tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post446394480210345214..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: In praise of Youth Hostels. Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3617027168879110592017-12-13T01:25:50.808+00:002017-12-13T01:25:50.808+00:00Gosh, wonderful hostel building and great service ...Gosh, wonderful hostel building and great service too. It makes me rather nostalgic. I went to England at the end of 1978 and worked in the youth hostel at Edale, Peak National Park, not far away from this one. That winter was called the "winter of disconnect". Very cold, lots of snow and strikes on. I remember the oil tanker bringing fuel for the heating system getting stuck on the snowy, uphill winding drive in. It was a beautiful area. An interesting building too which I think had been the home of an industrialist. There was a lovely view over to Mam Tor (and Kinder Scout?) Great area for walking. I hope to see the area again some day soon.<br />Lynda, Christchurch, N.Z.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81445973372913452062017-12-13T01:05:23.506+00:002017-12-13T01:05:23.506+00:00Love the look of that hostel. Hurrah for hostels....Love the look of that hostel. Hurrah for hostels. I recently had 5 weeks traveling around Ireland and stayed at hostels most of the time. If I had to pay for hotels the trip would have been over in a week. There are usually a few other older guests staying there as well...not just for the youth and if you are traveling off season there will be way less people in the dorm rooms.Stellamarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551588961821325742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-34279062206007880442017-12-11T18:17:02.843+00:002017-12-11T18:17:02.843+00:00Hi. I never eat meat, or fish. I specify this at t...Hi. I never eat meat, or fish. I specify this at the time of booking. I would turn down a meal if they served either. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24776007691633394812017-12-11T13:40:05.711+00:002017-12-11T13:40:05.711+00:00Looks lovely. Thanks once again, for sharing phot...Looks lovely. Thanks once again, for sharing photos of your walks and travels. I truly love looking them over.<br /><br />Just curious. I seem to recall that you don't eat meat. Would you eat meat if you were at one of these places, and it was in one of the dishes (pizza say) served?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53253142322632054602017-12-11T11:08:39.420+00:002017-12-11T11:08:39.420+00:00 glad you had a lovely time to share with us glad you had a lovely time to share with usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12537059196218544242017-12-11T10:40:49.233+00:002017-12-11T10:40:49.233+00:00This is really good value for money and would be e...This is really good value for money and would be even cheaper if you stayed in a dorm. Kristel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-769362959476572562017-12-11T08:55:58.761+00:002017-12-11T08:55:58.761+00:00Hi. I booked on the phone and can't remember w...Hi. I booked on the phone and can't remember what the exact breakdown was. Total £75 for two nights B & B + evening meals. Breakfast is about £6. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14850490932738529672017-12-11T00:13:58.157+00:002017-12-11T00:13:58.157+00:00Looks lovely.Looks lovely.Barbara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06438114347870523265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35887606599059286072017-12-10T21:51:39.819+00:002017-12-10T21:51:39.819+00:00You have some wonderful youth hostels in England a...You have some wonderful youth hostels in England and this one looks like a great place.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64272231701725565442017-12-10T21:17:27.053+00:002017-12-10T21:17:27.053+00:00Here's what it looks like in Buffalo right now...Here's what it looks like in Buffalo right now!<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHhEUNJUD-E<br />Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-85185395653988727092017-12-10T21:15:07.077+00:002017-12-10T21:15:07.077+00:00It is very grey and around 0C here in Toronto with...It is very grey and around 0C here in Toronto with a chilly wind. We are expecting 5 to 10 inches of snow over the next few days but the worst should be a few fender benders from folks who haven't put their snow tires on as yet. We have an army of sanders and salters and they are out as soon as possible so traffic shouldn't be too bad. I live right across the street from a subway (Tube) station so I'll still be able to travel about without much of a problem.<br />I'm watching the football game from Buffalo on the TV right now - Buffalo is directly south of Toronto across the lake which makes a huge difference. We're sitting here with barely a flurry at the moment while the teams are playing in about 6 to inches of snow on the field at the moment - and it's still coming down! But Buffalo fans know how to dress for the weather and the stands are full of thousands of people and we're in overtime at the moment.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-54133157425384381802017-12-10T20:44:43.708+00:002017-12-10T20:44:43.708+00:00Snow in Leicester has been really bad as far is dr...Snow in Leicester has been really bad as far is driving any where.Cause cant get out the close where we live.It is up hill and hasnt been this bad for about 4 years.And more snow due tonight.This is where frugal living really kicks in!!Because,i am prepared,in my freezer with bits and bobs that can make a warm meal for about 6 of us for the next few days.After that,Ive got my £1 walking boots,and i will walk to the shops.Stay safe all,cause i nearly went on my bum at 7 this morning!!,Take care,Debi,xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-10584260693574153332017-12-10T20:23:14.563+00:002017-12-10T20:23:14.563+00:00Really pleased you had such a lovely break. Hartin...Really pleased you had such a lovely break. Hartington Hall looks like an absolute gem of a place to stay. Youth hostels really do offer great value for money and many seem to offer private rooms now not just dorms. Just wondered how much you paid for the meals? Kristel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81217066378245682222017-12-10T18:39:56.197+00:002017-12-10T18:39:56.197+00:00Sorry-I meant that Hartington Hall is very impress...Sorry-I meant that Hartington Hall is very impressive xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-48092140162229342442017-12-10T18:10:26.921+00:002017-12-10T18:10:26.921+00:00Harrington Hall lool<s a beautiful place-grand ...Harrington Hall lool<s a beautiful place-grand but cosy.I would love to stay there with my dogs-but I imagine dogs not allowed.Lots of snow here in the midlands.Such a icy road where I live I didn't risl< venturing out.I never neglect the dogs wall<s unless it's icy.We played with snowballs instead.This was after another mindless attacl< on my fence at midnight by idiots nearby & a police visit.Sadly there was no snow last night as I would have done my Miss Marple & followed their footprints to their home xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69885726440651470442017-12-10T17:33:30.866+00:002017-12-10T17:33:30.866+00:00We've been pretty much snowbound since Friday ...We've been pretty much snowbound since Friday morning here in Wrexham (NE Wales) with up to a foot in places. Walks have been picturesque but challenging, my 3.5 miles this morning felt like 6. Thanks for the info on hostelling, might give it a go next year. OdetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com