Knaresborough

A decent trip and hopefully some long term business secured. Let me enlighten you on the above.

1. Has a decent River(Nidd) running through it

2. Medieval town in which in 1644 Oliver Cromwell forces beat the crap out of it(some might say certain portions have never been replaced)

3. S and I just missed the annual bed race where up to 50 beds race through the town and river with people pushing of course. This year I was told that OO7 himself, who is a local resident ,took part but I suspect an urban myth in the making.

4. Poor relation to Harrogate

5.My taxi driver intimated that all locals have 11 fingers (given he was from Nottingham where most locals have less than 8 fingers due to the crime rate) i thought that was a bit rich



An enjoyable trip although not compounded by the first hand experience of Cross Country trains new at your seat trolley experience.



Why would they do that?



In the 21st century we have sadly returned to a lumbering trolley (and pusher) coming through the train with warm sandwiches,cash only,exact change only luv and crashing into the nearest unsuspecting leg,bag,small child,household pet that it sees. Passing is impossible in that you rise from your seat at Newcastle to empty your bladder and you might just get there by Exeter if your lucky.



I am told people spend more at their seats rather than walk on up to the buffet car (only if they have a 10p,5p,and 4 x 1ps i guess) For me the buffet car was an excellent place to

1. Get away from the person opposite you

2.Have a look a the local scenery, if you know what i am saying

3.Have a decent conversation with the host


Lets hope common sense prevails