The Mother – childhood memories Posted on 18/02/22 in blogs The happiest memories I had was with my mother. She was the one who looked after and cared for me and spoke on my behalf when I was too shy to talk. My mum was a gentle, lovely, kind person who couldn’t harm a soul. We …
Viewpoint at Kilpatrick Hill Posted on 18/05/22 in blogs Mark and I cycle along the Forth and Clyde Canal from Glasgow to Bowling. The canal’s destination is at Bowling as well as being a shipping port. The view from Bowling is great with the River Clyde and the Erskine Bridge. On the way along the …
The Escape – childhood memories Posted on 18/02/22 in blogs Escaping from the city to the seaside when I was a child is one of my most fond memories. My mum, dad and brother Darren would visit the seaside towns Largs, Helensburgh, Ayr and Irvine on the Ayrshire coast. My dad worked as a sales man …
Resarf The Multi-Scrolling Text Demo Posted on 17/05/22 in blogs I’m feeling nostalgic so I’d like to share with you a computer demo video I created. It’s been 20 years (as of 2022) since I programmed Resarf The Multi-Scrolling Text Demo. If you would like to play the demo, you’ll need a computer with Windows …
ABRSM Piano Exams Ja-Da is a song written in 1918 by jazz pianist Bob Carleton Something a little different today. Winter is just around the corner so it’s an opportunity to start some fun indoor hobbies. For a couple years before lockdown, I had private tuitions to learn to play the piano. Learning to play …
Munro-bagging season 2021 Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging My Munro-bagging season has been fascinating, exhilarating and discovered landscapes and areas of inconceivable beauty!!! It’s all a fun day out, getting up early in the morning, travelling through the highlands to reach the exciting start of the adventure!! Getting outdoors is beneficial to our mental health, makes …
Camping in Scottish Highlands Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging One of my main highlights in 2021 was wild camping for the first time. During summer conditions, I camped at about 25 locations around the highlands but rarely at the same place twice. Pitched tent at popular places such as Torridon, Glen Nevis, Glen Coe, Glen Etive, …
Half-way mark in a full round of 282 Munros Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging What a day to reach the half-way mark in a full round of 282 Munros!!! The views from the Bridge of Orchy hills are amazing!!! An eventful day and really was quite the adventure!! The day couldn’t have started any worse with …
The Grey Corries Posted on 13/05/22 in munro-bagging Another epic day on the hills last Saturday with a hike along the Grey Corries!! Taken in 4 Munros and 5 Munro Tops. The views of the Nevis Range are absolutely magnificent!!! Included Stob Ban onto my hike although nearly got caught out in the dark because of …
Photographing the Milky Way Posted on 13/05/22 in blogs Trying something a little bit different photography wise. This is my first attempt at photographing the Milky Way. With the dark nights upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to capture the night sky and to practice my Astrophotography skills. Exposure mode: Manual Shutter speed: 1/30s F-number: …
