[noddy1878]

I haven't commented on any of this report but I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Must have been an awful come down when you went back to work! Good read!

[Techniquest]

Originally Posted by AdamW

Well that was a truly enjoyable read, so thank you Techniquest. You may certainlt have not enjoyed writing them, but we've certainly enjoyed reading them

Oh, and you can't go wrong with bic pens, a year of working in a stationery shop (not too far away from yourself in Hereford) taught me that!

Thanks for writing those up, have made a very good read

Oh I think it's obvious that after I got about halfway through I was sick of it (think I made it perfectly clear yesterday!), but I enjoyed it before then. Usually I enjoy the typing of a trip report, always nice to have the happy memories. However, this was an entirely different monster and I was getting fed up of my having wrote loads of stuff for it. That said, it wouldn't be the same without the level of detail I went into I reckon.

Bic pens are absolutely brilliant, but to be fair so are the Morrisons ones I'm currently using. 50p and they're just awesome. Must admit I don't feel envious of your having worked in a stationery shop, although it would be a much easier job than the one I do...

Glad you enjoyed the read
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Originally Posted by noddy1878

I haven't commented on any of this report but I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Must have been an awful come down when you went back to work! Good read!

Glad to hear you enjoyed reading it, and yeah it was extremely difficult going back to work. Had to take some deep breaths before walking through the doors!

Oh, and before I forget to mention it, all of those Papermate bins went to the bin a while ago. Useless things, will always buy Bic over Papermate no matter how good Papermate make their future pens!
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Originally Posted by Blindtraveler

you know something I'm about as sad at coming to the end of that as you were at getting home! Its been a truly amazing report which I for one are glad you wrote and really hope you do another soon! You did a lot of things I would do and thats given me a taste for doing one myself. Better start saving though me thinks.

Oh it was sad to be home, it really was. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip report, however I doubt I'll bother to do another one for a while. Got 3 or 4 waiting in the books somewhere, but it's not going to happen for a while. Lots of work on again at the moment, however I will write one up for my Isle of Man trip in less than 2 weeks.

In my view, an ALR is a totally different bash and doing trips like the one to Sheffield last month for the Supertram was incredibly dull and unexciting afterwards. The restrictions on travel really weren't much fun, I'd got used to the epic freedom the ALR gives. Day rangers will probably go some way to helping me get used to it again, but doing a WMDR just leaves me thinking "Ugh, why bother, that'll be boring" so I'm struggling to decide what to do on Wednesday!

Saving will be mandatory, it's an expensive ticket and you'll need a fair bit of money for food/drink and accommodation too. I'd allocate a minimum of £750 for a 7 day ALR personally.

[Blindtraveler]

I'm lucky in that I can sleap on sleapers and although a bed is essential on longer runs i.e Fortwilliam to London (I need it all north of Ranoch) I think I'd manage a cupple of nights on the seats. thanks again, your latest Irish bash would be a grand one to read when your less busy.

[Mutant Lemming]

Strangely the Harringworth viaduct seems more impressive going South to North as opposed to North to South - though it does look much better viewed from a distance from the road as opposed to crossing it by train. Maybe you should give it a try on the coming bank holiday weekend when the panniers will be crossing it.

[Techniquest]

No can do, I'm working on the Saturday and the Monday. Too much effort for a very boring railway I've already done (although could do with the northbound track for the Quail) on the Sunday, not to mention the expense!