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Second Dose Helping out in a cafe connected to a vaccination center it suddenly hit me that I needed to get my second Covid jab, and that the pre-requisite 8 weeks had passed since my first. Being friendly with the center staff I asked the question, and 76 seconds later

Aug 16, 2021

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A week away in Keswick, Cumbria

Last year, my great Aunt Carol sadly passed away. She lived in a stunning property with beautiful views of Skiddaw. It is aptly named Skiddaw Lodge. My uncle (who is the executor of her estate) kindly allowed us to stay in the property (thanks Benjie !). As such we were lucky

Jun 01, 2021

7 min read

Matthew (Mute) Parker 21/11/1976 - 27/01/2013

I first met Mute in November 2011 on my first pushy whitewater kayaking trip in Scotland. I remember an epic conversation with him whilst pinned on a rock at the top of the Tilt. He dove into the river, asked me if I could roll, and pushed me off the

Jan 29, 2013

2 min read

A weekend in Wales with Fiona and friends

This past weekend Fiona and I ventured up to North Wales for a weekend away. Given that as far as I understood I was in charge of the assembling group, I was a little concerned having never taken complete responsibility for a group on the river. On the Friday we

Jul 16, 2012

2 min read

Scotland - Easter 2012

Last Friday, bright and early Jamie, Paddy, Bryn, and I set off for Fort William, Scotland for a five day paddling adventure. We were staying in a caravan from 'Cuilcheanna Cottages' based in Onich. The caravan was lovely and the owners very hospitable. They even gave us Easter

Apr 12, 2012

5 min read

Helvellyn Adventures

A week away in Keswick, Cumbria

Matthew (Mute) Parker 21/11/1976 - 27/01/2013

A weekend in Wales with Fiona and friends

Scotland - Easter 2012

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