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Petrol Prices

Posted on 23/04/12, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

It’s very clear driving around the country that the majority of people are sensitive to petrol prices. You can tell a garage with cheaper than average prices by the number of people at the pumps. Even though the savings in real terms are often less than a pound, there’s a great sense of relief that one petrol station is trying to do everything to help out the cash-strapped nation. But… read the rest of “Petrol Prices”
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Travelling Sales Tales

Posted on 29/02/12, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

As travelling salesman, we not only have the pleasure of finding the best petrol stations in the country (and I know my number 1 – I’ll put a picture up here next week when I pass it), but we also have the joy of driving a variety of sales mobiles. The Blue Machine is already in the salesman’s Hall of Fame, it makes my eyes moist to think of the… read the rest of “Travelling Sales Tales”
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Perfect Places

Posted on 03/10/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

We’re lucky enough to visit most of Britain over the course of a year, and some of the countryside we see is truly breathtaking and right on our doorstep – no long haul flights or airport delays to get on your nerves at the start of a holiday. After our long projected discussions over a sandwich on the best places to visit in Britain, the controversial list is below. One… read the rest of “Perfect Places”
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Romney Marsh & Dover: The Vagaries of Satellite Navigation

Posted on 28/09/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | 3 Comments

On a bright morning, heading off on a trip, the most glorious sight is a lone person with their dog enjoying a brisk morning stroll. I’m always envious of these lucky individuals, starting the day with fresh air and a clear head. My trip to Kent last week was a morning such as this, and on my way there, I jealously glimpsed one or two walkers. My first meeting was… read the rest of “Romney Marsh & Dover: The Vagaries of Satellite Navigation”
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Hampshire, the Test Valley and Mottisfont Abbey

Posted on 27/07/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

Early mornings always have a habit of making things seem a lot harder than they need to be. Often first thing, anything from teeth cleaning to dressing seems a major operation and there’s always plenty of scope for mishaps. One thing I’ve always found difficult, much to the annoyance of my wife and children, is juice pouring. It’s hard first thing, but stays impossible all day. If a carton of juice… read the rest of “Hampshire, the Test Valley and Mottisfont Abbey”
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The Lake District

Posted on 19/07/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

The Lake District – what a place! How is it possible that such a magical area exists. It’s almost dreamlike to drive in the National Park, with the roads running right along the lakes and winding impossibly up and down hills. Outside of the high season it’s possible to move around the Lake District quite comfortably. There are the obvious slow vehicles or buses getting stuck on tight bends, but… read the rest of “The Lake District”
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Wildlife in the West Country

Posted on 12/07/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

On a sales trip this week I found myself in a traffic jam on the A38. Thinking it might be some broken lights or a new roundabout I found myself getting frustrated at the road and the delay caused. I was somewhat surprised to see that it was in fact ‘a family of Swans’ who had chosen the road to use as a route for a morning walk… read the rest of “Wildlife in the West Country”
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Road Trip to Devon and Cornwall

Posted on 17/05/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

Finally life has returned to Devon and Cornwall. Locals love the winter walks and empty beaches, but jobs and tourists are not thick on the ground. With a decent spell of Easter weather and a long holiday since my last visit in March, optimism and the thought of a profitable summer have buoyed spirits in the West Country. And the changes are not just economically for the summer. A landscape… read the rest of “Road Trip to Devon and Cornwall”
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Taste of the West

Posted on 06/05/11, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | No Comments

With the cost of fuel on the rise the number of cars on the road early in the morning is noticeably less. I always look forward to a trip West and with a first stop at a garden centre in Gillingham called Orchard Park, it wasn’t too early a start. I felt distinctly peckish after my first meeting and luckily passed a farm shop soon after Shaftsbury and found an… read the rest of “Taste of the West”
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The South West

Posted on 25/11/10, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | 3 Comments

The South West was pinned into the map for a George road trip this week and what better way than to start the trip at Auntie Hattie's in Shaftesbury for Bed and Breakfast. On arrival a warm bowl of pasta and sauce ensured a well fed belly to maximise energy levels the next day. Bed well warmed by Basheba the residential black and white mog. Would be a welcome… read the rest of “The South West”
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Southern Scotland & Northeast England

Posted on 19/11/10, filed under Diary of a Travelling Salesman | 3 Comments

Just completed a 1,200 mile round trip taking in Southern Scotland and the Northeast England – Howwwaaaayy! This will probably be one of the last trips of the year – as things slow down a little for everyday greeting card salesman.

The best route north from Sunny Sussex must be the M40, M42

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