Friday, 11 March 2011
Sadie Frost and Bryan Adams Speak Out Against the Fur Trade
Sadie Frost and Bryan Adams Speak Out Against the Fur Trade: "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals"
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Geocaching
Geocaching.com describes Geocaching as a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called Geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.
Geocaching is something that I always wanted to do but could never afford a GPS.
In February this year I bought myself an iPhone 3GS and to my surprise there was an application available for Geocaching. First of all I got the free trial application to see if it was any good, because I didn’t want to pay £5.99 for something that was utter crap. I need not have worried, the free version was brilliant. Within the week I had found my first Cache, it was called Clara's Cache Revived. I found this on the beach in Pevensey Bay, just along from Eastbourne. I’m not going to put specific details of the whereabouts of the Cache here just in case any Geocachers read this post, but here is a picture of the actual Cache.
This is not your typical Geocache container; usually they are small to medium Tupperware sandwich containers.
From this day I was totally hooked on Geocaching and as soon as I got home I bought the full Geocaching application from the iTunes store.
Geocaching is not just about finding Caches.
Geocaching is also a way of keeping fit, and God only knows how much I need to get fit. Also because I love walking in the countryside, it is a chance to get out and about with my dogs Teeza and Misha. Quite often you need to walk quite a way to the location of the Caches and the dogs really enjoy themselves!
I have been trying to get the dogs to sniff out the Caches when we get close, but only Teeza seems to understand what I want from her. Although Misha is the best sniffer dog, he is only interested in finding discarded balls when out and about. I think I am going to have to associate the smell of the balls with the smell of Tupperware boxes and then I think he may just get it.
Geocaching is something that I always wanted to do but could never afford a GPS.
In February this year I bought myself an iPhone 3GS and to my surprise there was an application available for Geocaching. First of all I got the free trial application to see if it was any good, because I didn’t want to pay £5.99 for something that was utter crap. I need not have worried, the free version was brilliant. Within the week I had found my first Cache, it was called Clara's Cache Revived. I found this on the beach in Pevensey Bay, just along from Eastbourne. I’m not going to put specific details of the whereabouts of the Cache here just in case any Geocachers read this post, but here is a picture of the actual Cache.
This is not your typical Geocache container; usually they are small to medium Tupperware sandwich containers.
From this day I was totally hooked on Geocaching and as soon as I got home I bought the full Geocaching application from the iTunes store.
During my adventures Geocaching I have found quite a few Geocoins. Geocoins are usually stamped with a code that can be entered into a Geocache Listings site. This way the Geocoins can be tracked as it travels from Geocache to Geocache. Here are a few photos of the ones I have found.
Geocaching is not just about finding Caches.
Geocaching is also a way of keeping fit, and God only knows how much I need to get fit. Also because I love walking in the countryside, it is a chance to get out and about with my dogs Teeza and Misha. Quite often you need to walk quite a way to the location of the Caches and the dogs really enjoy themselves!
I have been trying to get the dogs to sniff out the Caches when we get close, but only Teeza seems to understand what I want from her. Although Misha is the best sniffer dog, he is only interested in finding discarded balls when out and about. I think I am going to have to associate the smell of the balls with the smell of Tupperware boxes and then I think he may just get it.
I hope that after reading this post that people might get an interest in Geocaching and enjoy the great outdoors as I do. You can take in the beautiful surroundings of where many of the Caches have been hidden, take photos if you are that way inclined and get fit to boot!
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Wild Weekend
Just an hour and a half's drive to the East Sussex coastal town of Eastbourne is where I go if I want to have a wicked weekend.
Eastbourne is renowned for its aged population, so you would not expect someone to go there for a wicked time. I am lucky to have family in Eastbourne, namely my little brother David. David is 39 going on 18 so he knows where to go and what to do to have fun.
I was in Eastbourne at the weekend and David said there was a Battle of the Bands going on at the beach, so I thought I had best go alone and give them my support.
As usual, I can’t go and watch a band without letting go and having a dance. As I am short compared to many people, I had to find a vantage point where I could see the performers and show my appreciation of their work. Because people were busy watching the bands, nobody was using the tables, so there was my vantage point and it would have been rude not to use it!
Everybody seems to have a camera on them these days and they catch many things they would not usually catch, i.e. Nutters on tables dancing. I just could not resist dancing, especially after a few beers when inhibitions just disappear. Mind you, I would have ended up dancing up there even if I had not had a few beers.
By the end of the day I was told that so many people had taken photos of me dancing on the table because they had never seen anyone as old as me doing it.
I’m not having it that I am the only person my age that gets up and appreciates music and shows it by dancing wherever they can!
Eastbourne is renowned for its aged population, so you would not expect someone to go there for a wicked time. I am lucky to have family in Eastbourne, namely my little brother David. David is 39 going on 18 so he knows where to go and what to do to have fun.
I was in Eastbourne at the weekend and David said there was a Battle of the Bands going on at the beach, so I thought I had best go alone and give them my support.
As usual, I can’t go and watch a band without letting go and having a dance. As I am short compared to many people, I had to find a vantage point where I could see the performers and show my appreciation of their work. Because people were busy watching the bands, nobody was using the tables, so there was my vantage point and it would have been rude not to use it!
Everybody seems to have a camera on them these days and they catch many things they would not usually catch, i.e. Nutters on tables dancing. I just could not resist dancing, especially after a few beers when inhibitions just disappear. Mind you, I would have ended up dancing up there even if I had not had a few beers.
By the end of the day I was told that so many people had taken photos of me dancing on the table because they had never seen anyone as old as me doing it.
I’m not having it that I am the only person my age that gets up and appreciates music and shows it by dancing wherever they can!
The young lady on the table next to me was a total stranger to me, but it was great to have someone else there enjoying sun and sounds just like me.
Sunday, 18 July 2010
Under Construction
Please bear with me while I try and work out how to use this site? I will try and write as often as I can and am looking forward to getting my madness in writing!
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