August 23rd – Like an idiot, I left home without my camera today, but on a midday train journey to Telford, I met this lovely old lass off on holiday to Wales with her dad.
Apparently Jess likes a swim in the sea, a bit of seaside fish from the chip shop, and a little beer in her bowl of an evening. And long walks in the hills.
I hope Jess and her dad have a lovely holiday. She surely is a gorgeous dog.
October 29th – much to my irritation, I had to make an unexpected trip to Telford mid-morning. The weather was miserable and it was a grim morning – but one thing that always raises a smile is the quality of the bike storage on Arriva Trains Wales services. One of the best examples of bike provision I’ve ever seen, there are 2 spaces in every 2 car set. There’s a steel wheel support rack with car-style seatbelt to hold the bike in the rack. The whole thing is near a decently wide door with good clear access.
The space is a little cramped, but with manners and consideration it works well and is miles better than other companies, who may well allow bikes but don’t actually provide any means of securing them.
This just makes cycling life a little easier, and is very welcome.
July 26th – He was heading to Wales for a holiday with his mistress, and wasn’t happy on the train. I was heading to Telford, and wasn’t happy, either, as I’d rather have been headed somewhere nice on my bike.
I loved the white tail-tip, so I captured it – a posterior for posterity.
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