Getting good fruit is tricky

Posted on 7 June, 2016 by doug
Ripe pears are delicious

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I feel like having a bit of a rant as getting good fruit is tricky these days. We are having a bit of an economy drive and I’m still coming to terms with it.  IN fact I’m struggling as we … Continue reading →

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Halfbike news

Posted on 6 June, 2016 by doug

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It was last year when I first came across the Halfbike and did a favourable desktop review.  Now over the last few days I have noticed a surge in hits on this blog with hundreds of people heading for my … Continue reading →

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Caffeine free – one year on

Posted on 5 June, 2016 by doug

It is now about a year since I became caffeine free, so this is all about how I am one year on. It’s a pain in the neck, at times. I wish I could say that it has been plain … Continue reading →

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A5 – M1 link road

Posted on 3 June, 2016 by doug
A5 M1 link road

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  The A5 M1 link road is being constructed as a by-pass for the congested town of Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire.  Apparently this was talked about 40 or 50 years ago!  Naturally this new road is all geared up for the … Continue reading →

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Latest pondering

Posted on 23 May, 2016 by doug

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Although I’m happily married, I do enjoy my own company at times. I have found my latest pondering time has included cycling while spending some time on my own.  To summarise: The value of turning a heap of junk into a … Continue reading →

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Cycling in East Africa – hotel risqué

Posted on 21 May, 2016 by doug

In Arusha I thought I would stay for a day or so before moving on.  This turned out to be a slightly ‘hotel risqué’ time for me.  It was also a time in which I was almost taken advantage of … Continue reading →

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Cycling in East Africa – to Arusha

Posted on 16 May, 2016 by doug

As this leg of cycling in East Africa – to Arusha – was a manageable distance of 60 odd miles, there didn’t seem to be any rush and just as well given the road conditions.  The landscape was lovely with … Continue reading →

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Cycling in East Africa – into Tanzania

Posted on 12 May, 2016 by doug

Further cycling in East Africa and into Tanzania turned out to be quite an unexpected rigmarole.  The Kenyan Police at Namanga had showed much concern and hospitality for me, what with helping me change money at a favourable rate and … Continue reading →

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Guest blog: A-T Society

Posted on 7 May, 2016 by doug
AT May 2016 Leaflet_A5_4pp_5

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Thank you Doug for inviting us to write a guest article for your blog! We’re a small national charity based in Harpenden, just down the road from Doug.  We help children who have been diagnosed with a disabling, terminal genetic … Continue reading →

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Cycling at Paddington station

Posted on 6 May, 2016 by doug

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Just a quick post about cycling at Paddington station as I pass through. First impressions are cyclists must surely be welcome when you clock the ample space for parking. Security advice signs together with sturdy barriers to lock your bike … Continue reading →

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Cycling in East Africa – Kajiado to Namanga

Posted on 2 May, 2016 by doug

Cycling in East Africa – Kajiado to Namanga Okay it’s now back to cycling in East Africa – Kajiado to Namanga.  This is also a stage of my tour I remember pretty well, all the way from 1984. It started … Continue reading →

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Common Wheel

Posted on 1 May, 2016 by doug
common wheel screenshot

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Earlier in the week I had the opportunity to hear a little bit of Radio 4’s All in the Mind programme.  They were featuring the Common Wheel as a finalist in the All In The Mind awards.  It was fascinating … Continue reading →

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The stolen wheel tale

Posted on 30 April, 2016 by doug
Falcon hybrid (c.1990?)

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  This is bike belongs to Hannah’s, my youngest daughter.  This post is about the stolen wheel tale on account of it being kicked by a local rascal.  It’s also about people’s concern, love, kindness as well as another example … Continue reading →

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Update on blogging

Posted on 28 April, 2016 by doug

As if time pressures weren’t enough of a distraction for me and my blogs, something “technical” went wrong while I wasn’t looking.  You’ll be pleased to know I wasn’t hacked or anything like that. , so this is my update … Continue reading →

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