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« on: June 01, 2019, 21:27:56 »
While some of you were charity specialising up and down in the west, I had a meeting in far far away.  A couple of pictures taken before and after the meeting - but where are they?
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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2019, 23:57:36 »
I've no idea on the locations but the artwork in the second one (particularly the right hand piece) looks very Masonic/Illuminati.

I wonder if Professor Robert Langdon was nearby?!  Tongue
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2019, 00:41:40 »
2. Middlesbrough?

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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2019, 04:42:04 »
Quote from: bignosemac on June 01, 2019, 23:57:36
I've no idea on the locations but the artwork in the second one (particularly the right hand piece) looks very Masonic/Illuminati.

I wonder if Professor Robert Langdon was nearby?!  Tongue

Quote from: paul7755 on June 02, 2019, 00:41:40
2. Middlesbrough?

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Yes - the second one is Middlesborough.    The day was a trip of two halves - with a significant meeting in York between them that was the initial purpose of me being up in these parts.  First half of the trip / morning picture remains to be identified;  after my meeting, I took in the TransPennine Express up to Middlesbrough before heading back to Darlington where I've based myself.  Some further pictures from later in the day ...

--- 2 x York, 7 x Middlesborough, 1 x Darlington ---
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2019, 07:26:27 »
The transporter bridge is amazing, was there a couple of years ago after visiting Darlington railway museum.
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2019, 09:30:38 »
I wonder is that a Parmo by any chance ? If so do tell what it's like,as I've often wondered.
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2019, 09:58:05 »
Funny that - since everyone else gets the spelling of Middlesbrough wrong, I though Graham might get it right by accident ...
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2019, 10:18:18 »
Quote from: stuving on June 02, 2019, 09:58:05
Funny that - since everyone else gets the spelling of Middlesbrough wrong, I though Graham might get it right by accident ...
I bet quite a few get caught out by the regular use of “Boro” as shorthand...

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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2019, 10:32:01 »
Quote from: Western Pathfinder on June 02, 2019, 09:30:38
I wonder is that a Parmo by any chance ? If so do tell what it's like,as I've often wondered.

Yes.  Somewhat sickly, but at least lacking in bready stuff.   An acquired taste which I have not acquired ... I mentioned it to Lisa on Skype last night in that way, and she says that's in the same way she has not acquired the taste for Cornish pasties!
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« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2019, 10:34:31 »
Quote from: Reginald25 on June 02, 2019, 07:26:27
The transporter bridge is amazing, was there a couple of years ago after visiting Darlington railway museum.

Sadly, it was closed when I was there.  Ah - somewhere to go back to!

Would anyone care to tell me where the first picture is ... shouldn't be too hard

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« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2019, 10:52:53 »
Quote from: grahame on June 02, 2019, 10:32:01
Quote from: Western Pathfinder on June 02, 2019, 09:30:38
I wonder is that a Parmo by any chance ? If so do tell what it's like,as I've often wondered.

Yes.  Somewhat sickly, but at least lacking in bready stuff.   An acquired taste which I have not acquired ... I mentioned it to Lisa on Skype last night in that way, and she says that's in the same way she has not acquired the taste for Cornish pasties!
I'm torn by that last sentence. I like the sentiment express but.
NOT acquired the taste for pasties! Insult  Grin Cry
How could you NOT develop a love of (Cornish) pasties  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2019, 11:30:47 »
Quote from: grahame on June 02, 2019, 10:34:31

Sadly, it was closed when I was there.  Ah - somewhere to go back to!


Alternatively you can go to a closer one in Newport.  That is open, although the gondola is currently not working, not sure how long for. It's 276 steps to the top, and windy up there.  I decided that was about 200 steps too many for me.
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2019, 13:42:15 »
No-one guessing the first picture?   Here's the previous stop, and inside the train!

Saturday morning, remember ...
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2019, 17:43:09 »
My first thought would be Brigg, but the train looks too full.  Otherwise somewhere on the York - Harrogate line
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« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2019, 17:44:45 »
Quote from: rogerw on June 02, 2019, 17:43:09
My first thought would be Brigg, but the train looks too full.  Otherwise somewhere on the York - Harrogate line

It's sometimes best to go with your first thoughts  Grin Grin
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