015 Report Posted May 22, 2015 I have shorts that have super warm pockets....will that work? 48D I will have to take your word on that. No test drive for me. Quote
Ulu Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 I've never really had a desire to visit the UK, but York sounds very appealing. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 I wasn't excited about going there either, but after the first day I didn't want to leave and couldn't wait to go back. I've been there twice and would go back in a minute. There's too much to see and do for just a quick visit, the more I saw, the more I wanted to see! The "average guy on the street" is very friendly. I do think I could live there. I wouldn't try driving there, though. Quote
TodFitch Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 . . . I wouldn't try driving there, though. A few years ago my wife and I visited the UK. After seeing some of the sights in London we rented a car and drove to north Wales to visit the area her family came from. Nice trip. But the return into London with the rental car was a white knuckle process even though the fellow at the agency commented that since it was a weekend the traffic wasn't too bad. Makes driving in places like San Francisco down right relaxing in comparison. Quote
Brent B3B Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Posted May 23, 2015 ..... But the return into London with the rental car was a white knuckle process even though the fellow at the agency commented that since it was a weekend the traffic wasn't too bad. Makes driving in places like San Francisco down right relaxing in comparison. that is what made Robin appearance in the Plymouth and parallel parking skill so impressive to me. left hand drive and a lot larger than the local cars........ most people did seem to get out of his way. Quote
pflaming Posted May 23, 2015 Report Posted May 23, 2015 What a coincidence, we are going to England in June and July, ops, NEW ENGLAND. Been to London twice, would go back in a nano second. Only would stay there for a WEEK. You might take a touring bus, see a lot FAST then mark the places you want to see close up and return to such. 1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I would like to go over to the UK to attend the Rhythm Riot.......a retro music event that Robin puts on toward the end of November. Many bands from many places, including a few old time U S acts that are still around.....vintage dress.....and a car show with cruise that has gotten bigger and better over the years. A poster about R R...........http://www.rhythmriot.com/cruise Facebook page about the R R...........https://www.facebook.com/RhythmRiotWeekend When we spent a night in Memphis, Tenn last week on our way back home from a vacation trip to Florida...........we encountered several folks from the U K, and even Australia (Queensland)...... who had traveled to the shrine of Elvis. Two ladies with whom we visited........have been coming to Memphis for up to 11 years. Guess we did not realize how many visitors there come from across the pond. Edited May 26, 2015 by BobT-47P15 Quote
Niel Hoback Posted May 26, 2015 Report Posted May 26, 2015 I was on the observation deck of the replica Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas and met a very nice couple from London. They're everywhere! they're everywhere! Run for your lives!! Quote
Ulu Posted May 26, 2015 Report Posted May 26, 2015 I have shorts that have super warm pockets....will that work? 48D This time of year take lots of mosquito spray, lotion, nets, zappers...anything you can manage. Minnesota claims to be "Land of 10,000 Lakes", but in the winter it's the land of 10,000 frozen lakes, and in the summer it's the land of 10,000,000 damp mosquito habitats. Quote
Dave72dt Posted May 26, 2015 Report Posted May 26, 2015 Most of the time, they aren't that bad. The worst time is the hour between sunset and dark so you may want some big boy pants for the evenings. Once it's dark and you have some kind of light showing or a campfire, you need to watch for June bugs. Those come in with a low pitched hum you can hear from 30-40 yds off. Most of the time they don't land on you though. Quote
pflaming Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 June bugs, reminds me of Sunday night in our little country church, didn't phase the singing one iota. Quote
Ulu Posted May 27, 2015 Report Posted May 27, 2015 We have some big june bugs here most years, but they don't bother me much. It's mosquitoes that I hate & Clovis has fewer mosquitoes than any place I've ever lived. We have guys who kill off mosquitoes for a living and it works. Anyhow, I went to high school on the banks of the Rainy River, and I tell ya Minnesota has mosquitoes so awful they can carry off a live trout. OK, maybe not a trout, but I remember the Smelt used to swim upstream to get away from the mosquitoes! Quote
Merle Coggins Posted May 28, 2015 Report Posted May 28, 2015 ..., you need to watch for June bugs. Those come in with a low pitched hum you can hear from 30-40 yds off. Most of the time they don't land on you though. Why are they called June bugs when they typically come out in May and are all dead and gone by June? These bugs are not fun to hit when riding a motorcycle. Might just as well drive through a meteor shower. Anyhow, I went to high school on the banks of the Rainy River, and I tell ya Minnesota has mosquitoes so awful they can carry off a live trout. OK, maybe not a trout, but I remember the Smelt used to swim upstream to get away from the mosquitoes! I was up in the north woods of Wisconsin yesterday and thought I was being attacked by eagles... then I realized they were mosquitoes. Quote
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