(22 Jun 2016, 9:27 pm)Jimmi Think the easiest way for me to catch a ALX300 would be just to stand around Haymarket until one goes out, that would also cover odd allocations as I've had one on the 43 before, saw one arrive in Haymarket as the X16 a few weeks back but it didn't go back out, which is a shame as it would have been awesome getting a thrashing on that to Morpeth. Would be a dream to get one on the 85/685.

(22 Jun 2016, 9:14 pm)PO51WNF Great review. I've been meaning to do the Cotswolds Discoverer for ages now, as I live relatively locally. It is a lovely part of the country and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds are beautiful

(22 Jun 2016, 9:11 pm)Jimmi I love the ALX's which is why I was disappointed that I didn't get on one today, may have to try and ride them in the next few months. I was on 4661 from Killingworth Bus Station to North Shields Town Centre and I was sat next to the emergency exit door, I was wearing a red and navy T-shirt.

(24 Jun 2016, 12:21 pm)Charles41 Jimmi that was some day out you had on 22 June, I'd have been shattered by the end of it! You're right about Greggs, Chicken Tikka sandwich has gone up 10 pence.

I've had hassle from Community Support Officers in the past when spotting, last time I ended up talking about local artists in Newcastle's West End!

Having a quiet weekend this week, overtime is wearing me out!

Charles

(24 Jun 2016, 12:41 pm)Jimmi Yeah, it was a long one and I did feel a but sleepy at times but I was otherwise fine.

Having another North East outing tomorrow although I haven't quite decided where to head yet, may avoid Newcastle though as the Hoppings will be causing traffic chaos which I don't want.

(24 Jun 2016, 3:31 pm)South Tyne Lad I'm planning on photographing the X14 on the section that will be rerouted next month, Though its extremely rural and I don't think it has any bus stops nearby to get off/on at.
And I also forgot about the Hoppings, Though I will just have to put up with it.

I'm also going to have to leave early in the morning so I ca make it home for meeting up with my mates at 7pm which bugs me a bit as I'm more of a Wake up late/ Go to bed late person

(24 Jun 2016, 3:52 pm)Jimmi Oh nice. I can't bare sitting in traffic though, simply can't stand sitting in traffic not moving.

I am fancying heading into the Durham area to maybe bash the Lowlander's before the remaining examples bite the dust, but I don't think that it would fill in enough of the day, although I am hopeful one will be on the X24 so I can catch that to the MetroCentre then head back towards Durham.

I am the same in regards to sleep, although I often get up earlier for my outings, depending on how the day works out.

(24 Jun 2016, 4:13 pm)South Tyne Lad When I'm in London style Traffic then that annoys me a bit, Took 1Hr 30 Mins on Route 63 from Peckham to Kings Cross once, On a journey which should've took 40 Mins. I got on the bus ( a B9 ) in Broad Daylight and alighted in Full Night Sky.

I've been to Durham too many times recently, Which is one of the reasons for going somewhere else this Weekend though a photo of one of the Lowlanders en route is one of my Requirements so I will be back there sometime in the imminent future.

(25 Jun 2016, 3:39 pm)Jimmi Is it bad that I got 3814 on the 15A from Durham to Consett then jumped straight back on it on the 15 to Durham?

(25 Jun 2016, 3:45 pm)S813 FVK Not at all haha - who would resist a ride on an Olympian

(15 Jul 2016, 9:23 pm)South Tyne Lad Brilliant Review Jimmi!

My outing for tomorrow is undecided yet, Either North Northumberland ( Alnwick Northwards ) or Berwick and the Scottish Borders.  
Though I may of course change my mind at the last minute.

(15 Jul 2016, 9:27 pm)citaro5284 oh.....not been a bad boy this weekend then 

(15 Jul 2016, 9:23 pm)South Tyne Lad Brilliant Review Jimmi!

My outing for tomorrow is undecided yet, Either North Northumberland ( Alnwick Northwards ) or Berwick and the Scottish Borders.  
Though I may of course change my mind at the last minute.

(15 Jul 2016, 9:43 pm)Jimmi Thanks. Thought about doing a review for yesterday's trip round the Flyde Coast but after how long it took to type that one, I don't think I have it in me to do another

No plan for an outing tomorrow although I dare bet I still end up heading out in the afternoon though, won't be in the morning as I intend on staying in bed until I wake from my slumber after being up by 8am most days this week. Will have an outing on Sunday which I will incorporate with the Whitley Bay Rally where I will arrive at around 12pm.

(15 Jul 2016, 11:08 pm)South Tyne Lad I stopped doing them ages ago, They take too much time to write!

Outing for tomorrow is changed somewhat significantly, Off to Teeside to track down any Stagecoach Tridents, As this is one of there final weeks around.
GNE Olympians is another thing I want to do, And I need to be extremely quick if I want to do it as there replacements will be entering service in the imminent future.

(15 Jul 2016, 11:25 pm)Jimmi Yeah, they can be pretty time consuming, even worse in my case as I can't seem to focus on what I type and I struggle to focus on what I'm reading, my mind just goes off completely at times, not entirely sure on what this is down to (possibly some learning disability?) all I do know is trying to make sure what I type makes sense, means I can be on for hours at times, that review took around 2 and a half hours although I did have tea part way through plus having a few breaks in-between. I really need to stop doing them for these reasons or either: cut the length of the reviews down or just do them occasionally for trips like the one I made on Wednesday. When making these reviews, I do wonder how many people actually read the reviews and if they read the whole review or not which makes me question whether it's worth my time or not.