"I could just fancy some cheese, Gromit. What do you say? Wensleydale?"

**auld argonian** · 22nd February 11, 08:01 AM

Bring on the Stinking Bishop!

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**beloitpiper** · 22nd February 11, 08:16 AM

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Hawes Wensleydale! Thanks for the photos! Now I have to hit the cheesemongers and get some lunch...

**Lallans** · 22nd February 11, 08:18 AM

Quite a tour de force! I recognise the fog... sorry, I mean the Celtic Numen.

Apropos of the Wallace and Gromit reference, their creator, Nick Park, did a cameo on the Simpsons last night, something that has become the new definition of American celebrity.

**seanachie** · 22nd February 11, 08:42 AM

JOHN:
Great picture, thanks. Since you included pics of the Ribblehead Viaduct, I will add that the Carlisle to Settle railway is definitely a worthwhile journey.
I had a laugh that the pub was closed, I found that happened at 2 pubs in the Northumberland/Durham border area in January.

**gary meakin** · 22nd February 11, 09:53 AM

Great stuff. I see you were kilted... did your son wear his techno trousers?
They're fantastic for walkies!

**weepeskythistle** · 22nd February 11, 10:07 AM

Thanks so much E Bloke! You look great, Tom looks great, love that area, the history, natural beauty, dramatic weather found in classic English lit, cheese,
adorable ducks! That day out suited you both very much! I need a more detailed uh shuftie. (:

I can't wait!

**Macman** · 22nd February 11, 10:11 AM

Great set of pictures, John. Even though the weather was variable, it's still a beautiful area to see through your lens. Thanks for posting.

**Mike_Oettle** · 22nd February 11, 10:39 AM

Great pictures, John (especially of you kilted – pity about your youngster!).
As I saw the name Wensleydale I had an aural image of Wallace saying it in that heavy North Coontry accent of his.
Next, we will have to see more pictures of that railway display. I love the crimson and cream livery of British Rail (as well as some other British railway liveries).
South African Railways stuck to Imperial brown for its rolling stock and black for its steam locos. Terribly dull. Then from 1961 onwards it introduced a livery with grey window strips and dark red (two different shades were used at times) which I liked even less.
Regards,
Mike