For me, the fact that the Lib Dems could stand on a joint ticket with the Greens (who I view as pretty extreme) pushes them from the category of 'maybe' to 'no'. (View Post)

Not really, no. But I should. Wainwright started writing his books primarily so he would have a way to remember his adventures. Not that my travels have ever been anything like on the scale of his. B… (View Post)

To be honest, if it were me, I'd be quite excited about a commission to do Wharfedale. But I do see your point: I suspect those going into travel writing professionally are after something rathe… (View Post)

Walking the length of the Wharfe sounds pleasant enough. Some nice scenery and a few very pleasant towns. And I like Bolton Abbey very much. Happy memories of hearing a child fall into the Wharfe whi… (View Post)

Off thread - I've just had a really, really good Eccles cake. Marks and Spencer's, of all places. I'm not normallyagreat advocate of their food, but this was excellent. Possibly in fac… (View Post)