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Martin and Debbie Kinally
Martin and Debbie Kinally

Martin and Debbie Kinally

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  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley part en ProvenceTraveler
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    Two days - 500 miles, phew!

    September 9, 2022 in France ⋅ 🌧 14 °C

    Well me muckers, how bin thee all? Were off to France, notably the right hand bit of the Rhone Alps and then south and left a bit into Provence. That's the plan, but who knows whether it will happen, weather and time permitting I'm guessing.

    Well we get off well and down to the M25 when the heavens opened big time and we am driving along a river basically, well scary! Eventually we gain dry ground and get to the tunnel in good time and cross OK.

    We drive along on the 'wrong' side of the road for an hour or two and he finds us a stop for the night in a town along the way. We then are aware of the death of our good Queen Liz which is so unexpected and very sad, so we drink to her reign and then apart from a bit of rain we all have a good night's kip.

    Friday we are in transit again along the highways of France avoiding the extortionate toll motorways (cuz he's a bit of a skinflint) , which makes for slow progress but the villages and towns are interesting en route. Then after going through the umpteenth village at a steady 50 killys per hour, he is a bit too late on me brakes entering one, and I get flashed by a camera! Well to say he ain't happy is an understatement! Teks him a few killys to calm down. Quite noticeable are the sunflower and sweetcorn crops in the fields have all been ruined by the scorching weather and fields are burnt to a crisp. We are overnghting again on a motorhome aire in a small village which is very peaceful. Tomorrow thank gawd we aim to complete the journey to Annecy by the lake to a campsite for a stop of three nights to recuperate from our travels. I'm gonna need it too cuz it's a knackering journey.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Ilkley Moor Bah Tat

    June 28, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Leisurely start to their last day ere in Yorkshire and they amble off to explore Ilkley along the Dales Way following the riverbank. Their task today is to come back with some nice steaks for him to BBQ for their last night and the site owner has told em of a butcher wot matures his grass fed Aberdeen Angus rump steaks in a Himalayan salt chamber, and they are the best apparently. Yeh I know, sounds a bit poncy to me an all. So after a pleasant if longish walk along the river they reach Ilkley and wander around the town which is very pleasant overlooked by the famous moorland, and wouldn't you know it they come across the Wharfedale Brewery tap, and nip in to do some sampling. The butchers is found and their produce is fantastic, and steaks are cut and purchased and after a final tour round the town they cor ignore a visit to Bar Tat (geddit?) for a fortifying drink, before the long stroll home back to the site. The steaks are found to be very nice indeed and himself doh do em to death on the barbie so ers appy, and next day we have a pretty good run home down the M6 getting back just after lunch.

    So wot ave they learned from this tour of Yorkshire?
    They spend more time in pubs than they should. Yow gathered that though?
    Yorkshire Dales scenery is second only to Scotland.
    The quality of food in them small independent grocery shops is superb, and they ave took full advantage by buying from them as much as possible.
    Their two bikes they med me carry about were not used apart from getting to the station in Pickering, so thanks fer that.
    Himself an me enjoy narrow scenic hilly country roads, herself, not so much.

    Till next time.........    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Off to Ilkley tha nows

    June 27, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Damp start ere at the cattle market car park but wim soon underway after a refuel in Hawes before heading south over the hills on another mountain goat road. Road is narrow but very open so you can spot traffic approaching but a bit dismal for views for herselfs camera work. Down from the hills threading through the tiny villages we round a corner and er worst fears are realised and wim head to head with a huge articulated farm lorry. The lorry reverses a bit into the hedge and with me mirrors folded we scrape by without a scrape! Yo can only imagine the earful he's receiving after that, poor sod. Anyways we roll into Grassington, a village jewel with steep cobbled streets with cafes and tourists shops a plenty for a lunch break. A Wensleydale toasted cheese sandwich apparently. Off again and we roll into a rather nice site just outside Ilkley overlooking the river and hillsides now in lovely bright sunshine to spend the night.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Swaledale

