At long last, I’ve used the Edinburgh Trams! It took me so long, since when it opened in May 2014, between Edinburgh Airport and York Place. It went, no where of any use! Well not for me anyway! But now the line has been extended to Newhaven to give me a reason to use them!
I can now say, I’ve used the following stops:-
I really do love stopping off on the way to Scotland to take some gear photos! This time, I did some wearing the Team GB adidas Varilite Down Hooded Jacket and Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit.
Many more photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2023/
WOW! This video has just about everything I love! A very sexy lad in rubber and bondage! Also hope he’s locked in a chastity device! I know, I should have been while watching this video!!
Do check him out at twitter.com/JESSEINGEAR/. You need to be at least 18, to click on that link!
That’s me already done 80% of #walk1000miles. So 800.14 miles down and 199.86 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Nicky considers the unthinkable as times get desperate. Preston and Myles challenging each other at the school fun run has devastating consequences for one, leaving the other facing questions from the other pupils.
Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)
Shop owner and jewellery maker Karen builds her version of a mountain hut in central Glasgow, inspired by hikes in the Scottish Highlands. After waiting five-years to get started, the project leaps into action when Karen and her neighbour agree to lay out their foundations together using the same contractor. Retiree William is building an old-style home next door, the pair come across some hurdles building next to each other.
Jay Blades’ Story of the East End (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)
Jay delves into the fascinating history of the East End in the 19th century, starting in Whitechapel, where he discovers the area was once the home of British gunmaking. He also meets a tour guide down one of Whitechapel’s dark alleys to hear about Jack the Ripper’s victims and his crimes’ coverage in the press, while in Canary Wharf he hears how docks were built in 1802, catering for the trade from the West Indies of slave-produced goods such as sugar and rum.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Well pleased with myself! Just done my first 40K cycle of 2023! Which of course, also means it’s my longest one of the year so far!
You can check out the cycle route at www.strava.com/activities/9276405930
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website so far during June 2023.
Number 1 (137 views) : Love my morning hugs with Bugsy
Number 2 (72 views) : Out a walk with Bugsy
Number 3 (50 views) : RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit
Number 4 (37 views) : Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit
Number 5 (29 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2023/
WOW! So far during 2023, I’ve done 950 miles of exercise. Which is made up of 162 miles of cycling and 788 miles of walking.
Just about half way in June and I’ve still not been out a single cycle this month!!
Where it says running… That’s my walking data!
After moving around 3 or 4 weeks ago. Not had fully working Internet in the house. Been using my mobile phone!
Now I’ve installed a TP-Link AC1200 Advanced 4G+ Router! Using a SMARTY Unlimited Data Only plan. Which only costs £20 a month! So far, very pleased with it!
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Monday 12th June 2023)
Weymouth to Lulworth. Series 2, episode 16. Michael Portillo travels across Dorset, beginning in Portland Harbour, home to some of the finest sailing waters in the UK and the location for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. In the county town of Dorchester, Michael hears the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, who paved the way for today’s trade unions.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Tuesday 13th June 2023)
Kimmeridge to Brownsea Island. Series 2, episode 17. Michael Portillo alights at Wareham to visit Dorset’s internationally renowned Jurassic Coast. He heads through Swanage, Poole and Sandbanks, before ending his journey on Brownsea Island.
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 13th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Kim rallies the troops for a surprise Ofsted inspection and Joe’s day goes from bad to worse while the whole school is watching. Danny helps with the school knife crime initiative and Kai comes to Nicky’s aid when she finds herself caught up with the wrong people.
Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 13th June 2023)
Jonathan uses a new experimental system that uses wooden boxes held together with only bolts to build his home in York. With a plan to build three storeys, it will be the largest structure ever made using this method.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Wednesday 14th June 2023)
Southampton to Isle of Wight. Series 2, episode 18. Michael Portillo heads from a bustling Southampton to the Isle of Wight, where he rides the island’s railway, made up of recycled London Underground trains.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Thursday 15th June 2023)
Lee on Solent to Bosham. Series 2, episode 19. Michael Portillo’s journey has brought him to Lee on the Solent in Hampshire and the training centre for the coastguard. He also visits the great maritime city of Portsmouth, and then travels eastwards to Chichester’s vast, natural harbour.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Friday 16th June 2023)
Fishbourne to Seaford. Series 2, episode 20. The final leg of this South Coast adventure begins in Fishbourne, the location of one of the most significant Roman sites in Britain. Heading into East Sussex, Michael Portillo visits Brighton, and for the final stop he celebrates the burgeoning winemaking industry of the South Downs.
Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 16th June 2023)
South Queensferry Coast. Series 5, episode 6. A special episode featuring the comedian’s countryside adventures, from Hopetoun House, billed as Scotland’s finest stately home, to the Eden Project. There’s also a look back at the time she enjoyed a trip to sunny Dartmoor.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.