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jdc · 13 July 2009, 12:53 AM

Lets see pictures of the surrounding area where you live within a 20 minute drive. I live in Brighton UK.

Devils Dyke

back in town some street art

and Royal Pavilion

allanofcalifornia · 13 July 2009, 02:48 AM

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Allan

macstiltskin · 13 July 2009, 02:59 AM

Martin, you are very lucky to live there. As I said in a previous post I worked in Brighton for six months and loved it. It is such an interesting fun town. If any of our TRF readers are visiting London ever, I would recommend a day or two visiting Brighton, it's very close to London also.

Uncle-AJ · 13 July 2009, 03:34 AM

Great pictures Martin, makes me homesick for the English countryside.

JJ Irani · 13 July 2009, 03:36 AM

Very nice pics, Martin, thanks for sharing!!

mck22 · 13 July 2009, 03:40 AM

great story

USP45Tim · 13 July 2009, 04:19 AM

That's so cool. The art, the scenery; it's something to appreciate.

train-time · 13 July 2009, 04:51 AM

Awesome pictures

Thanks for sharing

Lisa · 13 July 2009, 05:53 AM

Hey, Martin. The family had a little outing today to a convenience store/gas station/burger joint/soda pop shop. It's located on historic Route 66 in Arcadia, about a 20 minute drive from Oklahoma City. With your thread in mind, I took some shots along the way.

Along Route 66:

Hot day for a road trip:

Here's Pop's soda shop:

This is neon-lit by night:

The 2-wheeled crowd likes the place, too.

I think there are 500 kinds of soda pop available, imported from all over the world. Any one can be had for $2 a bottle.

Caroline will be glad to see cane sugar Coke, from Mexico:

Food wasn't healthy, but pretty tasty!

Fried whole okra, dipped in a cornmeal batter. Nutritious lunch!

Nice addition to the bottle cap collection:

Have no idea if this little video clip will load, but I'll give it a try... Husband says I'm wasting memory, but I think we're making memories!

Yume-sama · 13 July 2009, 05:55 AM

This guy lives 20 minutes North from me, in the mountains.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/2769325821/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/2769327165/

Yume-sama · 13 July 2009, 05:58 AM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3666826933/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3666775667/

And here's some shots from Stanley Park. A 20 minute drive if traffic is bad...

Carolina · 13 July 2009, 06:08 AM

Lisa, you're wasting memory!!

I love the shot of June by the Coke cooler (and very envious, too)!

I called Coca Cola directly, and they were quite snooty about the whole issue.

macstiltskin · 13 July 2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

I love the shot of June by the Coke cooler (and very envious, too)!

I called Coca Cola directly, and they were quite snooty about the whole issue.

X2.....Dan Pearce has an even nicer 50's Coke machine that he posted once before. I love that 50's American look.

Rockrolex · 13 July 2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Lets see pictures of the surrounding area where you live within a 20 minute drive. I live in Brighton UK.

Devils Dyke

back in town some street art

and Royal Pavilion

Martin, I would love to get down to Brighton again. We were there about 30 years ago on a driving trip through the south of England and enjoyed the day we spent there. If I could find a cheap enough train ticket, we would pay you a visit. What do you know of the cost of a London-Brighton return?

Jimbits76 · 13 July 2009, 06:34 AM

Great thread

J

Goodwatch · 13 July 2009, 06:38 AM

Super thread, I will contribute! What an idea

Prince · 13 July 2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Great thread

J

Agreed, Jim!

jdc · 13 July 2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Martin, I would love to get down to Brighton again. We were there about 30 years ago on a driving trip through the south of England and enjoyed the day we spent there. If I could find a cheap enough train ticket, we would pay you a visit. What do you know of the cost of a London-Brighton return?

Ed would be a pleasure showing you around Brighton. Its changed a lot since your last visit, lot of shop development and improvements to seafront. Its quite a trendy place with lots of good places to eat.
A day return London Victoria to Brighton would be about £20 on the day. Traveling time is 50 mins to 1 hour ten minutes, depending on how many stops the train takes. They run about three trains an hour.

Rockrolex · 13 July 2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jdc

Ed would be a pleasure showing you around Brighton. Its changed a lot since your last visit, lot of shop development and improvements to seafront. Its quite a trendy place with lots of good places to eat.
A day return London Victoria to Brighton would be about £20 on the day. Traveling time is 50 mins to 1 hour ten minutes, depending on how many stops the train takes. They run about three trains an hour.

We'll be back in London in February. We typically arrive on a Thursday and depart for home on the followingTuesday As we get closer, I'll be in touch and figure out when to come down. Any day of the week that is particularly good or bad?

jdc · 13 July 2009, 06:55 AM

thanks for all your comments guys

.