    June 26, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Well that was a bit of a windy night on top of the Dales and a bit of rain as well for good measure. Anyway we set off in murky conditions following the river Swale valley through iconic Dale's villages. Narrow roads kept me on me toes as herself oohed and aahed round every narrow blind corner - well yow know wot ers like! Short stop at lovely Reeth but not so nice in cloudy weather so they decide to head for tonight's night stop in Hawes via the Buttertubs Pass. A spectacular road but misty weather limiting the fine views. We arrive in Hawes and park up in the blinkin cattle market car park which slopes steeply which I ay keen on at all. Even up on me blocks don't level me, but ees appy cos it's a free night as opposed to the £38 the Caravan Club site want for the night. They wander off to Hawes for a look round, and yo won't believe this, they ave a pint in one of the pubs! Three other vans here so we ay on our ownsome and we ave a peaceful but rainy night.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Richmond

    June 25, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Off we go again, I doh know whether I am coming or actually going theym moving me about such a lot. So Richmond it is - if only we can find somewhere to park! I ay a big lad like some an can squeeze in a car park space wiv a bit of overhang, but sideways is tight, so car park one is out. A quick search finds car park two by the old Richmond Station so we nip in and wots this, a low bridge of 9ft. A quick look at his spec card and we have 6 inches of clearance. So out she pops to mek sure I doh bang me head, it's very tight but wim through. And I can't believe I telling you this, they am off to Pickering Castle. Wot is goin on with these pair? Apart from one tower it's, a pile of old stones so they doh waste much time and go and Ave a look round the town, which boasts one of the biggest market places anywhere and a great selection of shops, cafes etc. After a pint in Spoons they visit the Georgian Theatre with a great guided tour round the oldest working theatres in the country dating back to the 18th century. A fascinating experience at a bargain £5 each. Out of Richmond to spend the night high up in the Dales at a remote farm.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler

    Leyburn

    June 24, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    Well it's another day that they ay done much. A leisurely morning is followed by a stroll into Leyburn as its market day. He says it ain't far, but he and I know it ay a bad march. Anyway they make it and they find that Leyburn town is not much to see, and the market is small, so they content themselves by sampling ales in two pubs from the local Wensleydale Brewery. Also in Leyburn is probably the finest shop/supermarket they have seen selling a huge range of local produce including cheese, meat, bread, and all manner of wonderful produce. It is fantastic that these sort of shops are going from strength to strength and deserve support, which they do looking at the stuff they load into me pantry!Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler

    Bedale to Leyburn

    June 23, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Well weme movin on again, they ay letting the grass grow under me wheels that's for sure this trip. Quick stock up of me pantry in next doors Lidl and we are off for a quick look at Northallerton and a stop for lunch at Bedale. All these Yorkshire Market towns we're visiting are lovely to spend time in, and the independent food shops, bakeries and butchers are certainly giving them some lovely meals on the evening. On we go to our site just outside Leyburn in a disused quarry with the Wensleydale Heritage Railway running just behind our pitch, it is a nice spot to sit in the sunshine.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Thirsk

    June 22, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Stunning hot n sunny day here at Thirsk Racecourse and after a leisurely morning they amble off to the town centre. He's on a mission today to visit the acclaimed James Herriott Museum being a closet fan of the famous vet books published many year ago. Wots buoyed him up as well is they get a two fer one offer with their Caravan Club card, so at £8.50 for them both it's a bargain. It's also a wonderful interactive place showing both the original home in its past era, and the sets of the BBC studios, very entertaining and herself took lots of photos. A Spoons pint followed the visit and a look at the Thirsk Yarn Bombers which adorn the posts around the market square, then back to the racecourse to soak up the Yorkshire sun.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Our day in Ruins - Rivelaux Abbey

