Something about the rather significant things going on on the other side of the big pond that makes me feel like we’ve reached a pretty momentous turning point in world history. Much in the same way that in 1997 I felt a massive relief when … Read More →
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Half term break in Suffolk… the first real chill of winter
With the national trophy cyclocross coming up in Ipswich, I wasn’t relishing the thought of another long day out and night away from the family. Enjoyable though the sporty bonding trips are, I find it an uneasy comprimise to spend time away enjoying myself and … Read More →
Waiting til Holidays
Waiting til Holidays Originally uploaded by Dave Haygarth Lily sometimes goes off into a corner and likes to get on with writing things, without the need to ask how things are spelt. We’re off on our hols to Norfolk next saturday and Lily decided to … Read More →
2008 Three Peaks Cyclocross
I had a great day out yesterday doing the event that I go through in my head for 364 days of the year. In my sporting life, it’s the absolute pinnacle of the year. I essentially had a ‘clean run’ with no punctures, indeed no … Read More →
The World Black Pudding Throwing Championship 2009
After the excitement of the Olympics, we just can’t seem to get enough of good quality sports going on this year… and for the world championships to be held in Ramsbottom yet again is a great coup. We’re so excited as a family about making … Read More →
Church Sign Generator
Don’t ask me how I stumbled upon the Church Sign Generator, but it’s very very good fun.
On the farm… summer 2008
Lovely trip to Fiona(sis-in-law) and Graeme’s – at the Bank Holiday weekend. Highlights include: The weather – hardly a drop of rain all weekend – a real August rarity this year A lovely cycle ride from their place over to the Wensleydale agricultural show at … Read More →
Too busy to blog
It’s a sad state of affairs when you get too busy to blog. Considering we haven’t been away this summer, it’s been pretty hectic. Obviously, having a new(ish) baby about the place is a good reason to keep my fingers off the keyboard in non-work … Read More →
Photo moblogging at last
I’ve finally got round to getting to post photos directly to my Flickr account from my mobile in one very easy click. There’s something of a compromise here though. Shiny, feature-packed and lovely though my Nokia E71 may be, its piccies are clearly those of … Read More →
In praise of the rockafeller skank.
This doesn’t come easy. I’m not a mainstream person. Well, I am, really – that’s what all this is about, but I don’t occupy the middle ground that easily still. I’m 38 and it’s getting so much easier. My love of the Carpenters and Doris … Read More →