tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post7363658727427378491..comments2024-03-10T10:40:32.319-07:00Comments on Pyromaniacs: So: what should I see in England and Scotland? (Tapping Pyro Brain Trust)Phil Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649092052031518426noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-75619762877541269312011-06-21T15:22:05.661-07:002011-06-21T15:22:05.661-07:00A third and last thought: Back to London. There is...A third and last thought: Back to London. There is a little book of walks called Secret London (http://www.amazon.com/Secret-London-Exploring-Original-Unusual/dp/1566566363/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308694850&sr=8-1). The walks mentioned in that book are really well worth taking, and give you perhaps a better view of London's history than some of the "official" guides.PaulThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416276362015733058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-71096020456119375172011-06-21T14:59:17.892-07:002011-06-21T14:59:17.892-07:00Edinburgh: Get on an open top tour bus. That will ...Edinburgh: Get on an open top tour bus. That will take you past Edinburgh Castle (well worth a visit to see the Scottish Crown Jewels). The bus will also take you past Holyrood House, where the Queen lives when she is in Scotland. Also you will see the new Scottish Parlisment - the ugliest building in Scotland! Get out of the bus and walk up the Royal Mile back to the Castle. There is a lovely Fudge Shop near the bottom of the hill, which sells Scottish Butter Tablet. Once you have eaten some of this, you will be addicted for life! Further up the hill, you will find the balcony where John Knox preached. If you are walking upwards, it is on the right. Knox's grave is a little further up, on the left. You will miss it, if you are not looking for it - it is actually in a car park (a parking lot)!<br /><br />Edinburgh is MUCH prettier than London. In my opinion, it is the second nicest city in Britain - after York.PaulThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416276362015733058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-61230402553444640392011-06-21T14:50:09.451-07:002011-06-21T14:50:09.451-07:00London: Get there early. Get day tickets for the L...London: Get there early. Get day tickets for the London Underground, so you can get to all the tourist sites easily. Then get the Tube (Underground) to Westminster. Emerge from the station by the riverside. Take photos of the river and the London Eye, then turn right and take photos of the Houses of Parliament. Walk up to Parliament Square. You can see Westminster Abbey (but it's too expensive to go into that "place of worship"). Turn right, and walk up Whitehall. You pass by the gates of Downing Street, so you can wave and see if Mr Cameron is in! Carry on up Whitehall. Turn left through the opening towards the Horseguards Museum and walk across Horseguards Parade (all the time thinking what a near-blasphemy it is that they are going to use Horseguards Parade during the 2012 Olympics for BEACH VOLLEYBALL! Sacrilege!) Then cross the road into St James Park. Have a coffee at the cafe, then walk through the park to Buckingham Palace. Find Buckingham Gate and turn left. You will soon find Westminister Chapel, where MLJ preached. Get back on the Tube at St James. The Met Tab is near the Elephant and Castle station.PaulThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03416276362015733058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-34287144090369987342011-06-19T16:10:35.368-07:002011-06-19T16:10:35.368-07:00Liverpool!
Liverpool is amazing!
Visit.Liverpool!<br />Liverpool is amazing!<br />Visit.Frostyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04178195302670052316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-20206609496063296332011-06-19T03:23:16.602-07:002011-06-19T03:23:16.602-07:00yup, the british museum is a must (and yes, it'...yup, the british museum is a must (and yes, it's free).<br /><br />the science museum is also very entertaining and informative. sit in the "listening post" which is a room full of small screens that "visualize" the internet by displaying text grabbed from chatrooms and message boards and displayed in realtime. it's an interesting (and somewhat sad) display of online human discussions. <br /><br />there's also a 360 flight simulator that is pure fun to drive (and lose control of). DO IT.<br /><br />st. paul's cathedral is also a must. when you're in the dome, go to the "whispering gallery", spread yourself close against the wall... and whisper. seriously.<br /><br />apart from that, find any carvery restaurant and do a full english roast. it's the king of dinners.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213246364974821216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-29248000110157202582011-06-13T19:01:41.768-07:002011-06-13T19:01:41.768-07:00I would have just shown up and said I was Phil...
