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Resources for the dog walker
Since introducing Skitters into our life we’ve walked many miles, both near and far. The daily walks don’t vary much – I normally take her out along the sea front to Hove Lawns for her morning walk,...
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Happy Christmas
For our Christmas cards this year we didn’t force the dog to be a model again, but took advantage of opportunities when they arose through the year. So, one of the designs featured Skitters wearing her...
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A week in Pembrokeshire
Last year, whilst we were preparing to go to the Gower peninsular we stocked up on OS maps, including one for Pembrokeshire. We spent all our time in the Gower, and didn’t use the map at all. So, we...
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Walks in 2010
During 2010 I walked 1282 miles in almost 675 hours (that’s 28 days) – there are traces for some of them here Almost all of these (with the exception of the first 2 weeks in January when we were in...
View ArticleBanff Mountain Film Festival 2011
Last night we attended the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour UK Edition show in Brighton. We went last year too, and if I get my way will go every year till they stop bringing it back to...
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10 years
10 years ago, we posted this. Blogger did rock then, but we finally gave up on it about 18 months ago when we finally moved over to wordpress We don’t post very much any more, twitter and delicious...
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Jane on the radio: the photos
Previously on “Jane on the radio”… we’d discovered a recording of Jane’s christening. Now we have the photos to go with it: The write-up in Ariel, the BBC internal magazine, said: Baby Jane made a name...
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3 nights, 2 humans, 1 dog and 1 campervan
For many years I’d been intrigued by the idea of heading off in a VW Campervan and last year I decided to investigate it a bit more and see if I could find one I could hire for a weekend that would...
View ArticleHow are we getting on with BT Infinity?
Martyn asked: How do you get on with BT Infinity in general? I was going to sign up but plan to move house in < 18 months so didn’t want the contract Good question. Moving ISP is a scary thing,...
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Reading on the iPad
I like reading, and reading on the iPad is just fine. Not great, room for improvement, but mostly good enough. I have four main book readers: Kindle, iBooks, Readmill and Google Books. The one I want...
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Weight loss bootcamps: what to know before you go
If your weight loss efforts have recently hit a plateau, don’t be too concerned; it’s an experience that many of us can inadvertently run into. Perhaps some stressful experiences at home or work have...
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The Biggest Sports Events Of Our Year
There are some great moments which bring the family together every year. Christmas, birthdays and even graduations all manage to draw the whole family into one location and let us have an excuse for a...
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Singapore is the Perfect Holiday Destination for Everyone
For avid travellers, Singapore has been on the bucket list for some time. However, it has recently made it on to the list of the most popular holiday destinations, and it is not difficult to see why....
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Why You Do Not Want A Gambler To Give You Investment Tips
While gamblers are no doubt geniuses when it comes to making split-second decisions which can result in a million dollar payday they might not be the best people to look at for long-term investment...
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We Know How To Teach
I have been in the teaching game for over ten years. I have taught in four different schools and all of them had their challenges. The pupils were from a wide variety of social back grounds and ability...
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A Brief Comparison of CT Scans and MRI Scans
Patients often find it confusing to differentiate between a CT scan and an MRI scan. To them, they may seem similar and whether you need one or the other doesn’t matter. It is important however to...
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Practical Money Tips for Travelers
Travelling abroad is definitely something to look forward to. But for those who are travelling internationally for the first time, budget planning and deciding how to spend in another country can be a...
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How to Have the Perfect Smile in Photos
There is nothing worse than looking like a million bucks in the mirror and like 50 cents in photos. Oh, how can those models look so flawless in photos? Well, first of all, that is their job. Secondly,...
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Knowing Your Body
I was out running the other day with a good friend of mine. She does not run very often and has just started to get into running. I had just completed a good long run the weekend before, so it was a...
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Do Your Carpets Need Cleaning?
A carpet adds a nice touch to any room. There is nothing nicer than digging your toes into a lovely thick carpet as you make your way across the room. Most people only care for their carpet with a...
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