    June 21, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Well the car park at this crappy pile of old stones is rammed , and after a lot of toing and froing he sticks me up against the verge on a single track road, which I aye appy about at all. They meks themselves a picnic and off they goes leaving me hoping that damn bus we met down the hill aye coming back to scrape me sides. Another card another free entry and again an audio gizmo to tell em wot life was like as a monk, but shitty I wud ave thought meeself. Anyways them back now and we set off to Thirsk for the night at the racecourse site parked up by the rails overlooking the course - lovely.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler

    Our day in Ruins - Helmsley Castle

    June 21, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    After a peaceful night on our tod at the wonderful site in Harome, we mek the short ride and park up in Helmsley. Beautiful town with lovely local foodie shops, which they took full advantage, Curd Cake anyone? Nah, me neither. Off they go to ave a look at Helmsley Castle, which looks like a pile of old stones to me, but he's appy again cause they use their cards for free entry. We'll they gid em both audio guides so they cud imagine wot it was years ago, which they enjoyed, apparently. Then on again to another ruin, Rievaulx Abbey, fer xxxxx sake wots going on with these pair! .Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Nunnery Court

    June 20, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Nunnery Court photos. Dow say I didn't warn ya....... After this we nip a few mile up the road to our stop for the night in Harome, a nice village just short of Helmsley. A tour of the village in the evening and usual pint of course, but in a very posh hotel garden. Bartender thought they looked a bit shifty in t shirt and sandals, so wanted their dosh before they went outside apparently. Understandable with them pair.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler

    Pickering to Helmsley

    June 20, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Well wim on the move again today, this is good for me, keeps the oil sloshing round me system. They pop to the market in Pickering coming back with some nice cheese, and then we pop up the road to a nice farm shop they saw yesterday for fruit and veg and meat from the butchery. Thornton le Dale is next, and he's excited cos it's the home of Matthewsons Car Auction featured on the telly programme Bangers & Cash. Lovely village, lovely ice creams, so lovely! Now, they were going to Castle Howard stately home, but its very expensive, and Nunnery Court close to Helmsley ain't gonna cost em nought as they ave their National Trust Cards., so it's decision time.......... They really enjoyed Nunnery as it has a great sense of a lived in home, so much so that herself has insisted on a separate footprint to show off er photos. Nice cake as well in the caff, brace yourselves.........Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    Clickety Clack, Clickety Clack.........

    June 19, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Well theym up bright and early for them (8.30). and an hour later we're on the road to Pickering where the North Yorkshire Railway starts. To get the most of the journey he's devised a plan, gawd help her! I am parked up at the site weme stopping at for the night alongside the railway and they am biking down to the station and tekking the bikes on the train. The Moorside special goes to Grosmont and they plan to cycle one station back to Goathland, thus seeing the two villages and the iconic stations. So off they go and on the way he checks out the OS map cycle route thinking the paths and roads follow the train track ie level. But what's this he's found, the road gus up un down like a whores draws (as the saying gus). Even wiv them posh electric bikes hers avin none of it, so time for plan B. The nice woman in the booking office says they can stop at Goathland for an hour and then hop on the Whitby special to Grosmont then 90mins later back to Pickering. So the bikes get a ride on 3 trains and not used.... brilliant. Goathland station and village are used in Harry Potter films and Heartbeat the sixties programme. Very nice apparently and Grosmont has engine sheds and a pub so he was appy sides! Back at Pickering and the sun is out and so are the knats and mozzies by the streams, so inside the van a bit early with me flyscreens down.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler
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    South Bay Scarborough

    June 18, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Well theym off to Scarborough again to do the South Side. Bus today there and back (single decker there, double back for you bus afficienados!). Walk down from the station to the prom then a right turn to stroll to the Spa end. They reckon everyone in Yorkshire must own at least one dog, there is so many in the beach at this end, banned though in the popular part of the sand. About turn and...... 'they ended up at the Grand Hotel, it was empty, cold and bare' for all you Deep Purple fans, yes you MrMc! They didn't see any smoke on the water though. South Bay was rammed apparently with day trippers, either in the many, many arcades or scoffing ice cream and fish n chips. After taking in the harbour a terrible thirst overtook them and Ghost Shop ale was supped to save them from dehydration. Fish n Chips next at Winking Willie's Fish Restaurant and pretty good was the verdict. Yorkshire Air had turned a bit chilly so a wander back up to the town centre in time for the bus home. Last time they were here with them kids Sarah and Jennie along with their Granny Mary, they got froze and rained on the beach for a week, with that Tom just a bulge, so thanks Scarborough you've been great and a bit warmer this time.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler

