We spotted this Terminator-themed ice cream van on the M60 at the weekend!
A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Arnie Says "You'll be back!"
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Morrisan Supermarket in Manchester
There's something familiar about this shop's name and sign...
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| Morrisan Supermarket in Manchester |
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| Morrisan Supermarket in Manchester |
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
SpongeBob SquarePants at Apperley Bridge Hand Car Wash
Spotting SpongeBob SquarePants in Apperley Bridge, Bradford.
On a recent drive from Leeds to Bradford we passed through Apperley Bridge and spotted a familiar character on a sign.
| It doesn't look much like a pineapple under the sea |
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Friday, September 10, 2021
The Flintstones Crazy Golf
A look back at The Flintstones Crazy Golf course at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth, Dorset.
The scorecard from Tee Time Miniature Golf in Ocean City, New Jersey that I recently blogged about reminded me of The Flintstones Crazy Golf course at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth.
That course was the 77th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in October 2008. It's long gone now.
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Only Foods and Sauces in Southampton
I've spotted a few different homages to Only Fools and Horses on my travels over the years - the latest being Only Foods and Sauces in Swaythling, Southampton.
Check out the Only Foods and Sauces Facebook Page for more information.
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Swaythling, Southampton SO16, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
The Garfield Hotel in Blackpool
Spotting The Garfield Hotel in Blackpool.
We noticed The Garfield Hotel while walking around Blackpool last week. What a gimmick.
We might have to stay there on a future visit to the seaside resort to see what it looks like inside.
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22 Springfield Rd, Blackpool FY1 1QL, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
A Scooby Doo Ice Cream Van
Spotting a Scooby Doo Ice Cream Van at Mayflower Park in Southampton.
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
Popeyes in Chesterfield
A look at Popeyes takeaway in Chesterfield.
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Thursday, September 03, 2020
The 'Simpsons'
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Reliant Regals
It's crazy how many Reliant Regal Supervans we've seen on our minigolf travels.
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| With a Del Boy van in Ayr in 2014 |
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| What a bargain! |
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| An Only Fools and Horses themed crazy golf at Teezers in Coventry |
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| At Junkyard Golf in Manchester |
| At Junkyard Golf in London |
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| The last hole at That Funky Golf Place in Birmingham has a Reliant Regal on it |
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| You have to putt into the van for a hole in one |
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| The end of the course |
| Del Boys van in Milton Keynes back in February 2012 |
| Del Boy parked up at Great Yarmouth |
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Thursday, August 06, 2020
Crepes R Us
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Manchester, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Topcuts
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Mornington Cres, London NW1, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
I haven't got a Scooby Doo
We've seen quite a few things from Scooby Doo on our travels.
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| Scrappy Doo's in Prestatyn |
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| The Mystery Machine in Skegness |
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| The Mystery Machine in Stockport |
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| Scrappy Doo is one of the dogs on this Muttley Crew sign in Stockport |
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
The Godfather in Rhyl
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Rhyl, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Monday, July 27, 2020
The Simpsons art on an ice cream van
We spotted an interestingly decorated ice cream van in Cheadle on Friday.
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| It's always fun seeing The Simpsons in unexpected places |
It's not the first time we've seen The Simpsons on an ice cream van - we saw this one in Leeds and another in Cheadle Heath.
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| This was on the High Street rather than Abbey Road |
Related blog posts:
- The Simpsons
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Pickle Rick's in Stockport
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Hazel Grove, Stockport, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Bart Simpson at Stonham Barns Crazy Golf
A bootleg Bart on a miniature golf course.
| The Crazy Golf course at Stonham Barns was the 33rd visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in August 2007. We've now been to 949 courses since 2006 |
The old Crazy Golf course at Stonham Barns Golf Park has now been replaced by the Smugglers Bay Adventure Golf course. That was the 815th we visited.
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Little Thief
I'm missing being out and about in Manchester. Every time I have a wander around the city centre I spot a new piece of street art.
Looking through my snaps from previous walks round town I spotted this Little Thief sticker by GRW82 Greatt Whyte.
Looking through my snaps from previous walks round town I spotted this Little Thief sticker by GRW82 Greatt Whyte.
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Blade in the place, Didsbury
Spotting the Blade barber shop in Didsbury, Manchester.
We spotted Blade Brown barbers while having a wander last week.
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| I wasn't familiar with this shop before last week. A sign I need a haircut perhaps... |
We recently saw the Resident Needle tattoo studio in Woodley, Stockport too.
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Didsbury, Manchester, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Friday, July 03, 2020
Resident Needle
I don't think I could've seen a better business name, sign and shopfront during my pandemic lockdown daily outdoor exercise than this one in Woodley Precinct, Stockport!
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| What voice would you use to say this shop name out loud? |
Link:
- Resident Needle Tattoo Studio
- Resident Needle Tattoo Studio
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
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