What have you done on your bike today?
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Like what Char said, King Alfreds Tower Nr Stourhead Gardens Wiltshire. The tower (a folly) is triangular in plan with rounded corners, one of which contains a spiral staircase. I've never been there when it's open. I can see the top of it from our farm.
I shouldn't have to explain, but I am now going to the pub so won'tbut it's not difficult really
Good for you - have a lovely time.
It’s good to know you have some level of independence, and I’m sure if they know you there, they’ll look out for you. Bravo
It’s a hell of a climb up a spiral staircase & you can see straight down through the middle You can see the Bristol Channel & the south coast if you do make it up
It’s a hell of a climb up a spiral staircase & you can see straight down through the middle You can see the Bristol Channel & the south coast if you do make it up
In that case I shall definitely make the effort 205 steps 10 floors!
I've just seen that it is open tomorrow between 11.00 and 15.00 the weather looks good so I shall try again.
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If I don't report back you'll know why. If I don't make the effort now, will I ever?
If you are on an A road are you going from B to A rather than A to B?
Here in NZ we have SH1 which of course is the best road. It is number 1. It has the biggest pot holes and the most road works.
Anyway, today I went to a place called Whananaki. We were on a privately owned peninsula which is let out over summer as camp sites. It has no electricity and no cellphone coverage so no internet as well. There is a tree called a puriri tree and it has a pohutukawa tree growing out from it as well as a couple of other types of plants. Apparently it is quite famous. We rode up the ridges in the grass for a bit, it was fun but a bit slippery. Poor Knights Islands in pic 3
Anyway, today I went to a place called Whananaki. We were on a privately owned peninsula which is let out over summer as camp sites. It has no electricity and no cellphone coverage so no internet as well. There is a tree called a puriri tree and it has a pohutukawa tree growing out from it as well as a couple of other types of plants. Apparently it is quite famous. We rode up the ridges in the grass for a bit, it was fun but a bit slippery. Poor Knights Islands in pic 3
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Aa-oo!
on the way back.
Were you on the GS?Stunning day here today so got out early for a run to a nice little town for breakfast then another spin for some coffee in Glendalough loads of bike around enjoying the weather
I'm on the harley with my maga flagWere you on the GS?
I survived the 205 steps (thank you so much for asking!) In fact I was surprised at how easy I found it. The views from the top were great though on an even clearer day would have been stunning. After climbing back down I informed the very helpful guide that there were more steps going down than there were going up!
The centre of the building is like a triangular chimney open to the elements. King Alfred stands in pride of place above the entrance door.
The centre of the building is like a triangular chimney open to the elements. King Alfred stands in pride of place above the entrance door.
Could you make out your farm from the top?
No it was too hazy for that. If I go there again I may light a bonfire before I go so that I can look for the smoke as a reference point.
JAT
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Funny you should say that, he used to own a Triple Black. He never talks about it though…Were you on the GS?
