Ok, need help

[InOne]

Right, so I'm going on a trip with my Dad, somewhere in UK. But we don't know where to go. I was thinking Forest Of Dean. But we've been to the west before, Stratford and all that. Where is good to go in UK? I'd actually go to Scotland again cos it was ace, but it's a right trek :/

[Novo]

Depends what sort of trip and what you enjoy doing i suppose

[ILoveTRW]

Tell your dad to **** off
if he can't be arsed taking you aboard then you shouldn't be arsed going

[Pyramid*]

Right, so I'm going on a trip with my Dad, somewhere in UK. But we don't know where to go. I was thinking Forest Of Dean. But we've been to the west before, Stratford and all that. Where is good to go in UK? I'd actually go to Scotland again cos it was ace, but it's a right trek :/

Where in Scotland have you been.... and what type of trip (apart from the LSD type) are you both looking for? What did you like/ not like in Scotland.... could poss help with some suggestions if you'd like?

[Pyramid*]

Tell your dad to **** off
if he can't be arsed taking you aboard then you shouldn't be arsed going

Ever thought it could be due to

a. financial constraints.
b. time constraints
c. fear of flying
d. not liking abroad
e. Personal preference

[ILoveTRW]

Ever thought it could be due to

a. financial constraints.
b. time constraints
c. fear of flying
d. not liking abroad
e. Personal preference

a. id tell my dad to stop being a ****ing cheapstake
b. a long weekend is long enough
c. catch the eurostar
d. racist
e. what weirdo would rather have a holiday in the uk than aboard?

[Pyramid*]

a. id tell my dad to stop being a ****ing cheapstake
b. a long weekend is long enough
c. catch the eurostar
d. racist
e. what weirdo would rather have a holiday in the uk than aboard?

BIB. I'm sure you would.:sleep:

Clearly you have no idea of the places, sights, history, intresting aspects that the UK and holidays/breaks within this country can offer. ;)

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

liverpool

[InOne]

Tell your dad to **** off
if he can't be arsed taking you aboard then you shouldn't be arsed going

We want to see all of UK :joker: I've been abroad loads, but would like to me my own country first

[InOne]

Where in Scotland have you been.... and what type of trip (apart from the LSD type) are you both looking for? What did you like/ not like in Scotland.... could poss help with some suggestions if you'd like?

Started in Grenta Green (probs wrong spelling) Drove to Dumfries, then Edinburgh, and went past St Mary Loch, with loads of hills and stuff, really nice. And ended up in Stirling

[Pyramid*]

We want to see all of UK :joker: I've been abroad loads, but would like to me my own country first


How far a drive (ie; where are you and what radius from where you are).?

c'mon ...geeza clue - lots of places to suggest but need a step for a hint!!:hugesmile:

[InOne]

I'm in Yorkshire

[Pyramid*]

Started in Grenta Green (probs wrong spelling) Drove to Dumfries, then Edinburgh, and went past St Mary Loch, with loads of hills and stuff, really nice. And ended up in Stirling


There's a lot to see in the Borders district if you don't want the full trek past Stirling/Edinburgh and beyond.

If you're up for a longer trek: Perthshire, trossachs, have lots to offer and at this time of year, the scenery is simply breathtaking.

Places like Inverurie - smashing little hotel is a great base and is very reasonable (does 'aprtments' at good value)

http://www.thegeorgehotel.co.uk/

Fife coastal routes are lovely too: smashing little fishing villages and neuks.

Crinan Canal route / island of Seil etc http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/seil/seil/index.html

Really depend what you're looking for.

[arista]

Right, so I'm going on a trip with my Dad, somewhere in UK. But we don't know where to go. I was thinking Forest Of Dean. But we've been to the west before, Stratford and all that. Where is good to go in UK? I'd actually go to Scotland again cos it was ace, but it's a right trek :/



Scotland has the 5,000 year old tree.

Touch that
and
Feel the Force

[Pyramid*]

I'm in Yorkshire

Okay...so you're about a good 4 hours from the cental belt..... where I've mentioned varies approx about 6/7 hours away (roughly).

The Ayrshire coast has lots to offer.... and some splendid castles along the way too.... if you go near Ayrshire: you HAVE to experience the Electric Brae. Phenomenon that makes it look as though you're car is facing down a hill....but gravity pulls it up the hill........ whilst it's neutral !!! :)

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Scotland has the 5,000 year old tree.

