Yes, I understand about the hackles being raised! So, I'll apologise for leaping to the conclusion that you would be English--except that you are
!
It's actually because I am from Lancashire*, and I figure that one of these days I'll find more relatives here...
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So far I'm the only one in my family who seems to enjoy cycling though
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The solo touring in the Lake district sounds especially enticing, although I would not want to brave the tourist traffic on the main roads during the summer months. I remember the roads as being not very wide
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Good luck with the commuting, and continued success in recovery from the stroke.
East Hill
*see <Lanky Lass and my signature below...