Big Smoke (no, I didn’t have one, I had the children with me…)
I am a Philistine and a country bumpkin. Went to Amsterdam today, too many people, too busy. Much nicer further south IMO (I am rather fond of Noord-Brabant). I lived for 16 years in London and never [Continue]
Cycling in the Netherlands
Cycled the 7.5km (5 miles or thereabouts for the terminally British) into Breda. Along the main road there was mostly a cycle lane on each side of the road, separate from the road and footpath. It [Continue]
The sun shines on the righteous… and the Gibsonclan
The following few posts were written down while on holiday, so posted on block. Post dates correspond to time of original pen ‘n’ ink writing. After hours in the pouring rain on Sunday [Continue]
Offline for 10 days!
Worried about withdrawal symptoms. Anyway, have decided to “blog” on paper (I guess that makes it a journal really…) and type it up when I get home. Drove across a bit of France, [Continue]
Topsy-turvey youth night
Took the kids to youth night at our church this evening. Ruth was demonstrating her skill/lunacy on the bouncy castle – the picture below is 100% genuine, and correctly orientated. Unlike Ruth [Continue]
Socks
I am very pleased with myself. I have knitted my first sock. Not a pair yet you understand just one. [Continue]
Rockpool Ramble
We had a fun (but very windy) rummage through the rockpools at Bembridge Ledges yesterday with Ian Boyd from Island 2000 Trust providing his usual mix of expertise and excitement! [Continue]
Walking day
Today I’ve been out before 7am (despite it being a bank Holiday) with my Nordic walking poles (picture to follow when I have one) Then we did the Lizard walk at Ventnor with Island 2000 Trust [Continue]
Making Butter
The other day i made butter at home (it’s easier than it sounds, really!!)here is how i made it. Step 1: get some double cream and whisk with electric whisk (you can use a jam jar but I’m [Continue]
Tech Support
I provide tech support to various people both formally and informally, so when a friend emailed thishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRBIVRwvUeEI just had to post the link here. Enjoy! [Continue]