...I would have just shown up and said I was Phil...<br /><br />;)Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285043747501470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-87828707548375965592011-06-13T14:45:24.230-07:002011-06-13T14:45:24.230-07:00Absolutely Daniel. We'd be glad to put an extr...Absolutely Daniel. We'd be glad to put an extra plate on the table for you!Ben Lairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712265281150130434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-57647440676794091762011-06-13T14:32:30.126-07:002011-06-13T14:32:30.126-07:00Would she cook even if it wasn't Phil?Would she cook even if it wasn't Phil?DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-4262939125759289832011-06-13T14:21:06.274-07:002011-06-13T14:21:06.274-07:00Hi Phil,
If you do get a chance to make it to St....Hi Phil,<br /><br />If you do get a chance to make it to St. Andrews, let me know. I live in town and would love to show you around. My wife's a great cook too!<br /><br />Ben Laird<br />bplaird1@yahoo.comBen Lairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712265281150130434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-55151721549718649892011-06-12T16:28:44.023-07:002011-06-12T16:28:44.023-07:00The Swindon circle is quite crazy indeed.The Swindon circle is quite crazy indeed.donsandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665794015011057098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-18476343904803625722011-06-12T15:25:25.947-07:002011-06-12T15:25:25.947-07:00@ DONSANDS:
Talking "Roundabouts"
Do yo...@ DONSANDS:<br />Talking "Roundabouts" <br />Do you cal that a Roundabout?<br /><br />Now THIS IS a Roundabout! lol<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sud6iEh28ZM&feature=fvstBoerseuntjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823588390354919031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-16016021142511615962011-06-12T15:17:56.847-07:002011-06-12T15:17:56.847-07:00Suggestions for LONDON;
The BRITISH MUSEUM (Use B...Suggestions for LONDON;<br /><br />The BRITISH MUSEUM (Use BOTH the Metropolitan Tabernacle and Day One Guides!);<br />The London Metropolitan Tabernacle (Spurgeon's) on a Lord's Day;<br />The Tower of London after reading about the Christian Martyrs that where slain there including a Queen of England);<br />The Imperial War Museum in London;<br />The Fleet Air Arm Museum in YEOVIL, Somerset (If you can travel there - it has the Firts UK Concorde and is the biggest Naval Air Arm Museum in Europe);<br />Portsmouth Naval Dockyards with HMS Victory and a Boat ride in the Harbour;<br /><br />SCOTLAND:<br />Stirling is a bit outside of Edinburgh; but teh Castle and view from there is awesome and a bit of a foretaste of upland Scotland.<br /><br />In Edinburgh:<br />Her Majesty's Royal Yacht Brittania is the best;<br />Next I would commend teh Scottish Museum just the other side of the Royal Mile...<br />Then Holyrood Palace with a walk or drive up Arthur's Seat;<br />The Edinburgh Castle is a must do; nly because it dominates the city;<br />If there is Rugby a Murrayfield and you wish to taste the game - there is two hours gone...<br />A trip over the Frith of Forth Bridge is well worth it; with a lovely countryside awaiting any explorer.<br />Glasgow is about shopping....<br /><br />May you enjoy your trip to the glory ofour Master and King.<br />WBoerseuntjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823588390354919031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-1005203989938366822011-06-12T10:19:09.029-07:002011-06-12T10:19:09.029-07:00Pecadillo said, "British McDonalds put TWO sa...Pecadillo said, <i>"British McDonalds put TWO sausage patties in their Sausage McMuffins."</i><br /><br />This would be a definite improvement over this <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UWeQXpIWp6U/TfTy7ugo5cI/AAAAAAAAAIU/EOYAeB8rgzQ/s1600/n688748851_1346993_4485.jpg%22" rel="nofollow">2008 photo of me in the Burger King at Gatwick</a>. Notice the curled sausage link. This has to be the blandest sausage I've ever tasted.Jim Pembertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446388434272680014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-83496650022204507582011-06-12T10:01:56.312-07:002011-06-12T10:01:56.312-07:00you should almost certainly attend the one day int...you should almost certainly attend the one day internationals betweeen england and india. although it will set you back a small fortune.<br /><br />If you're in london go to the royal society of surgeons and view the john hunter collection, truly fascinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-34019957542720086192011-06-11T23:41:04.421-07:002011-06-11T23:41:04.421-07:00blah blah blah. Here's the one thing you need ...blah blah blah. Here's the one thing you need to know about your upcoming trip to London: British McDonalds put TWO sausage patties in their Sausage McMuffins. No need to thank me. <br /><br />Bon appétit!Pecadillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15579408978628986608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-49542268241054283722011-06-11T16:05:39.692-07:002011-06-11T16:05:39.692-07:00Food. If you like traditional Scottish food, you ...Food. If you like traditional Scottish food, you might try Ivanhoe restaurant which is right off the royal mile (being Sir Walter Scott area and all).Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285043747501470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-21595485238904134992011-06-11T16:04:19.901-07:002011-06-11T16:04:19.901-07:00oh yeah, one more thing. You might consider getti...oh yeah, one more thing. You might consider getting an annual pass for the National Trust of Scotland or England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. It offers free entry into most of the historic sites which will save you some money if you plan to visit more than a couple.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285043747501470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-74020071596720051202011-06-11T15:59:39.670-07:002011-06-11T15:59:39.670-07:00@DJP:
