The Long Way Round
Posted in Railways on 14th March 2004
Puzzled to distraction by recent revalations and future possibilities. Woke late after an excellent sleep, but couldn't settle to usual Sunday chores. Tended to cat as planned, and then hurried to the station, having decided to bring forward the trip to Exeter via the diversionary route, taking in Westbury, Castle...
End of the Pier Show
Posted in Railways on 13th March 2004
Woke up to bright sunshine - had doubts about braving the replacement bus service, but decided it was too nice a day to waste. Had planned a low key trip down to Southampton, and thence to Lymington Pier. Another little branch I'd not seen before, and a bit of track...
Sometimes its easier not to know...
Posted in Updates on 12th March 2004
Despite a fragmented and strange week, I'm left with vaguely positive feelings. Along with mild overtones of confusion and doubt. Its an unusual mixture, of the sort that only advanced office politics can generate. Had a very positive and forward-looking meeting which left me with much to consider, and more...