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Accept no substitute: get out in the real world

Those living in towns and cities used to flock out to the country at the weekend. Now it is the time for Minecraft and VR.

January 23, 2016 General, Life, Macs, Technology

Down the village

They even tried topless barmaids, but three years ago, the main pub closed, and is now falling derelict.

January 7, 2016 General, Life, Technology

The hills are not alive

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On most days, when going round our habitual 4 mile (6 km) route, we see no-one else out on the footpaths.

August 20, 2015 General, Life

Be seen at night

If you walk, cycle, or ride during the hours of dark, being seen by others – particularly drivers – can be critical to survival. Here are new products which could one day save your life.

April 3, 2015 General, Life, Technology

Going barefoot, well almost

There is a lot of bullshit about footwear. Even reputable and reliable opinions are seldom supported by much evidence. So what about ‘zero drop’ or ‘barefoot’ shoes? Great or misguided?

March 27, 2015 General, Life, Technology

Landscape with Strange People

It has been the most gloriously sunny and mild day of the year. But the Downs round here […]

February 15, 2015 General, Life

Lightfooted

The days when I would ‘train’ by deliberately walking with a heavy rucsac are long past. Now I […]

February 11, 2015 General, Life

Country ways

The two perennial bugbears of the countryside are dogshit and dumping. I will spare you the former, for […]

February 3, 2015 General, Life

Fences are bad for your health

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Two pervasive problems make country walking unpleasant at this time of year (Jan-Feb): mud and fences. They are of course linked, because without fences there would be little mud, and without mud, fences would be less of a problem.

January 19, 2015 Life
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