Monthly Archives: December 2009

Well I have just return from a lovely (Well edible) lunch in Pete’s Eats, where I was flicking through the Mirror and saw a story of sensationalist proportion on a couple taking a baby for a walk up Snowdon. I … Continue reading →

There was a potential nomination for an honorary mention in the Darwin Awards in Ogwen on Monday, when a man reportedly decided to Slide down 150ft ice slide rather than walk, because ‘it is easier than walking’. BBC New reports … Continue reading →

Well, I am set to become an agrophobic, as whilst before I could sit and watch tele like the best of couch potatoes. Today my landlord turned up with a massive HD tele and has ordered a SKY HD+. The … Continue reading →

I have written a lot about mountain rescue over the years, from my article on UKC that the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team had a disclaimer added to emphasising that it was my opinion, through to many post on this blog … Continue reading →

Well over the few days before christmas, there were two call outs, one to rescue some totally ill equipped walkers who thought tracksuit and trainers was ideal for winter mountaineering (See BBc report). Suffice to say neither the RAF, rescue … Continue reading →

Several months back now I sat on the BMC national council and voted on the decision to give the Mountain Heritage Trust some £45000 over the coming three years to prop up this flagging charity. It had already been involved … Continue reading →

The UK has spoken through action rather than words, and for once a facebook group managed to achieve its aim, of knocking Simon Cowell’s ‘music factory’ off the Christmas number 1 slot. It had become rather predictable, as since 2004 … Continue reading →

The BMC is rather cash rich despite the efforts of Bear Grylls to stop any profit in the BMC Travel Insurance scheme, although according to the BMC it is also people over 70 taking out the insurance and Snowboarder injuring … Continue reading →

Well for the last few days it has been Christmas parties, pubs and socialising, i am full to the brim quite literally with Christmas Spirit. I think I only have a few more ‘official’ parties to go to then I … Continue reading →

Well I spent today trying to get rid of the leftovers from my chicken dinner on Saturday night. I went for the chicken soup option, as it is an easy dish and a nice winter warmer. Here’s today’s recipe. Ingredients … Continue reading →