Branksome Chine
A real Bonus shot!
Saturday 12th September 2009, will remain in my memory for a very long time, and when ever I think of this day, it will bring a lump to my throat and fond memories.
This day saw the launch of “Stagecoach Gold”, which is the newly revised service 94, linking the beautiful cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Stagecoach in the South West has always arranged great running days, and today was no exception. There were RE’s, VR’s and FLF’s linking Gloucester and Cheltenham, and we had 25 degree sunshine!
I was fortunate enough to be able to lend my driving prowess to a few very good friends, and I give thanks to Rob Sly for allowing me a circuit with 5031 (Cheltenham NBC Leaf Green Dual Door VR) on the 80, and thanks to Jason for allowing me a short play with his National 2 B.
I must mention and give special thanks to Mike Ede and the Stroud RE group, for asking me to collect one of their beloved RE’s from Gloucester Bus Station at the end of its Duties, take it to the depot in Gloucester, get her fuelled and then have the “Honour and Pleasure” of driving her out of Gloucester Depot, back to Stroud Depot to drop off another driver and then take her back to the yard. Another fantastic day and one to savour and remember forever!
I am writing this and listening to “Land of Hope and Glory” on the TV, whilst watching the “last night of the Proms”, and I can feel myself getting emotional. Here’s to lots more fantastic days like this with my best mate Mark, and with lots of very good friends making a good day into an unforgettable one!
A real Bonus shot!
Saturday 12th September 2009, will remain in my memory for a very long time, and when ever I think of this day, it will bring a lump to my throat and fond memories.
This day saw the launch of “Stagecoach Gold”, which is the newly revised service 94, linking the beautiful cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham. Stagecoach in the South West has always arranged great running days, and today was no exception. There were RE’s, VR’s and FLF’s linking Gloucester and Cheltenham, and we had 25 degree sunshine!
I was fortunate enough to be able to lend my driving prowess to a few very good friends, and I give thanks to Rob Sly for allowing me a circuit with 5031 (Cheltenham NBC Leaf Green Dual Door VR) on the 80, and thanks to Jason for allowing me a short play with his National 2 B.
I must mention and give special thanks to Mike Ede and the Stroud RE group, for asking me to collect one of their beloved RE’s from Gloucester Bus Station at the end of its Duties, take it to the depot in Gloucester, get her fuelled and then have the “Honour and Pleasure” of driving her out of Gloucester Depot, back to Stroud Depot to drop off another driver and then take her back to the yard. Another fantastic day and one to savour and remember forever!
I am writing this and listening to “Land of Hope and Glory” on the TV, whilst watching the “last night of the Proms”, and I can feel myself getting emotional. Here’s to lots more fantastic days like this with my best mate Mark, and with lots of very good friends making a good day into an unforgettable one!