Author Archives: Hector

Erlangen, Buttenheim and Schlenkerla, now Open Seven Days

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Hector

There was only one way to solve what was becoming a Kebab Crisis, have Curry-Heute. This involved Persuading everyone that Erlangen was The Place to start the Day. Not a problem, a Train Journey was just what people required. Eh? … Continue reading →

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Es Gibt Bock Heute?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Hector

Furry Boots are You Frae’? (I blame the Planners.) There is a delicate Balance, maintaining the Bamberg Ritual and keeping Marg amused. Apparently I had to see a couple of jackets. They were fine but not required. This was a … Continue reading →

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Zurück nach Bamberg für Den Früh Bock

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Hector

Lord Clive, Lady Maggie, Marg and Hector departed from Crawley at 05.00, in no time at all we arrived in Bamberg at 15.30. Checking in at the revamped Alte Post Hotel, now the Hotel Andres, we were delighted to discover … Continue reading →

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A Day in Huddersfield via Slaithwaite and Marsden

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Hector

Rendezvous at The Bradford Interchange for the 10.45 Bus which should gets us to Marsden by Noon- Opening Time. And so began another Holden Tour. What could possibly go wrong? A West Yorkshire Day Bus Ticket (£4.60) would give us … Continue reading →

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Keighley Beer Festival, Shipley and Bradford too

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Hector

After a suitable Curry-Heute at Kashmir, Clive and Hector headed off Keighley. There was an Interesting Steam Locomotive Manoeuvre occurring at Keighley Station. A Jenny Agutter Moment. Turn left, first right, right again then first left – the instructions given … Continue reading →

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Saltaire Brewery Open Evening – September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Hector

A Weekend in Bristol with an option for Bath. The original September Weekend Concept conceived back in the day. However, Hockey Commitments meant Marg had to bale. Two still went. At the end of November 2011, Hector worked out that … Continue reading →

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The Drovers Rest, Monkhill – Carlisle

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Hector

This story begins a couple of years back in Hengler’s Circus (Sauchiehall St. Glasgow) where a Young Bearded Chap called Sandy took this branch of Wetherspoons by storm. Giving the Customers what they want, an adage best understood by Nigel … Continue reading →

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Wolf Strassenfest 2013 + Traben-Trarbach too

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Hector

Die Bahn were in efficient mode today. Dr. Stan and Hector made their Seven Minute Connection at Koblenz having travelled in little time at all on an Inter-City Zug from Düsseldorf. The next Connection at Bullay saw us finally approach … Continue reading →

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A Late Evening Arrival in Düsseldorf

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Hector

Friday the 13th, what could possibly go wrong? A Special Dispensation saw Hector checked-in for the 16.20 flight to Heathrow. It was delayed until 17.00. No problem, still enough time to catch the onward flight to Düsseldorf. Landing at Heathrow … Continue reading →

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The Couples’ Trip moves to Bamberg, Dörfleins and Annafest too

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Hector

The Joy of the Bayern Ticket, two people travelling from München to Bamberg for a total of €26.00. The Discomfort due to the 11.00 train to Nürnberg being the optimum train everyone goes for. Now imagine a sealed carriage and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bamberg, Dörfleins, Hallstadt, Forchheim | 1 Comment