Hi, . It is unfeasibly cold here today in the far north. . I awoke early to below freezing temperatures, bright white ice covering everything, and a heavy haze of fog. It is like an advert for some fine place to go to for a skiing holiday. . Although I am not sporty myself, I [...]
Jan
15
2012
15
2012
Dec
23
2011
23
2011
Whoaahhh. Flyboarding by Zapata Racing.
Hi, . If you watched the 2008 film ‘Ironman’, starring Robert Downey Jnr. in the lead role, and wished to be like the superhero Tony Stark….then this post is especially for you. Everything eventually comes to he, or she, who waits. . Now , a gentleman named Franky Zapata, from Marseilles in France, has unveiled [...]
Dec
3
2011
3
2011
‘Glow In The Dark’ Surfers Greet The Summer On Bondi Beach.
G’day, . . Do note the Australian flavour to the proceedings today It may be cold and damp up here in The North, where winter is underway, but some places are just beginning their summertime. . Places like . A place where they have just celebrated a most fabulous ‘Welcome To Summer’ extravaganza, which was [...]
Dec
2
2011
2
2011
Stallone’s Journey.
Hello, . In a world where great kindness and compassion can be found, there is also great cruelty. . This is especially true in the secret world of dog fighting. . I found this video which graphically shows the awful cruelty suffered by the poor animals whose owners choose to use them for sport. . [...]
Nov
12
2011
12
2011
OMG. I feel Seasick. Garrett McNamara Triumphs.
Hey. . We are thinking about a visit to our old favourite place, Tynemouth, very soonish….if the weather decides to clear itself up a bit. Even when it is so cold, a paddle on the shoreline is a real pleasure, although you definitely do lose all feeling in your lower legs. . I cannot imagine [...]
Oct
8
2011
8
2011
Going Like A Bomb.
Hi, . How are you! Things are very quiet for us here at the moment, given the horrible rainy weather and the chilly winds lately. It was so bad that I got earache from it when we went on our last long walk….as if I need any more body parts going wrong at the moment! [...]
Jun
29
2011
29
2011
I’ll Bet That Makes Your Eyes Water!
Hi Folks, . Just a quick one for you. . Now this one is definitely a bit cool. It all looks so graceful and flowing to the observer’s eye. . The action takes place in the Czech Republic. The wind flight simulator is in the Skydive Arena in Prague, and the simulated wind blows at [...]
Jun
24
2011
24
2011
Nude Swimming With Whales.
Hi, . It is a watery one for you all today….and no, that does not mean that I am going to bore you all once more with complaints about our usual ‘less than summery’ weather. . Those who ‘understand’ whales, are thinking that the Beluga are less than keen about being pestered by scientists and [...]
Jun
18
2011
18
2011
Brawl At Royal Ascot On Ladies Day. June 2011.
Wow . Fings aint wot they . . It used to be a day of elegance and style, but this year it was the scene of a such as you might see at the weekend in any city centre. . It seems that the rules have relaxed to a dire point which allows this sort [...]
Jun
11
2011
11
2011
It’s Not Easy Putting A Rubber On.
Hi, . . As it is summer….almost….it is time that we enjoyed a crickety post. And a funny one, because I know bugger-all about cricket. . There have actually been some really funny bits of commentary during matches. . The latest one was heard during a BBC Test Match Special at Lords. Jonathan Agnew managed [...]
May
30
2011
30
2011
Accept No Limits.
Hello people of all ages, . I had a birthday recently and had to face the unwelcome thought that I am getting to be significantly aged. . That brings with it many stereotypes which are held by other people. It covers stuff like expecting to see excessively wrinkled decrepit looking people, who cannot function without [...]
May
14
2011
14
2011
ASBO’s And Bodhi.
Hey, . Time for some fun once more. . I shall start this post by telling you about again, But this time for dogs. . It seems that a canine dweller in Brighton is in trouble with the law….and could end up with an ! . He goes by the moniker of Bodhi and he [...]
May
12
2011
12
2011
Yves Rossy. To Infinity And Beyond. The Real Buzz Lightyear.
Hi, . Something to take your breath away. . This post concerns an innovative Swiss aviator, and former army pilot, named Yves Rossy. . The daring has long had a wish to fly over the grand Canyon in the USA. Not so hard to do you might well say, but this man wanted to do [...]
Mar
25
2011
25
2011
Death Wish.
Hi, . Recently I have been reading reports about the way that people are thoughtlessly risking their lives on rail crossings, as if trains are harmless things. . It is hard to understand how people can forget the terrible danger that they put themselves in the way of. Not to mention the lasting problems that [...]
Jan
24
2011
24
2011
Naked Streaker Hits A Glass Wall.
Happy Monday, . . I hope it is going well for you….and that none of you are pointlessly banging your heads against glass ceilings in your drive for advancement. . However it could be worse and far more painful, especially if you are called Tom Annandale. . Here we have an amusing video of that [...]
