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melody
01-05-08, 07:40 PM
. . . I wasn't :p.

So I hopped on the bike and set off.

Found a fantastic road. The Pennine Massive probably know it. I think it's the B6160?, off A65 on to Grassington and Pately Bridge. Passes by Burnstall and Bolton Abbey.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY3.jpg


http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY1.jpg


http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY4.jpg

Stopped for lunch at Bolton Abbey. Fantastic place. I'd not been before, and will definitely be going back!

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY10.jpg

Had to share my lunch with these two. They made such a racket I had to feed them.:D

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY5.jpg


Then I decided to work off the calories I'd just ingested by walking to the next car park. Those than know Bolton Abbey, I was at the Cavendish Pavilion and intended to walk up to Strid Visitor Centre. But half way there I was absolutely shattered and had to turn back:pig::pig::pig:

And to divert my attention from how lazy and unfit I've become, I enjoyed the scenery. It is a truly beautiful place.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY6.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY8.jpg

They allow small dinghies and canoes on here Luckypants. May be better than Wales :p.

Then back to the pavilion to rest my weary self...... again :rolleyes:


http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY9.jpg


http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY7.jpg

Quick stop at Bolton Abbey Fountain. . . despite the double yellow lines8-[

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY11.jpg

Then off to Pately Bridge, Ripon, Harrogate and finally home.:smt041

Next week I intend to drive to Bolton Abbey and run the entire length of the place!!!

And I'm looking into getting a better camera. Any suggestions? Up to £500.
ThEGr33k
01-05-08, 07:46 PM
I cant see them as im at work... but Ill look forward to having a look.

I managed to get out for a couple of hours. Went down to Scarborough (from Fylingdales on the A169) and got GTA4 then rode back. Was a great ride, really really warm!

:D
kwak zzr
01-05-08, 07:48 PM
nice photos melody looks like you had a great ride out.
dizzyblonde
01-05-08, 07:53 PM
MELS ILLEGALLY PARKED HER BIKE!!! :-)lol
Pics are great me dear.... I been up on that road me thinks....nice to see someone getting out in the sun, I'm all jealous cause I can't ride either of mine..sigh......
You looks like you had a great day
simonthepost
01-05-08, 07:59 PM
:smt068Yeah, thanx:smt022 for that !! ( only dead jealous)
scottjames
01-05-08, 08:10 PM
i think pictures like this should be banned on this forum!! only joking least one of use is getting value for money on their road tax. Its been raining here in kent the last week, to night was first decent night so me and my dad popped out but it was rele cold.

Rele nice pictures tho, wish id got to go!!

scott
Blue_SV650S
01-05-08, 08:41 PM
Two words .. well 5 ...

Simply awesome

Jealous as feck!!

:D

did it rain at any stage melody? Those clouds look mischievous ;)
Bluepete
01-05-08, 08:53 PM
Giz a shout next time!

I'd love a ride out where there are stops to take pictures :D

Pete
hovis
01-05-08, 09:01 PM
been there.......... in the car

looks good
Wideboy
01-05-08, 09:28 PM
it snot fair :smt089
rob13
01-05-08, 09:49 PM
Looks great Mel, as far as getting a cam goes, you dont need to spend anywhere near £500 to get some good kit! What is it you are after? Point & shoot/compact/lots of manual options/slr?
Luckypants
01-05-08, 10:04 PM
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/tsitsim/BOLTONABBEY8.jpg

They allow small dinghies and canoes on here Luckypants. May be better than Wales :p.


Meh! The interesting stuff on the Wharfe is further up. Looks a reasonable level so Linton Falls (near Grassington) would have been fun. Good day out Mel, can't believe you haven't been to Burnsall before!
BanannaMan
02-05-08, 05:13 AM
Awesome pics Melody!!! :smt023
..as were your last ones.

Money on a new camera won't be wasted...
You obviously have a good eye for the photos... and seem to be talented at finding great scenery as well.

Looks like a great ride.....





(Now I'm REALLY wishing I didn't have to work this weekend) :smt089
melody
02-05-08, 10:19 AM
did it rain at any stage melody? Those clouds look mischievous ;)

Not a drop.:D I managed to dodge the rain all day and soon as I arrived home, the heavens opened.:cheers:

Looks great Mel, as far as getting a cam goes, you dont need to spend anywhere near £500 to get some good kit! What is it you are after? Point & shoot/compact/lots of manual options/slr?

No idea what I need. As a complete novice, I want something much better than my current camera. My current digimax is a 4 mega pixel one. I'd like to be able to zoom into subjects without losing the picture quality?
Gene genie
02-05-08, 07:24 PM
WHAT GIVES PEOPLE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A DAY OFF WHENEVER THEY SEE FIT AND THEN HAVE THE AUDACITY TO POST EVIDENCE OF SAID ACT ON ERE ITS TOTALLY OUTRAGEOUS. calm down its just a commercial.
you lucky sod melody, great opportunity, you did right girl. i cannot think of a better way of spending a day. JUST KEEP IT TO YOURSELF NEXT TIME.:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
rob13
02-05-08, 08:22 PM
Panasonic FZ8 would be my recommendation as it is considered a "bridge" camera in that it is a step a little more than a point & shoot but not a digi SLR. You can however use it simply as a point and shoot or can explore the manual functions. It also has a 12x optical zoom which means you can pick out objects without loss in picture quality

Fuji & Sony also do some similarly good cameras, however the model numbers escape me at the moment.
missyburd
03-05-08, 09:40 AM
I right enjoyed looking through those pics Mel, a lovely taste of the North :D

Glad you had fun, nothing quite like getting out and about in the country :cool:
markmoto
04-05-08, 02:32 PM
awesome pics mel looks like a great day out :-)
Shellywoozle
04-05-08, 02:45 PM
Nice piccies again Mel !!
454697819
05-05-08, 09:13 PM
Giz a shout next time!

I'd love a ride out where there are stops to take pictures :D

Pete

and me... I need to go back out that way
sv-robo
06-05-08, 09:05 PM
Nice pics,used to live about 2miles from Bolton Abbey(Embsay)really nice place.
melody
07-05-08, 10:47 AM
Panasonic FZ8 would be my recommendation as it is considered a "bridge" camera in that it is a step a little more than a point & shoot but not a digi SLR. You can however use it simply as a point and shoot or can explore the manual functions. It also has a 12x optical zoom which means you can pick out objects without loss in picture quality

Fuji & Sony also do some similarly good cameras, however the model numbers escape me at the moment.

Thanks Rob. I'm looking into it. :smt041