Murphy’s Law

[Steve M]

I was going to use a shorter word in that title.

A couple of weeks ago, the NYMR announced Britannia as guest loco for half term in February and mentioned to the memsahib that I wouldn’t mind seeing that.
So, cashing in some brownie points, agreement was reached on a short break up North.
Days off from work were negotiated and an itinerary planned and this morning I booked three nights at the Scarborough Travelodge (I know how to live in style ).

Then five minutes ago it was announced that the repairs to Britannia following a catastrophic failure the other year, are taking longer than expected. Britannia has been replaced by Royal Scot.

I’m still going though.

[Walkingthedog]

The best layed plans eh Steve. I’m sure you’ll still have a good time.

[Steve M]

Hope so Brian. I plan a visit to the NRM, NYMR, TMC and Rails of Sheffield. And that still leaves me a spare day to play at being a tourist with a camera. I just need the weather to play fair.
And of course there are a few hostelries that serve ‘Black Sheep’.

[Walkingthedog]

Well somebody has to do it.

[RogerB]

Mmmmmmm……. Black Sheep. I’ll have to search for that. R-

[Walkingthedog]

I think I still owe you a pint from meeting at Corfe Castle Roger,

[Steve M]

[RogerB]

I think I still owe you a pint from meeting at Corfe Castle Roger,

No, your good. You’ve done me enough favours over the years. R-

[RogerB]

I looked them up, are they all pale ales? R-

[Steve M]

I looked them up, are they all pale ales? R-

Nay lad. Best Yorkshire bitter made wit waters fresh from t’Dales. Best served wi’a slice of fruit cake and lump of Wensleydale cheese.
(You have to read that in the correct accent Roger )