Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
Feb 8th 2003, 2:00 am
#31
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:11:01 -0500, "Fustanella"
wrote:
>> While you're there, it's customary (and quite acceptable) to chip a
>Wow, they don't get more intentionally unhelpful than you, do they? *plonk*
The Stonehenge hoax was subsidized by the Wiltshire County Council in
the late 1960s when it became apparent that Wiltshire was arguably the
dullest county in Britain. Due to the success of the biggest
marketing trick ever played by a local authority, the economy in and
around Salisbury Plain has since boomed to the extent that some shops
can barely keep enough stock of tartan trousers and fake Irish
souvenirs.
The proprietors of Bed and Breakfasts in the vicinity of Stonehenge
have long been accused of creating crop circles in order to retain
interest in an area which, let's be honest, only point of interest is
a few dull stones.
In order to restore faith in my commitment to tartan-trousered
tourists with fake Irish ancestry I consider it my duty to tour the
area of Salisbury Plain (which is, after all, in outer London) and
patronize the various hostelries. I shall honour the "no solids" rule
concerning B&B toilet ettiquette. I shall also honour the "no
masturbation" rule which they religiously impose. However, I shall
not submit myself to the mandatory 0600hrs "heart attack" breakfast
with a hangover in the company of tartan-trousered strangers.
The last time I stayed in a Bed and Breakfast, I agreed in advance to
pay an extra £10 so that I could avoid the mandatory 0600hrs fry up.
Money well spent. However, I did have to vacate the room by 0630hrs
and do my own laundry. Oddly, I even had to wash the landlady's
smalls.
Regards
Martin
wrote:
>> While you're there, it's customary (and quite acceptable) to chip a
>Wow, they don't get more intentionally unhelpful than you, do they? *plonk*
The Stonehenge hoax was subsidized by the Wiltshire County Council in
the late 1960s when it became apparent that Wiltshire was arguably the
dullest county in Britain. Due to the success of the biggest
marketing trick ever played by a local authority, the economy in and
around Salisbury Plain has since boomed to the extent that some shops
can barely keep enough stock of tartan trousers and fake Irish
souvenirs.
The proprietors of Bed and Breakfasts in the vicinity of Stonehenge
have long been accused of creating crop circles in order to retain
interest in an area which, let's be honest, only point of interest is
a few dull stones.
In order to restore faith in my commitment to tartan-trousered
tourists with fake Irish ancestry I consider it my duty to tour the
area of Salisbury Plain (which is, after all, in outer London) and
patronize the various hostelries. I shall honour the "no solids" rule
concerning B&B toilet ettiquette. I shall also honour the "no
masturbation" rule which they religiously impose. However, I shall
not submit myself to the mandatory 0600hrs "heart attack" breakfast
with a hangover in the company of tartan-trousered strangers.
The last time I stayed in a Bed and Breakfast, I agreed in advance to
pay an extra £10 so that I could avoid the mandatory 0600hrs fry up.
Money well spent. However, I did have to vacate the room by 0630hrs
and do my own laundry. Oddly, I even had to wash the landlady's
smalls.
Regards
Martin
Feb 8th 2003, 2:24 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:02:52 -0500, "Fustanella"
wrote:
>> No, I've no intention of lining my stomach with her 6:00am
>Good for you. It's clear you don't like B&Bs in general. If you don't have
>specifics about the place I've politely asked for information about, then
>please start your own thread. Thank you.
Starting my own thread in news:rec.travel.europe or
news:uk.local.london would be off-topic. Therefore, in the interests
of netiquette, I shall start my own cross-stitched thread in
news:rec.crafts.textiles.needlework. If you let met know which clan
your fake Irish ancestry stems from, I shall endevour to knit you a
pair of tartan pants.
Regards
Martin
wrote:
>> No, I've no intention of lining my stomach with her 6:00am
>Good for you. It's clear you don't like B&Bs in general. If you don't have
>specifics about the place I've politely asked for information about, then
>please start your own thread. Thank you.
