After being stuck on the turbo trainer for a few weeks after having corrective surgery on one of my shoulders, I finally couldn't resist the sunshine and got out on my Orro bike. I had two rides this weekend: a test ride towards Holt on the ... (more)
Iceni Velo and VC Norwich had a fabulous time chasing around after the Aviva Women's Tour as the racers raced between Southwold and Norwich. Because of the wriggly nature of the route, we were able to see most of the teams at the start as ... (more)
This Sunday (Mother's Day, as it happens) was particularly full for me. Up at 6am, and out the door at 7am I drove four hours with eldest son Dan to deliver him to the Army Foundation College at Harrogate. After two hours at the college ... (more)
The Microsoft web browser loathed by web developers everywhere, Internet Explorer 6, is now going to lose Google's support. Here is a quote from the Google Apps team: Important notice: Google Apps browser support Dear Google Apps admin ... (more)
Billy, the calmer and more sociable of our two rats, died suddenly this evening. Daniel brought her in from the lounge, saying that she had a bit of a nose bleed. Julii took her and just held her; a few seconds later, blood started pouring ... (more)
During periods of extreme heat and drought it is important to limit the amount of time you spend outdoors, but the garden will need a bit of attention! The best thing you can do is to collect waste water from indoor usage (eg, from washing ... (more)
I'm not very fussy when it comes to foot-wear, but did fall in love with the Specialized S-Works road shoes when I first tried them on in 2013. Very light, stiff, hugging my feet without any feeling of pressure. Bliss! So, how have ... (more)
It was around 3PM when we captured this video on a drive across North Norfolk. The fog was exceptionally thick, and the picture here was taken on the A140 just north of Aylsham! (more)
I've just had a response back from my electricity provider regarding free provision of EDDs. Here is what Amy Harrison, Customer Care Advisor of Good Energy, had to say: Thank you very much for your enquiry. You are indeed correct in ... (more)
Looking for a stove thermometer and flue cleaning powder. Couple of sites here: Stove Centre Chimney cleaner (Reduces tar build up, 750g, will not replace yearly sweeping) £11 inc vat; Stove Thermometer £13.50 inc vat. Delivery ... (more)
Giving Blood Blood donation is a vital service in every country. In the UK this is all managed by the National Blood Service, and it does a very good job indeed. Perhaps it could improve though? I'm sure all donors would feel better if ... (more)