Super Fast Rail Travel

Check out this video that I took on a simulator with the family. Its a steam train travelling at about 750 mph between London and Brighton. BTW I know I sound irritating, I was just trying to make it interesting and exciting for my daughter that was complaining at the time.

Bring me Sunshine.....

We had a great time as the Wedding in York. The bride and groom themed much of the wedding and indeed the ceremony too on Morecambe and Wise. We had humour and tricks galore based around the antics of arguably the best comedy duo in British history. As best man I thought i'd join in on the theme. Pete and I worked a short Sketch into the speeches based on Eric Morecambe's character with the cap and mac holding a shopping bag. He interrupted my speech for a spot of banter at the expense of the groom. (we wouldn't want it any other way)

We were all given mock glasses to wear during the ceremony which was fun. These antics even made it into the York Press....have a look here!

Congratulations to the happy couple!!!

All boys love trains

I've never thought of myself as especially a lover of locomotives, but after today that has all changed. Our family trip today included the 'National Railway Museum' in York. Out of us all I think I was the kid gawping at the huge engines. We got friendly with the staff and one of them let us onto the legendary 'Mallard' and esplained abouts dual controls and record holding speed, a massive 126 mph from a steam engine!!!

York has proven to be a real hit for us all. You should check it out.

Jorvik or York

I didn't realise until today that York was a thriving Viking community for over a decade, and was given the name Jorvik. It seems they did better during this time than under the Saxon's. Trade was good and properties were being improved.

York today seems to be doing good trade. My favorite purchase of the day has to be the 'scratch & sniff' postcard we bought from the Jovik Center. It has distinct sniffs, one of sweet food and the other is of a latrine. I hope the recipient enjoys the toilet humour..har har..

Cadbury World

Question. How do you make a good day out with the family even better?
Answer. Add chocolate! And when you have finished that lot, eat some more!!!

.....oh and there was stuff to look at too.