A great video that brings back memories of when I used to work down there. As for the metal statute of a man you mentioned in Abertillery, it is a memorial to the mining accident at the Six Bells Colliery, which happened on 28 June 1960, killing 45 miners. Only three miners underground at that time survived. As you mentioned the Big Pit at Blaenavon, I will mention that the last time I visited that site and was leaving there, there was a news report of a plane crash in America. By the time I had reached Brynmawr, there was another crash reported. The date was 9-11. It is said that people remember where they were when they heard important news. I was in the Welsh Valleys.
Further to my comment about my movements on 9-11, for the London bombings on 7-7, I was in the Welsh ex-mining town of Maesteg, just east of Port Talbot, and I remember hearing the initial reports of an incident on the London Underground, and the local services saying that it was an electrical fault. Having grown up in 70s Birmingham, and knowing what had happened in the city back then, I remember I was virtually screaming at the radio saying it was a bomb and not an electrical issue. As the day went on, I was proved correct. Finally, on 12 November 2001 (not long after 9-11), I was again in South Wales, this time in Bridgend, when American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into a residential area of New York. This time it was pilot error/plane defect, as it had taken off behind a 747 and had got caught in its turbulence, and the Airbus A300 that was used for this flight had difficulty in handling the situation, added to the co-pilot's aggression in trying to fly through it. People may be happy to hear that I no longer work for the same company, so don't go to Wales anymore, so hopefully no more bad luck from me.
Hiya socks and sandals ,yes its a lovely part of the world really is ,and you have the weather with you even better ,bring back memories for me ,as I have a big big family there ,most of my uncles were miners ,great videos clips ,keep up the good work ,drive safe ,best regards Steve 👍
The freedom you must feel having your home on wheels, without being tied to one location, being able to explore anywhere without constant bills and upkeep of a home, may the Pug long live! Nice to see you back touring again, absolutely love Wales 🏴 👍🙂
Hi Tim, great blog, great to see your enjoying your break, in taffistan🏴maybe head down to the coast👍looking forward to your next update🤗♥️🙏🏴
Missed you by a couple of weeks, I was around Ogmore vale / Bwlch mountain looking for a cheap miners cottage with the view to living in the area maybe someday and when I can't do van life anymore. Particularly like Abergwyni and noticed you've stayed up at the top there / next to the wind turbines, in one of you vids. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos, Tim 👍
I'm familiar with the place names like Brynmawr,Rassau from travelling up the heads of the valleys road to Ebbw Vale fairly often with work,but never actually been to look around..more familiar with places further south from there where some of my relatives live.
Miss Brynmawr ….loads and loads 😢😢😢😢
Greetings all from me who is now spending my time in Denmark 🇩🇰
A great video that brings back memories of when I used to work down there. As for the metal statute of a man you mentioned in Abertillery, it is a memorial to the mining accident at the Six Bells Colliery, which happened on 28 June 1960, killing 45 miners. Only three miners underground at that time survived. As you mentioned the Big Pit at Blaenavon, I will mention that the last time I visited that site and was leaving there, there was a news report of a plane crash in America. By the time I had reached Brynmawr, there was another crash reported. The date was 9-11. It is said that people remember where they were when they heard important news. I was in the Welsh Valleys.
Thank you for your moving comment, Dave.
I went down big pit many years ago tim, felt sorry for those miner's and earlier pit ponys. Great video as always.
Yes I went there with my great auntie 20 years ago. Grim working conditions.
Don't know if it's on the journey you're planning, but Bilth Wells is a lovely place. North of Bwlch.
Shan't
@@SocksWithSandals it's where the Bug Out Shop is located... I went there after visiting you.
I know.
Go to Hirwan and see all the new road works through the valley on the 465 it's really impressive the new bridge over the valley.
Shan't
Much nicer, the very long terraced rows was as you say, beautiful 👍
When you had your 'Welshgasm' did you notice they were all parked on double yellows?
Not all.
Hardly any, if any is the correct wording.
Looking lovely and warm there 😂 nearly 12 degrees up here on unst, actually unzipped my jacket for a short while 🎉
That proves that global warming is real!
Unzipping your jacket, in June?