Touch that
and
Feel the Force

:joker::joker::joker:

[InOne]

I loved Scotland but what I REALLY liked was the Whiskey lol The smoked one. I've has this convo with Ian before

[Pyramid*]

:joker::joker::joker:

What's so funny?

here's a bit of education for you Scott:-

http://www.sacredconnections.co.uk/holyland/fortingallyew.htm

[Pyramid*]

I loved Scotland but what I REALLY liked was the Whiskey lol The smoked one. I've has this convo with Ian before

You bloody English sassenach.... it's spelt WHISKY. *slaps InOne and shakes head*

Several of them about...... !! Couldn't imagine why.....you'd think us Scots liked a wee snifter now and again!!:hugesmile:

[InOne]

You bloody English sassenach.... it's spelt WHISKY. *slaps InOne and shakes head*

Several of them about...... !! Couldn't imagine why.....you'd think us Scots liked a wee snifter now and again!!:hugesmile:

I never know if to put the E or not haha

[Pyramid*]

I never know if to put the E or not haha

I may be wrong, but 'something in the back of my jaded memory' thinks it the 'e' may be an Americanism? Not too sure.

Scots refer to it without the 'E'. (or rather..... they should). ;)

[InOne]

I may be wrong, but 'something in the back of my jaded memory' thinks it the 'e' may be an Americanism? Not too sure.

Scots refer to it without the 'E'. (or rather..... they should). ;)

Well as long as it gets me drunk I'm all good

[Novo]

Scotland has the 5,000 year old tree.

Touch that
and
Feel the Force

What happens if you touch it?

[joeysteele]

I am personally crazy for Scotland, I love the people and all over the place. I love the Glen Coe region and Fort William,Lochaber region. So many places in Scotland to go though depending what you are looking for, I just love the peace of it all.

Everyone is different though and it depends what you are looking for, wherever in the UK you decide to go, hope you really enjoy yourself.

[InOne]

Yep, it's just like being in a totally different place even though you're on the same Island. Hmmmm, might suggest Scotland again

[Lewis.]

a. id tell my dad to stop being a ****ing cheapstake
b. a long weekend is long enough
c. catch the eurostar
d. racist
e. what weirdo would rather have a holiday in the uk than aboard?

You really have no idea :rolleyes:

[Pyramid*]

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1731

[Lewis.]

Cornwall is a nice place! I know I'm slightly biased because I live here but, depending on the weather, it's great if you want to get away and have a weekend in peace.

[InOne]

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1731

Is that St Mary's :amazed: I went to a pub there too where some famous writers have been

[InOne]

Cornwall is a nice place! I know I'm slightly biased because I live here but, depending on the weather, it's great if you want to get away and have a weekend in peace.

Love it there, been a few times. Eden project and all that. Think stayed in St Ives

[Lewis.]

Love it there, been a few times. Eden project and all that. Think stayed in St Ives

It's lovely down at St Ives. I like Mevagissey too and Fowey. Quite a few of the towns have also been done up. St Austell has a brand new shopping plaza. It can get boring living here but I imagine if you are from a city, Cornwlal is a really nice and refreshing place to visit

[Pyramid*]

I am personally crazy for Scotland, I love the people and all over the place. I love the Glen Coe region and Fort William,Lochaber region. So many places in Scotland to go though depending what you are looking for, I just love the peace of it all.

Everyone is different though and it depends what you are looking for, wherever in the UK you decide to go, hope you really enjoy yourself.





http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1733


http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1732

[Pyramid*]

It's lovely down at St Ives. I like Mevagissey too and Fowey. Quite a few of the towns have also been done up. St Austell has a brand new shopping plaza. It can get boring living here but I imagine if you are from a city, Cornwlal is a really nice and refreshing place to visit

Fowey is gorg....as is Mevagissey too. St Austell...mmmm...... not so sure.

Mousehole, and Marazion (sp?) are lovely places too..... spent a week in a fab self catering across from St Michaels mount a few summers ago, weather was to die for.

Chapel Porth and the beaches in that area are on par with any other spectaular beaches in the Caribbean.

[InOne]

Wouldn't mind down West though cos it's close to Wales, and that's beautiful as well, plus got family down there

[Shasown]

I may be wrong, but 'something in the back of my jaded memory' thinks it the 'e' may be an Americanism? Not too sure.

Scots refer to it without the 'E'. (or rather..... they should). ;)

Yeah Pyr Los Americanos often use the 'e' but its not their fault. Think Bushmills.

Scottish whisky or Irish Whiskey.

According to Wiki (thats whisky without the h and s)

Whiskey or whisky is an anglicization of a Goidelic name (Irish: uisce beatha and Scottish Gaelic: uisge beatha) literally meaning "water of life". Earlier anglicizations include usquebaugh, usquebea (1706) and iskie bae (1583).

First written records of its production actually come from Ireland, so maybe they have the right to insist on it being spelled with an 'e'.

[Pyramid*]

Is that St Mary's :amazed: I went to a pub there too where some famous writers have been

It's a place called Kenmore up in Perthshire...... Kenmore hotel sits right on Loch Tay - simply amazing and a great place to get extremely drunk and chill out!! :)

[InOne]

Well I'm of Irish decent so I guess I spell it right :D

[Pyramid*]

You really have no idea :rolleyes:


So true!!

