Monday 12 May 2014
Gerrards Cross Fun Run-3 Generations
Sunday May 11th was the date for the bi-annual GX Fun Run and this year was special because three generations ran together. Josh, Jo, Luke and David all ran together the five kilometre race. This was Josh's, aged 9, first run and he ran the whole way with a stitch, so did incredibly well. We all crossed the finishing line together - Grandpa, Daughter and Grandson, a really fun thing to do.
Tuesday 15 April 2014
Rotary District Conference Torquay - 21st-23rd March 2014
A range of very interesting and inspirational presentations, including Bob Wilson, ex Arsenal and Loughborough Colleges goalkeeper, Naomi Riches paralympic gold medallist in rowing, Ben Mee (I bought a zoo), the Countess of Carnarvon (the real Downton Abbey) and Larry Snodgrass, the Hudson River airplane crash survivor.
Walking in North Wales - March 28th to April 3rd 2014
Had a great few days with Clive and Lyn Bond and Andy and Pam Worthington based in Andy and Pam's lovely house near Mold.
After a short walk on Monday afternoon, we walked on Tuesday from Lla -Armon-yn-Ial via Bryn Alyn, Maishafn and Loggerheads back to the house. Perfect walking conditions. We then saw an excellent one act play at Theatre Clwyd preceded by a meal at Glasfyn.
Over the previous weekend we stayed with Marjorie and Eric on the Wirral and they kindly invited 'old' friends to join us for meals, which was great to catch up on all the news.
After a short walk on Monday afternoon, we walked on Tuesday from Lla -Armon-yn-Ial via Bryn Alyn, Maishafn and Loggerheads back to the house. Perfect walking conditions. We then saw an excellent one act play at Theatre Clwyd preceded by a meal at Glasfyn.
Over the previous weekend we stayed with Marjorie and Eric on the Wirral and they kindly invited 'old' friends to join us for meals, which was great to catch up on all the news.
Sunday 16 March 2014
Snow shoeing in Norway
Just finished a brilliant weekend snowshoeing near the town of Rjukan withTom and one of his commercial groups.
On day one we went on to the Telemark plateau (remember the Heroes of Telemark), where the wind was pretty fierce on the top.
On day two we trudged 5 km up the Gaustatoppen, which is the highest mountain in southern Norway, followed by a slow descent, relying on the crampons on the base of our snowshoes.
The weather on both days was perfect with incredible views for miles across the snow-covered mountains. Stayed in the Old School Hostel in Rjukan, which was great with superb home-cooked food (thanks to Megan and Lou) and everything tickety boo.
At least I've done snow this year, which was a welcome change after he Bucks mud.
On day one we went on to the Telemark plateau (remember the Heroes of Telemark), where the wind was pretty fierce on the top.
On day two we trudged 5 km up the Gaustatoppen, which is the highest mountain in southern Norway, followed by a slow descent, relying on the crampons on the base of our snowshoes.
The weather on both days was perfect with incredible views for miles across the snow-covered mountains. Stayed in the Old School Hostel in Rjukan, which was great with superb home-cooked food (thanks to Megan and Lou) and everything tickety boo.
At least I've done snow this year, which was a welcome change after he Bucks mud.
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