Happy Halloween everyone!!!
End to End cycle route data is on Strava
Since it’s getting to the time of year, that I start doing less cycling. Due to it being colder and getting less daylight. I’ve been looking at the data again from the End to End cycle. that I did back in August 2009.
I am still really hoping to do it again in 2019! But we will see what happens!
- Day 1 | Sun Aug 9 2009 | John O’Groats to Tongue
- Day 2 | Mon Aug 10 2009 | Tongue to Carbisdale Castle
- Day 3 | Tue Aug 11 2009 | Carbisdale Castle to Loch Ness
- Day 4 | Wed Aug 12 2009 | Loch Ness to Glencoe
- Day 5 | Thu Aug 13 2009 | Glencoe to Killearn
- Day 6 | Fri 14 Aug 2009 | Killearn to New Lanark
- Day 7 | Sat 15 Aug 2009 | New Lanark to Carlisle
- Day 8 | Sun 16 Aug 2009 | Carlisle to Slaidburn
- Day 9 | Mon 17 Aug 2009 | Slaidburn to Chester
- Day 10 | Tue 18 Aug 2009 | Rest day
- Day 11 | Wed 19 Aug 2009 | Chester to Clun
- Day 12 | Thu 20 Aug 2009 | Clun to Welsh Bicknor
- Day 13 | Fri 21 Aug 2009 | Welsh Bicknor to Street | No GPS data
- Day 14 | Sat 22 Aug 2009 | Street to Okehampton
- Day 15 | Sun 23 Aug 2009 | Okehampton to Perranporth
- Day 16 | Mon 24 Aug 2009 | Perranporth to Land’s End
Doing some website background updates…
I’ve just been doing some website background updates…
At long last, got the photo gallery system and twitter speaking to each other again! So now when you post a comment about one of my many photos, it will now also post the first part of the comment with a link to the photo to my twitter account. Which in turn, should get more people looking at my photos!
So feel free to comment on a photo! To test it, works for me!!
Five million steps, Tick ✅
That’s me now done five million steps, since 06/10/2016!!
But guess, what!! I did not get new badge on the Garmin Connect website, so not best pleased!! Sort it out GARMIN!!
At least, but this point next year, I should done at least 10 million steps!
Getting extra close to 5 million steps
I am getting extra close to doing 5 million steps, since 06/10/2016!!
My total now stands at 4,986,507. So I may break the 5 million steps before the day is out!
Remember to check out my Garmin Connect profile at connect.garmin.com/profile/gsvalentine
Crysis Morphsuit prisoner!
I do think that my new Crysis Morphsuit, does look extra good with handcuffs!
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 28/10/2017
Blue Planet II (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 29th October 2017)
Documentary series presented by David Attenborough which explores the planet’s oceans. From the equator to the poles, new worlds and animal behaviours are revealed, from tool-using fish to mother walruses fighting for space on the ice for their tiring pups.
Great Canal Journeys (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 29th October 2017)
Timothy West and Prunella Scales explore one of Britain’s most ancient waterways, the Norfolk Broads. It’s their first time visiting this picturesque network of slow-moving rivers, fens, marshes and waterlogged woodlands. They discover the unique way of life that developed in the Broads over the centuries. They remember the book Swallows and Amazons; visit a marshman’s cottage and the ruins of St Benet’s Abbey; and sail on a local Norfolk wherry.
Paddington Station 24/7 (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 30th October 2017)
Documentary series going behind the scenes at Paddington, and the Western Network. Transport Police are called after a passenger urinates in a carriage on a train pulling into the station, a low bridge has to be assessed after it is hit by van, and a train’s brakes fail in Reading causing widespread delays.
Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 31st October 2017)
Documentary series following the men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). In Tenby, police searching for a boat thief call for lifeboat assistance. The Mumbles lifeguards and lifeboat crew race to help two kayakers adrift in a boat laden with beer. And when two yachts capsize off Portsmouth, the crew must make fast decisions about who to rescue first.
The Country Council (BBC 1 Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | Thursday 2nd November 2017)
Documentary series following the work of Argyll and Bute council, charting the unique challenges faced by staff working hundreds of miles from the nearest city to provide services in difficult times. The programme meets the council workers going above and beyond to improve local lives. The Learning Disability team in Lochgilphead help a client with Down’s Syndrome towards his dream of becoming a club DJ. In Oban, a homelessness worker comes to the aid of a young mother who needs a permanent home. And in Dunoon, a coastal regeneration project leads to a surprise discovery – and a fascinating link to the area’s past.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Loving my Crysis Morphsuit
I’m totally loving my Crysis Morphsuit! What do you all think of it?
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/crysis-morphsuit/
Vlog: Crysis Morphsuit (Ready for Halloween)
I’ve just got a Crysis Morphsuit!! What do you all think of it? No before you ask, I’ve not going to be wearing this at work…
Spiderman in handcuffs and leg shackles
Spiderman in handcuffs and leg shackles! Just wish, I had a cute lad with me to cuff my hands behind my back + padlock me into the suit!
