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

[auld argonian]

Bring on the Stinking Bishop!

Best

AA

[Lallans]

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]

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]

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

[Mike_Oettle]

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

[beloitpiper]

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

[weepeskythistle]

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]

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.

[Pour1Malt]

guid oan ya John... bring a wee bit o' that cheese when ya come tae visit!

[English Bloke]

I will Robertson. I shall bring some Lancashire cheese too. All of the seven Lancashire cheesemakers are within 10 miles of my house.

Thanks to everyone else for the kind comments. As everyone seems to like cheese so much, I'll do this Lancashire Cheese Trail in the summer and post some pictures for your delectation. Unfortunately I'll probably be unable to post you some cheese.