    North Bay Scarborough

    June 17, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Well it ay the heatwave day forecasted up ere in the North, warm and cloudy it is. Its OK cos I doh like it too hot as it frizzles me solar panels. So theym walking to Scarborough today across the field to the coastal path and down to Scalby and along the prom with all the other old gits to the North Bay. She doh seem too thrilled but he's happy as a dog with two dicks (as the saying goes), he does love a (r) amble. As it happens it a fairly easy walk and the North Bay is nice and unspoilt with what used to be grand hotels and guest houses overlooking the beach. Hilly climb up the cliffs and a pint in a pub to recuperate, any excuse for them pair! A wander round the shops in the town centre, (bet we was appy bout that), and a quick cheap beer/gin in Spoons before a bus ride back, double decker front seat of course! Later on he drags the BBQ out again and burns a burger or two and because there's sod all on me telly they can agree on to watch they play his new birthday dice game which he loses at several times, so he ain't happy, but at least we all enjoy a nice sunset.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyMuttley does YorkshireTraveler

    Scarborough

    June 17, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Ow do muckers? It's bin a while since I was on the road wot with them bogging off to the States with them two delinquents from Netherton. Well before we set off he game me waste tank a right good clear out, thank gawd for that I was feeling well bunged up. Nothing beats a good clear out of yer system does it? So not much to tell ya we had a good steady journey up to Scarborough , without too much driving instruction from herself which med a change. Nice site, bit of a bbq and a drink or two in the sunshine, though not as warm as yow lot are gonna be getting in the 'south'. He's got an itinerary bless him, an we are movin about quite a lot which suits me so I am quite looking forward to rambling through the Dale's an all. Speak soon.Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler

    That's All Folks

    May 21, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Well it's all hands on deck today as we have to pack, strip the beds, clean and re-make the beds before heading up to the Golf Club for lunch . Salad I think as I have now reached capacity on the food levels.

    We check over the villa one last time and start the drive to the airport, on the way we noticed the temperature on the Sat Nav, it has reached the magic 100 degrees.

    We arrived in plenty of time for our 7.40 pm departure that is until we have an almighty storm with torrential rain, thunder and lightning. We board the plane 40 minutes after we should have taken off and then sit there for over one and a half hours before we finally take off.

    We have a good flight considering it's still lightning when we take off but not too restful. It was interesting being able to watch our progress on the in-flight information on our personal Tv's and the camera on outside of the plane gave wonderful pictures. Thank goodness we have a taxi waiting for us and we don't have to drive home.

    The end to a wonderful holiday, thanks Fiona and Mark for the great company and loads of laughs xx    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler
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    The Last Supper

    May 20, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 23 °C

    Tonight we are going back to Manny's for our dinner, we all get changed ready to go, the minute we are ready the heavens open and we get soaked just getting in the car.

    At Manny's we have to wait for our table and while we do we noticed an electronic display stating that in 2019 they had over 1,055,620 guests visit. We had a bottomless Salad and Steak & Chips and Fi had Shrimp.

    Back at the villa we watch the lightening.

    It's a shame but we're going home tomorrow.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler

    Breakfast at Egg City

    May 20, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Today we have woken up to quite thick cloud again so our plans of chilling by the pool and soaking up the rays don't look like happening.

    We went to a real American Diner called Egg City for breakfast. It's a very popular place Fi ordered an omelette with potatoes, Mark had similar to English Breakfast. Martin and me decided to share an omelette with potatoes and a stack of Blueberry Pancakes. There was way too much.

