Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
I’m not entirely sure what they’re doing to the Bell Tower at Aberystwyth Arts Centre but it is currently clad in an impressive looking column of scaffolding. Do you know what they’re doing? I’d love to get up there to see the views and get some ‘almost aerial’ shots of Aberystwyth, the University Campus and...
It looks as though we have a busy weekend ahead of us. My parents are visiting so Morgan is looking forward to seeing ‘Ninny and Grandad’ and we’ve been looking for things to do. There is quite a bit going on at the Ynyslas Dunes Visitor centre. On Friday evening they are organising a ‘National...
I spent the day on Sunday taking photos of the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon. The Half Marathon didn’t start until 1pm, but I got up early and had hoped to get some photos of the lake as the sun rose. Unfortunately it was shrouded in mist and fog and I couldn’t see anything at sunrise!...
Well done to all those who competing in and completed the Llyn Vyrnwy Half Marathon yesterday. Hope you all managed the times you were aiming for and more importantly enjoyed yourselves. My photos are now online ready for all to see: Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon Photos 2009 Here are a few as a taster, but...
I think this is the best day weather-wise that we’ve had all year. Perfect blue skies, 19ºC and a very gentle breeze. The sea is dead calm and there are very few people on the beach. Lovely. There are some tasty looking mushrooms in the dunes too, I wonder if they are edible? I really...
I got up early this morning and whilst messing around with my camera before my little photo assignment at the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon tomorrow I snapped this photo. Flowers make such good subjects, amazing colours, lovely textures and (as long as it isn’t windy) they don’t move either. Looks as though it should be...
It was lovely to see so many butterflies feasting on the sedum in the garden last night… And the sedum is covered in them again this morning. Let me know if I’ve got any identifications wrong.Amazon.co.uk Widgets
So, how easy is easy? When a cardiologist says take it easy what do they mean? For me, taking it easy would be a nice easy 10 mile mountain mike ride at a steady pace. Somehow I don’t think they mean that. They’re probably used to talking with the majority of the population and take...
Anyone for an Indian Summer??
If the weather is nice at the weekend, and it looks as though it should be, I might treat myself to a day at Lake Vyrnwy. If possible I’ll get there early and spend the morning taking some photos and wandering around the lake. The Lake Vyrnwy half marathon takes place in the afternoon, so...
Fitness / Technology / Triathlon
Fixing the Altimeter on my Garmin Forerunner 910XT
Monday, March 17th, 2014
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Traws Eryri Day 2 – Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
