So it was the Northern Planning excursion to Manchester last Thursday. Gemma, Rob, Simon and JamesB all made it, along with some new faces from Love and Chris. Somehow I managed to not take a single picture of anyone, sorry about that.
Yet I did get shot of the tinnies I shared with JamesB on the train from Sheffield. The girl opposite looked in disgust – until we offered her one. Felt like a student again.
We were too busy buying booze and sandwiches to purchase a ticket prior to boarding the train. The conductor didn’t seem too pleased with us, only James’ innocent lost boy act (while swigging the beer he’d obviously had to time to queue for)persuaded him to sell us a ticket and not add a fine too.
The night itself was fun. Somehow I managed to only talk to a few people, and didn’t get a chance to check what girly drinks Rob Mortimer imbibed. Simon attoned for his bill dodging last time by giving Rob and I a Box less Ordinary, replete with Yorkshire Tea Cake and the famous velvet book.
Simon has since mentioned he struggled to stay awake on train home, as did I, it was relief to arrive in Leeds. The heavy petting students in the carriage helped keep me awake, as did some sozzled texts from JamesB. Sounds like he and Mortimer had lots to talk about on the train.
Looking forward gto the next one, maybe in Sheffield? Look what you’ve started Russell.
NORTHERN PLANNER 
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