I hope this Christmas season finds you well and looking forward to 2009. My aim as normal will be to get out and about as much as possible (in between a bit of DIY, looking after kids and helping Beckie with christmas type stuff).
I had a fun spin on the bike this morning at Devilla forest. On one particularly muddy stretch of the track I pretty much face planted about 10 seconds before 2 horseriders came round the corner. By the time they appeared I had got up and walked my bike past them. They thought I was very polite dismounting to let them passed so I didn't think it necessary to say exactly what had happened.
Granny is entertaining the girls tomorrow so hoping to hike up Bishops Hill with Beckie.
Monday, 22 December 2008
Festive Fun
This is a bit of a cheat because this Santa Ski actually happened in 2007 but as it is the only festive photo I have I thought I would put it up for a laugh. The skiing santas are myself and friend Johnny Mitchell.
Thursday, 20 November 2008
29 September - Elgin
We travelled up to Elgin for the weekend as Beckie had a days work up there. The only mishap on route was Beckie running over a rabbit. The bikes were loaded and I hoped to have a look at the Moray Monster trails and persuade the girls to have a go ot one of the blue trails.
We ditched this idea and found a woodland path just outside Elgin marked green. A green trail can be quite a challenge for a 5 year old and Beth also managed to take a tunble on a muddy patch.
It was a great family adventure with great views over the Moray Firth.
20 & 21 September - Wolftrax
Beckie organises a weekend trip to Wolftrax for our wedding anniversary. How cool is that. Fortunately the mishap on Ayers Rock was on the last day.
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
15 - 17 September - Ben Alder Trip
This was to be the last big walk before the ML assessment. Weather couldn't have been better for practising navigation in adverse weather. We arrived the day the work party had finished a weekend of maintenance so the bothy was in fine condition and we were glad not to have to pitch tents as we arrived in pouring rain and nearly dark. The company was in the form of my dad and wee sister who were also willing (and trusting) guinnea pigs for my belays.
13&14 Sep - Great Glen Challenge
I can't claim this one for myself as my role this weekend was van driver, tea maker and soup warmer. The picture shows the team looking fresh and clean after cycling 100m of the 80 mile journey. 2 days later and they were not so fresh or clean but proud at having completed the journey which is a great weekend challenge.
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