    After breakfast Martin went for a walk, Mark stayed at home to start the cleaning and Fiona and I went to get some souvenirs.

    On the way back the skies turned black and the lightening started, next we had monsoon conditions which made driving difficult but Fiona coped well even with a very nervous passenger.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler

    International Drive

    May 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

    After the Outdoor World shop we drove down International Drive, a long road and one either sides were shop, bars, restaurants, hotels and rides such as a big wheel, an reverse bungie jump.

    We also drove past what is reputedly the largest McDonald's in the world, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, The Upside Down House, we could also see Volcano Bay, the water park for Universal Studios.

    Back home and Martin is waiting for us after a good game of golf, a dip in the pool and pizza and salad for tea.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler

    Outdoor World

    May 19, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Today Martin is playing golf at White Heron so Fi, Mark and myself are going to the outlets stores at International Drive.

    We started at the outlets but apart from shoes for me and new Trainers for Mark we didn't have much success.

    We then drove to Outdoor World, possibly the largest shop I have ever been in, they give you a map so you can find your way around.

    Clothing, Shoes, Fishing equipment, Guns and Ammunition, Camping equipment and Boats plus lots of other stuff.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler
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    Celebrations In Celebration

    May 18, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    Today is my Birthday and I've had lots of messages, cards and gifts.

    Fiona and Mark are meeting up with Francis and Mark at Disney for the day so Martin and me are going to Celebration a Disney town.

    When we get there we walk down to and around the lake where we saw a Heron, Turtles and a Racoon but still no Aligators.

    We went for a drink in The Celebration Town Tavern and I had a birthday video call from Jackson and Tom.

    On the way back to the villa we shop at Aldi for some nice bits of steak for tea then spend the rest of the day by the pool. It's 98 degrees and we finish the day with thunder and a rain storm.

    As it's my birthday Martin has offered to cook the tea and a very good job he did of it too.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler
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    Cherry Pocket

    May 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    After a quick freshen up we head out to one of Fi and Mark's favourite eateries, Cherry Pocket at Lake Pierce.

    We sat outside overlooking the lake on Aligator watch. We had a lovely meal and we even tried grilled 'gator., it tastes very much like chicken.

    There was live music while we ate and we saw 3 small alligators swimming around. I can see why Fi and Mark like it so much.

    After our meal we walked down to sit by the lake to see if we could see any more Aligator, no sightings but we did hear one.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler

    The Grand Floridian

    May 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    Originally Fi wanted to take us to afternoon tea at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney's flagship hotel but since Covid they have not resumed and the only way you can now get into the hotels is with a reservation, as she wanted us to see it she blagged her way in. Fi made a reservation in an attempt to get on the car park and with help from the nice security guard between them both booked and then cancelled an order for a pickup food order so we were allowed to park for a look around.

    The hotel is huge but very beautiful both inside and out. We sat for a while listening to the piano player.

    We walked down to the lake where I managed to get a picture of the turrets on the Magic Kingdom Castle.

    Now as it's over 94 degrees we are heading home before going out tonight.    Read more

  • Martin and Debbie KinallyFlorida ExtravaganzaTraveler
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    Birthday Breakfast

    May 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Today we are celebrating my birthday tomorrow , and Fi's belated one from last week, with Fi and Mark as tomorrow they will be meeting up with friends who live in the States.

    Fiona and Mark have arranged for us to have breakfast at The Cape May Café at The Beach Club Resort in Disney. It was an all you can eat buffet in lovely surroundings. Fiona and I were wearing badges stating is was our birthdays so everyone was wishing us Happy Birthday, we were also given a cupcake with a candle in it and I had a birthday card. Pre Covid the Disney characters would have been touring the restaurant for photos.

    After breakfast we walked around The Boardwalk looking at the other hotels in the 4 resorts around the lake.

    After this we drove down to Disney Springs where I bought a Christmas decoration celebrating Disney's 50th year.    Read more

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