"Andrew C. Green" writes:
> Garry Archer Esq. (archer@hsi.com) writes:
> > Well, me company (see sig) is sending me to Jolly Olde England for three
> > weeks. I'll be leaving Friday June 18th, returning Thursday July 8th.
> > The best part is, the office I'll be based in, in Loughborough, Leicester-
> > shire (pronounced Luffbruh, Lesstershur), is only 16 miles from me parents
> > in Woodville, Derbyshire (Wudville, Darbyshur).
>
> ARRRGHH! *splutter* I was _born_ in Loughborough, and I want to go back...
> Actually my family lived in Quorn (KwooOOOORN :-), about 3 miles outside
> of town. Haven't been back to the area since the early '70's, unfortunately.
> Have many fond memories of riding my big British tricycle (with the boot in
> between the back wheels) around the corner of our street. With good traction
> I could get it up on two wheels...
Hmm, Loughborough really is the centre of the universe after all. I'm
going back there in September to finish my PhD at the university.
Actually, I've already organised my accommodation, having been offered
a place with a garage!!! This is where I hope to re-Anglify my TR6 -
assuming availability of funds and if I can get the midget through the
MOT reasonably easily. Can't wait to blast up to the Beacon and across
to Bradgate Park!!
Paul.
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