Jan
12
2011
12
2011
The Human Spider.
Hey, . More fascinating stuff for you today if you enjoy watching extreme . . Have you heard of Alain Robert….an most unusual Frenchman. . Alain is now very famous because he has climbed….and conquered…. 80 of the world’s highest buildings. And, believe it or not, he does these scary climbs without using any equipment [...]
Jan
7
2011
7
2011
Catfish Noodling. Extreme Sport.
Hey, . Good morning to you, from a place where it is bloody freezing and we have frost coating everything this morning, Oh dear, I do not like the look of this at all. This is not very tropical!!! . So, let’s take our minds off it all. Here is another for you, although this [...]
Dec
6
2010
6
2010
How To Handle Balls.
Hello, . Basically this post is a basic follow-on from my ” post. . This video is of an 11 year old boy in America who is displaying an unbelievable talent for for basketball. . He trains for four hours every night after school, from 4 to 8, to keep improving. His father swears that [...]
Nov
27
2010
27
2010
This Act Is Not Possible.
. Just a quick one…. Here I was thinking that I was really achieving something because I am persuading myself to do my Yoga everyday. I mean, how fit must I be getting now. . OMG, I have just realised what fit is after watching this incredible feat on the America’s Got Talent show. Although [...]
Nov
18
2010
18
2010
Joe Louis: American Legend.
Hi, . Today I am remembering the amazing Joe Louis. Some people are born to do one thing with true genius, some to be , philosophers or and some to be . There must be some people born to be the most amazing and ever, but they may be born where they never ever see [...]
Nov
3
2010
3
2010
Extreme Close Encounter.
Hi Peeps, . Are you scared of sharks. Daft question really….who isn’t! . I have been watching a BBC programme about these beautiful and terrifying creatures, and another beautiful but terrified creature. . The latter is a free-dive champion called Tanya Streeter. . Although she is a wonderful diver she worries about one particular problem [...]
Oct
14
2010
14
2010
O.M.G. Extreme Sport.
Hi Peeps, . This is another of my quick ones about . . I don’t know why I watched this one because it made me feel quite upset. . . As you know, I am a great fan of paddling at the edge of a placid sea….but this….this is unbelievable. It is hard to believe [...]
Sep
28
2010
28
2010
Humans CAN Fly.
Hi, . As you all know by now, I am a complete cissy. . of doing something more dangerous than drinking too much, makes me break out in a big sweat. But I am totally fascinated by those who seem to have a need to confront danger in a full-on way. . I have already [...]
Sep
9
2010
9
2010
The Iceman.
Hi Folks, . How the hell are you. Be cheered my darlings, it’s nearly the weekend. . After doing I was reminded of a guy called Wim Hof. This guy is totally incredible and is somehow able to resist levels of extreme cold. . This Guinness Book Of Records world record holder has carried out [...]
Aug
10
2010
10
2010
Adrenaline Junkies.
Hey, . Well, this is another damp, grey, warm day that I have got myself into….again! . This is definitely like living in a humid jungle, all the more so because Big H and I are totally covered in fly bites, and my goodness do they itch….and itch….and itch. This weather must have allowed millions [...]
Jul
11
2010
11
2010
Halfway Through The World Cup Now.
Hello, . Busy watching the World Cup Final with Big H. Some of the tackles that are going in…Oh dear, Oh dear! . Holland were unnecessarily brutal in some of their tackles…extremely physically intimidating. . I have a bet on with Big H. I have £5 on Spain and he obviously has the same on [...]
May
17
2010
17
2010
Walking On Water. Liquid Mountaineering.
Hey, . How was your weekend? Mine was good but extremely quiet as Big H had tired himself out taking me to various places last week. I hope that yours was a fine one in every way. . As usual we got the paper on Sunday and proceeded to do our obligatory few hours of [...]
Feb
21
2010
21
2010
Hooks And Lines….And The Creature From The Black Lagoon.
Hi Peeps, . Once again I greet you at the dawn of yet another fine day. This one is not the tropical extravaganza that yesterday was, but it is still beautiful in a much quieter way. . The sky is a luminous silver and there is a fogginess to everything. All of the edges are [...]
Nov
30
2009
30
2009
Poem: Catman. With ‘Free-Solo Climbing’ Video.
Catman. . Birds perch upon high buildings so Their feline foes can’t get ‘em. Free solo climbing cats have found That they can always net’em. . . Here is an example of free soloing! Chris Sharma. . . .
Nov
5
2009
5
2009
Newcastle United Should Be Owned By The Geordie Fans.
Hey, . Well, even if you are at work, I hope that you are feeling well and happy. . It is still all go here, with the same nose stinging smell of fresh paint pervading the whole house. Those guys are painting demons! . We had a slight hiccup with the roof work being done [...]
