(26 Mar 2014, 5:29 pm)AdamY wrote Today, it's the fact that it's my last shift at work before a five-day break. I'm planning on going away for the weekend but I don't know where yet - at the moment I'm considering either Sheffield or Southport.

I've been to neither so I don't know what to expect.

(26 Mar 2014, 5:46 pm)tyresmoke wrote I'd say Sheffield but I'm biased! If you need any tips let me know...

(26 Mar 2014, 6:45 pm)AdamY wrote To be honest, I'm leaning towards Southport. Mainly because I like the seaside (regardless of weather) and it's easy and relatively cheap to travel into both Liverpool and Manchester. Going into Manchester is something which I really want to do as there's a Collectors Fair happening at the Museum of Transport. I would consider staying in Manchester but I was only there at the back-end of January and it seems like a waste to stay there again.

However, Sheffield does have Park Hill which is something I'd love to see as I'm a fan of Brutalist architecture. I'm also aware that it's relatively easy to travel into Manchester (I haven't checked prices yet so I don't know how cheap it is), but there is something unappealing about bus-trips around Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster - this is what is putting me off.

(26 Mar 2014, 6:45 pm)AdamY wrote To be honest, I'm leaning towards Southport. Mainly because I like the seaside (regardless of weather) and it's easy and relatively cheap to travel into both Liverpool and Manchester. Going into Manchester is something which I really want to do as there's a Collectors Fair happening at the Museum of Transport. I would consider staying in Manchester but I was only there at the back-end of January and it seems like a waste to stay there again.

However, Sheffield does have Park Hill which is something I'd love to see as I'm a fan of Brutalist architecture. I'm also aware that it's relatively easy to travel into Manchester (I haven't checked prices yet so I don't know how cheap it is), but there is something unappealing about bus-trips around Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster - this is what is putting me off.

(26 Mar 2014, 10:15 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Can you not do them both?
A night or two in each, with a few hours travelling about sounds do able

(26 Mar 2014, 10:37 pm)AdamY wrote It is I suppose.

But I prefer to base myself in one location and fully explore wherever I am. Also, I like to take the car, drive it to my destination, and forget about it for a few days. This is something I really don't get the chance to do that often.

It's probably going to be Southport (which has been described to me as a 'classier version of Blackpool). It's included in MerseyTravel's range of ticketing which means I can go to both Liverpool and Chester. Also, as mentioned, it's convenient for travelling to Manchester. It also seems quite pleasant from what I've seen.

I will go to Sheffield one day. But I think it might be a day-trip using Megabus. Although I don't have the exact times to hand, I know leaves at around 9.00am getting into Meadowhall for 12-ish while the return journey leaves at around 6-ish getting back into Newcastle before 10. I might do this one Monday when I'm off.

Anyways, I've now finished my shift and I'm officially off for five days. This has made me happy; the purpose of the thread

(26 Mar 2014, 11:05 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Newcastle-Sheffield can be done in a number of ways:
M12 0630 (0645 at weekends) Newcastle-Sheffield via Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Wakefield Wooley Edge arrive 0950 (1005) (return departs Meadowhall 1830, Newcastle for 2205)
M20 0840 Newcastle-Sheffield via Scotch Corner, Leeds and Wakefield Wooley Edge arrive 1135 (return 2000, arrive 2310)
Or a combination of the two (down on M12, return on M20 or vice versa)

(04 Apr 2014, 7:55 pm)Dan wrote Realised that I'd neglected my mates lately. When I haven't been out on the buses, I've been doing coursework.

Spent a good few hours with them all today - cheered me right up! Ending this week on a high, especially with my Edinburgh trip coming up tomorrow.

(05 Apr 2014, 1:11 pm)aureolin wrote Can be easy to do at times. Especially when you have loads on. Is it GCSE year this year?

(05 Apr 2014, 1:12 pm)Dan wrote Aye. 5 weeks I think my first exam is, something like that.

Can't say I'm looking forward to it, but hey! Gotta be done!

(05 Apr 2014, 1:12 pm)aureolin wrote When's your leaving date? I remember when I done mine, we broke up about May time and only came in for exams.

(07 Apr 2014, 4:49 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote At the risk of sounding like an old perv...

The cute little thing coming out of 0800 Repair tonight, who was walking along Picktree Lane towards Chester, may want to buy a longer skirt or bigger knickers.

The skirt she was wearing, kept riding up and giving everyone a view of everything.

It made a thirty something year old man and I am sure every other red blooded male stuck in traffic very happy tonight!

(08 Apr 2014, 9:07 pm)tyresmoke wrote Working the morning peak school run to Eaglescliffe this morning and realising on the way there was no school kids Such an easy run, only a few people for Yarm!

(13 Apr 2014, 4:51 pm)Dan wrote As discussed elsewhere on the forum... Theme Hospital!

(13 Apr 2014, 4:51 pm)Dan wrote As discussed elsewhere on the forum... Theme Hospital!

(18 Apr 2014, 5:31 pm)AdamY wrote Bought a new bike in town today - I pick it up a week on Sunday.

Should be fun!