It’s a simple question isn’t it? Whilst often used as a conversation starter, with no real meaning, this question can be all it takes to encourage someone trying not to drink, to take their first.     Saying no to the offer of an alcoholic drink, especially at a work or social events, will be a... Continue Reading →

The Gospel Pass (Welsh: Bwlch yr Efengyl) is at the head of the Vale of Ewyas in the Black Mountains in Wales, and it was the destination for Manzone7. Whilst the local town Hay-on-Wye has fast made itself the capital of the Literary festival, the only thing we’d be reading this weekend was a map, and badly… because we were... Continue Reading →

When it comes to fads, you name it, I’ve tried it.  Literally nothing has quite filled the hole in this soul, but let me tell you, that trying to get fit comes pretty close. Yep, it seems I’ve become an ex-drinking, ex-weed smoking, almost vegetarian exercise nutjob - #sorrynotsorry  But before you read on, understand... Continue Reading →

Hi Paul. You’re reading this letter because in 30 years’ time, when you’re 46, you looked back having recognised that it was at this point in your life, you needed a little support. This is because you’re just about to arrive at a number of crossroads, all at the same time, and it’s going to... Continue Reading →

I think so. Never before have I shared my gratitude list, so no copying, but I figured that by sharing mine today, others may give it a go... Are you brave enough to try something new? So what is a gratitude list? Some people do gratitude lists once a week, others once a year but... Continue Reading →

I happily blame my #BRF buddy Nick for losing three nights of my life to this book by Rich Roll. Having met Nick at my running club, I wasn't overly surprised that his book recommendation was a running book - but it wasn’t the book I thought it would be. Some may know I often... Continue Reading →

The first chat is often splattered with hilarious stories surrounding booze, cars, work situations, money etc and it's always insightful, but as a professional listener, I’m hearing a different narrative. ‘Please like me’ is what they are saying – ‘I’m fun?’. But they are no-longer having fun, and it’s why they’re talking to me. I... Continue Reading →

Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England and it is at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck Population: 9,601 and that’s where the http://www.Camping-Jedi.com trip started this October. Other than the chat with PC Plod on the way, who gifted me 3 special points, it was... Continue Reading →

My idea of a great holiday isn’t always the same as everyone else’s, but as a husband and father of two, occasionally I must find a break that suits us all - tricky! With a cracking wife who likes the finer things in life, a 14 YO daughter who likes warmth, sunshine, fresh air and... Continue Reading →

Following a route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers the 87 mile long Ridgeway is a decent walk, but too far for Andy and I in 24 hours, especially with the 25Kilo Wild camping packs we tend to carry. In Jan we completed part 1, parts 2 and 3 will be later... Continue Reading →