@@SocksWithSandals definitely 😂😂
Further to my comment about my movements on 9-11, for the London bombings on 7-7, I was in the Welsh ex-mining town of Maesteg, just east of Port Talbot, and I remember hearing the initial reports of an incident on the London Underground, and the local services saying that it was an electrical fault. Having grown up in 70s Birmingham, and knowing what had happened in the city back then, I remember I was virtually screaming at the radio saying it was a bomb and not an electrical issue. As the day went on, I was proved correct. Finally, on 12 November 2001 (not long after 9-11), I was again in South Wales, this time in Bridgend, when American Airlines Flight 587 crashed into a residential area of New York. This time it was pilot error/plane defect, as it had taken off behind a 747 and had got caught in its turbulence, and the Airbus A300 that was used for this flight had difficulty in handling the situation, added to the co-pilot's aggression in trying to fly through it. People may be happy to hear that I no longer work for the same company, so don't go to Wales anymore, so hopefully no more bad luck from me.
Yeah, TLDR.
I'm not reading all that.
Hiya socks and sandals ,yes its a lovely part of the world really is ,and you have the weather with you even better ,bring back memories for me ,as I have a big big family there ,most of my uncles were miners ,great videos clips ,keep up the good work ,drive safe ,best regards Steve 👍
I am so glad that you are fully on board with the purpose of this mission, Steve.
Glad you’re back home in Wales! Such beautiful places!
More episodes in the bag, Debbie, just waiting to be edited when I have time.
The freedom you must feel having your home on wheels, without being tied to one location, being able to explore anywhere without constant bills and upkeep of a home, may the Pug long live! Nice to see you back touring again, absolutely love Wales 🏴 👍🙂
Van life makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?
@@SocksWithSandals Absolutely, I understand why you don't want to consider the alternative in the future
If we win, then housing will be affordable again.
"We" of course being those who cannot be manipulated: The Sigmas; The Purebloods; The Truthers.
Hi Tim, great blog, great to see your enjoying your break, in taffistan🏴maybe head down to the coast👍looking forward to your next update🤗♥️🙏🏴
Not doing the coast, only the valleys.
Only in your extremely fallible opinion.
Great video as per Tim some beautiful places too take care my friend 👊 😊
I like to show the good places in a good light, but mercilessly take the piss out of the awful places.
Missed you by a couple of weeks, I was around Ogmore vale / Bwlch mountain looking for a cheap miners cottage with the view to living in the area maybe someday and when I can't do van life anymore. Particularly like Abergwyni and noticed you've stayed up at the top there / next to the wind turbines, in one of you vids.
Looking forward to seeing more of your videos, Tim 👍
Abergwynfi gets very damp. There is no habitation on the Bwlch other than parked campervans, as you'll see in a future video.
Smashing weather, great video mate
Bluebird.
Will take me all summer to edit this adventure! See you on the Bwlch evening of the third. Day after tomorrow.
I'm familiar with the place names like Brynmawr,Rassau from travelling up the heads of the valleys road to Ebbw Vale fairly often with work,but never actually been to look around..more familiar with places further south from there where some of my relatives live.
I must say some of the place names are a bit of a challenge for me, having never heard them spoken before.
I've never been to Wales yet have a couple of Welsh friends, this series shall be interesting Tim.
I am way behind on editing.
@@SocksWithSandals That's not an issue for me. It's still nice to get a glimpse of the valley's up to date or not.
Great to see you back in Wales and enjoying yourself.
It's a bucket list tour.
And you're on it!
curing my curiosity and your curiosity going to places never been before looks gr8 gr8 weather too
For me it's a trip down memory lane.
Bring back the chips, cheese and curry segments 😍 It is a Welsh national dish after all!!
No spoilers!
On our way to Bwlch now. ETA 43 mins. Where’s our socks with sandles hiding??
In the Ogmore Valley on my way up.
Sorry.
Up here now. 4.22pm
@@SocksWithSandals we missed you! Got summoned back to cardiff around 3:40 :( lovely spot up there though!
Are you free today?
@@SocksWithSandals possibly this afternoon
Are you free for a meet up tonight by any chance??
Hi Tim, okay for a meet on the weekend?