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Had not meant anything underhand with the comment, duggie. Different people-different tastes.

I like cheese full of penicillium mould:



I could never persuade my boss, who was American, that it was meant to contain blue mould: he thought that it was utterly revolting.

I have nowt against musicals. Just for me, feeling transported from my daily reality into that which the production is cast, totally collapses when the cast burst into song and dance routines.

Those which are more interactive: ie when we are up and dancing in the isle with them, I am more comfortable with. I even like a good 'Rocky Horror Show': it was not intended to be adult pantomime, but that is what the audiences have turned it into.

Occasionally go to opera, but find it a couple of hours of sitting through purgatory, to enjoy the gem of the grand operatic Aria!

So, classical (esp Shakespearian) or contemporary dramas are what draws me to performances.

Thanks also for the train link. Yes, I have used advanced purchase rail tickets in past for visiting the area.

I do enjoy the drive to Manchester, providing I can get an early start. Getting past Leeds before morning crush is the key, since M62 gets very choked once it starts.

Enjoy taking a break to watch the sunrise in the Pennines if I can get the timing right. Stop for brecky at Birch Services: normally will not eat at motorway services, but their egg, bacon, tomato, toast and coffee usually acceptable.

When my mother was still alive, I would get to Ashton around 6-00 am. She was an early riser, so good time.