Daily Doings

Looking at big old choo choos

7 December 2024

We went looking at big old choo choos. Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Playground visits with James

1 December 2024

Me and James often go to playground which is sometimes held in this church which has a pulpit. James LOVES the pulpit – especially because it has the wonderful little windows he can peer through and play peepo through! Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Bad Climbing Tips Facebook group success

29 November 2024

I never expected my Facebook group "Bad Climbing Tips" to become such a vibrant community, but here we are, 2,900 members strong, using humour to highlight climbing safety in a way that traditional educational approaches never could. The premise is simple: post the worst possible climbing advice you can think of. But there's method to […]

James learnt to paddle and run into the sea

25 November 2024

Throwback to when James learnt to paddle, and run into the sea, and run away from waves. Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Mum paddling in daddy swimming spot

24 November 2024

Throwback to when mum went for a paddle in daddy's swimming machine. No seabed surveys were carried out on this occasion. Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Hanging out with Granny and Grandpa in Hope

22 November 2024

Throwback to hanging out with Granny and Grandpa in Hope Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Team long legs small belly go exploring

19 November 2024

When mummy is away, team "long legs, small belly" go exploring! Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Memories of Barbara – an old friend

15 November 2024

I want to reshare these memories of an old friend: Barbara didn't arrive at the Clan like most new climbers. She came following her husband's death, accompanying her American granddaughter who wanted to climb while visiting for the funeral. Barbara knew Judith through morris dancing and came mainly for support. We encouraged her to try […]

First visit to a motor racing circuit

11 November 2024

My first visit to a motor racing circuit and I even got my laptop out! (It didn't help car 41 in the end, but I did have a look!) Originally posted on this post on Instagram

James is an enthusiastic eater

7 November 2024

James is quite a enthusiastic eater. Food is an experience to be enjoyed with both hands, often with a spoon (held high to avoid getting it dirty), and sometimes is best worn than eaten. Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Who is more normal – James, cousin, or dad?

6 November 2024

Who is more normal? James, his cousin, or his dad? Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Throwback to the lad birthday – poorly but loved

5 November 2024

Throwback to the lad's birthday. He was a bit poorly for his actual birthday, but that was ok because the big celebration was planned a few weeks later. Originally posted on this post on Instagram