A back of the packet calculation indicates that I'd have to buy about 55 pints of beer to make up for the fuel to get to Otley....
If you're over that way The Eagle is a very nice pub with excellent beer and food, a little more pricey though.
I think TT may be getting at the cultural side, rather then the population side, i.e it's not all satanic mills, flat caps and whippets any more. There's posh restaurants, posh bars (if you want 'em) and more general kultur that apparently you only used t find in the capital.A back of the packet calculation indicates that I'd have to buy about 55 pints of beer to make up for the fuel to get to Otley....
Personally I abhor London and resent it when work send me there. Not for any of the reasons the above monarchist states but because...a) people aren't that friendly in general, they tend to be busy getting on with their own lives getting to where they want to be.b) its a looong way to decent climbing or more generally areas of outstanding natural beauty.... and the clincher for me...c) is Fucking expensive! London weighting allowances are a Fucking joker and should be at least for times larger. Beer at close to £5/pint is taking the piss.
The good thing about London is that it is closer than anywhere north of it to the best rock- Font and real rock of the continental Europe, given choice rather this than Grit
Yeah font, perfect for popping out to after work from London
It does seem sandstone climbing is unusual though! A very different style to what I'm used to
2. Whenever I'm in London for work I accept the fact that I'm not likely to be nipping to Wasdale for a few hours cragging after the office. I don't blame London for being where it is.
3. Have an evening's piss up at All Bar One on Leopold Street and then wonder.... my father in law's pub in Forest Gate don't sell beer for a fiver because no-one could afford it.
Oh and then actually go to London with an open mind and the ability to come back when you want - it's a brilliant place if you don't go with preconception and prejudice
I'm sure if I spent some time living in a particular area, engendering friendships and getting to know an area and the people within it I might have a different opinion (my opinions of Perth, Oz changed from first impressions upon arrival through the year that I stayed there).
the only thing I find c**t ish is the driving, as in zero tolerance & aggression from others on the road.
By the way how are you getting on down the SS?
Hope you are finding the locals friendly enough.