It was warm and dry enough to run a few errands by bike this morning! A nice way to start the day off.  Once a few little bit of admin were sorted, we left the mountains and drove over to the beach, where the weather was looking to be a few degrees warmer. We swam… Read more

There have been some superb morning skies this week and freaky shaped lenticular clouds over the mountains. Didn’t managed to get any pictures though as I was usually drive. This one was out of the backdoor while I was having my breakfast. Bex and I took a team of students around to the East Face… Read more

Bit of an autumnal vibe around here at the moment. Went for a swim with Clare on Tuesday which was considerably colder that I’d have liked! It was a stormy day though, so seemed the best option.  Had a bit of finger trouble today was well, which is not good. The bruising has gone down… Read more

I’ve finally been able to go an have the wood turning lesson that I was gifted over a year ago. As well as picking up some new tips, techniques and knowledge, I now have sawdust and shavings coming out of my pockets, hair, nose and ears, but have managed to hand craft an oak bowl… Read more

 All things considered, it wasn’t optimum conditions for an ascent of Wales’ highest peak.  The thought of sub zero wind chill temperatures and getting struck by lightning was enough to make even the keenest members of my group re-consider the plan for the day. Up at Pen y Pass, having pre-paid the cheapest parking fee… Read more

After all the recent rainfall, it seemed like a good idea to go and check out Aberfalls. It wasn’t super big, but the force of the water pouring over the cliffs still gave a good display of nature power!  Back home and dried out, it was the kind of evening, for getting the fire on… Read more