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• 2015: Year of Camping

  

  This weekend was supposed to be my final camping weekend of the year. I could sit here and list a bundle of reasons as to why I’ve instead decided to stay at... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Quandry on the Quantocks (Part 2)

  

  From where I left you in Part 1, at the summit Wills Neck down on the highest point of the Quantock Hills; I was still less than a mile away from the halfway... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Quandry on the Quantocks (Part 1)

  

  One week after a rather abrupt end to my first walk-leading experience over the northern Quantock Hills and I returned to deepest Somerset to pre-walk a route... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• It’s Definitely Not Terry’s…

  

  August was a month of many birthdays and it provided me with two opportunities to bake cakes for people. At the end of the month, I attempted to bake a chocolat... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Thinking About Exmoor

  

  Having returned home this afternoon bearing the cloak of embarrassment, I’m setting my sights on a potential camping trip to Exmoor before this returning... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• #500

  Having started this blog just over five-years ago now (August 2009), I became aware with my previous posting that this one was going to arrive at quite the... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Dorset Coastal Walk (Part 2)

  

  At the end of Part 1, I’d reached Ringstead Bay, at which point I decided to stop and finish off my lunch before negotiating an inland return route and hopefull... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Camping Kit

  

  As I sit here, contemplating one third and final camping trip before the summer leaves us for this year (even though, it may feel like it has only just... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Dorset Coastal Walk (Part 1)

  

  We’ve had some good weather recently but it has to be said that it’s been a little cooler than we could expect for this time of year. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Going Indie

  Already, it’s been seven days since I last fell in love… This time, it’s an affection I’ve developed for a new kind of music! It was at the Green Man Festival... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Green Man 2014

  

  I think I’m supposed to be in work today but having only returned from a long weekend at my first music festival less than 24 hours ago, I spent the entire... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Summer Solstice Walk 2014

  

  Almost two-months have since passed. Living in the south-west of England, it’s clear that the dreaded long nights are already beginning to draw in. But at... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• My Second Home

  

  Having already led three walks for the local walking group this year, I’m determined now to make it up to five before the year’s out. I’ve known for a while tha... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Fyne Court

  

  As a final instalment to my (initial) series on exploring the Quantock Hills, I’m going to share with you some of the sights and experiences from my... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Sunday in the Cotswolds

  

  Another weekend has passed and with it, another walking experience amongst Bristol’s Brunel Walking Group. As I don’t visit the Cotswolds too often on my own an... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Making Marking Gauges

  

  My latest YouTube video made it to the internet over the weekend and I’m pleased to say that, for the first time in 3 months, it’s a proper woodworking video an... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Avebury and Beyond

  

  Another Sunday, another walk around Wiltshire with Brunel Walking Group! This time and under the guidance of another new (to me) walk leader, we headed further... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Saving Water; Wasting Time!

  

  A few weeks ago, I received a package from Bristol Water, who kindly make available a selection of FREE items to their customers which can be fitted to improve... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Quantock Greenway South (Part 2)

  

  Picking up from where we left off at the top of Wills Neck in Part 1, this walk continues in an east/north-easterly direction across the Quantock Hills in searc... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Quantock Greenway South (Part 1)

  

  As 2 months have now passed since I did this walk and completed my initial exploration of the Quantock Hills, it’s about time I shared it with you! Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT