Thought some of you would be interested on a route I did in the past 2
weeks on a 10 mile route round Coniston Old Man (Lake District).

Using the details from my Garmin Legend I've plotted the route on a
Satellite Google Map (link below), as the route is plotted on the map
small photos appear of the trip - also displayed is total distance
covered, altitude, speed, time so an idea of the terain can be gained.

Coniston Old Man cache hunt -
http://www35.websamba.com/lakeuk/walk.htm

some large photos are available at http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/
personal favourites :-
http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/thirlmere-res-7th-august-2005.html
http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/keswick-7th-august-2005_14.html

Should work ok on IE6, Firefox is 90% ok.

Dave, Kendal

"Lakeuk"  wrote in message
news:1124021561.329501.111470@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

> Thought some of you would be interested on a route I did in the past 2
> weeks on a 10 mile route round Coniston Old Man (Lake District).
>
> Using the details from my Garmin Legend I've plotted the route on a
> Satellite Google Map (link below), as the route is plotted on the map
> small photos appear of the trip - also displayed is total distance
> covered, altitude, speed, time so an idea of the terain can be gained.
>
> Coniston Old Man cache hunt -
> http://www35.websamba.com/lakeuk/walk.htm
>
> some large photos are available at http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/
> personal favourites :-
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/thirlmere-res-7th-august-2005.html
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/keswick-7th-august-2005_14.html
>
> Should work ok on IE6, Firefox is 90% ok.
>
> Dave, Kendal


Wow! I'm impressed.

Edith.

Thanks - quiet on here at the moment - where is everyone?

Dave

Wowoweee, that's really impressive!!  Can't wait until the detail on
the Google map sites get better for the whole of the UK.

Iain

"Lakeuk"  wrote in message
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> Thanks - quiet on here at the moment - where is everyone?
>
> Dave
>

I'm just off to hit the hay, Dave. Sorry. See you tomorrow, hey.

Edith.

"iaintwoeyes"  wrote in message
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> Wowoweee, that's really impressive!!  Can't wait until the detail on
> the Google map sites get better for the whole of the UK.
>
> Iain
>

If you are talking about Dave's website, that little white squibbley thingie
that crawled over the green stuff was something awesome.

Nightynight.
Edith.

"Lakeuk"  wrote in message 
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> Thanks - quiet on here at the moment - where is everyone?
>

I was out morris dancing at Ennerdale Bridge. (Anyone remember the boink we 
held there?) It tried to rain and the midges came out. Good fun despite 
scratching like mad.

ally

"Lakeuk"  wrote in message 
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> Thought some of you would be interested on a route I did in the past 2
> weeks on a 10 mile route round Coniston Old Man (Lake District).
>
> Using the details from my Garmin Legend I've plotted the route on a
> Satellite Google Map (link below), as the route is plotted on the map
> small photos appear of the trip - also displayed is total distance
> covered, altitude, speed, time so an idea of the terain can be gained.
>
> Coniston Old Man cache hunt -
> http://www35.websamba.com/lakeuk/walk.htm
>
> some large photos are available at http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/
> personal favourites :-
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/thirlmere-res-7th-august-2005.html
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/keswick-7th-august-2005_14.html
>
> Should work ok on IE6, Firefox is 90% ok.
>

Wonderful use of new technology Dave. Very slick. And great pix too.

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> "Lakeuk"  wrote in message
> news:1124021561.329501.111470@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Thought some of you would be interested on a route I did in the past 2
> > weeks on a 10 mile route round Coniston Old Man (Lake District).
> > Should work ok on IE6, Firefox is 90% ok.
> >
> Wonderful use of new technology Dave. Very slick. And great pix too.
>
> ally


aye vant vann in mae jalloppi.

Edvardina

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> "Lakeuk"  wrote in message
> news:1124135572.270391.295760@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Thanks - quiet on here at the moment - where is everyone?
> >
> I was out morris dancing at Ennerdale Bridge. (Anyone remember the boink
we
> held there?) It tried to rain and the midges came out. Good fun despite
> scratching like mad.
>
> ally


We were famished and stopped for a meal at Pooley Bridge Hotel. Gees that's
a nice old place with good food-and they placed us in what I'd call lovers
corner, beautiful, a small room opening off from the main salong and with
stained glass windows, just enough room for one table. It was just something
special. We felt like royalty, didn't have to wait long for the meal either
altho' it was packed, efficient waitresses, attractive too, had to keep a
sharp eye on Orly.

Edith.

"Lakeuk"  wrote in message
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> Thanks - quiet on here at the moment - where is everyone?
>
> Dave
>

I'm in town.

Edith.

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> "Lakeuk"  wrote in message
> news:1124135572.270391.295760@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Thanks - quiet on here at the moment - where is everyone?
> >
> I was out morris dancing at Ennerdale Bridge. (Anyone remember the boink
we
> held there?) It tried to rain and the midges came out. Good fun despite
> scratching like mad.
>
> ally
>

Did the bridge hold?

Edith.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message >>


> Did the bridge hold?
>

Never saw the bridge. Ennerdale Bridge is the name of the village. I suppose 
there's a bridge somewhere. We danced outside the Shepherd's Arms (where 
that boink was held - whatever happened to that lot? - Barry - Angela - 
Tony.... ) and the management gave us chips. We like dancing there.

I think the bridge is monopolised by midges. We keep away from water on 
summer evenings if we can.

ally

> Thought some of you would be interested on a route I did in
> the past 2 weeks on a 10 mile route round Coniston Old Man
> (Lake District). 
> 
> Using the details from my Garmin Legend I've plotted the
> route on a Satellite Google Map (link below), as the route
> is plotted on the map small photos appear of the trip -
> also displayed is total distance covered, altitude, speed,
> time so an idea of the terain can be gained. 
> 
> Coniston Old Man cache hunt -
> http://www35.websamba.com/lakeuk/walk.htm
> 
> some large photos are available at
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/ personal favourites :-
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/thirlmere-res-7th-august-
> 2005.html 
> http://lakeuk.blogspot.com/2005/08/keswick-7th-august-2005_1
> 4.html 
> 
> Should work ok on IE6, Firefox is 90% ok.
> 
> Dave, Kendal
> 


Thanks Dave. Very interesting.

Johnny-jealous

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a l l y wrote:

> "The Traveller"  wrote in message >>
>
>> Did the bridge hold?
>>
> Never saw the bridge. Ennerdale Bridge is the name of the village.
> I suppose there's a bridge somewhere.
> ally


How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to the road to 
the village!

Kezzi-fond-memories-of-Ennerdale-(and-my-ash-scattering-venue)

"Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp->

> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to the road 
> to the village!
>

Ah. *That* bridge? I sort of expected something more memorable.

Whose ashes?

ally

a l l y wrote:

> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp->
>> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to
>> the road to the village!
>>
> Ah. *That* bridge? I sort of expected something more memorable.
>
> Whose ashes?
>
> ally


Mine... ;)

"Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message 
news:43038000$1_2@mk-nntp->>


>> Whose ashes?
>>
>> ally
>
> Mine... ;)

Ah. This is a *future* ash-scattering site. I see. Lovely spot for it! (Did 
you mention this before? Memory like a seive here...)

We scattered my late husband's ashes in the River Tay near Kinloch Rannoch, 
because he was working up there in the hills at the time and loved the 
place. Unfortunately it was a windy day, and half the stuff came blowing 
back in our faces as I stood there in the river. He always liked to get the 
last laugh.... ;-)

ally

"Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
news:43038000$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...

> a l l y wrote:
> > "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> > news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp->
> >> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to
> >> the road to the village!
> >>
> > Ah. *That* bridge? I sort of expected something more memorable.
> >
> > Whose ashes?
> >
> > ally
>
> Mine... ;)


Orly and I crossed your bridge on our way back to Tallentire. We were so
surprized to see the sign for Workington just around the corner from where
you live. EH?
Are you planning to kick the bucket soon Sanchez? Will there be cakes and
tea in your parlour? Can I have your dog-and the number of your account in
Switzerland please.

I asked nicely.
Edith.

"Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...

> a l l y wrote:
> > "The Traveller"  wrote in message >>
> >
> >> Did the bridge hold?
> >>
> > Never saw the bridge. Ennerdale Bridge is the name of the village.
> > I suppose there's a bridge somewhere.
> > ally
>
> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to the road
to
> the village!
>
> Kezzi-fond-memories-of-Ennerdale-(and-my-ash-scattering-venue)
>

Tell us about it Kezzi.

Edith.

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43038000$1_2@mk-nntp->>
>
> >> Whose ashes?
> >>
> >> ally
> >
> > Mine... ;)
> Ah. This is a *future* ash-scattering site. I see. Lovely spot for it!
(Did
> you mention this before? Memory like a seive here...)
>
> We scattered my late husband's ashes in the River Tay near Kinloch
Rannoch,
> because he was working up there in the hills at the time and loved the
> place. Unfortunately it was a windy day, and half the stuff came blowing
> back in our faces as I stood there in the river. He always liked to get
the
> last laugh.... ;-)
>
> ally


You must have been a young bride and a young widow, Ally.

Edith.

The Traveller wrote:

> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43038000$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
>> a l l y wrote:
>>> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
>>> news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp->
>>>> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to
>>>> the road to the village!
>>>>
>>> Ah. *That* bridge? I sort of expected something more memorable.
>>>
>>> Whose ashes?
>>>
>>> ally
>>
>> Mine... ;)
>
> Orly and I crossed your bridge on our way back to Tallentire. We
> were so surprized to see the sign for Workington just around the
> corner from where you live. EH?


Wrong bridge, dear.... I see you took the scenic route though... The bridge 
is off the main road turning off at the Wath Brow/Cleator Moor crossroad (I 
worked my way through my first year at college in the wee garage on the 
corner changing tyres by hand - well, with bleddy gurt levers. No machines 
there)!!

But yes, as my DIL and grandson live in Millom I use that route often and 
I'd never noticed the sign until a coupla weeks after you left. There it was 
in letters 6 inches high! Wukkin'ton. Before the by-pass the direction signs 
would have you go through Lindal, past Ulverston and turning through 
Greenodd - unless you came from Barrow - though in them days from our 
cottage you'd turn left at the top of the close and just keep going....


> Are you planning to kick the bucket soon Sanchez? Will there be
> cakes and tea in your parlour? Can I have your dog-and the number
> of your account in Switzerland please.
>
> I asked nicely.
> Edith.


Not planning on it, no - but living on borrowed time and now fully expect to 
live to be 120 and then get shot by a jealous husband. I'm a radioactive cat 
with 18 half-lives. After being told I wouldn't walk again at 18 and then 
proving them all wrong the docs were still convinced I wouldn't see past my 
mid-30's - so, as you can see, the medical 'professionals' know 
diddley-squat.

Even though you asked nicely I wouldn't have a clue about tea and cakes. 
Within hours Kai Hsia would have cleared out the bank accounts, shot the 
dog, dumped me ashes in the wheelie bin, and be flying Emirates Business 
Class back to Singapore with a toy boy.....

She doesn't know I know, you know.....

Kezzi-not-dead-yet

"The Traveller"  wrote in message >

> You must have been a young bride and a young widow, Ally.
>

Yeah, I was, I suppose. Feels like a different lifetime: different version 
of me, back then. I'm on at least my 3rd - maybe my 4th - version by now.

ally-new-woman

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> "The Traveller"  wrote in message >
> > You must have been a young bride and a young widow, Ally.
> >
> Yeah, I was, I suppose. Feels like a different lifetime: different version
> of me, back then. I'm on at least my 3rd - maybe my 4th - version by now.
>
> ally-new-woman


They are epochs in our lives. We all have them. They are what makes living
interesting.

Edith in her fourth.

> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43044eb3_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...

I'm a radioactive

> cat
> > with 18 half-lives.


Eeerm, I was just wondering.

"Does it light up in the dark.?".........Cough!

