I like to think of myself as a rather rational fella, I’m usually not superstitious. The whole idea of ghosts, paranormal activity, star signs, clairvoyants, Mystic Meg and Russell Grant doesn’t really register on my slightly laidback radar. However this is completely turned on its head when it comes...
Finally! After what seems like ages, I finally got out stargazing! I actually had two sessions on Monday evening (the 20th), the first with my 10x50 binoculars whilst waiting to pick up the kids from Scouts/Cubs, and then later with the scope from the back garden. Oddly, even though...
If you haven`t seen the final episode (ep 13) of Season 1 of The Grand Tour enjoy it with Richard Hammond learning to drift with Steve Baggsy Biagioni and Turbo Dynamics sponsored Conor Shanahan. In mid 2016 Conor headed to the Top Secret Ladoux Test Centre in France. An...
With the clocks going forward and the onset of spring and the sunshine (hopefully!) of summer my mind is already focussing on one thing, the Tour de France. For three weeks the sporting World’s eyes salivate over the prospect of men in Lycra demonstrating a desire and spirit unmatched...
With the spring finally upon us and the eternal darkness nearly at an end I feel the urge to raise the contentious issue of turbo trainers or static bikes, whichever you prefer. Like Marmite, you either love them or despise them. Purists think that pedalling without actually moving is...
I feel like the British way to drink is ‘Go hard or go home’. Admittedly, drinking and getting “drunk” (I use this word loosely) is fun… especially to drink with people you trust and you know won’t judge you. BUT there are some ways to use alcohol other than...
With the weather being so unpredictable lately, it’s not been worth getting the scope out. This has really brought home the importance of having a ‘grab ‘n go’ option. My Celestron Skymaster 20x80s haven’t had much use lately, as I usually prefer using the telescope and/or the much lighter...
Scarcely a day passes when I don’t use my bike, my irritability levels increase the longer I go without my fix. I try to avoid the car but sometimes parenthood has an unavoidable impact. It’s not about the health issues but predominately about a mix of convenience and enjoyment....
I’m starting to get a bit down about the lack of stargazing opportunities lately. It’s been ages since I spent any time at the eyepiece, what with the cloudy weather and/or the full moon. It’s currently looking like it might have to wait until the next New Moon in...
I hate to use the phrase “Smidsy” but it was totally pertinent to describe a minor incident I experienced recently. I had just dropped my son at school and was sedately pedalling home (brownie points from me, healthy exercise and reducing the carbon footprint) when a driver decided to...