I'd hazard a guess that it may arise from the 'money grows on trees' thought process..... ;)

[Lewis.]

So true!!

I'd hazard a guess that it may arise from the 'money grows on trees' thought process..... ;)

... or just blatant unawareness as to the kind of financial situations about 95% of the public are facing at the moment.

[Pyramid*]

Yeah Pyr Los Americanos often use the 'e' but its not their fault. Think Bushmills.

Scottish whisky or Irish Whiskey.

According to Wiki (thats whisky without the h and s)

Whiskey or whisky is an anglicization of a Goidelic name (Irish: uisce beatha and Scottish Gaelic: uisge beatha) literally meaning "water of life". Earlier anglicizations include usquebaugh, usquebea (1706) and iskie bae (1583).

First written records of its production actually come from Ireland, so maybe they have the right to insist on it being spelled with an 'e'.

Confesses I was too lazy too go check it out!!

Ah.... I see the Irish version. Understandable it's with an 'e'.....they'd all have been too drunk to realise the error of their ways!! :hugesmile:

Kidding !!!!

[Pyramid*]

... or just blatant unawareness as to the kind of financial situations about 95% of the public are facing at the moment.

Ignorance some would say.

[InOne]

Yep, my Dad's a teacher and it's still hard for him :bored:

[Shasown]

Confesses I was too lazy too go check it out!!

Ah.... I see the Irish version. Understandable it's with an 'e'.....they'd all have been too drunk to realise the error of their ways!! :hugesmile:

Kidding !!!!

PMSL, I dont really care how it is spelt, so long as it tastes ok, preference for either Irish or Scottish is dependant on mood.

The real bugbear I have is when people call Scottish people, objects etc Scotch.

[Pyramid*]

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1735

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1734


2 different beaches. 2 different continents. I know which one looks far prettier......

[Pyramid*]

Yep, my Dad's a teacher and it's still hard for him :bored:

The difference is: you at least don't have the very blinkered view that you should make demands upon your family/parents, neither do you speak of them as though they as cash cows - there to meet your every whim and if they don't ...... you don't speak about them in such a disresectful or ignorant manner.

I'd say you were far richer...all things considered.

[Locke.]

Kilkeel

[Pyramid*]

PMSL, I dont really care how it is spelt, so long as it tastes ok, preference for either Irish or Scottish is dependant on mood.

The real bugbear I have is when people call Scottish people, objects etc Scotch.

AAARRGGGHHH...... my pet hate too.

Scotch is a drink.

Scots or Scottish refers to the nationality.

It's all down to ignorance - those who cannot tell the difference, really in fairness: are more to be pitied than laughed at. (sometimes!!)

[InOne]

The difference is: you at least don't have the very blinkered view that you should make demands upon your family/parents, neither do you speak of them as though they as cash cows - there to meet your every whim and if they don't ...... you don't speak about them in such a disresectful or ignorant manner.

I'd say you were far richer...all things considered.

I was brought up right :D It's not as if he' taking me anywhere, I'm paying my own way :joker: It's just the fact he can drive

[Redway]

Cool. Beaches in Brighton are well good. I love London, though. Whatever you do, don't visit Manc expecting a holiday. It's a good city, like, but, as a holiday destination, not bloody worth it. :)

[Pyramid*]

I was brought up right :D It's not as if he' taking me anywhere, I'm paying my own way :joker: It's just the fact he can drive


You're paying your own way... how VERY dare you !! lol.

So..... have any of the suggestions helped you or your dad yet!!! More to the point!! :hugesmile:

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

liverpool is a stunning holiday destination

[Pyramid*]

liverpool is a stunning holiday destination

Stunning??:conf:

[InOne]

You're paying your own way... how VERY dare you !! lol.

So..... have any of the suggestions helped you or your dad yet!!! More to the point!! :hugesmile:

Sort of, but I always change my mind lol I asked him about Scotland again

[InOne]

liverpool is a stunning holiday destination

Been there loads lol I do like it though, it has my fave pub ever :D

[Locke.]

What pub?

[Pyramid*]

Sort of, but I always change my mind lol I asked him about Scotland again


You've had me looking thorugh old pics of Cornwall area....and I'm swithering now whether to do that in late summer or abroad. Damn you InOne!!!

:D

[InOne]

What pub?

Pogue Mahones. It's actually quite hard to find but I think you go down past the China Town bit. Well hard for me cos I don't know Liverpool that well lol

[InOne]

You've had me looking thorugh old pics of Cornwall area....and I'm swithering now whether to do that in late summer or abroad. Damn you InOne!!!

:D

Might as well explore your own land first!!

[Pyramid*]

Might as well explore your own land first!!