Starting my own thread in news:rec.travel.europe or
news:uk.local.london would be off-topic. Therefore, in the interests
of netiquette, I shall start my own cross-stitched thread in
news:rec.crafts.textiles.needlework. If you let met know which clan
your fake Irish ancestry stems from, I shall endevour to knit you a
pair of tartan pants.
Regards
Martin
Feb 8th 2003, 2:25 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
On Fri, 07 Feb 2003 19:15:05 +0000, Dave Newt
wrote:
>Fustanella wrote:
>>
>> > While you're there, it's customary (and quite acceptable) to chip a
>>
>> Wow, they don't get more intentionally unhelpful than you, do they? *plonk*
>Oh my God! She plonked Martin! You bastard!
I know, and she didn't even swallow.
Cheers
Martin
wrote:
>Fustanella wrote:
>>
>> > While you're there, it's customary (and quite acceptable) to chip a
>>
>> Wow, they don't get more intentionally unhelpful than you, do they? *plonk*
>Oh my God! She plonked Martin! You bastard!
I know, and she didn't even swallow.
Cheers
Martin
Feb 8th 2003, 6:03 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
Strange how the question from the OP has changed to bashing "others". Oh well,
there is room in this world for everyone and it is time to end this bashing. For
those who wish to bash, perhaps it is time to go back to the "grog" and the side
effects thereof.
Usually, though there are honest answers to honest questions. Nevertheless, that
does mean B.S. can still occur.
Now for someone's last word that I won't be reading (as I will no longer look at
this thread). For the embittered few who wish to continue with it, please continue
to piss into the wind.
Ken
Martin Sewell wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 15:28:53 -0000, Lanimal
> wrote:
> >In article ,
> >[email protected] says...
> >> Hi again.
> >>
> >> Has anyone had experience with this B&B, right around the corner from the
> >> antiquity? I'm about to book there and thought I'd check with the massed
> >> minds here first. She's asked for a £20 traveler's check by post to reserve
> >> the room as she doesn't take credit-cards.
> >>
> >> Thanks, as always, for your help.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >Can't help you with the B&B, but they mostly tend to be of a similar
> >standard. Nothing fantastic, but they're a roof over your head and if
> >you can stomach a fry up in the morning you'll be ok.
> >
> >While you're around there, you should take a walk around Avebury Stone
> >Circle. (http://www.stonehenge-avebury.net/aburyinfo.html). I've always
> >preferred that to stonehenge myself. Try to take in West Kennet Long
> >Barrow as well, it's nearby. That's pretty impressive, and a bit scary
> >if the Satanists have been having one of their not infrequent parties
> >the night before....
> While you're there, it's customary (and quite acceptable) to chip a
> small piece of stone from one of the (rapidly shrinking) rocks. The
> council have decided that they're an eyesore, and once they've eroded
> to a manageable size, they shall be exported to the USA, thus
> relieving Wiltshire of a plague of tartan trousers.
> Cheers
> Martin
there is room in this world for everyone and it is time to end this bashing. For
those who wish to bash, perhaps it is time to go back to the "grog" and the side
effects thereof.
Usually, though there are honest answers to honest questions. Nevertheless, that
does mean B.S. can still occur.
Now for someone's last word that I won't be reading (as I will no longer look at
this thread). For the embittered few who wish to continue with it, please continue
to piss into the wind.
Ken
Martin Sewell wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 15:28:53 -0000, Lanimal
> wrote:
> >In article ,
> >[email protected] says...
> >> Hi again.
> >>
> >> Has anyone had experience with this B&B, right around the corner from the
> >> antiquity? I'm about to book there and thought I'd check with the massed
> >> minds here first. She's asked for a £20 traveler's check by post to reserve
> >> the room as she doesn't take credit-cards.
> >>
> >> Thanks, as always, for your help.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >Can't help you with the B&B, but they mostly tend to be of a similar
> >standard. Nothing fantastic, but they're a roof over your head and if
> >you can stomach a fry up in the morning you'll be ok.
> >
> >While you're around there, you should take a walk around Avebury Stone
> >Circle. (http://www.stonehenge-avebury.net/aburyinfo.html). I've always
> >preferred that to stonehenge myself. Try to take in West Kennet Long
> >Barrow as well, it's nearby. That's pretty impressive, and a bit scary
> >if the Satanists have been having one of their not infrequent parties
> >the night before....
> While you're there, it's customary (and quite acceptable) to chip a
> small piece of stone from one of the (rapidly shrinking) rocks. The
> council have decided that they're an eyesore, and once they've eroded
> to a manageable size, they shall be exported to the USA, thus
> relieving Wiltshire of a plague of tartan trousers.
> Cheers
> Martin
Feb 8th 2003, 11:17 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
Fustanella wrote:
> Hi again.
>
> Has anyone had experience with this B&B, right around the corner from the
> antiquity? I'm about to book there and thought I'd check with the massed
> minds here first. She's asked for a £20 traveler's check by post to reserve
> the room as she doesn't take credit-cards.
>
> Thanks, as always, for your help.
Advice to Fustanella: it's OK to leave something to chance. You can
stay at a place, and if it's a disaster, just spend one night. And it
won't be a disaster, it's just a B&B.
Relax a little, and leave yourself the chance of having an adventure.
If I wanted to spned a night or two near Salisbury, I'd just call the
local tourist office or the AA the day before. It doesn't need to be
done weeks ahead.
[oh, and if you don't want to get aggro flames, don't crosspost to
uk.local.london. You know what they say: "If you're tired of London .
. . "]
joan
--
Joan McGalliard, UK http://www.mcgalliard.org
> Hi again.
>
> Has anyone had experience with this B&B, right around the corner from the
> antiquity? I'm about to book there and thought I'd check with the massed
> minds here first. She's asked for a £20 traveler's check by post to reserve
> the room as she doesn't take credit-cards.
>
> Thanks, as always, for your help.
Advice to Fustanella: it's OK to leave something to chance. You can
stay at a place, and if it's a disaster, just spend one night. And it
won't be a disaster, it's just a B&B.
Relax a little, and leave yourself the chance of having an adventure.
If I wanted to spned a night or two near Salisbury, I'd just call the
local tourist office or the AA the day before. It doesn't need to be
done weeks ahead.
[oh, and if you don't want to get aggro flames, don't crosspost to
uk.local.london. You know what they say: "If you're tired of London .
. . "]
joan
--
Joan McGalliard, UK http://www.mcgalliard.org
Feb 8th 2003, 11:31 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 19:32:51 -0000, "alyson"
wrote:
>Don't know about the B&B you mentioned in Stonehenge, but I'd recommend
>staying in the Red Lion pub in Avebury itself - its actually located within
>the stone circle itself. [...]
Indeed, the brewery made a planning application to have the stones
which were originally aligned in the centre of what is now a circle
moved, which is why we now have a circle of stones with a pub in the
centre.
Regards
Martin
wrote:
>Don't know about the B&B you mentioned in Stonehenge, but I'd recommend
>staying in the Red Lion pub in Avebury itself - its actually located within
>the stone circle itself. [...]
Indeed, the brewery made a planning application to have the stones
which were originally aligned in the centre of what is now a circle
moved, which is why we now have a circle of stones with a pub in the
centre.
Regards
Martin
Feb 8th 2003, 11:37 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
Joan McGalliard wrote:
>
> Advice to Fustanella: it's OK to leave something to chance. You can
> stay at a place, and if it's a disaster, just spend one night. And it
> won't be a disaster, it's just a B&B.
>
> Relax a little, and leave yourself the chance of having an adventure.
Good advice.
