Spotty's Little Known Facts

[Worthy4England]

Spotski was not very well and took a break at his own request. I've sent him a pm in the hope he'll reply and be okay.

Do you need permission not to post?

Yes, otherwise someone might block you from posting!

[Montreal Wanderer]

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Exactement... I was in the wrong too but going too fast around the roundabout to do much about it. It's a good job for my sake that the lorry driver had bloody good reactions. It confused the hell out of me, in fact I'm still confused, thinking about it I can't remember whether the sign had the black diagonal through it or if that's the norm and this one particular roundabout just had the yellow diamond sign. Whichever, it's very naughty of the French to have two contradictory laws of the road in the same country...

Happened to me in 1978, when they didn't even have signs. Guy just shot out of what looked like a driveway to me as O was heading for Alsace oddly enough. On that same trip I recall driving three times round on the inside track of the Place de la Concorde wondering how I good get to my exit with everyone entering at terrifying speeds. Finally put on the indicator, closed my eyes and booted it. What a daft rule. Welcome back.

And 'ello to you too again.
Were you heading to Alsace for anything in particular?
I need to return. There and Switzerland, I just passed through and should have lingered a while longer.

Many reasons of varying importance. Amongst these:
a) I was going from Strasburg to Beaune trying out wines and medieval architecture.
b) I had never been there.
c) I wanted to try Framboise Alsace of which I had heard but not partaken
d) We had booked a night in Colmar at the Restaurant Rapp mit raums. This restaurant then had two stars in the Michelin guide and we wanted one really good meal that trip. A quick check of google shows it still exists but is now l'Hotel Restaurant le Rapp but I couldn't tell if it still had the stars.

Egiusheim is very close to Colmar. But very difficult to find. It's worthwhile finding it, I recommend another trip over...

Not that hard since it is just off the road to Beaune. We went there and to Riquewihr, both fascinating if somewhat touristi towns.

[LeverEnd]

I spent a year in Strasbourg as a student in 1995, Alsace is a wonderful region. Need to get back there soon myself, you've got me thinking now.

[Montreal Wanderer]

I spent a year in Strasbourg as a student in 1995, Alsace is a wonderful region. Need to get back there soon myself, you've got me thinking now.

Did you do any jousting on the canals with those flat back boats and long poles? It was sort of interesting to watch those students.

[LeverEnd]

I spent a year in Strasbourg as a student in 1995, Alsace is a wonderful region. Need to get back there soon myself, you've got me thinking now.

Did you do any jousting on the canals with those flat back boats and long poles? It was sort of interesting to watch those students.

No, don't remember seeing anything like that. Had a great time though. I used to hitchhike to small villages around Alsace to run in races. Saw a lot of a beautiful region.

[Bruce Rioja]

I spent a year in Strasbourg as a student in 1995, Alsace is a wonderful region. Need to get back there soon myself, you've got me thinking now.

I'll be up for that. The 4uckers keep a sensational cellar!

[Enoch]

Spotski was not very well and took a break at his own request. I've sent him a pm in the hope he'll reply and be okay.

Do you need permission not to post?

You do when you're me

Tablets working?

[TANGODANCER]

Doing a painting of Spitlers Edge, Anglzarke Moor at the moment but didn't know this interesting fact:

The name is derived from the fact that in mediaeval times, the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem used this route when travelling to their holdings in this district.

[bobo the clown]

For those of the right age ....

Actress Fenella Fielding was the sister of actor Mary Feldman.

You're welcome.

[Enoch]

For those of the right age ....

Actress Fenella Fielding was the sister of actor Mary Feldman.

You're welcome.

Are you certain about that?

She certainly doesn't have his eyes.

[Montreal Wanderer]

For those of the right age ....

Actress Fenella Fielding was the sister of actor Mary Feldman.

You're welcome.

Are you certain about that?

She certainly doesn't have his eyes.

Although she was born a Feldman she is no relation to Marty (or Mary whoever she was). Standard internet bollocks.

[bobo the clown]

Quite right. I just checked.

I've been dining out on that for years.

Fck it. I'll carry on. Too late to change it now.

[TANGODANCER]

Warren Beatty was Shirley McLaine's brother though if that'll do?

[bobo the clown]

No. But Brian Connolly, the singer from The Sweet was brother to Mark McManus, the first Taggart.

But no matter .... I'm going to keep the faith with the Feldmans.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Warren Beatty was Shirley McLaine's brother though if that'll do?

No, he still is her brother...

[Enoch]

I'm still thinking about Fenella .....

Phwoarrr.

[bobo the clown]

I'm still thinking about Fenella .....

Phwoarrr.

Makes your eyes boggle doesn't it.

[wigan white]

I'm still thinking about Fenella .....

Phwoarrr.

Makes your eyes boggle doesn't it.

REALLY!!!!!

[Gary the Enfield]

Edinburgh is further West than Liverpool.

[bobo the clown]

I'm still thinking about Fenella .....

Phwoarrr.

Makes your eyes boggle doesn't it.

REALLY!!!!!

As I said .... my eyes are boggled. As, it seems, are hers.