Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
Now that December is here, it’s almost time to put up the Christmas decorations. Although a few things have felt a little Christmassy already. First, we added some lighting to our new pergola. We put these up in the middle of November so I was a little worried that people might have thought that we’d...
“Autumnal” is always a nice word, isn’t it? Myherin is a forest not far from here in Mid Wales, and a Nuttall is one of a series of mountain peaks in the UK. I’m trying to summit all the Welsh Nuttalls, so after a busy couple of weeks at work and a day off on...
Sometimes staying indoors feels like a chance to recharge, but it can also become monotonous. When the usual routines start to feel stale, exploring online activities can bring back the spark of excitement. From engaging your brain to having some lighthearted fun, here are six entertaining ways to make the most of your time online....
Saturday was one of those unforgettable afternoons, filled with drama, laughter, and a bit of green magic! Cardiff’s Millennium Centre was the venue, and the show? Wicked! Anna had been looking forward to this for months and I was joining her for a new experience as I knew nothing at all about the show. We drove...
We paid Anna’s mum a quick visit on the Isle of Man over the weekend, and with Morgan joining us, it turned into a bit of a family affair. Since we had an early flight out of Liverpool, we decided to travel up on Thursday evening. After stopping off for some shopping and dinner at...
After a busy weekend with some wild weather, Monday looked like the perfect opportunity to head into the hills and bag another Nuttall. With a few still close to home that I hadn’t summited, I decided it was a good day to tackle Y Garn in the Rhinogs. The forecast looked promising for a short-ish...
We’ve got a new addition to the house – though I’m still not entirely sure what to call it. Is it a pergola? A gazebo? A pergoda? Maybe just a fancy lean-to or a patio-shade? Whatever it is, one thing’s for sure it’s new and it looks kinda cool! The main idea behind it was...
Affordable Adventures: A Complete Guide to Budget Travel Planning Travelling doesn’t have to be a luxury only the wealthy can afford. With careful planning and strategic budgeting, you can explore new destinations, experience different cultures, and create lasting memories without straining your finances. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or planning your first trip, this complete...
Having harvested some honey a few weeks ago, the bees fought back and stopped us taking any more for a while. One of the hives had honey that, at the time, wasn’t fully sealed, another decided to sting us and prevent us getting any off. So, we left them for a few weeks and then...
Anna has every other Monday off work at the moment. Nice for her, and nice for us as I don’t officially work on Mondays either so we are able to have a day out locally together whilst avoiding the ‘crowds’. Not that I’m sure Devil’s Bridge would have been ‘crowded’ over the weekend, but it...
Views from the Dunes It might not feel like it this year, but there have been some breaks in the weather here and there. Enough, at least, for me to sit on top of “the dune” opposite our house a few days ago and take in the views. It’s nice at this time of the...
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Fixing the Altimeter on my Garmin Forerunner 910XT
Monday, March 17th, 2014
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An Autumnal Adventure in Myherin Forest – Bagging Another Welsh Nuttall
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A Magical Afternoon with Wicked at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff
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