Tag Archives: satnav

The Edge. Part II

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

Bank Holiday weekend was looming, so the weather was far from perfect. But on Alderley Edge the view was clear and the rain seemed to have withdrawn its threat for while. Plodding uphill, I’ll be honest, I felt a bit … Continue reading →

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The short route

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

Saturday morning. 6.40 am. Birds are chirruping, the sun has got his hat on, the sky’s forget-me-not blue. Try as I might, I can’t pretend I’m sleeping. I give up, get up and prepare for a weekend jaunt. Queen Street … Continue reading →

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Alternative. Routes, lifestyles & mammoths. Plus, a fine Dusky Maiden

Posted on June 13, 2015 by

‘Recalculating route,’ she says. I’ve only heard that voice a handful of times but I’m beginning to bristle every time she speaks. It’s the inbuilt navigation system in our car. She’s been more vocal than usual just lately because we’ve … Continue reading →

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