Tim Dobson
Thinker, Blogger, Hacker, Hiker.
James birthday slide-swing combo present
29 October 2024
For James's birthday, he got a slide-swing combo with a steering wheel! He loved the swing, and is starting to get used to the slide! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Caving Crew BBQ at Aggie house
28 October 2024
Throwback to the Caving Crew BBQ at Aggie's house and an impromptu gathering of Swineshaw wild swimmers, with extra mine engineering delights! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
The not-obvious things about child-raising
27 October 2024
One potentially not-obvious thing about child-raising is that you may spend lots of time with your child and not your partner, and vice-versa. This is because even with childcare support, there will be times when you want your little angel out of your hair, and your partner will take them from you. I'm super lucky […]
Memorable trip to south Wales with the Caving Crew
27 October 2024
Throwback to a memorable trip to south wales with The Caving Crew – @thecavingcrew – where we visited Craig Y Ffynnon. One of the problems of incredible stalactites and stalagmites is that they're often Very Difficult to get good photos of. It's not impossible. It's just very equipment and effort-heavy. Really you need lots of […]
Family boardgames night in Sheffield
26 October 2024
Throwback to family boardgames night in Sheffield Originally posted on this post on Instagram
SRT training trip with my sister and her husband
25 October 2024
Throwback to a trip doing some SRT training with my Sister and the Caving Crew in the entrance to Giants Hole, with support from @lindsradams Great evening with @thecavingcrew The Caving Crew Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Summer dinner outside with James
24 October 2024
Throwback to the summer when we could have dinner with James and his Grannie, Grandpa, Grandma and Grandad. James liked the Halloumi. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Throwback to our favourite curry restaurant
23 October 2024
Throwback to a pleasant trip to our favourite curry resturant in Manchester. Not on curry mile, Lily's is a goldmine of food for us, and James was keen on the starters. When it was a bit hot, mummy pippet'd lassi into his mouth like a pro! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Throwback to a wonderful parents and children trip
22 October 2024
Throwback to a wonderful parents and children trip. On this occasion with Nomz and her son who has a super cool name. They did so so good! What a great trip! Originally posted on this post on Instagram
Chatting with a friendly new dad about tips
22 October 2024
I was chatting with a friendly new dad and he mentioned to me that his dad and his step dad were basically "how not to examples" of male role models for him. In his words, "very clearly the opposite of role models" and certainly not people he wanted in his child's life. I really felt […]
This little piggie went to market
21 October 2024
This little piggie went to market, this little piggie stayed at home, but mumma squeak squeak went to Pennywell farm to hug piglets for her Birthday. James was nonplussed. Originally posted on this post on Instagram
James enjoys books – That is not my X series
21 October 2024
James enjoys books. His favourite series is "That's not my X".Where X is Dog, Sheep, Fox, Fire Engine, Aircraft Carrier, Llama. The books take a very similar format to each other, to the point where you're almost begging for plot twist in one. Originally posted on this post on Instagram