Why I love the Lakes, by Jeanette Edgar (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Why I love the Lakes, by Jeanette Edgar

5:00pm Wednesday 8th September 2010 in Why I Love The Lakes

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT THE LAKE DISTRICT? I fell in love with the Lake District in my teens and always told family and friends that I would spend some time here before settling down.

Then I fell in love in the Lake District and can't imagine living anywhere else.

So the best thing about the Lake District is that I share it with Martin and some truly wonderful friends.

AND THE WORST? Traffic - I hate it!

FAVOURITE PLACE IN THE LAKE DISTRICT? Anywhere over 3,000 feet, but especially Skiddaw, not every-one’s idea of a beautiful fell and some say it’s boring, but I can't drive past without wishing I was up there.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT? Baz's house. The best broccoli in England and guaranteed good company.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHOP? I'm not a great shopper and I've never taken to supermarkets - life is stressful enough without adding to it, but I can cope with Booths! But I still think eggs are still best from the market.

FAVOURITE MEMORY? Summer holidays spent in Langdale 1971 - 1976 with Philippa.