Edith.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message
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>
> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43044eb3_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> > The Traveller wrote:
> > > "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> > > news:43038000$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> > >> a l l y wrote:
> > >>> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> > >>> news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp->
> > >>>> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to
> > >>>> the road to the village!
> > >>>>
> > >>> Ah. *That* bridge? I sort of expected something more memorable.
> > >>>
> > >>> Whose ashes?
> > >>>
> > >>> ally
> > >>
> > >> Mine... ;)
> > >
> > > Orly and I crossed your bridge on our way back to Tallentire. We
> > > were so surprized to see the sign for Workington just around the
> > > corner from where you live. EH?
> >
> > Wrong bridge, dear.... I see you took the scenic route though... The
> bridge
> > is off the main road turning off at the Wath Brow/Cleator Moor crossroad
> (I
> > worked my way through my first year at college in the wee garage on the
> > corner changing tyres by hand - well, with bleddy gurt levers. No
machines
> > there)!!
>
> My Dad changed my innertubes with those nice little shiny levers all worn
> and nice to hold. I loved them
> >
> > But yes, as my DIL and grandson live in Millom I use that route often
and
> > I'd never noticed the sign until a coupla weeks after you left. There it
> was
> > in letters 6 inches high! Wukkin'ton. Before the by-pass the direction
> signs
> > would have you go through Lindal, past Ulverston and turning through
> > Greenodd - unless you came from Barrow - though in them days from our
> > cottage you'd turn left at the top of the close and just keep going....
>
> We landed in Ulpha or something and Orly burned his tires trying to turn
> left at the top so we turned right and landed in a queue thro Windermere.
It
> was super. I ate chocolate all the way threw coss I wusn't' nervous.
> >
> > > Are you planning to kick the bucket soon Sanchez? Will there be
> > > cakes and tea in your parlour? Can I have your dog-and the number
> > > of your account in Switzerland please.
> > >
> > > I asked nicely.
> > > Edith.
> >
> > Not planning on it, no - but living on borrowed time and now fully
expect
> to
> > live to be 120 and then get shot by a jealous husband. I'm a radioactive
> cat
> > with 18 half-lives. After being told I wouldn't walk again at 18 and
then
> > proving them all wrong the docs were still convinced I wouldn't see past
> my
> > mid-30's - so, as you can see, the medical 'professionals' know
> > diddley-squat.
>
> I know. I went to the doctors today and came out with another diagnose and
> some new tabs for that too :0))) when I know darned well what's wrong with
> me. I eat too much junk food. Funny how each doctor has a different
> diagnosis thingie.
> >
> > Even though you asked nicely I wouldn't have a clue about tea and cakes.
> > Within hours Kai Hsia would have cleared out the bank accounts, shot the
> > dog, dumped me ashes in the wheelie bin, and be flying Emirates Business
> > Class back to Singapore with a toy boy.....
>
> Well, there are many ways to show one's emotions..eheheh...and you
wouldn't
> begrudge her a toy-boy-would you.
> >
> > She doesn't know I know, you know.....
> >
> > Kezzi-not-dead-yet
>
> "He may be slow but he's not dead, she said"-Guess who.?? ;0)
>
>

The Traveller wrote:

>> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
>> news:43044eb3_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com... I'm a radioactive
>> cat
>>> with 18 half-lives.
>
> Eeerm, I was just wondering.
>
> "Does it light up in the dark.?".........Cough!
>
> Edith.


Yeah - a bit like Ally's radioactive shed... Hmmm. We've been here before!

Kez. . .

The Traveller wrote:

>
> We landed in Ulpha or something and Orly burned his tires trying to
> turn left at the top so we turned right and landed in a queue thro
> Windermere. It was super. I ate chocolate all the way threw coss I
> wusn't' nervous.


Ah.... that would've been Duddon Bridge then. You shoulda beared left 
instead o' right!!! You were miles away from my final resting place...

Kez. . .

"Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
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> The Traveller wrote:
> >> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> >> news:43044eb3_4@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com... I'm a radioactive
> >> cat
> >>> with 18 half-lives.
> >
> > Eeerm, I was just wondering.
> >
> > "Does it light up in the dark.?".........Cough!
> >
> > Edith.
>
> Yeah - a bit like Ally's radioactive shed... Hmmm. We've been here before!
>
> Kez. . .


You won't need a torch on a dark night then, Kezzi.
Edith

"Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
news:4304bc91_1@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...

> The Traveller wrote:
> >
> > We landed in Ulpha or something and Orly burned his tires trying to
> > turn left at the top so we turned right and landed in a queue thro
> > Windermere. It was super. I ate chocolate all the way threw coss I
> > wusn't' nervous.
>
> Ah.... that would've been Duddon Bridge then. You shoulda beared left
> instead o' right!!! You were miles away from my final resting place...
>
> Kez. . .


Oh bother. Wrong road again.

