Russell Parker
@rusparker.bsky.social
Retired young and enjoying life on the Costa Blanca. Blyth Spartans supporter, military history, reading and travelling
Had loads of sets growing up in the 70s. I've still got a Meccano screwdriver in my toolkit 🤣
January 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Had loads of sets growing up in the 70s. I've still got a Meccano screwdriver in my toolkit 🤣
Very difficult to answer as they're all different and we went from small towns to major cities. I would probably say Dresden as we were there for the Stollenfest and it's parade.
November 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Very difficult to answer as they're all different and we went from small towns to major cities. I would probably say Dresden as we were there for the Stollenfest and it's parade.
This is good to see. We've visited twice and still haven't seen them through the mist and rain.
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This is good to see. We've visited twice and still haven't seen them through the mist and rain.
My wife loves the markets. We did a motorhome tour last year and visited nine in Germany plus anothe four in France and Belguim. Previous to this, back in 2022 we did a tour of some in Britain.
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
My wife loves the markets. We did a motorhome tour last year and visited nine in Germany plus anothe four in France and Belguim. Previous to this, back in 2022 we did a tour of some in Britain.
A photo of the plaque I took a few years ago
June 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
A photo of the plaque I took a few years ago
I live in Spain (38th) and am much happier there than in the UK
March 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I live in Spain (38th) and am much happier there than in the UK
I will do. Thanks 😁
January 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I will do. Thanks 😁
Not on this trip. We came to relax over the New Year and try some of the restaurants.
January 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Not on this trip. We came to relax over the New Year and try some of the restaurants.
I never saw it on the markets in Berlin, but I did in Ghent. My local bar in Spain also sells it as a side. It certainly gets around.
December 30, 2024 at 7:03 AM
I never saw it on the markets in Berlin, but I did in Ghent. My local bar in Spain also sells it as a side. It certainly gets around.
