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General Discussion / Re: Speed Limits
« on: April 14, 2014, 09:10:45 PM »
Reverse the last two digits and that was my year.
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General Discussion / Re: Speed Limits
« on: April 14, 2014, 08:28:35 PM »
Talking about motor cycle tests takes me back.When I took mine you did a figure 8 down Elder Way along Knifesmithgate along Cavendish Street,up Saltergate back down Elder Way then right on Rose Hill up the side of the Town Hall back down Saltergate down Elder Way and so on.
At some point on the test the examiner would jump out from between two stationary cars and you had to do your emergeny stop and that was it.
Crash helmets were not compulsary then and two weeks after I passed my test I was followed and pulled over by the police at Unstone for doing 32mph in a 30 zone.He gave me a right rollicking because in those days many youngsters were killed driving motor bikes.In fact about a year later a mate of mine was killed outside Coalite when he hit a lamp post.I decided then to get my car licence and be much safer.
At some point on the test the examiner would jump out from between two stationary cars and you had to do your emergeny stop and that was it.
Crash helmets were not compulsary then and two weeks after I passed my test I was followed and pulled over by the police at Unstone for doing 32mph in a 30 zone.He gave me a right rollicking because in those days many youngsters were killed driving motor bikes.In fact about a year later a mate of mine was killed outside Coalite when he hit a lamp post.I decided then to get my car licence and be much safer.
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General Discussion / Speed Limits
« on: April 11, 2014, 07:14:38 PM »
I have been out and about this week.Twice I have been on the M1 in the 50mph average speed area between J29 and J28.On both occasions I was in lane 1 doing spot on 50mph and was flashed at and pipped at presumably to speed up but neither of the cars offered to get in lane 2 and overtake.
On Tuesday I was on the M55 in Cheshire where a similar average speed system is active.The number of cars that flew past me doing between 60 and 80 was unbelievable.Did they know something I did not?
I would say three points and a £60 fine is beckoning for many of them
On Tuesday I was on the M55 in Cheshire where a similar average speed system is active.The number of cars that flew past me doing between 60 and 80 was unbelievable.Did they know something I did not?
I would say three points and a £60 fine is beckoning for many of them
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: April 06, 2014, 09:22:50 PM »
We started going with Jet 2 after problems with frequent delays with other operators.At EMA it just means that instead of standing in the normal queue you go to one which checks your bags in and away you go.
I presume other operators have a similar system.
I presume other operators have a similar system.
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Chesterfield Discussion / Re: What a lovely Day
« on: March 29, 2014, 07:41:06 PM »
A couple of laps round Poolsbrook Country Park this afternoon(it was quite busy) then off to see Staveley MW play Thackley.
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General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Single!
« on: March 23, 2014, 07:26:37 PM »
Johnny Ray - Walking in the Rain. That dates me.
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: March 22, 2014, 08:30:20 PM »
While we were in Fuenguerola we caught the train to Benalmadena.As you know the station is a good mile away down Heart Attack Hill (a mate of mine actually had a heart attack trying to walk up it)to the beach.
There was no way we were going to attempt to walk back up so we had a taxi for about 3 euros back to the station.
I think the trains and buses are brilliant compared with ours and so much cheaper.
HEANOR TOWN 1 STAVELEY MW 2 UP THE WELFARE
There was no way we were going to attempt to walk back up so we had a taxi for about 3 euros back to the station.
I think the trains and buses are brilliant compared with ours and so much cheaper.
HEANOR TOWN 1 STAVELEY MW 2 UP THE WELFARE
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: March 21, 2014, 09:29:01 PM »
Never been to Torremolinos so we have just booked to go in September.Did you like it there?
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: March 21, 2014, 08:08:04 PM »
It really depends what sort of holiday you want.Palma is obviously worth a visit and Puerto Soller on the West Coast is supposed to be worth a visit(never actually been myself).About 40 years ago we went to the pearl factory at Manacor but I am not sure whether it is still there.Caves of Drac as well.
I must admit our kind of holiday is to have a stroll in the morning,round the pool for a swim in the afternoon and go to a bar in the evening ,have a pint and people watch.
We have been to most of the resorts in Majorca and I have to say there is not one that we would not go to.
My favourite place in that area however is Santa Eulalia in Ibiza -love it.
Hope this helps.
I must admit our kind of holiday is to have a stroll in the morning,round the pool for a swim in the afternoon and go to a bar in the evening ,have a pint and people watch.
We have been to most of the resorts in Majorca and I have to say there is not one that we would not go to.
My favourite place in that area however is Santa Eulalia in Ibiza -love it.
Hope this helps.
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: March 20, 2014, 07:54:31 PM »
Thank you all for your welcome.
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: March 19, 2014, 09:53:01 PM »
Thanks for the welcome Fly.I forgot to say that you can walk to Magaluf in about fifteen minutes.You know when you are in Magaluf because in Palma Nova there are small grey concrete balls every so often at the side of the road which become black when you enter Magaluf.
We have also been to the San Matias Beach Hotel which is next door to the Santa Lucia and whilst we were there the entertainment at night was brilliant and I suspect you can easily just walk in,but that was about eight years ago.
We have also been to the San Matias Beach Hotel which is next door to the Santa Lucia and whilst we were there the entertainment at night was brilliant and I suspect you can easily just walk in,but that was about eight years ago.
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Chesterfield Discussion / Re: End of an era
« on: March 19, 2014, 09:34:55 PM »
Yes they are down Lockoford Lane.
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General Discussion / Re: That's the jollies 2014 sorted :-)
« on: March 18, 2014, 07:20:45 PM »
We went to that hotel about ten years ago.If I remember every room has a sea view.I think we were on the 5th floor which was brilliant.There are plenty of bars and eating places within a couple of minutes walk.
We are going to Alcudia in June which is really nice.Hope you enjoy it.
We are going to Alcudia in June which is really nice.Hope you enjoy it.
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