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Essex…..
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:27 pm
by Stibbs
I’ve a confession to make. Today, in a moment of madness, myself and Mr, Grey (my Forza) took it upon ourselves to enter Essex from the safety of Suffolk for a sandwich by the river in Manningtree. At no time was I offered drugs and no organised crime gang approached me for protection money so the trip went well. I returned safely. Has Essex gone soft?
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:52 pm
by OneFootInTheGravy
Wow, living life on the wild side there!
What kind of sandwich did you get?
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:54 pm
by StephenC
As long as you don't go south of the A13, you're generally OK. Harlow being the exception, of course
EDIT - actually, probably best to stay north and west of the A12 too. Just to be safe.
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:14 pm
by MrGrumpy
Well....I'm visiting Essex next week (family visit), AND going south of the A13!
I did grow up there, but the more I visit, the more I hate going there!
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:26 pm
by Data
Ahem! Steve...I don't recall getting asked for a VISA to enter Essex! I know we have to contact you for a VISA to enter Felixstowe or generally anywhere is Suffolk. This may be a serious incursion...
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2023 7:24 pm
by Funkycowie
StephenC wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:54 pm
As long as you don't go south of the A13, you're generally OK. Harlow being the exception, of course
EDIT - actually, probably best to stay north and west of the A12 too. Just to be safe.
You don't want to go to Harlow, thats where I live, the kind of things you didn't see are a regular occurance here
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:21 am
by scootabout
I regularly cross over the border (from Cambs) and get offered coffee for over £3.50! But that is Saffron Walden
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:49 am
by Stibbs
OneFootInTheGravy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 4:52 pm
Wow, living life on the wild side there!
What kind of sandwich did you get?
It was roast chicken and stuffing. A Morrisons special. A bloody swan took a liking to it so I had to bolt it down rapidly
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:57 am
by Stibbs
Data wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:26 pm
Ahem! Steve...I don't recall getting asked for a VISA to enter Essex! I know we have to contact you for a VISA to enter Felixstowe or generally anywhere is Suffolk. This may be a serious incursion...
Yes I was aware of that Ian, that’s why I posted after my visit
Re: Essex…..
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:37 am
by mottza
I hope he paid the toll at the Manningtree level crossing too.