Archive for August, 2007
Gloves
August 28th, 2007Traveling down a dualcarriage way the other day when the outside laneiscordoned off(this space bar is doingme in). Why we wondered? As we moved slowly along we realisedhow much rubbish is stacked upon the central reservation. In amilei counted 8 gloves amongst the debris. It turned out that the workmen were cleaning the detritis […]
Dovedale mall.
August 27th, 2007 Years ago I visited Dovedale and was bowled over by its spleandour. Visited today and was amazed by the throng we were confronted with. It was like Oxford street. Iknow it was bank holiday but still.
Dovedale is a narrow valley on the very southern skirt of the Peak district. Its like a deeper and […]
SLEEP
August 26th, 2007Suddenly occured to me today that i am on holiday and that i can takeit easy. Been scooting around the UK for weeks now and it is quite tiring. Had the opportunity for an afternoon siesta and gratefully took it upon its offer. Aaahh!
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
August 24th, 2007 Met some friends at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park today. Been wanting to visit for sometime and it was well worth the journey. If your anywhere close by take the time to visit. It is near Wakefield.
Set in the grounds of a grand country house the walk around alone is greatastic. At the moment (until […]
Kite surf. NOT!
August 20th, 2007Had a days kite surfing tuition. Rather had 2/3rds of a days tuition. Did all the theory in the morning while outside it hammered down. The car park of the school turned into a lake. By the afternoon it had relented a little, but alas no wind. Had an attempt at controlling different kites. […]
Surfing, NOT!
August 18th, 2007Tried going for a sunset surf tonight. All looked good, For Westward Ho! the sets were almost lined up and over 4 foot. Problems became aparant when i attempted to paddle out. Turns out all those second helpings and lack of excercise have had their toll. After 20 minutes of paddling out and being […]
Dartmouth
August 15th, 2007Visited Dartmouth today onthe train(steamer) and my son was convinced it was Balamory. You could see his point, houses of many colours. Not sure howmuch the sarnies are in the Balamory shop but bet they are not £5 for a tuna sandwhich. If you are in Dartmouth there isa great delionDuke st. The food […]
Leonid
August 13th, 2007If that is indeed hisname. Been out spotting the shower- seen 4 and a satelite which iguessis actually a result inLondon (this spacebar is bustby the way). I realised - when making a wish always (a)put a timescale on the wish. (b) Share themwith someone. Find out more here.
Gallon drunk
August 10th, 2007Just beenthinking aboutGallon drunk.Aparantly they have a new alumb out this yearrather astoundingly. Amuch under rated band by every one exceptme and John Peel. Check their discog out here and their my space page.
POLYHEDRA
August 8th, 2007Following our visit to the Science museum been hooked on Polyhedra. Took me back to Mr Wills class- year 6, making mad Polyhedra models. Anyhow the Wiki page as usual is a great source for inspiration and knowledge. Check all the Polyhedra out here.
tOdays tHinGs
August 1st, 2007 tHingas what i didlearn today.
a. Tinitus - a lossofhearing which the brain replaceswith an annoying sound.To fillthe gap. Somethingtoavoid.
b. Tokillafly thinkone step ahead and gobig.
c. This space bar doesnotwork very well.
d.Oil is alubricant.