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[05omegav6]

And very nice it is too

Started in Monmouth and went as far over as Bridgend, via Caldicott. Some very nice (very narrow/steep/windy) roads. Would have been a touch less stressful in a car though

Best bit: the drive to Caldicott from Monmouth, very scenic

Worst bit: the hour it took to get from the A470/M4 junction to Radyr due to random 7.5t weight limits journey out from there took five minutes . Running out of hours twenty minutes from base was almost as frustrating

All in all, I liked what I saw, met several friendly people and it was a balmy 25° and glorious sunshine all day

If any one is considering the trek, my only suggestion would be to take the car/motorbike, leaving the 26t truck at home

Did consider popping into Seths for lunch, but wanted to get home before Sunday

Ps which Newent is the Meet at? I now know of two, one near Newton, tother more or less between Gloucester and  Bath...

[Seth]

Glad you enjoyed your visit Al - we've got some fantastic scenery 'round these parts!
Folk are indeed friendly ... though best to avoid Big Yin's crowd - trust me

Try dropping me a PM next time that you're down this way - maybe we could sort a meet or some grub/cuppa etc

[Seth]

Did consider popping into Seths for lunch, but wanted to get home before Sunday

Ps which Newent is the Meet at? I now know of two, one near Newton, tother more or less between Gloucester and  Bath...

Could've sorted lunch for ya mate ... so long as we're here mate!
Easy-ish parking for your wagon too.

And 'our' Newent is west of Gloucester: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=106334.0
 ... 'bout mid-way between there and Ross-on-Wye ... some friggin' trucker you are Al!

[paul.lovejoy]

Monmouth very nice place, is where randy mandy lives, come to think of it now the best bit was always the drive there once you entered wales

[05omegav6]

Did consider popping into Seths for lunch, but wanted to get home before Sunday

Ps which Newent is the Meet at? I now know of two, one near Newton, tother more or less between Gloucester and  Bath...

Could've sorted lunch for ya mate ... so long as we're here mate!
Easy-ish parking for your wagon too.

And 'our' Newent is west of Gloucester: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=106334.0
 ... 'bout mid-way between there and Ross-on-Wye ... some friggin' trucker you are Al!

Last time I came to Wales was to do a job at Cardiff Airport in 2001. I did at least remember where it was
Besides, my first stop on Thursday was Kidderminster , been a looong two days

[CG2]

Been to the south. Mumbles, Gower peninsular, Worms head etc. oh, and the Raf jets rounding the head on practice bombing runs to the bombing range by Pendine sands across the bay.

Actually, I've just reminded myself how much I love it there. 

[cam2502]

We're off on our Jollys to Porthmadog in September,  will be the 1st time I've been to Wales , looking forward to it 

[tunnie]

MrsT parents live in Monmouth, it's a lovely area. Fantastic views over the country side

[Seth]

Been to the south. Mumbles, Gower peninsular, Worms head etc. oh, and the Raf jets rounding the head on practice bombing runs to the bombing range by Pendine sands across the bay.

Actually, I've just reminded myself how much I love it there. 

Now you're talkin' ... but ya don't fool me ... Gixer! ... 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Monmouth very nice place, is where randy mandy lives, come to think of it now the best bit was always the drive there once you entered wales

 

[Rog]

We're off on our Jollys to Porthmadog in September,  will be the 1st time I've been to Wales , looking forward to it 

Don't forget your passport     

[paul.lovejoy]

Monmouth very nice place, is where randy mandy lives, come to think of it now the best bit was always the drive there once you entered wales

 

you on the carrots tonight, it a woman got that, callled Mandy, who was also Randy and she lived in Monmouth where i would visit her so we could watch the television 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

We're off on our Jollys to Porthmadog in September,  will be the 1st time I've been to Wales , looking forward to it 

I once worked there.

They don't like the English.

[Vamps]

Got me thinking, the last time I was in Wales would have been 2 weeks Scout Camp in the summer of 1968.........

[Sir Tigger KC]

We're off on our Jollys to Porthmadog in September,  will be the 1st time I've been to Wales , looking forward to it 

I once worked there.

They don't like the English.

Don't think he'll be bothered somehow Opti.... 

[Terbs]

I think last time I was in Wales was around 1964/5.....had to go with my dad to persuade my brother who had left home to come back. Was some place near Neath with a name that sounded like (and I apologise to all the welsh) Pontry re le fen 

Nearest I have been since is Bristol !!!!

[Seth]

I think last time I was in Wales was around 1964/5.....had to go with my dad to persuade my brother who had left home to come back. Was some place near Neath with a name that sounded like (and I apologise to all the welsh) Pontry re le fen 

Nearest I have been since is Bristol !!!!

No need to apologise, terb!

Sounds like it was Pontrhydyfen (pronounced 'Pont-reed-er-ven'), that you visited.
A few miles north of Port Talbot, it's situated at the junction of the Afan and Pelenna valleys, and roughly halfway between Neath and Seth's Towers.

Here's a piccy nicked from the Bus Nostalgia thread:


The Bont Fawr (pronounced 'Bont-vow-rrr') Aqueduct still stands to this day.

Pontrhydyfen's real claim to fame is that it's the birthplace of actor Richard Burton.

[Terbs]

Thanks, Seth....that is exactly it.....and the piccy brings back memories as I remember it

[bored bigyin54]

We're off on our Jollys to Porthmadog in September,  will be the 1st time I've been to Wales , looking forward to it 

I once worked there.

They don't like the English.

do you blame them 

[Sir Tigger KC]

That picture looks like a typical wet Welsh day!!!