Monthly Archives: December 2011

Stretching or not stretching?

Posted on 31 December, 2011 by doug

A fellow runner at the 2011 Ridgeway run is wise to stretch but I’m less sure of his atire! Quite a lot of fuss is made by some people about stretching (and in my line of work, “doing a stretch” … Continue reading →

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Review – The Food Doctor – raw seeds & nuts

Posted on 19 December, 2011 by doug

This is a brilliant little pot of good foods and not very sticky, exciting, gooey, sweet or sickly.  Instead it is very nutritious and filling. On the face of it, it is fairly expensive at £2.99 but it does give … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian parsnip bake – easy recipe

Posted on 18 December, 2011 by doug

I love parsnips, especially in the winter and came across this simple recipe which I thought I’d share.  I’m sure those nice people at Goodness Foods won’t mind too much.   Makes six servings but for the above photo I have doubled … Continue reading →

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Slobusfaticus again

Posted on 14 December, 2011 by doug

I went to the gym again last night and the Slobusfaticus was there.  Perhaps he’s been reading my Ramblings as  he was drying himself with a towel instead of using a hairdryer.  Mind you, probably the safest thing to do … Continue reading →

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The Slobusfaticus

Posted on 12 December, 2011 by doug

I have mentioned before that gyms or fitness clubs are sometimes amusing places for their people watching opportunities, particularly when you’re pounding away on a treadmill.  I’m certainly not given to continuing those observations in the changing room but I … Continue reading →

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STI levers verses Bar End shifters

Posted on 9 December, 2011 by doug

It was almost a year ago when I took the plunge and bought my Thorn Audax.  I agonised over some of the details far too much; in fact we bought our last car with much less thought or research!  Amongst … Continue reading →

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Busch & Muller bar end mirror review

Posted on 7 December, 2011 by doug

I have had this bar end mirror on my Dawes Galaxy for the last year or so.  It is well made, fits easily and is a good quality product but isn’t it any good? It stays in place well, easily … Continue reading →

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