http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/landmark-hull-building-stunning-new-8832766.amp Looks like an improvement. Are there any plans for further up the road (former Staples/American Golf site)?
Do you know when she’s getting moved? Thought I might try and go along to see it lifted over into the new location
Early 2024, with the opening in Autumn according to this. https://maritimehull.co.uk/whats-ha...sidewinder trawler,End Shipyard in early 2024.
Really? (or am I missing a whoosh?!) I didn’t think they were able to open the old dock gates so the plan was to float it in at high tide, close the tidal barrier to keep it high in the river Hull, then lift it over?
I just remembered the note saying ‘she’ll be too heavy, and the door won’t open wide enough for her so we’ll have to lift her in’
Hull's most loyal tourist on why it has been his annual holiday destination for 32 years Rainer, from northern Bavaria, fell in love with the English breakfast, Hullensian charm and the city's fascinating history Emily Johnson please log in to view this image Rainer Schmidt, from Germany, received a letter from the Lord Mayor of Hull to thank him for his loyalty to the city (Image: Katie Pugh) When most people dream of going on holiday abroad, they might picture the golden beaches of a Greek island or the fascinating sights in Rome. But for German tourist Rainer Schmidt, Hull is the only destination that keeps drawing him back year after year. What started with a business trip to the city in 1991, quickly turned into a Yorkshire love affair, which has lasted for 32 years. Rainer, 56, from northern Bavaria, first arrived in Hull when he worked for a transport company with an office in Hedon Road. He was put up in Earlsmere Guesthouse in Sunny Bank, where he befriended the owner, Chris Lawson. All of these years later, Chris and Rainer have remained close friends and Chris even organised a special surprise for Rainer's visit this time around. "When I first came to Hull in July 1991, I had never stayed in a real British hotel before," Rainer said. "I found it interesting and was impressed by the quiet area and the nice room, but I really fell in love with the English breakfast. I had seen it on TV and heard about it, but it was my first time indulging in it. 2 Exact time Storm Babet due to hit Hull and East Yorkshire as four days of rain warnings issued "British sausages aren't the best, so I make sure to swap them for extra bacon but otherwise, it is great." Aside from traditional cuisine, it was actually the Hullensian charm that kept bringing Rainer back. "I had the option to visit the northern office in Hull or the southern office in Oxford and I quickly said I wanted to come to the the north," Rainer continued. please log in to view this image Rainer signs the visitors book in the Lord Mayor's office, accompanied by friend Chris Lawson (right).(Image: Katie Pugh) "I find northern people so friendly and warm- it reminds me of home when I'm here. I was invited to a birthday party by a colleague in Hull and I didn't know what to expect because I had never met them before. "But in only 10 minutes, they made me feel like family and that I was at home. I feel like I'm at least 30% British after my time spent travelling here. "You could say I've caught the Yorkshire virus! The beautiful countryside and kind people are what makes Hull great." Even after Rainer stopped working for the company, he returned to Hull every year for a holiday, only missing 2006 and the couple of years through the pandemic. He continued: "I worried that my health during Covid wouldn't allow me to come back here- it was a hard three years not visiting. "I try to spend four or five days here every year before going up to Scotland. When I first became a tourist, it was the ships and port in Hull that I was very impressed with. please log in to view this image Rainer Schmidt chats with Lord Mayor Councillor Kalvin Neal (Image: Katie Pugh) "Since then I've been to Hull Fair, Trinity House and the Guildhall, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. In 32 years, not much has changed, it still feels the same as the first time I arrived in Sunny Bank. "I have made great friends in Hull, some of whom have moved or are no longer alive. But the friends that remain here, like Chris, still meet with me. Next time, I would like to go to a comedy night or maybe visit the theatre." Long-time friend Chris was blown away at how loyal Rainer is to the city. "For a person who has limited funds to spend on a holiday each year, to choose Hull every time is very unique," Chris said. please log in to view this image "Rainer's loyalty to Hull makes him an honorary citizen in my eyes. Therefore, I wanted to do something special for him by setting up a meeting with the Lord Mayor." Chris had the meeting planned months in advance and could not wait to surprise his friend with the special opportunity. The two friends were welcomed into the Guildhall on Tuesday afternoon and Rainer was given a letter of thanks for his annual visits to the city. Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Kalvin Neal, even joked that Rainer was 'keeping the city going' through his contributions to Hull's economy. Rainer could not have been more delighted, as he beamed throughout the lengthy chat.
Oooh, ooh, and excuse for a Mike Harding joke. Have you noticed when you see two lasses together, you always get a nice one....and a tug. I went out with that many tugs, they used to call me the Queen Mary round our way.
Sure I read somewhere that they're floating her in. The original plan was stern first, but they're worried about it grounding if they do it that way, so she's going in bow first now. The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.