Edith.

a l l y wrote:

> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43038000$1_2@mk-nntp->>
>
>>> Whose ashes?
>>>
>>> ally
>>
>> Mine... ;)
> Ah. This is a *future* ash-scattering site. I see. Lovely spot for
> it! (Did you mention this before? Memory like a seive here...)
>


I did.... but for Edith's failing memory I may recount the tale...

Kez-a-nory

The Traveller wrote:

> "Dirty Sanchez" <dirty_s@nchez> wrote in message
> news:43036655$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
>> a l l y wrote:
>>> "The Traveller"  wrote in message >>
>>>
>>>> Did the bridge hold?
>>>>
>>> Never saw the bridge. Ennerdale Bridge is the name of the village.
>>> I suppose there's a bridge somewhere.
>>> ally
>>
>> How can ya miss the bridge????? You gotta cross it to get on to
>> the road to the village!
>>
>> Kezzi-fond-memories-of-Ennerdale-(and-my-ash-scattering-venue)
>>
> Tell us about it Kezzi.
>
> Edith.


This probably won't be a popular topic but I was reading an article which 
touched me deeply. It was about something I'd once given some thought to and 
since my bad turn of events in the health department and sudden death of my 
auntie I'd started to give it some more thought. OK, the first priority was 
to make sure my Will was up-to-date and all in order and then get all legal 
documents, insurance policies, bank books, leases, whatever, all together in 
a fireproof safe. My auntie left her papers scattered all over and her flat 
couldn' be cleared for ages as every drawer, cupboard, floorboard, had to be 
checked as papers were turning up in the strangest places. You would not 
believe how much money had been found hidden away in strange places. The 
next tenants might still be in for a treat or two!! Anyway, I got home after 
the funeral, sorted my stuff out and made sure the family knows where to 
find anything - just in case...

Anyway, back to this article. It was about how people always made 
arrangements such as a Will and it's executors, various bequests, mode of 
funeral, but not much thought seems to be given to the exact content of the 
funeral. I have been to so many that had obviously been left to the funeral 
home and clergy and this often did not reflect the personality of the 
deceased at all. So I began to plan mine, albeit roughly... not that it 
should bother me too much if things didn't go to plan (but I'd like to think 
that I'd be there to see who actually turned up!!)

Well, I'd already settled on a cremation many years ago. Being a bit of a 
'greenie' (though not much of one as you'll see) it seemed to be the most 
environmentally friendly way to be dealt with, as well as ensuring that if 
I'm not quite dead I soon will be. The chances of the cremation being 
allowed to take place in my backyard are pretty slim so I'll settle for a 
crematorium. Now I don't care who comes but I'd like to see all my drinking 
buddies there. And no one is to wear black, apart from leather. I've always 
hated reds and yellows so I think an abundance of this would be good. I'd 
actually be turning my back on this monstrosity of colour for good so lets 
fill the crem with it. So, if you're a traditionalist and prefer black, 
it'll have to be leather. Motorcycles. Now motorcycles would be good. Let's 
get a few. Put the word around - free drink and grub - just make lots of 
noise.

Now no prayers please. They would mean nothing to many of those there. Let's 
have some amusing anecdotes about my philosophies on life. There are loads 
of those. I've written them all down in a large folder, in my box. Share 
them out. Whoever fancies a read can do. And no hymns. A good rock anthem 
might be the thing. I'm a bit stuck here. I thought of Freddie Mercury's 
'Who Wants to Live Forever' but that's gonna get the tears falling. I don't 
want tears. This has to be a happy event. L7's 'Pretend We're Dead' comes 
next but doesn't quite hit the mark. So we'll settle for Eric Idle and 
'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' with everybody in on the chorus. 
Actually, chuck that one in at the end... At the start how about Joe 
Satriani's 'Always With Me - Always With You'... extended version. Right, 
that's that then. Flippin' 'eck... that wasn't as easy as I'd thought. 
Better cancel the Desert Island Disks interview for now.

Flowers? OK. Roses.... lots!! Put them on top of the coffin and make sure 
that they burn with me. I don't want a single one to be sent to the 
hospital, hospice or wherever. If that's not possible then donations to my 
darling angel Laurie Jean's Memorial Fund, or to the Dog's Home on Walney 
Island, Cumbria. I'm serious... and passionate about both.

