mackem 26,977 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 7 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Doe more miles than that Judith Charmers Walt... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dazmac 42 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 (edited) 20 minutes ago, mackem said: South shields was living the dream,as was lumley castle and Seaton carew. I went to work with my Dad one Sunday he was servicing his D8 Dozer iirc it was Stobswood, he was working next to the big drag line Ace of Spades,(same as Big Geordie),the next day at School we went on a mystery tour and drove past Dad's site Edited January 14 by Dazmac Spelling 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,142 Posted January 14 Author Report Share Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, Dazmac said: I went to work with my Dad one Sunday he was servicing his D8 Dozer iirc it was Stobswood, he was working next to the big drag line Ace of Spades,(same as Big Geordie),the next day at School we went on a mystery tour and drove past Dad's site Ace Of Spades Dragline Bucket (not Big Geordie) in Stobswood - Fabulous North FABULOUSNORTH.COM The scoop bucket used from the now dismantled Ace Of Spades dragline excavator. I know the area well. Lots of good running dogs from around there, Lurchers and Whippets. I well remember all the whippet racing tracks back in the 60’s and 70’s. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,904 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 21 minutes ago, Daniel cain said: Doe more miles than that Judith Charmers Walt... His like a well used easy jet ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,814 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, waltjnr said: His like a well used easy jet ! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,904 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 He's carbon footprint has made extinct 39 species, of mammal, 47 reptiles, 9 orchids ,125 birds ,but he does feed the last few tits in Canada,! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,180 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 On 12/01/2025 at 15:43, mackem said: I haven't mate,it's actually quite tempting,apart from the fact your stuck on a boat with people,it does look incredible though. 50k minimum but supposedly a 5* service. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,977 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, Daniel cain said: Used to be my theme tune,currently waiting to board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,977 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, mushroom said: 50k minimum but supposedly a 5* service. Seen it cheaper to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,977 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, mushroom said: 50k minimum but supposedly a 5* service. Even the Shackletons footsteps is half that price,but there's loads of cheapies. https://www.adventure-life.com/antarctica/antarctica-peninsula/cruises/8622/emblematic-antarctica#overview Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,180 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 3 hours ago, mackem said: Even the Shackletons footsteps is half that price,but there's loads of cheapies. https://www.adventure-life.com/antarctica/antarctica-peninsula/cruises/8622/emblematic-antarctica#overview Yeah but I don't want to die Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 813 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 50k for a trip of nothing, there's hardly any fauna, penguins & seals, lol, I'd rather go to the arctic, at least you will find polar bears. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,977 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 19 hours ago, Goly said: 50k for a trip of nothing, there's hardly any fauna, penguins & seals, lol, I'd rather go to the arctic, at least you will find polar bears. Best place in the world,guarantees polar bears during season is 2000 km north-west of here,on Hudson Bay,place called Churchill,there's polar,black and grizzly in one area,there's been a small numbers of pizzly/grolar bears found. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goly 813 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 5 minutes ago, mackem said: Best place in the world,guarantees polar bears during season is 2000 km north-west of here,on Hudson Bay,place called Churchill,there's polar,black and grizzly in one area,there's been a small numbers of pizzly/grolar bears found. Churchill is known as bear prison, they capture them there and release them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 26,977 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 1 minute ago, Goly said: Churchill is known as bear prison, they capture them there and release them. Yes,they have a holding facility for naughty bears that repeatedly go into town. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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