RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) Such pretty pictures of a mythic Wales...... We once camped at Shell Island, a little south of Barmouth, arriving in the teeth of a howling westerly gale. And, let me put it this way. On a good day, I can see along the North Wales coast to the Great Orme Head. Not today! It reminds me of the illustrations in Jasper Ffordes "Thursday Next" series. wnaw.jpg You must have lost your way Shell Island is north of Barmouth. You didn't end up camping at Tonfanau did you? See Chris Klien's ) gauge layout thread. That area from Aberdyfi to Porthmadog is one of my favourite places. Don ps when did they add the Groynes to Barmouth Beach or did they just leave them out on the poster. Edited July 13, 2018 by Donw 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 You must have lost your way Shell Island is north of Barmouth. You didn't end up camping at Tonfanau did you? See Chris Klien's ) gauge layout thread. That area from Aberdyfi to Porthmadog is one of my favourite places. Don ps when did they add the Groynes to Barmouth Beach or did they just leave them out on the poster. You are, of course, correct. There's no excuse - I just don't know why I got my directions wrong, unless I confused Barmouth with Harlech.... At the time, the best thing about Shell Island was that RAF Llanbedr was still operating. They used to fly experimental pilotless aircraft over the island. The base had an Avro Anson as the gate guard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 If Wales doesn't convince you could always try Ireland:- LNWR poster.jpg Worrying, an Irish Siren (with flowing red locks, naturally) encouraging the hapless visitor to cross the sinking sands..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 You are, of course, correct. There's no excuse - I just don't know why I got my directions wrong, unless I confused Barmouth with Harlech.... At the time, the best thing about Shell Island was that RAF Llanbedr was still operating. They used to fly experimental pilotless aircraft over the island. The base had an Avro Anson as the gate guard. It was one of the sites being considered for a space station. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 By either route. Hairy Scotsman.jpg His sporran resembles Munch’s ‘Scream’: but appears to also be wearing a Victorian-era (i.e. made up) Viking helmet with horns... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) Funny, I thought Shell Island looked like this: shell-island Edited July 13, 2018 by Regularity 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 His sporran resembles Munch’s ‘Scream’: but appears to also be wearing a Victorian-era (i.e. made up) Viking helmet with horns... His squint leads me to believe he's OD'd on a mixture of cheap Scotch and Tablet. The other poor devil appears to be begging for "saxpence"..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 Funny, I thought Shell Island looked like this: http://rushbys-railways.blogspot.com/2009/07/shell-island-at-tywyn.html Never saw a 25 passing through Llanbedr when waiting at the level crossing...... It was a while ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 That’s a 24... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 That’s a 24... Is it? At a glance the headcode box makes them look similar. Oh well, you live and learn! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 If you want both Scotland and girls... Jim 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) If you want both Scotland and girls... Other Scottish golfing girls are available (so to speak): Apologies for the sub-optimal resolution. Edited July 13, 2018 by Compound2632 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) The Golfing Girl came south, too, it seems. Here she is in a picture that I cannot make match the view westward from Seaford Head, however hard I try - I think the artist was guilty of terraforming. And, another one of her. Edited July 13, 2018 by Nearholmer 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Apologies for the sub-optimal resolution. What else can you expect from a couple of sub-optimal companies!! Jim (into trench, hard hat on.....) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2018 What else can you expect from a couple of sub-optimal companies!! Jim (into trench, hard hat on.....) Speaking of sub-optimal companies, no-one's picked up on my rather trollish reference to the Midland/GSWR/NBR as the "other" route to Scotland... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 She played tennis as well. Readers are invited to recite to themselves 'The Subaltern's Love Song' as an accompaniment to viewing this poster, even though it is, in so many senses, the wrong railway. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 When last did a travel poster include the word 'thence'? It sounds so much nicer than 'get the Northern Line, but the station's so far from the ground that you'll need to catch the bus'. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Edwardian Posted July 13, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2018 (edited) She played tennis as well. Readers are invited to recite to themselves 'The Subaltern's Love Song' as an accompaniment to viewing this poster, even though it is, in so many senses, the wrong railway. Ah ... Miss J.Hunter Dunn, Miss J.Hunter Dunn, Furnish'd and burnish'd by Aldershot sun, What strenuous singles we played after tea, We in the tournament - you against me! EDIT: The image recalled the poem irresistibly to mind before I even read your post. Edited July 13, 2018 by Edwardian 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Burnham Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 The Golfing Girl came south, too, it seems. Here she is in a picture that I cannot make match the view westward from Seaford Head, however hard I try - I think the artist was guilty of terraforming. And, another one of her. See this photo on Flickr - I think the differences could be regarded as being covered by artistic licence - assuming it's been renewed, of course. https://www.flickr.com/photos/8050359@N07/42483443485 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2018 Ah ... Miss J.Hunter Dunn, Miss J.Hunter Dunn, Furnish'd and burnish'd by Aldershot sun, What strenuous singles we played after tea, We in the tournament - you against me! EDIT: The image recalled the poem irresistibly to mind before I even read your post. Speaking for myself, I prefer Myfanwy. "Don't remember Yarmouth ever looking so appealing." But they have the right clothes for an English beach (the last three weeks not withstanding) I wondered about a joke along the lines of making a ROD for our own backs, but thought better of it.. To make up for my intended sin: br barmouth.jpg LMS Colwyn Bay.jpg Jonathan The Welsh Rockies????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 I wondered how long before anyone would notice. You can keep your Cornish Riviera!!! Of course it justifies the wet weather gear and Cambrian Woollen Mill jumpers one would take on one's summer holiday. I have never understood golf. If I want to go for a long walk in the country the last thing I want to take is a heavy bag of kit. Back a little nearer to Castle Aching, I have always liked this set of six postcards, which came as a strip: while I fear that this young lady is likely to suffer from exposure, baring so much flesh in Edwardian's current realm: Jonathan 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2018 Other Scottish golfing girls are available (so to speak): G&SWR Troon enlarged.jpg Apologies for the sub-optimal resolution. Indeed, This one looks vaguely familiar...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I think the only response I can make is to the delightful images above is 'Phwoar!' I've led a sheltered life you know.................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Argos Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Speaking of sub-optimal companies, no-one's picked up on my rather trollish reference to the Midland/GSWR/NBR as the "other" route to Scotland... We did, it's just best not to challenge the delusional.... We even have royalty on our side on the West Coast. Edited July 14, 2018 by Argos 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted July 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2018 We did, it's just best not to challenge the delusional.... We even have royalty on our side on the West Coast. Bit of artistic license there - I don't think the Caledonian main line passes through any country quite that mountainous. The Midland was rather more honest about its scenery - whilst making a good deal out of it: Readers, please excuse this little poster war. Other attractions are available. Speaking of Royal Routes: 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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