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• Walk the Wrath

  

  When I first subscribed to LoveFilm, I would make an effort each week to hand-pick the DVDs that I would like to receive the following week, by simply upping th... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• District 9 and Fury

  

  Has it really been a month to the day since I last wrote about a set of DVDs I’d been watching?!You’d think I might have a lot of catching up to do… When in... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Exploring Waterfall Country

  

  Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2015I’m somewhat relieved to be able to recount this walk here on my blog, as if I were to produce a video in this moment, I would... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall

  

  When I was planning the camping trip to South Wales for last weekend, I had a look for any National Trust properties within the local area. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Mendip Challenge 2015

  

  I’m pleased to be able to say that, for the second year running, I’ve complete the full thirty-miles of the Mendip Challenge, once again organised by Weston... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Lone Wolf Campsite

  

  If you enjoy camping and have had or are entertaining thoughts about a stay in South Wales then I’d encourage you to read this post because, as we discovered... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Brecons Beaten

  

  Saturday 23rd May 2015I’m excited to now be able to sit down, write and share with you my first experience of walking in the Brecon Beacons. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Baking for Brownie Points

  

  To complement the walk I led last Sunday (and, coincidentally, wrote about in my previous post), I decided to do some baking, as it was very much appreciated... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Leading in Wiltshire

  

  Sunday 17th May 2015This was not my first walk-leading experience in Wiltshire but it was certainly more central and recognisable than the one I lead around... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Priddy

  

  Twenty-four hours ago, from the point at which I begin to write this post; we were packing up our camping gear and heading back to the car after a wonderful Ban... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• I’ve Been Spending

  

  With the summer just ahead and a lot of plans for walking along with a few short camping trips, I’ve recently been depleting my bank account in anticipation of... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Bristol Walking Festival

  

  This year’s Bristol Walking Festival is already under way and will continue up until the end of May. With many events and a variety of walks happening all... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• The #Walk500 Challenge

  There are a couple of walking-related events I would like to share with you this week and I’m going to kick-off by letting you know about the #Walk 500... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Kick-Ass Films

  

  It was about a week ago that I returned the two rented DVDs that I’m going to write about briefly this evening.Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the WallI wasn’t at all awar... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• My First Pie

  

  This takes us back to around the time of my birthday, which was already just over a month ago. I’ve had my share of Pukka Pies and I’ll occasionally try one whe... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Cheddar Gorge

  

  Before I go on writing about food I probably prepared many weeks ago now, I’ve decided to sit here and write about a group walk I attended last Sunday. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Tintern and Beyond

  

  It’s time to write about a group walk I joined over a week ago now. This was the day after walking (at least) fourteen miles up and down the North Somerset... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Coastal Walk – Clevedon to Portishead

  

  With the summer fast approaching, I frequently think back to last July, when I walked along a stretch of the Jurassic Coast further south in Dorset. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Take the DIY Challenge!

  I was recently contacted again by Gareth from Electrical Safety First, who wrote to inform me of a new interactive game they’ve developed to support their... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Elysium Vs. Looper

  

  As those winter evenings fade to a distant memory, I’m finding myself less attracted to sit around watching DVDs at home on a regular basis. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT