ANOTHER VISIT TO NORTH WALES PERFECT CONDITIONS

Once more ignoring the BBC weather forecast we set off for North Wales with mixed expectations as it was quite a clear sky at home. The first and only problem of the day was a double trouble on the A55 dual carriageway where we first got stuck in the tail back of a car crash and when the fire engines carried on past it and smoke was rising ahead we squeezed past the first accident then go held up at the burnt out van incident, I think for the highways agency staff and emergency services it was like a rolling road show. We eventually arrived in Caernarfon and yet again the bus scene has changed, it is almost an annual shake up.

The rump of services left are now operated by Anglesey based buses together with Arriva who I suppose gave up many of these routes years ago. The lighting was perfect for a winters day, another world from the horrific scene in Manchester yesterday. Then it was onwards to Bangor where once more the light was spot on, no wind and not too cold. The buses seem to come round in batches and it was never 'dead' although some very lingering shots are required these days, seldom does the 'action' outrun the photographers ability to keep up with the vehicles. It was brightening up a bit by the time we got to Llandudno but fine still for film work, at last deckers and nearly all Arriva buses. Nothing new in the day but i guess a few vehicle shuttles around and the independents must have taken in stock to cope with the new routes for them, Gwynfor certainly has quite a network, let us hope that they don't fall from grace too soon as have most Caernarfon independents. Shots then tonight from Caernarfon to start. Tomorow looks a bit too sunny but a possibility is Hull with a back up of truck coverage if unsuitable for buses.