Settled in
I've now lived up north in wonderful West Yorkshire for half a year. How time flies. The valley which looked beautiful in its summer clothes, put on a spectacular autumn show. Really it's quite breathtakingly beautiful up here. I'm very excited at seeing what new visual delights the winter will bring.
I've been attending the Hebden Bridge Camera Club (HBCC) since September and generally finding it enjoyable. Although many of the members are what you might describe as 'elderly', there are a few young'uns like myself and we've been taking to the various local pubs after the weekly meetings as a bit of extracurricular amusement. After all the mediocre pubs in Aber the warmth and non-studentiness of the ones here is a real breath of fresh air. Another blessing is all the wonderful local breweries. I've taken quite a liking to Slightly Foxed which is made just up the road in Sowerby Bridge (sore-bee not sour-bee!).
This past weekend I attended a Japanese conversation evening in Manchester at Izakaya Samsi. It's held periodically by the Japan Society North West, of which I'm now also a member. I've been sorely lacking an outlet for something Japanesey since coming up here so hopefully this will fill the void. It's too bad there are no remotely local classes to attend. Aber had me spoiled there.
I suppose it's worth mentioning Alderney before signing off here. A truly wonderful experience which I'm very glad to have been apart of. Props to Gareth and anyone else involved in the organisation. I'd love to return sometime, still so much to explore. Brilliant to see so much history laid bare and just there to explore.
I've been attending the Hebden Bridge Camera Club (HBCC) since September and generally finding it enjoyable. Although many of the members are what you might describe as 'elderly', there are a few young'uns like myself and we've been taking to the various local pubs after the weekly meetings as a bit of extracurricular amusement. After all the mediocre pubs in Aber the warmth and non-studentiness of the ones here is a real breath of fresh air. Another blessing is all the wonderful local breweries. I've taken quite a liking to Slightly Foxed which is made just up the road in Sowerby Bridge (sore-bee not sour-bee!).
This past weekend I attended a Japanese conversation evening in Manchester at Izakaya Samsi. It's held periodically by the Japan Society North West, of which I'm now also a member. I've been sorely lacking an outlet for something Japanesey since coming up here so hopefully this will fill the void. It's too bad there are no remotely local classes to attend. Aber had me spoiled there.
I suppose it's worth mentioning Alderney before signing off here. A truly wonderful experience which I'm very glad to have been apart of. Props to Gareth and anyone else involved in the organisation. I'd love to return sometime, still so much to explore. Brilliant to see so much history laid bare and just there to explore.