Afterwards we go to the Cavendish Arms at Dalton where, after a fill of 
vol-au-vents (there are never enough vol-au-vents at funeral meets) and 
chicken drumsticks everyone must get rat-faced on Irish Whiskey, on me of 
course... Lot's of singing (I'm sure if Ian and Donna are still around the 
juke box will be free), dancing and 'No Fighting, Andrew....' I taught you 
to curb your temper to the amazement of all who knew you, and without 
incurring a bust lip, you repaid me by being one of the nicest guys anyone 
could hope to know. Oh, while I'm at it Andrew, you stay off the whiskey. 
Just stick to cider. You know what I mean!! ;o) Anyway, the wake will last 
about three days, which is the usual length of a Cavendish 'lock-in' and 
then you can all go home.

There will be no internment. My ashes are to be scattered on Ennerdale Water 
(make sure the wind's in the right direction - we don't want another 
unfortunate incident like my cousin Debbie's with her father - more of him 
ended up in the Laundromat than on the Fylde). Ennerdale is, to me, the most 
beautiful and tranquil lake in the Lake District. I spent many hours there 
bunking off college, getting my head together, shaking off the bad sh*t in 
my life and planning my life - badly... Geez, what good were plans? They all 
went to rat-pooh! But I was always happiest there as a screwed up teen. Us 
bikers would take off there every summer, up to the pumping station, over 
the fence and diving in fully clothed for our annual communal bath finished 
off with an overnight 'Blues' party with lots of drugs, drink and 
debauchery.... One teensy problem. Ennerdale is a reservoir for public 
drinking water. I trust the filtration system is fairly adequate. Kai Hsia 
has the plans for the most discreet spot, Forestry Wardens permitting.... 
We've worked out how to hide the chara -  and soon there'll be a little bit 
of Kezzi in everyone. Nothing much changed there then... Well, everyone 
North of Manchester that is, for a change...

Ha!! I just read the above and it's daft, irreverent, crap. Something near 
would be wonderful - or maybe I'll just give my body up to medical science 
instead. No funeral, nothing... Well, maybe we'll still go with the 
vol-au-vents...

Signed this day,
Kezzi. . .

..... who fully intends to live to 120 and get shot on the job by a jealous 
husband. Mind you, a shooting could be problematic. I'm not superstitious 
but I'd like as much of me to make it to the crem as possible. Point that 
weapon carefully. Shoot me in the thigh.... I'll crawl off and bleed to 
death somewhere....

"Dirty Sanchez"  wrote in message 
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8><-------------------------------------

> Well, I'd already settled on a cremation many years ago. Being a bit of a 
> 'greenie' (though not much of one as you'll see) it seemed to be the most 
> environmentally friendly way to be dealt with, as well as ensuring that 
> if.....


What's 'green' about getting cremated?  Think of the fuel used, and all 
those pollutants!  Even if they put you on a burning raft and sent it down 
the Lune, or wherever, you would still be spewing out a wee bit of 
pollution.

I thought all the 'greenie' types got themselves buried in biodegradeable 
coffins so they would return to the mother earth - in compost form!

- Or you could also submit yourself for medical research (if  that sort of 
thing is still allowed).

-- 
Regds,

Russell W. B.
http://www.huttonrow.co.uk

Please replace appropriate text with punctuation to reply!

Russell W. Barnes wrote:

> "Dirty Sanchez"  wrote in message 
> news:431a4bd3_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> 
> 8><-------------------------------------
> 
>>Well, I'd already settled on a cremation many years ago. Being a bit of a 
>>'greenie' (though not much of one as you'll see) it seemed to be the most 
>>environmentally friendly way to be dealt with, as well as ensuring that 
>>if.....
> 
> 
> What's 'green' about getting cremated?  Think of the fuel used, and all 
> those pollutants!  Even if they put you on a burning raft and sent it down 
> the Lune, or wherever, you would still be spewing out a wee bit of 
> pollution.
> 
> I thought all the 'greenie' types got themselves buried in biodegradeable 
> coffins so they would return to the mother earth - in compost form!
> 
> - Or you could also submit yourself for medical research (if  that sort of 
> thing is still allowed).
> 


Give Professor Von Hagens a call, then we`ll all see you get disected 
live on channel four.

