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Offline DaveR

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« Reply #90 on: June 28, 2011, 09:52:13 am »
There is another problem with that suggestion.  The signs round Marine Drive regularly get stolen for their scrap value and it would be a case of continuous replacement.
The obvious solution would be to install plastic ones?

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« Reply #91 on: July 01, 2011, 09:38:05 pm »
A slightly different view of the Great Orme. 


Offline Rob

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« Reply #92 on: July 01, 2011, 09:58:40 pm »
I've really enjoyed the photos that have been posted in this thread recenty, thank you!

Offline Trojan

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« Reply #93 on: July 02, 2011, 05:16:45 pm »
Yes, me too. Looks like Blodyn took a slight risk to snap that pic.  :o

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« Reply #94 on: July 04, 2011, 10:29:51 am »
Yes, me too. Looks like Blodyn took a slight risk to snap that pic.  :o

It wasn't quite as bad as it looks!

The next picture isn't very clear (I'm sure that DaveR would have done better) but you should be able to make out the Isle of Man on the horizon, as seen from the Great Orme yesterday evening. 

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« Reply #95 on: July 04, 2011, 12:23:43 pm »
Doesn't look that far away, which I suppose it isn't really?

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« Reply #96 on: July 04, 2011, 01:01:40 pm »
According to the "Great Orme Panorama" leaflet by Chris Jesty it's 65 - 70 Miles.  The Lake District (70 - 90 miles according to the same source) was also visible but not so clear. 

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« Reply #97 on: July 05, 2011, 12:06:29 pm »
I worked for Mr Evans in his souvenir shop at the summit when at school.  Twice that summer we were able to see the mountains by the Lake District; Blackpool tower glinting in the sun and in the opposite ditection the mountains of Mourne.

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« Reply #98 on: July 05, 2011, 09:19:41 pm »
That was the bonus for working in a nice spot like that. Miles better than working, shall I say, in an arcade or bingo

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« Reply #99 on: July 08, 2011, 10:26:04 am »
Many thanks to whoever it was on here (can't remember where the post was now  :laugh:) who told me about the season ticket for Marine Drive. Tuesday I got the form from a very helpful chap at the tollgate, I posted it off on Wednesday with a cheque for £15 and this morning it arrived!, it covers 3 cars and includes free parking at the summit car park! all for 12 months!  D)  D) Bargain!
I have to say hats off to the CCBC Parking services for a very efficient service  $good$
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« Reply #100 on: July 08, 2011, 10:54:48 am »
Could have been me-- can't remember, but we use ours every day-- Well worth the money.
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« Reply #101 on: July 19, 2011, 07:22:51 am »
 I notice that  Google Street View of some of the roads on the Orme has just been updated and some new ones added. They were taken on a really sunny day (remember those !) and the  views from Anglesey Road are particularly stunning. If you look particularly closely on one of the views you might understand how I knew that updates were imminent.

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« Reply #102 on: July 19, 2011, 07:50:50 am »
Is that your new mini at the end of the road MEDZ. ;)

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« Reply #103 on: July 19, 2011, 08:44:00 am »
I notice that  Google Street View of some of the roads on the Orme has just been updated and some new ones added. They were taken on a really sunny day (remember those !) and the  views from Anglesey Road are particularly stunning. If you look particularly closely on one of the views you might understand how I knew that updates were imminent.

Now, that's what I call a "room with a view."
Lucky people, what a fantastic spot!

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« Reply #104 on: July 19, 2011, 09:20:29 am »
 If you look particularly closely on one of the views you might understand how I knew that updates were imminent.

It wouldn't be because you were stood on your doorstep watching the car go past by any chance?
Nice house BTW.  :)
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