I do, and I love it. I however lose out on the duty free tobacco. :bawling:

[arista]

What happens if you touch it?


You touch the powers from
5,000 years back.


It gives you a buzz.



Feel The Force

[Pyramid*]

Did you / dad / others make a decision yet?? current weather in Scotland is dreich, wet and cold! Just a heads up!!

(mind you...keeps the midges at bay) :hugesmile:

[Niall]

Come to London! :amazed: We can go shopping! :dazzler:

[MB.]

http://thisisbigbrother.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=1735

Where is that? :amazed::lovedup:

[joeysteele]

Great pics Pyramid, don't know if InOne has made up his mind yet from the sound of things but it wil be a trip to Scotland for me again.
Even when its raining,there's a magic about the place.

Hope you really enjoy wherever you decide to go InOne.

[Benjamin]

Isle of Mann or The Scilly Isles. :love:

[Patrick]

a. id tell my dad to stop being a ****ing cheapstake
b. a long weekend is long enough
c. catch the eurostar
d. racist
e. what weirdo would rather have a holiday in the uk than aboard?

:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

[Pyramid*]

Where is that? :amazed::lovedup:


Cornwall would you believe. Stunning and breathtaking eh!

Can't recall exactly where - something vaguely recollective about nearby to where Shakespearean plays were put on, nearby the cliff edge (honestly can't remember name).

The other picture believe it or not was either in Barbados or Thailand (the latter I'm sure) - some difference eh!

Joey: I took a visitor (from Cornwall) up through Glencoe at the end of November, raining and freezing: we had the car roof down, collars up on the jackets, heater on full at the feet - and I swear, we didn't get wet as long as I kept driving. (different story when we stopped to take piccies though!) :joker: He loved it because you really could take in all of the scenery even such bad conditions.

[tmi]

Cornwall would you believe. Stunning and breathtaking eh!

Can't recall exactly where - something vaguely recollective about nearby to where Shakespearean plays were put on, nearby the cliff edge (honestly can't remember name).

The other picture believe it or not was either in Barbados or Thailand (the latter I'm sure) - some difference eh!

Joey: I took a visitor (from Cornwall) up through Glencoe at the end of November, raining and freezing: we had the car roof down, collars up on the jackets, heater on full at the feet - and I swear, we didn't get wet as long as I kept driving. (different story when we stopped to take piccies though!) :joker: He loved it because you really could take in all of the scenery even such bad conditions.

I like Brecon Beacons lovely views and great people:xyxwave:

[Pyramid*]

I like Brecon Beacons lovely views and great people:xyxwave:
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01158/portal-graphics-20_1158487a.jpg

Now that can't be right..... this is the Beacons....and I cannot see any muppets - even in the shadows!!!


:D

;)

[sooty]

How about;

Isle of Wight
http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/library/images/island-guide/pubs-and-inns/the_crab_shanklin.jpg

OR

Robin Hood's Bay
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gc9Xk69leCU/SWv1X8L3KXI/AAAAAAAAAQE/fP4_V4WzMnY/s400/royal_mal_robin_hoods_bay_s_470x400.jpg

OR

St Ives
http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1790018-A_view_of_St_Ives-Saint_Ives.jpg

[Pyramid*]

How about;

Isle of Wight
http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/library/images/island-guide/pubs-and-inns/the_crab_shanklin.jpg

OR

Robin Hood's Bay

OR

St Ives




My parents took me to the IoW when I was a kiddie: all I can remember was going around a minature village - with tiny little houses (and bizarrely...massive tea pots that were bigger than me!!). :hugesmile: .... I was only about 7 at the time though!

[Pyramid*]

Sooty...you've just reminded me (not that it's really like it but jogged my memory.... )

Stratford Upon Avon is very pretty - lots to see and do - especially on the 'culture' front.

[joeysteele]

Joey: I took a visitor (from Cornwall) up through Glencoe at the end of November, raining and freezing: we had the car roof down, collars up on the jackets, heater on full at the feet - and I swear, we didn't get wet as long as I kept driving. (different story when we stopped to take piccies though!) :joker: He loved it because you really could take in all of the scenery even such bad conditions.


I am crazy about the place,I love it when the winds howling and the rain is lashing down,the colours and the atmosphere are so magical .

[patsylimerick]

MIDS :nono: How dare you label all us Irish as lush-es just 'cos we like a drop or seven of whiskEy :elephant::elephant::elephant:
*falls over* hic

[InOne]

Probably head towards Forest Of Dead way. There some pretty nice stuff in the West. Chedder Gorge and all that

[Pyramid*]

MIDS :nono: How dare you label all us Irish as lush-es just 'cos we like a drop or seven of whiskEy :elephant::elephant::elephant:
*falls over* hic

A bad man made me do it then ran away Pats. :bawling::bawling:


:D