(Wasn't that an amazing series of progs?..)


forensically
Ronnie Scalpelhands

-- 
Beside the Seaside
Live Entertainment Guide
www.lunevalleyaudio.com

On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:02:51 +0100, Russell W. Barnes wrote:


> What's 'green' about getting cremated?  Think of the fuel used, 


Depends if that fuel is fossil derived or not. A nice big bonfire is 
green as the carbon released will have been absorbed from the 
atmosphere in the last 50 years or so not 50 million years ago(*).


> and all those pollutants!


There could be problems with any Mercury amalgam fillings and I have a 
feeling that unless you burn a body hot enough it does produce some 
rather toxic chemicals.

Maybe some one ought to build a wood gas or chicken shit methane 
powered crematorium?

(*) Or however many million years ago the gas/oil/coal was laid down.

-- 
Cheers                                              new5pam@howhill.com
Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail

"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message 
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> On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:02:51 +0100, Russell W. Barnes wrote:
>
>> What's 'green' about getting cremated?  Think of the fuel used,
>
> Depends if that fuel is fossil derived or not. A nice big bonfire is
> green as the carbon released will have been absorbed from the
> atmosphere in the last 50 years or so not 50 million years ago(*).


It's gas at the moment.., and the heat required by a nice big bonfire would 
require lots of fuel to consume the body - look at the recent foot'n'mouth 
debacle.  Smoke billowing everywhere.  Could make a party out of it, 
though; - stick taties in round the fire to eat at the 'do'.

>
>> and all those pollutants!
>
> There could be problems with any Mercury amalgam fillings and I have a
> feeling that unless you burn a body hot enough it does produce some
> rather toxic chemicals.


I think one is requested to have rid off all hearing-aids ans pacemakers 
before going through those sliding curtains.

>
> Maybe some one ought to build a wood gas or chicken shit methane
> powered crematorium?


No doubt it'll come.  Patent office, anyone?

>
> (*) Or however many million years ago the gas/oil/coal was laid down.
>
> -- 
> Cheers                                              new5pam@howhill.com
> Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail
>
>
> 

Ron(UK) wrote:

> Russell W. Barnes wrote:
> 
>> "Dirty Sanchez"  wrote in message 
>> news:431a4bd3_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
>>
>> 8><-------------------------------------
>>
>>> Well, I'd already settled on a cremation many years ago. Being a bit 
>>> of a 'greenie' (though not much of one as you'll see) it seemed to be 
>>> the most environmentally friendly way to be dealt with, as well as 
>>> ensuring that if.....
>>
>>
>>
>> What's 'green' about getting cremated?  Think of the fuel used, and 
>> all those pollutants!  Even if they put you on a burning raft and sent 
>> it down the Lune, or wherever, you would still be spewing out a wee 
>> bit of pollution.
>>
>> I thought all the 'greenie' types got themselves buried in 
>> biodegradeable coffins so they would return to the mother earth - in 
>> compost form!
>>
>> - Or you could also submit yourself for medical research (if  that 
>> sort of thing is still allowed).
>>
> 
> Give Professor Von Hagens a call, then we`ll all see you get disected 
> live on channel four.
> 
> (Wasn't that an amazing series of progs?..)
> 
> 
> forensically
> Ronnie Scalpelhands
> 

  erm.. when I said live.. I meant the program will be live.. the 
disectee will hopefully be deceased.

Pedantically
Ron (thinks Emilia Fox is cute) O'Ukulele



-- 
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"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message
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> On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:02:51 +0100, Russell W. Barnes wrote:
>
> > What's 'green' about getting cremated?  Think of the fuel used,
>
> Depends if that fuel is fossil derived or not. A nice big bonfire is
> green as the carbon released will have been absorbed from the
> atmosphere in the last 50 years or so not 50 million years ago(*).
>
> > and all those pollutants!
>
> There could be problems with any Mercury amalgam fillings and I have a
> feeling that unless you burn a body hot enough it does produce some
> rather toxic chemicals.
>
> Maybe some one ought to build a wood gas or chicken shit methane
> powered crematorium?
>
> (*) Or however many million years ago the gas/oil/coal was laid down.
>
> --
> Cheers                                              new5pam@howhill.com
> Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail


Like, erm, just for chicken shits?

Edith.