On the topic of trains...
I like trains. I really do - especially as I drive EVERYWHERE because Ruth doesn't drive, getting on a train and being transported is quite a luxury. I'm also one of those people who plans in to my journey the fact that trains will, inevitably be late. All in all, even when I have to stand, I like trains.
Now... Yesterday I got on several trains. 1st up, I was off to Manchester so I got on the train and off I went (Ruth's iPod packed in and as it had 7days left on the warranty I took it to our nearest Apple Store which is in Manchester and successfully acquired her a new one!) Anywho, I then came back to Preston, where Ruth was, and got off the train and went and met her from work.
As always, well 80% of the time, the train home was a Glasgow bound train and on we hopped. A few minutes later, when the Train manager came along to check our tickets he informed us that the train won't be stopping until Glasgow...
Yes, we managed to get on a direct, no stops train to Glasgow that got in a 8:40 meaning we couldn't come back until the next day (today)... lets just say I felt quite the fool, nay, idiot.
So yeah, Glasgow was nice. We stayed over and had Sushi for dinner and found a TARDIS (which is always a bonus to any adventure) and then came home this morning, arriving back in Lancaster at 9:30am!! Dear me...
Now... Yesterday I got on several trains. 1st up, I was off to Manchester so I got on the train and off I went (Ruth's iPod packed in and as it had 7days left on the warranty I took it to our nearest Apple Store which is in Manchester and successfully acquired her a new one!) Anywho, I then came back to Preston, where Ruth was, and got off the train and went and met her from work.
As always, well 80% of the time, the train home was a Glasgow bound train and on we hopped. A few minutes later, when the Train manager came along to check our tickets he informed us that the train won't be stopping until Glasgow...
Yes, we managed to get on a direct, no stops train to Glasgow that got in a 8:40 meaning we couldn't come back until the next day (today)... lets just say I felt quite the fool, nay, idiot.
So yeah, Glasgow was nice. We stayed over and had Sushi for dinner and found a TARDIS (which is always a bonus to any adventure) and then came home this morning, arriving back in Lancaster at 9:30am!! Dear me...