Richard Hawley

Ain't it funny how a lot of dog owners have a passing resemblance to their pets ? Jan I'm talking to you ! * ^


* ... you were quick to give Luke canine attributes in the birthday thread .What comes around .......

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"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."

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http://www.myspace.com/lukemurcott

Hey Luckyman - I'm flattered! If I could choose to be an animal, I would be my dog. He's good looking, has gorgeous eyes, is intelligent and his sole ambition in life (like most labradors) is to be round! ..... I reckon I'm almost there! How's that mangy, castrated, three-legged, one-eyed mongrel of yours doing?

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Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else (Judy Garland)

Jan I am on my back laughing like one of those mashed potato men!!!!

That's you pumped sunshine

And can lick his own genitals?

Just let me know how, Craig

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Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else (Judy Garland)

Back on topic ..... we've just spent another lovely break in The Lakes in between Christmas and New Year. didn't spot the Hawley family canoeing (very brave given the temperatures!) but the weather was gorgeous - sunny, crisp and frosty and we did lots of walking and were honoured with the presence of 20 year old son - a very rare occurence indeed We didn't make it over Kirkstone this time as it was really icy near the top so we turned back and went cheese shopping instead

A few pics:

Whinlatter Forest


Shadow again!


Bassenthwaite Lake


Christmas Trees


Castlerigg Stone Circle – I’ve posted pics of this before but it’s a fascinating place and looks completely different with each season change

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Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else (Judy Garland)

Great photos Jan , and not a cloud in the sky either - looks like a stunning place .

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"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best."

Castlerigg stone circle is a magical place ... mountains everywhere you turn, and incredibly tranquil. Thanks for posting them, Jan. Has brought back some lovely memories.

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The way your face could light the bitter dark of every street
In every town I'll ever go

Aaaah you lucky thing. I thought about the Lakes a lot between Christmas and New Year. It was perfect weather.

I love going over the Kirkstone Pass. We travelled from Boot a few years ago, although we've just bought a seven-seater (VW Touran 1.6: not the most powerful) and I was thinking the other day how loaded with kids and luggage it will seriously struggle on some of the Lakeland climbs.

Mrs NewEggs may have to get out and push.

We're thinking of having a boozy mini break in Coniston or Windermere in a few weeks (without the kids) and then taking the mob to the Lakes at Easter. Some friends are going to Center Parcs near Penrith but I think we'll do our own thing round Silverdale.

I've had a blissful few weeks mucking about with the kids.....but a day or two in the Lakes would have been the icing on the Christmas cake.

How about this place for Mr H's now annual Christmas gig........?

http://theatrebythelake.co.uk/

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Jean Oeufs Nouveaux pretentious? I think not.

I love Coniston & can thoroughly recommend The Black Bull - best pub in the village. The Hardknott & Wrynose Passes are great to drive too - but you probably already know that

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I'm pretty sure it was the Black Bull where I sank a few pints of Old Man ale two years ago. Beautiful, blissful beer. I had a bottle of the stuff a few weeks later but it wasn't a patch on the real deal. Brewed in Coniston isn't it?

Is it the pub on the main road (if you can call it that) near the bridge over the river?

Yes, it was Hardknott and Wrynose passes on the trip home from Boot. Stoopid me. Kirkstone comes down into Windermere from Glenridding. We had a day out at Pooley Bridge at the north end of Ullswater, went on a steamer, and decided to be adventurous on the way back. We stopped for photos at the top of the pass. Thrilling view. Didn't see any rhinos though.

I wouldn't want to be stuck up there tonight, mind. What do you reckon.....minus ten?

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Jean Oeufs Nouveaux pretentious? I think not.

Minus ten? Wouldn't be surprised tonight. I think the Old Man Ale is brewed in the town - is it at that little brewery attached to the Black Bull? They do Bluebird Bitter too, which even I like I was up there in September

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The heartbeat doesn't change, only the faces surrounding it.

Bluebird bitter, that's right. I tried it but liked the Old Man a tad more.

Here's the pub with the Old Man watching over it.



http://www.conistonbrewery.com/BlackBull.htm

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Jean Oeufs Nouveaux pretentious? I think not.