I’m quite fond of winter. Wrapping up warm, big fluffy jumpers, blankets and boots. Legend has it I was born during a snow storm, prompting my grandmother to swiftly name me her snow goose. Ahh. With the recent hint at possible snowfall I could only forlornly follow on Instagram as snowy scenes and images of fairly dodgy snowmen were posted whilst our pathetic regional attempt … Continue reading Fen Skating
My favourite festive tradition in the Mud and Nettles household is our annual Yuletide trip to the beach. We don’t live particularly near to the coast but I find it’s the perfect way to see in a fresh new year, blowing away the cobwebs and rolling walking off some of those extra Christmas stones pounds. This year with a new phone in hand, one of the mudlings … Continue reading A New Year By The Sea
The Orwell Walk, Run and Cycle ride is an annual event organised by the Ipswich East Rotary Club. With three main routes and regular checkpoints participants can set their own challege, choosing between 12, 19 0r 25 miles. It’s one of those events that I see on Twitter and think it looks like fun. Honestly, what possesses me? Thankfully I’m blessed with a friend who has an … Continue reading Walking the Orwell walk.
Admittedly slightly late, but it wouldn’t be right to begin 2017 without my annual, nostalgic look back at the past year and set myself some goals for the year ahead. 2016 was the year that saw me complete my caching calendar, thank goodness! A great challenge to have completed but it certainly helped me to appreciate the pleasure of caching for the fun of it, … Continue reading Hopes, dreams and eternal muddy boots.
Exciting news! I’ve just found out I’ve been nominated for the Go Outdoors Awards 2016. I’m up against some great blogs so would really appreciate your vote. Pretty please, with cherries on the top. Voting is open from now until the 6th Jan and takes just a few moments, you can vote here. (If voting from your phone please scroll down and click on “View Desktop … Continue reading Go Outdoors Awards 2016
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