If you’ve been reading Splodz Blogz for any length of time you will know how I like to champion getting outside in your local area. I’ve said, more than once, that there are so many places to explore from your … Continued
Two weeks into November already – the time is FLYING by! I’ve been very fortunate to have a week off work this week, which has given me the freedom to take my One Hour Outside challenge a little further afield. But we’ve … Continued
A couple of weekends ago we spent some time running up and down the lines of lavender at Mayfields Lavender, an organic lavender farm situated in the lovely North Surrey Hills. It’s not somewhere I’ve heard of before, in fact I thought … Continued
My ideas usually come not at my desk writing but in the midst of living. Anais Nin What inspires you? Perhaps it is seeing someone else – someone you love or just someone you’ve ‘met’ on twitter – accomplish something great. … Continued
Sorry extreme tromboning fans… what we have here is a Merrell review but without the playing-of-the-trombone-at-the-top-of-a-hill photo. What we do have, though, is a lightweight and really comfortable pair of hiking boots that are possibly my new favourite outdoor boots. … Continued
Wow it’s the end of April already. A third of 2012 is gone. I’ll start with the data: 2012 in 2012 Summary, Monday 30th April Total for April >> 169.8 km Total for 2012 >> 843.7 km Average per day … Continued
Festival season has started for sure – it’s Download and Isle of Wight Festival this weekend in case you hadn’t noticed (and I’m not at either – really should go to a festival again sometime). Music, camping, eating junk… you … Continued
A day off work today gave me the ideal opportunity to add some miles to my 100-mile challenge. So at midday I left my house having looked at a map and planning on doing at least 10 miles (my normal … Continued