It would take more than a couple days to ex...@DJP:<br /><br />It would take more than a couple days to explore everything the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle have to offer. This is especially true if you take the opportunity to <i>walk</i>.Same with London and the Tower. From Edinburgh, it is roughly an hour drive to Stirling. Stirling Castle and the William Wallace Memorial are must see places. The Wallace Memorial requires some walking some of it up several flights of stairs. Wallace's sword is up there and you can get a picture of yourself standing next to it (it's longer than I am and I am 6'5").<br /><br />Also, you should check out the following website: <a href="http://www.nts.org.uk/Home/" rel="nofollow">The National Trust for Scotland</a> . There you will find information about all of the historical monuments in Scotland which may give you some ideas. <br /><br />If you are at all interested in how Scotch is made, they have an excellent tour on Royal Mile (or you can drive to a real distillery). I'm not much of a drinker, but it was a fascinating tour.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15285043747501470199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-88665844596585842152011-06-11T15:47:19.915-07:002011-06-11T15:47:19.915-07:00You can get an open-top bus tour around the main s...You can get an open-top bus tour around the main sites in Edinburgh which is meant to be pretty neat, it would save your legs to. <br /><br />If you want an awesome view out over the city at night then climb Arthur's Seat or just go up the adjacent Salisbury Craggs which only take 10-15mins to climb. Arthurs seat is about 25-30. Gives very nice view especially at night. You can also get a pretty good view out over the city from that momument place a previous commenter suggested.<br /><br />Royal Mile is also good with John Knox's old house. <br /><br />If you are in Edinburgh on a Sunday and fancy experiencing some of the traditional Psalm Singing (A cappella) worship then go to the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland in the Brunsfield area, it is easy to find. Ian Murray (Banner of Truth) attends there I believe, he was there last time I was there. They dress reasonably smart though - suit and tie for the men and hats for the ladies!Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242793531954844979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-14596543713891284142011-06-11T13:44:51.763-07:002011-06-11T13:44:51.763-07:00Sterling Castle was a wonderful outing for us.Sterling Castle was a wonderful outing for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-7373576702978109412011-06-11T13:42:57.397-07:002011-06-11T13:42:57.397-07:00Oh, I almost forgot! If you get a chance, attend ...Oh, I almost forgot! If you get a chance, attend an Evensong service at a cathedral. We attended the one at Canterbury and it was beautiful! The acoustics in those old stone churches are fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-28872528399156803292011-06-11T13:37:23.989-07:002011-06-11T13:37:23.989-07:00Canterbury Cathedral and the town of Canterbury ar...Canterbury Cathedral and the town of Canterbury are very interesting. My husband and I enjoyed an entire day there. We had wanted to get to Dover Castle, but did not have time. That is a must on our next trip.<br /><br />Yes, yes, yes on the Tower of London. It was one of our favorite things in London. Also, things are VERY expensive in London, however, the museums are FREE. The British Museum is amazing!! So is the National Gallery. And, you don't feel guilty not staying all day because you didn't pay to get in.<br /><br />Westminster Abbey and the Parliament area are must sees as well. <br /><br />We were just there in March. The Big Red Bus tours (hop on and off) in London are nice because you can see everything and get the layout of the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-92036227932459820852011-06-11T11:14:28.365-07:002011-06-11T11:14:28.365-07:00The last time I was in London, my wife and I found...The last time I was in London, my wife and I found a small Baptist church with Reformed mores near where we stayed. They were part of a group of similar churches call the <a href="http://www.agbcse.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">Association of Grace Baptist Churches</a>. One of them might be worth checking out if you're looking for a place to worship while you're there.Jim Pembertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446388434272680014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-55467164552064485632011-06-11T07:04:13.397-07:002011-06-11T07:04:13.397-07:00"So I hope that in spite of these things you ..."So I hope that in spite of these things you will be able to enjoy the goodness" SWI<br /><br />We can always rejoice in our Lord, can't we. <br />I know of a good church in England, that has a fine pastor in Adrian Warnock. Have you heard of him?donsandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665794015011057098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21212024.post-31974942249733785102011-06-11T04:54:23.544-07:002011-06-11T04:54:23.544-07:00Not sure if sightseeing will satisfy; but
What y...Not sure if sightseeing will satisfy; but <br /><br />What you are sure to see:<br />a) Unbelief,<br />b) Downgrade,<br />c) Worshiping YAHWEH with altars fashioned by the lusts of men in His Church,<br />d) Hypocricy of life (Over against a seemingly true confession),<br />e) Sadness,<br />d) a LOST heritage - which is only testified by Books and some remenant buildings left by the few faithful,<br />e)A self-condemned nation...<br /><br />These are the sights I see every day here and I fear God whom has deliverd my life from Hell; in behalf of those inside (Especially) and outside Church congregations here in the United Kingdom whom continue to reject His Word to us by example of the Nation of Israel.<br /><br />So I hope that in spite of these things you will be able to enjoy the goodness and the severity of our Consuming Fire in Messiah,<br />Your fellow bondslave according with teh free gift of mercy Alone,<br />WMercy Reformed Baptist Congregation - SWINDONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15728553963614931648noreply@blogger.com