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What is everybody's best local day out from the area
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Cotontoquinn
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I’ve been to all those beaches and the water is bloody freezing. Too cold even for the midges who prefer the campsites and lochs in the Highlands.Midges are barely an issue most of the time and there's loads of nice sandy beaches around Ayr/Prestwick/Troon
It must be the most difficult job there is - promoting the idea that Scottish beaches are worth visiting. OK for dog walkers well wrapped up in winter clothing.
The beaches in Cornwall are superb - beautiful sand and warm water.
Cotontoquinn
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Do they do eye tests? What do they charge?A trip to Asda in Harpurhey.
Was a real eye opener.
Anyone remember Netto in Whalley Range?? That was an interesting experience.
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Haven't been in 11 years since I emigrated!Do they do eye tests? What do they charge?
Anyone remember Netto in Whalley Range?? That was an interesting experience.
Cotontoquinn
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I haven’t been back since 2008. I wouldn’t know Manchester now. They always say “Never go back” as you will only remember the great times and the present day Manchester will never live up to those distant happy memories.Haven't been in 11 years since I emigrated!
I do miss Manchester but I guess that all the things that I loved about the City that I knew are all gone.
Like getting a haircut from Harry Peters for a few quid.
Bargain vinyl from Powercuts and Church Street Market.
Curry at the Shezan in Rusholme
Italian at Don Antonio’s in Withington
Hitchcock films at the Aaben Cinema in Hulme
Gigs at the Continental Club
Longsight Market
That’s enough nostalgia. Best thing since I left in 2007……
HOW SHIT ARE MANCHESTER UNITED
urban genie
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Well worth it if you also drop into buzz bingo and the embassyA trip to Asda in Harpurhey.
Was a real eye opener.
flook
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Yes I did leave a small detail of the weather out. Plus goes without saying it shouldn’t be attempted without the correct equipment.
Yes indeed, path runs out before you reach the crash site, so you're relying on some form of guidance tech (maps to FOC's). On a side note, my daughter recently bought me a bright orange tee shirt for when I go hobbling around the countryside, on the basis that I'm bound to get lost at some point so I'll be easier to find. I take 3 things from this
She knows me so well
She doesn't know English weather very well as the Tee shirt will be covered 99% of the time
She must like me at least a little bit
Well, usually you go when it's warm....I’ve been to all those beaches and the water is bloody freezing. Too cold even for the midges who prefer the campsites and lochs in the Highlands.
It must be the most difficult job there is - promoting the idea that Scottish beaches are worth visiting. OK for dog walkers well wrapped up in winter clothing.
The beaches in Cornwall are superb - beautiful sand and warm water.
You're right though, the midges don't tend to go swimming there.
Prestwich_Blue
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Next time you're over, try Tesco in Middleton. They filmed 'Night Of The Living Dead' in there.A trip to Asda in Harpurhey.
Was a real eye opener.