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

Today was very much a day for not being in the mountains, however, sometimes it’s worth just dipping into the eye of the storm just for the experience!  Heavy, driving rain and a 50mph wind were all we had to contend with! There were a few gaps in the weather and we even saw a… Read more

I had my longest swim in the lake before the weekend, with Clare and Bex. It was really interesting to see what happened to my body as the cold got colder. When we got out I was shivering almost uncontrollably. It was an odd sensation, but the walk back to the car got me warmed.… Read more