> [oh, and if you don't want to get aggro flames, don't crosspost to
> uk.local.london.
Bad advice. Fust. has had loads of good advice from regulars here in
many recent threads over the last few weeks. The humour receptor needs
turning up a notch from time to time, that's all.
>
> Advice to Fustanella: it's OK to leave something to chance. You can
> stay at a place, and if it's a disaster, just spend one night. And it
> won't be a disaster, it's just a B&B.
>
> Relax a little, and leave yourself the chance of having an adventure.
Good advice.
> [oh, and if you don't want to get aggro flames, don't crosspost to
> uk.local.london.
Bad advice. Fust. has had loads of good advice from regulars here in
many recent threads over the last few weeks. The humour receptor needs
turning up a notch from time to time, that's all.
Feb 8th 2003, 11:54 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
[oh, and if you don't want to get aggro flames, don't crosspost to
> uk.local.london. You know what they say: "If you're tired of London ...
...You've come to your senses
cordially
wobbly
> uk.local.london. You know what they say: "If you're tired of London ...
...You've come to your senses
cordially
wobbly
Feb 8th 2003, 8:08 pm
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
Dave Newt wrote:
> Bad advice. Fust. has had loads of good advice from regulars here in
> many recent threads over the last few weeks. The humour receptor needs
> turning up a notch from time to time, that's all.
Agreed. Fust. has proved clueful, sensible, humo(u)rous and an all-round
interesting individual, who knows what London's all about. We'll happily
welcome all the Fustanella clan here and hope they have a really good time.
Ian
(ULL and proud of it!)
> Bad advice. Fust. has had loads of good advice from regulars here in
> many recent threads over the last few weeks. The humour receptor needs
> turning up a notch from time to time, that's all.
Agreed. Fust. has proved clueful, sensible, humo(u)rous and an all-round
interesting individual, who knows what London's all about. We'll happily
welcome all the Fustanella clan here and hope they have a really good time.
Ian
(ULL and proud of it!)
Feb 10th 2003, 12:02 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge? (and Avebury notes)
> I'll post back about those other places in Wiltshire after the weekend,
Thanks for all the wonderful insights.
Thanks for all the wonderful insights.
Feb 10th 2003, 12:03 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge?
> Why do they leave dead bats, eyes of newt (not Dave) and disembowelled
> succubi lyng about?
They're slobs, unlike your run-of-the-mill white witches who bring brooms
and dustpans along with.
> succubi lyng about?
They're slobs, unlike your run-of-the-mill white witches who bring brooms
and dustpans along with.
Feb 14th 2003, 9:19 am
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Re: Catkin Lodge near Stonehenge? (and Avebury notes)
In article ,
[email protected] says...
> > I'll post back about those other places in Wiltshire after the weekend,
>
> Thanks for all the wonderful insights.
>
>
>
Didn't have much joy interrogating the brother-in-law about the museums
in Avebury, alas. Like me, he'd heard of them but hadn't been to them.
It could be worth checking with them before you get there to make sure
they're open - they appeared to be shut on a Saturday lunchtime when we
passed through, but the same could be said for the rest of Avebury.
Luckily, they can't shut the stone circle down, but in light of a few
idiots spraying anti-war graffiti, maybe it should be closed down during
off-peak hours.
Good luck and have a good journey
Pete
[email protected] says...
> > I'll post back about those other places in Wiltshire after the weekend,
>
> Thanks for all the wonderful insights.
>
>
>
Didn't have much joy interrogating the brother-in-law about the museums
in Avebury, alas. Like me, he'd heard of them but hadn't been to them.
It could be worth checking with them before you get there to make sure
they're open - they appeared to be shut on a Saturday lunchtime when we
passed through, but the same could be said for the rest of Avebury.
Luckily, they can't shut the stone circle down, but in light of a few
idiots spraying anti-war graffiti, maybe it should be closed down during
off-peak hours.
Good luck and have a good journey
Pete