Lisa cool post route 66

Here is our lunch today a mixture of fried & healthy

Yume sama with neighbours like yours I can see why you live high rise

jdc · 13 July 2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

We'll be back in London in February. We typically arrive on a Thursday and depart for home on the followingTuesday As we get closer, I'll be in touch and figure out when to come down. Any day of the week that is particularly good or bad?

with notice should not be a problem with the day

let me know what type of food you like and I will book a restaurant and take you around the Royal Pavilion

jdc · 13 July 2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by macstiltskin

Martin, you are very lucky to live there. As I said in a previous post I worked in Brighton for six months and loved it. It is such an interesting fun town. If any of our TRF readers are visiting London ever, I would recommend a day or two visiting Brighton, it's very close to London also.

unclesallie · 13 July 2009, 07:49 PM

Martin, I sent you a PM before I read the entire thread! Typical Newbie error. I'll RTFT as I learn the rules on TRF a little better.....

best,
Dan

damoyorkie · 13 July 2009, 08:13 PM

Great thread, and what lovely looking countryside. My recollection of Brighton is a bit alcohol clouded, from happy away days at the coast after a hard week working in London.

How happy does your family look ?! Can I get some of that medication for my monsters ?

Lion · 13 July 2009, 08:17 PM

I have enjoyed reading this thread and would love to visit the places viewed. I live in the South suburbs of Chicago and 20 minutes away is nothing but towns and to the south is the country. But all you see is farms growing fields of corn and soy beans!!!

jdc · 13 July 2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by damoyorkie

Great thread, and what lovely looking countryside. My recollection of Brighton is a bit alcohol clouded, from happy away days at the coast after a hard week working in London.

How happy does your family look ?! Can I get some of that medication for my monsters ?

actually the boys had refused to have their photo taken earlier so I had to sneak that one in. Charlotte my daughter is happy to pose for any photo

Xenophon · 13 July 2009, 10:25 PM

Sorry, these are all about 2 minutes (on foot) from my house. If I walk really, really slowly (or stagger back from the pub) it could take 20 minutes.

jdc · 13 July 2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Sorry, these are all about 2 minutes (on foot) from my house. If I walk really, really slowly (or stagger back from the pub) it could take 20 minutes.

Nice, is that Winchester Nathan?

Xenophon · 13 July 2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Nice, is that Winchester Nathan?

Yes it is Martin, dear old Winch

jdc · 13 July 2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Yes it is Martin, dear old Winch

looks very similar to Chichester

13 July 2009, 12:53 AM	#1
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	20 minutes from home, picture story Lets see pictures of the surrounding area where you live within a 20 minute drive. I live in Brighton UK. Devils Dyke back in town some street art and Royal Pavilion

13 July 2009, 03:34 AM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Great pictures Martin, makes me homesick for the English countryside. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

13 July 2009, 03:36 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Very nice pics, Martin, thanks for sharing!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3666826933/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3...in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3...in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3...in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/3666775667/ And here's some shots from Stanley Park. A 20 minute drive if traffic is bad...

13 July 2009, 02:48 AM	#2
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Allan

13 July 2009, 02:59 AM	#3
macstiltskin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: France Posts: 357	Martin, you are very lucky to live there. As I said in a previous post I worked in Brighton for six months and loved it. It is such an interesting fun town. If any of our TRF readers are visiting London ever, I would recommend a day or two visiting Brighton, it's very close to London also.

13 July 2009, 04:19 AM	#7
USP45Tim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Louisiana, Beach Watch: 16570T Posts: 191	That's so cool. The art, the scenery; it's something to appreciate.

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train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Awesome pictures Thanks for sharing

13 July 2009, 05:53 AM	#9
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Hey, Martin. The family had a little outing today to a convenience store/gas station/burger joint/soda pop shop. It's located on historic Route 66 in Arcadia, about a 20 minute drive from Oklahoma City. With your thread in mind, I took some shots along the way. Along Route 66: Hot day for a road trip: Here's Pop's soda shop: This is neon-lit by night: The 2-wheeled crowd likes the place, too. I think there are 500 kinds of soda pop available, imported from all over the world. Any one can be had for $2 a bottle. Caroline will be glad to see cane sugar Coke, from Mexico: Food wasn't healthy, but pretty tasty! Fried whole okra, dipped in a cornmeal batter. Nutritious lunch! Nice addition to the bottle cap collection: Have no idea if this little video clip will load, but I'll give it a try... Husband says I'm wasting memory, but I think we're making memories!

13 July 2009, 05:55 AM	#10
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	This guy lives 20 minutes North from me, in the mountains. http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/2769325821/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/syume/2769327165/

13 July 2009, 06:08 AM	#12
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Lisa, you're wasting memory!! I love the shot of June by the Coke cooler (and very envious, too)! I called Coca Cola directly, and they were quite snooty about the whole issue. __________________ . .Member #5380 .

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Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Great thread J

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13 July 2009, 06:55 AM	#20
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	thanks for all your comments guys . Lisa cool post route 66 Here is our lunch today a mixture of fried & healthy Yume sama with neighbours like yours I can see why you live high rise

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unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Martin, I sent you a PM before I read the entire thread! Typical Newbie error. I'll RTFT as I learn the rules on TRF a little better..... best, Dan

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damoyorkie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Damien Location: United Kingdom Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 207	Great thread, and what lovely looking countryside. My recollection of Brighton is a bit alcohol clouded, from happy away days at the coast after a hard week working in London. How happy does your family look ?! Can I get some of that medication for my monsters ?

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