Ass Tests The Kindness of Strangers

Two brothers had a disagreement over the kindness of strangers and, two days ago, embarked on a 7 day trek across the Transpenine Trail from Liverpool to Hull to discover if those old English virtues are still alive. What better test of the generosity of strangers than to walk across the width of the country with no money or other means and to rely entirely on the happy folk of the north to house, feed and wave at them? Logically, they took a donkey with them.
Tom and Mike are 3 days into their quest to settle the dispute over mankind and it seems, from Fergal's diary entries (Fergal is the sensible member of the team) that they're encountering much hospitality and goodwill. You can read Fergal's insights here: http://www.twomenandadonkey.moonfruit.com/#/diary/4542939259

The boys are also hoping to raise money for a Stroke Charity - you can donate here: http://wwww.justgiving.com/two-men-and-a-donkey

Brother Mike is also a bit of a dish, you can see him wearing glasses here: http://www.twomenandadonkey.moonfruit.com/#

The Observatory wishes all 3 (but mostly Fergal) all the luck in the world and speculates the results might be different had they trekked across the South of England...