Summer Holidays

[Bruce Rioja]

I spent 34 quid last week during 7 nights holiday

I think that says a little more about you really, Bob, and you know it.

[Bijou Bob]

Now how did I know you'd be the first to reply! Seriously, I couldn't spend it!

[Bruce Rioja]

Now how did I know you'd be the first to reply! Seriously, I couldn't spend it!

You spent £2 less in Marseille though.

[Bijou Bob]

Ooh, harsh!

[William the White]

Was that vintage port warm, slightly congealed and delivered by a strange looking Count rarely seen in the day...

[bobo the clown]

Was that vintage port warm, slightly congealed and delivered by a strange looking Count rarely seen in the day...

Have you spelt that right Billy ??

[clapton is god]

The pressure is getting to both myself and Mrs C. A city break is called for (we'll leave the lad tied up in the coal cellar but don't tell anyone) and Oxford has been suggested for a three day break towards the end of October. Just looking at Trivago for prices and it looks to be a good resource but has anyone got any recommendations down there, or any other city for that matter. We've done York, Chester and that there London lots so fancy somewhere a little different. Any suggestions?

[bobo the clown]

Bath & Wells, particularly Wells (that's for Kinty).

Oxford is an OK call as you have the Cotswolds to attack too.

Canterbury ... nice itself & allows a trip over to that France.

Edinburgh, if you don't mind constant heavy rain.

[Little Green Man]

Edinburgh, if you don't mind constant heavy rain.

It's abated for the moment. It does help to keep the litter from flying around though.

[clapton is god]

Edinburgh, if you don't mind constant heavy rain.

It's abated for the moment. It does help to keep the litter from flying around though.

Aye, we did Edinburgh three years ago staying on Royal Terrace. The rain wasn't a problem but the abiding memory is the number of eastern European beggars on the streets, and that shop with the noise of bagpipes blaring out whatever time of day you passed.

[Bijou Bob]

Can heartily recommend the isle of Arran for a short break Clappers or Hay on Wye. If it's got to be a city, I enjoyed Norwich believe it or not. Q

[TANGODANCER]

Wherever you go will be spoiled if it rains. Chester and York are both lovely, Lincoln isn't bad, Grange over Sands, the Lakes, Scarborough, Haworth. Peak District. Choice is endless (but so is the rain right now)

[Little Green Man]

Edinburgh, if you don't mind constant heavy rain.

It's abated for the moment. It does help to keep the litter from flying around though.

Aye, we did Edinburgh three years ago staying on Royal Terrace. The rain wasn't a problem but the abiding memory is the number of eastern European beggars on the streets, and that shop with the noise of bagpipes blaring out whatever time of day you passed.

They'll be even more blaring in an independent Scotland.

The eastern European beggars are still here though not as quite many as three years ago. I suspect the tram works have queered their pitches.

[bobo the clown]

Wherever you go will be spoiled if it rains. Chester and York are both lovely, Lincoln isn't bad, Grange over Sands, the Lakes, Scarborough, Haworth. Peak District. Choice is endless (but so is the rain right now)

Well, if it's raining I could brew a cuppa up.

But only if that Avatar of Clappers gets changed to something funnier ... like a person with anthrax or something.

[Il Pirate]

The pressure is getting to both myself and Mrs C. A city break is called for (we'll leave the lad tied up in the coal cellar but don't tell anyone) and Oxford has been suggested for a three day break towards the end of October. Just looking at Trivago for prices and it looks to be a good resource but has anyone got any recommendations down there, or any other city for that matter. We've done York, Chester and that there London lots so fancy somewhere a little different. Any suggestions?

I have to support Bobo here and throw in a shout for Bath. My wife & I stayed at 'The Bath House' a couple of years ago. IIRC It's on Bristol Rd and just 5 mins walk into the center, a realy nice B&B. The great thing about Bath is that everything is well within walking distance. A small but very beautifull city. Lots to see, lots to do. As well as 'one of the smallest' pubs in Britain. With one of the best jukeboxes! Afternoon tea at The Pump Rooms is a must, as is a visit to the spa, should you be so inclined.

[Burnden Paddock]

Stratford on Avon. Some cracking restaurants and pubs. Plus some guy from the olden days used to live there. I think he wrote a few plays or summat.

[TANGODANCER]

Stratford on Avon. Some cracking restaurants and pubs. Plus some guy from the olden days used to live there. I think he wrote a few plays or summat.

Harold Pinter?

[bobo the clown]

The pressure is getting to both myself and Mrs C. A city break is called for (we'll leave the lad tied up in the coal cellar but don't tell anyone) and Oxford has been suggested for a three day break towards the end of October. Just looking at Trivago for prices and it looks to be a good resource but has anyone got any recommendations down there, or any other city for that matter. We've done York, Chester and that there London lots so fancy somewhere a little different. Any suggestions?

I have to support Bobo here and throw in a shout for Bath. My wife & I stayed at 'The Bath House' a couple of years ago. IIRC It's on Bristol Rd and just 5 mins walk into the center, a realy nice B&B. The great thing about Bath is that everything is well within walking distance. A small but very beautifull city. Lots to see, lots to do. As well as 'one of the smallest' pubs in Britain. With one of the best jukeboxes! Afternoon tea at The Pump Rooms is a must, as is a visit to the spa, should you be so inclined.

With Wells & it's magnificent Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and lovely High Street.

Plus Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury (sans smelly, mud-ridden drug addled music fans). A Cider brewery with visits in Sheppton Mallet. The lovely & re-opened Moon & Sixpence restaurant in Bath.

A very nice break indeed.

Given your taste in comedy CiG ... you'll hate it.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Stratford on Avon. Some cracking restaurants and pubs. Plus some guy from the olden days used to live there. I think he wrote a few plays or summat.

Is the Dirty Duck still selling beer to under-aged school children dragged to see a play?

[Montreal Wanderer]

The pressure is getting to both myself and Mrs C. A city break is called for (we'll leave the lad tied up in the coal cellar but don't tell anyone) and Oxford has been suggested for a three day break towards the end of October. Just looking at Trivago for prices and it looks to be a good resource but has anyone got any recommendations down there, or any other city for that matter. We've done York, Chester and that there London lots so fancy somewhere a little different. Any suggestions?

I have to support Bobo here and throw in a shout for Bath. My wife & I stayed at 'The Bath House' a couple of years ago. IIRC It's on Bristol Rd and just 5 mins walk into the center, a realy nice B&B. The great thing about Bath is that everything is well within walking distance. A small but very beautifull city. Lots to see, lots to do. As well as 'one of the smallest' pubs in Britain. With one of the best jukeboxes! Afternoon tea at The Pump Rooms is a must, as is a visit to the spa, should you be so inclined.

With Wells & it's magnificent Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and lovely High Street.

Plus Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury (sans smelly, mud-ridden drug addled music fans). A Cider brewery with visits in Sheppton Mallet. The lovely & re-opened Moon & Sixpence restaurant in Bath.

A very nice break indeed.

Given your taste in comedy CiG ... you'll hate it.

You are taking me back, Bobo. I was school near Glastonbury and was confirmed in Wells Cathedral by the bishop of Bath and Wells. In my class was a certain Janet Showering whose father produced Babycham in Shepton Mallet. However, for cider we went to the farmers who sold rough cider - powerful stuff.