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I started blogging way back in 2007 using a simple PHP script I wrote as part of a test for a job interview. Since then it has been a bit of a habit. I just downgraded to an old Galaxy S2 (hand down from my dad) after I dropped my HTC Sensation when tipsy. I usually take a photo and if time write some blurb about it.

Red Austin Healey 3000, Western Park, Sheffield

This aftenoon I saw this beautiful Austin Healey 3000 MK III on display outside Western Park museum in Sheffield. The car was on display as part of the Mayfare event which included… Read more »
Category: Transportation, Added on May 19, 2013 at 19:24 PM GMT.

Red Austin Healey 3000, Western Park, Sheffield

Ukrainian Easter Basket Blessing

Yesterday I attended Ukrainian easter service with my family in a church in Doncaster. We took our traditional easter baskets containing Paska (Ukrainian Easter Bread), decorated eggs,… Read more »
Category: Random Stuff, Added on May 05, 2013 at 09:09 AM GMT.

Ukrainian Easter Basket Blessing

Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Doncaster

Despite the rain, a trip to Conisbrough Castle is always fun and exciting. Even better if you pick up a copy of the excellent visitors guide from reception for a cheeky 2 quid. I didn't… Read more »
Category: Buildings, Added on Apr 28, 2013 at 16:53 PM GMT.

Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Doncaster

RAF Marham Charity Track Day

I spent most of yesterday at RAF Marham on a track day charity event. There were lots of car geeks there and lots of modified road legal cars. The car I was a passenger in all day… Read more »
Category: Transportation, Added on Apr 21, 2013 at 11:53 AM GMT.

RAF Marham Charity Track Day

Shepherd Water Wheel Grinding Mill, Porter Valley, Sheffield

Today I visited this 400 year old water powered knife grinding mill. The huge water wheel which powered the various grinding machines inside though was currently out of action. The… Read more »
Category: Sheffield, Added on Apr 13, 2013 at 17:34 PM GMT.

Shepherd Water Wheel Grinding Mill, Porter Valley, Sheffield

Top of High Tor, Matlock Bath, Peak District

I climbed High Tor for probably the 4th time in my life last weekend. Well, I say climbed but it was actually a steady walk up the lofty limestone crag. It's only now I'm older I appreciate… Read more »
Category: Random Stuff, Added on Apr 09, 2013 at 10:26 AM GMT.

Top of High Tor, Matlock Bath, Peak District

Vicky's remote control speed boat at Ulley Country Park

Had a nice afternoon down at the lovely Ulley Country Park with my sister and family playing with her remote control boat. I heard she had a boat for a couple months already before… Read more »
Category: My family, Added on Mar 29, 2013 at 21:31 PM GMT.

Vicky's remote control speed boat at Ulley Country Park

Snow at Raydale House, Semerwater, North Yorkshire

On Monday morning I woke up only a tiny bit hungover to look out the kitchen window of where I was staying to these view. It was just like being a child again waking up and realising… Read more »
Category: Weather, Added on Mar 11, 2013 at 14:18 PM GMT.

Snow at Raydale House, Semerwater, North Yorkshire

John Cooper Clarke at Leicester Comedy Festival

Last night I was treated to an evening with famous Salford Poet John Cooper Clarke in Leicester. The tickets were part of a Christmas present from my sister. As it usually goes with… Read more »
Category: Leicester, Added on Feb 22, 2013 at 09:21 AM GMT.

John Cooper Clarke at Leicester Comedy Festival

Rock climbing boulder, Cemetery Road open space, Sheffield

Had a nice walk today around Sheffield general cemetery. At the end of the walk near the open space on cemetery road I came across this bouldering wall type climbing rock thingy. I… Read more »
Category: Sheffield, Added on Feb 17, 2013 at 21:21 PM GMT.

Rock climbing boulder, Cemetery Road open space, Sheffield