1...The City of York: A magnificent gothic cathedral, the largest north of The Alps; and a complete set of mediaeval walls and gates. Need I say any more?

2...Selby: Pleasant market town with minster abbey and pleasant riverside views.

3...Howden: Small, well-preserved Georgian town with partially-ruined minster.

4...Beverley: Another Georgian town with minster and mediaeval city gate.

5...Hebden Bridge and neighbouring Heptonstall: A bohemian/artistic colony in the Pennines.

6...Ilkley: Always plenty of colourful hanging baskets; easy access to the moor that features in Yorkshire's national anthem (very gory words.)

7...Flamborough Head: Spectacular chalk cliffs.

8...Robin Hood's Bay: Colourful fishing village with a thriving artistic community. Nothing to do with Robin Hood.

9...Whitby: The home port of Captain Cook and all the association's with Count Dracula.

10..Hundreds of square miles of high, desolate moorland.

One of our fellow bloggers is blatantly advertising his services as a 'free male escort'. I say 'good look to him'; you've got to admire his honesty.

Mind you, although I'm not likely to ever go that far, I have placed a few personal ads. I haven't received any serious replies yet though.

CHIT-CHAT

He knew it all,
Dished it out
On a need-
To-know basis,
Washed up
After dinner;
Too tired
To impart
The last bus,
She smiled,
'No news is
Good news,
After all,'
She sensed.