Author Topic: The Dodgy Place Name Game (Read 117505 times)

MartinW · « **Reply #140 on:** May 15, 2016, 18:45:33 »

This one wasn't on the list, I just stumbled across it while out on a ride this afternoon.

The hill was so steep that the bike was sliding along on the stand, so I had to take a picture while still sitting on it.

Hugo Magnus · « **Reply #141 on:** May 15, 2016, 19:48:38 »

I like that one, where is the closest village?

MartinW · « **Reply #142 on:** May 15, 2016, 19:50:50 »

Ironically, this is right on the edge of Northleach so although I hadn't seen anyone for miles when I saw the "All Alone" sign, I was in a bustling town a quarter of a mile later.

boac · « **Reply #143 on:** May 30, 2016, 15:59:50 »

Hookers Farm, West Sussex

MartinW · « **Reply #144 on:** May 30, 2016, 20:15:27 »

Added to the first post

SteveO · « **Reply #145 on:** June 05, 2016, 11:01:39 »

My contribution, Cockpole Green

SteveO · « **Reply #146 on:** June 05, 2016, 11:06:06 »

Not necessarily a dodgy place name, more perhaps the spiritual home of this forum.

MartinW · « **Reply #147 on:** June 05, 2016, 19:18:11 »

Both Added as they are dodgy enough for me

Hondaman · « **Reply #148 on:** June 12, 2016, 19:12:20 »

Pah, took a detour for a picture to find it's already claimed!
Anyway, Muff RoI

Hugo Magnus · « **Reply #149 on:** June 12, 2016, 19:13:39 »

I dare you to google Muff

MartinW · « **Reply #150 on:** June 12, 2016, 20:04:12 »

Well I would hate you to be the second to get the Muff

so I am pleased to tell you the other claim was for Muff in Northern Ireland, whereas yours is in the republic. So you had first claim on this particular Muff.

Congratulations

Credit added to the first post

MartinW · « **Reply #151 on:** June 12, 2016, 20:07:51 »

OK, forget that, the other Muff is also in the republic, so it is "sloppy seconds" for you after all

JesterRich · « **Reply #152 on:** June 12, 2016, 21:05:01 »

Quote from: Hugo Magnus on June 12, 2016, 19:13:39

I dare you to google Muff

, I looked-
a thick, tubular case for the hands, covered with fur or other material, used by women and girls for warmth and as a handbag.

Hondaman · « **Reply #153 on:** June 12, 2016, 21:15:02 »

Quote from: MartinW on June 12, 2016, 20:04:12

Well I would hate you to be the second to get the Muff so I am pleased to tell you the other claim was for Muff in Northern Ireland, whereas yours is in the republic. So you had first claim on this particular Muff.

Congratulations

Credit added to the first post

Yay!

Quote from: MartinW on June 12, 2016, 20:07:51

OK, forget that, the other Muff is also in the republic, so it is "sloppy seconds" for you after all

Noooooooooo.

Sloppy seconds. Not again :/

I very carefully avoided commenting on how wet it was. Now I know why!!!
Still, beggars can't be choosers

tallpaul · « **Reply #154 on:** June 12, 2016, 21:22:35 »

MartinW · « **Reply #155 on:** June 12, 2016, 21:42:56 »

Quote from: Hondaman on June 12, 2016, 21:15:02

... I very carefully avoided commenting on how wet it was ...

Just rechecked your photo and you are right. That is a wet muff you have there.

Interesting looking at it in Google Street View too. Republic 50kmh signs change to UK 60mph signs within a few feet.

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #156 on:** June 13, 2016, 11:22:56 »

Quote from: MartinW on June 12, 2016, 20:07:51

OK, forget that, the other Muff is also in the republic, so it is "sloppy seconds" for you after all

Not something I'd normally do but on this occasion I don't mind sharing Muff!!!

ps, it was very dry when I was there!!

Graham62 · « **Reply #157 on:** June 13, 2016, 16:48:32 »

Not something you would want to own up to Mick.

Graham62 · « **Reply #158 on:** June 30, 2016, 20:27:27 »

no road signs so I hope this will do.
this is on the road from ollerton to tuxford mansfield notts

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #159 on:** June 30, 2016, 20:32:46 »

Weather forecast was good & SHMBO back was feeling better so a little ride out was agreed. I used the ride to put some more entries into the dodgy name game.........................

Those two are on the list.
These I have seen on my travels but unable to stop or no camera.

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Tansley, nr. Matlock

Hilton Sth Derbyshire.