I had some time free on this New Years Day so when the temperature had risen enough from the hard frost this morning I set out for a ride. By the time I left the temperature had recovered quite a bit to

In winter time here in the UK, when there is a high pressure bock over us like just now, we get lovely sunshine in the afternoon ☀️. There is a downside however, as this also means very cold temperatures

It was time for a mountain bike ride! I have left it more than two weeks since the last ride, with so much going on I couldn't find the time or effort. Todays weather was cloudy, cold but dry. The theme

On this dull day in-between Xmas and new year, what can we do? Ah! I know! A walk to the supermarket would be good. It's not far, just a ten minute walk to the end of our road then across a small park.

So it was sale day in the mall! We headed for the Next store for some bargains. There were many to browse through, but in the end I just bought myself a couple of denim trousers half price. Not bad! I

The countdown begins for the new year! I wonder what it will bring? Certainly some colder weather if the forecasts are any use. It looks like we could get some snow here in the southeast of the UK, as

Preparation for the Christmas break is always a very busy time, especially Christmas eve of course! It was no different today, and I was doing exactly what everyone else was doing - going to the supermarket!

Today I walked around part of Worth Park Gardens. There is a real contrast in the state of plants here. I think it's partly due to the very mild weather we have been enjoying recently. There are some obviously

It seems like it will be another mild Christmas. This is a common thing nowadays here in the UK. When I was a boy things were different as it was common to have snow by this time of year. In fact the winter

Thankfully, it has been a restful weekend after the recent turmoil. I'm always keen to see in the new year, but this year has generated a much greater sense of 'get rid of the old and bring in the new'

So we are just about to pass through winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. I'm not sure exactly what moment it happens but I think it is during tomorrow. Of course, we won't be aware of it at all

This is going to be a regular thing for the next three months at least. I will visit this place every two weeks for three months, taking pictures of the changes going into spring. A pleasant walk around

How's this for a tall Christmas tree! I know it is artificial but it looks impressive standing in this mall, reaching to the 2nd car park level! 🎄 The Belfry is a shopping mall in a town called Redhill.

When selecting @actific activities, I wish there was one for driving! 🤣 I'm doing so much of it lately 😪. Strictly not for pleasure either, but thats another story. Most of my activity was again done

The day was not a very physically active day as far as steps go but I was busy in other ways. It is surprising how much you can get done if you just look around the home. All those little jobs or things

The good dry weather continues. I think the rain is passing us by to the west heading for northern areas of the UK. It wont be long before we get our fair share of all that the atlantic conveyer sends.

What better way to enjoy the winter sunshine, than to go cycling? So, after the very necessary shopping trip of the morning with family members, I had the chance to go. The sun was already getting low

A busy day, but ain't they all these days! One thing that really got my goat though was the news that Gatwick Airport drop-off charges are to be raised again. I collected my daughter today from the airport

With clear skies this morning, the car was frosted up, although the thaw was well underway by the time we climbed into it for the hours journey to our destination. I think I could drive this route blind

Here in the UK, we are enjoying really mild weather. This is of course due to the jet stream, a really strong high altitude, wind that bathes us in warm air. But of course there is a downside. The air