Holiday pictures.

Phil · 11th April 2008, 22:24

I've been on holiday in Cumbria for the last week, here are some pics.

We went out on a little motor boat we hired for an hour on Lake Windermere, 3/4 hour in, there was a crunch and a grinding noise and the engine revved up. Apparantly a shaft had fallen off a bit. That was a bit worrying, especially as we drifted toward the red buoys!

Wast Water was really nice,

Beatrix Potters house,

Can't remeber the name of this castle, but apparantly it was restored in the 17th century.

Aga · 11th April 2008, 22:25

What have you done to the interior of your 75? Is this what they had in mind with Project Drive?

Phil · 11th April 2008, 22:27

LOL That is exactly what I thought when I looked at it!!

Simon · 11th April 2008, 22:48

Some great pictures there Phil - looks a very tranquil part of the country. I see you had yourself a good time though.

Phil · 11th April 2008, 22:52

Yeah it was good. My idea of a holiday. Chilled, quiet, peaceful.

Must remember to leave her at home next time.:lol:

GERFIX · 12th April 2008, 06:39

Looks nice Phil. Possibly the next best thing to the Scottish Highlands. IMHO you can't beat the scenery on the West coast and in the Highlands. Not that I'm biased or anything!

We're going to Oban next weekend with our nephew and we'll probably nip over to Mull on the Ferry. Maybe even see a Sea Eagle if our timing's right. Not that it ever is mind you

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carlpenn · 12th April 2008, 07:11

Beautiful Pictures Phil,

I would love to visit that Castle, any chance of some info for Location / Directions?

First thing that popped in my head when I saw the Boat Pic was the same as everyone else "What have you done to your 75" lol........

Gerfix, I am looking to visit the Highlands over the next couple of years, any suggestions?

GERFIX · 12th April 2008, 07:24

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Originally Posted by carlpenn

Gerfix, I am looking to visit the Highlands over the next couple of years, any suggestions?

Carl, the wife and I have been visiting the west coast for about 20 years now. Oban, Fort William, Skye, Mull, they're all excellent spots. Especially if you get the weather on your side. The Loch Ness area is beautiful too. Royal Deeside is nice - we visited a wee place called Ballater a couple of years ago which is on the doorstep of Balmoral practically and a stone's throw from Aberdeen if Mrs P wants a bit of shopping

. Again, lovely area with lots of typical Scottish Highland scenery. Even if the weather isn't on your side, you can still enjoy the scenery. If you head any further north, i.e. past Inverness and up Thurso way, the scenery isn't quite so nice, more flat and definitely cold and windy!!

I'm sure you'll enjoy whatever you decide to do though.

Try the Easybreaks website - they always have excellent deals. Our Oban trip is £144 for 2 nights for the two of us the kid is free. That includes dinner, B&B and a free bar from 8pm till 10pm. Great!!

carlpenn · 12th April 2008, 07:29

Cheers Gerfix

Me and the 75 have lots of travel plans, just got to convince Mrs P that the driving is as much fun as the visiting

P.S Sorry to jump on your thread Phil

Phil · 12th April 2008, 09:58

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Originally Posted by carlpenn

Cheers Gerfix

Me and the 75 have lots of travel plans, just got to convince Mrs P that the driving is as much fun as the visiting

P.S Sorry to jump on your thread Phil

Jump all you like mate.:lol: I will try and get the girlfriend to remember, she did all the navigating.

Brougham Castle rings a bell though. I will ask her for sure. I have got more pics if you want, I will post them up.

11th April 2008, 22:24	#1
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Holiday pictures. I've been on holiday in Cumbria for the last week, here are some pics. We went out on a little motor boat we hired for an hour on Lake Windermere, 3/4 hour in, there was a crunch and a grinding noise and the engine revved up. Apparantly a shaft had fallen off a bit. That was a bit worrying, especially as we drifted toward the red buoys! Wast Water was really nice, Beatrix Potters house, Can't remeber the name of this castle, but apparantly it was restored in the 17th century. __________________ Last edited by Phil; 11th April 2008 at 22:26..

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	LOL That is exactly what I thought when I looked at it!! __________________

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Yeah it was good. My idea of a holiday. Chilled, quiet, peaceful. Must remember to leave her at home next time.:lol: __________________

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GERFIX I really should get out more....... MINI COOPER S Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tranent, East Lothian, SCOTLAND Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks nice Phil. Possibly the next best thing to the Scottish Highlands. IMHO you can't beat the scenery on the West coast and in the Highlands. Not that I'm biased or anything! We're going to Oban next weekend with our nephew and we'll probably nip over to Mull on the Ferry. Maybe even see a Sea Eagle if our timing's right. Not that it ever is mind you. __________________ .......................................Colin http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cooper-S-2.jpg

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carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Beautiful Pictures Phil, I would love to visit that Castle, any chance of some info for Location / Directions? First thing that popped in my head when I saw the Boat Pic was the same as everyone else "What have you done to your 75" lol........ Gerfix, I am looking to visit the Highlands over the next couple of years, any suggestions? __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Some great pictures there Phil - looks a very tranquil part of the country. I see you had yourself a good time though.

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carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Cheers Gerfix Me and the 75 have lots of travel plans, just got to convince Mrs P that the driving is as much fun as the visiting P.S Sorry to jump on your thread Phil __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.