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• Leading Through Lansdown

  

  My most recent walk-leading experience took place two-weeks ago today. It’s number 2 for 2014 and my third is already lined up for a weekend in early July. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• The 2×4 House

  This month, woodworkers from around the globe are participating in the now-annual 2×4 Challenge, as organised by Brian Gidney at Summers Woodworking. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Quantock Greenway North (Part 2)

  

  I apologise for wait. My laptop’s keyboard suddenly turned erratic just over a week ago and as certain keys had lost their function, one by one, I’ve only just... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• The Quantock Greenway North (Part 1)

  

  This is a walk I completed on Good Friday and my first solo venture down on to the Quantock Hills; almost a year to the day when I joined the walking group on... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Screw You Clutter

  

  It’s almost time for me to share a recent walk across the Quantocks but before I get to that, I need to share my latest battle in the fight against clutter.Thes... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• West Mendip Wander

  

  I’m sat here, itching to tell you about my walk on the Quantocks last Friday but instead, I’ve decided to write about another adventure. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Home is Where the Heat Is

  

  I’m relieved to finally be able to say that my bathroom finally has a source of heating!It may not be plumbed-in and it may only be available ‘on demand’ but... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Week 2 at Lidl

  

  It’s time to briefly look back at what I purchased during my second weekly food shop at Lidl, only a few days ago.Naturally, it’s going to begin with chocolate! Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Clutter Update

  

  So, I’ve been living with the addition of ‘excess workshop clutter‘ for about three-weeks now and my casual efforts to declutter are progressing. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• From Me to Yeo

  

  A walk along the River Yeo in North Somerset has been on the cards for as long as I’ve lived in Wrington. It quite literally is on my doorstep! Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Magnetic Knife Block Video

  If you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel then you’ll already know that I recently uploaded a video on the making of my magnetic knife block from last year. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Every Lidl Helps

  

  This weekend, I can proudly say that I have completed my first ever shop in a local Lidl store! The prospect of ‘budget grocery shopping‘ is something I... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Always Walking

  

  You know me; I like to walk. As much as I also enjoy writing, I’ve found it hard to keep you up to date with my walks of the past fortnight, because there have... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• New Clutter

  

  While it may’ve been my birthday eight-days ago, that Monday was also the day in which I decided to clear out and close the door on my first workshop for the... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• My First Washer/Dryer

  

  After four months of frequent to my mother’s home, with black bags full of my dirty laundry; I jumped in and bought myself a washer/dryer this week. I’ve taken... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Cake Day

  

  You probably weren’t to know, as I haven’t been shouting or raving about it this year, but Monday 31st was my 29th birthday. Yes, just one last year to go befor... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• This is Wiltshire

  

  My destination for last Sunday’s walk wasn’t going to be anywhere other than Wiltshire. Initially, my sights were set on a Brunel-led walk around an unknown are... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2014 HOME

• Book Box Balls-Up

  

  In my last update, I believe the pair of book boxes I was making were edging close to completion (or, at least, the finishing stage). Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Pepper Le Puke

  

  My previous attempt at cooking this chicken and pepper stew went about as well as several other meals I’ve attempted this year… In that some of it ended up burn... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Budget Supermarkets?

  This evening’s post is dead simple and comes with a question. Largely aimed at people living in the UK but I’m also aware these ‘budget’ supermarkets originate... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT