Quite. When the next classic bike meet happens (usually May) I'll flag it up in advance so people can come down and have a look-see around my patchData wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:38 amYeah, I'd agree with you about the Yorkshire Dales etc. But I don't think you know Essex well enough Grumpy. I've lived & travelled all over the Uk including living in the beautiful Cotswolds. Stunning! But Essex has it's own attractions of just about every kind.MrGrumpy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:47 am Whilst I grew up there, and have been to most of it, I'm struggling to think of Essex countryside I'd describe as 'beautiful' - yes there are pleasant bits and very attractive villages in the north of the county, but its only... OK. There again, since I live within 15 mins of the N York Moors and half an hour from the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines, I guess I've got used to very high standards of scenery!!
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I thought the first pic was more Croydon, but I'll let you have the second!
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I didn’t intend my OP to be a criticism or a slight on the County or it’s locals. It was rather a play on stereotypes
Essex is a metaphor for the UK. In parts heavily built up, poor urban areas, unsightly roads and scenery etc. However there are some beautiful parts, interesting and stunning scenery, lovely people and a great vibe. I’ll be back
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Congratulations, you have passed the visa-exempt test and may enter and leave Essex freely without let or hindrance.Stibbs wrote: ↑Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:59 am I didn’t intend my OP to be a criticism or a slight on the County or it’s locals. It was rather a play on stereotypes
Essex is a metaphor for the UK. In parts heavily built up, poor urban areas, unsightly roads and scenery etc. However there are some beautiful parts, interesting and stunning scenery, lovely people and a great vibe. I’ll be back
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If there's an Essex Visa process, can I get myself permanently banned? Or is the fact of being born there going to be a burden that I'll have to carry for the rest of my life?
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You can check out but you can never leave....
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Myself, Maxi Burger and Diesel Dave were adventurous yesterday going to the wilds of Norfolk.
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Steady Chris, that's foreign land! You dunno what might happen....
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