Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
Amazon.co.uk Widgets I’ve wanted to become a beekeeper for a while now, but as with many things such as this the barriers of entry are quite high. First, there is a lot to learn and it is a little daunting. Not only is there a whole new vocabulary to learn, but there are techniques and...
The Dyfi Enduro 2010 results are out – You can see them here: Dyfi Enduro Results 2010 They are in a different format to usual as you have to look up your rider number (or surname) to find your time and position. Well done to all those who finished.. And even those who took part...
I always enjoy gardening, especially the planning and landscaping of a garden, but here on the coast of West Wales, gardening of any type is challenging. We have to contend with poor soil (sand to be precise), strong winds and salty air. Coming up with any sort of a ‘garden’ is difficult and most people...
I’m supposed to be doing the Wotton Triathlon in just over a week, but preparations aren’t going too well. Jay, Brad, Matt and Beale are going to love reading that! I should be training hard for it now and then easing down by the middle of next week ready for the race a week on...
It was a little warmer last night, but still dropped to 4ºC so it wasn’t a great night for moths, but at least there were a few in the trap this morning, including a Flame Shoulder (Ochropleura plecta) which was new for me and a lovely looking moth 4x Shoulder Stripe 2x Hebrew Character 2x...
Things have been quiet in the moth trap here lately thanks to the cold overnight temperatures, but there was a new species for me in the trap last night: 3x Hebrew Character 1x Chamomile Shark* The Chamomile Shark feeds on chamomile and feverfew and we have loads of feverfew in the garden. I don’t think...
I don’t normally do Bank Holiday weekends as I never used to have the chance. When I worked as a Zookeeper then Bank Holidays were always very busy so there was no chance of a day off. The same was true whilst I was a Beach lifeguard in North Devon, and as a student in...
Our garden is coming along nicely at the moment. Other than the raised beds that I built a couple of weeks ago we don’t have any areas dedicated to growing fruit, veg or herbs, but it’s surprising just how many culinary plants we do have. Amazon.co.uk Widgets Herbs We have various herbs dotted around the...
Well, I’m not doing the Dyfi Enduro. I’ve got a pretty bad cold and its been getting worse over the past couple of days. I was exhausted yetsterday after driving into town and back and don’t feel any better today so there’s simply no point. Especially considering the fact that last time I did a...
Mike, the warden of the local Nature Reserve has called around a couple of time this week with little challenges for me in the form of Micro Moths to photograph and identify. I’m only just getting to grips with the Macro Moths so the micros are pretty difficult. The first was this which I think...
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Fixing the Altimeter on my Garmin Forerunner 910XT
Monday, March 17th, 2014
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