Friday, May 19, 2023

Bristol to Emsworth Bike Ride

On the train to Bristol on Friday for our 120 mile Bristol to Emsworth Bike Ride.  Muir, Paul, Simon and me.
Day 1 - Bristol to Salisbury.  Up bright and early to start our ride after a few beers and a curry in Bristol....lurrvly :-)
On the Bristol to Bath Bike Path.  A bridge over the River Avon in Saltford, a couple of miles from Keynsham.
Heading for Salisbury.  Just before a nice beer stop in the Royal Oak in Great Wishford.
Made it to Salisbury.  Cheers.
Day 2 - Salisbury to Emsworth. Caffeine break in the Crown Inn at King's Sombourne.
We did it :-)

Monday, May 8, 2023

My New Red Drum Kit

My fabulous new RED :-) drum kit.  Yamaha Stage Custom...
Mum having a go.
Ringo Fellows :-)
And Joe....
In Jimmer's new home practice studio with the old Heavy Sounds Band banner behind...

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Pompey Legends

Me, Joe and Ned went to Fratton Park for the last game of the season.  It was a 2v2 draw.  We finished 9th.  Going Up next season....fingers crossed...
There were some past Pompey legends at the game.  Joe and Ned met Sol Campbell.
And current Pompey legend Ronan Curtis,,,
Good day.  Here's to promotion next season.

Monday, May 1, 2023

Jane, Helen & Gareth

Jane came over to visit from Canada, she stopped in at Emsworth with Helen an Gareth.  Here we are all checking out Will and Rachel's new camper and e bikes...
Spag bol for lunch...
We had a lovely walk round the millpond and a drink in the garden of the Coal Exchange...
Helen, Jane, Mary and Lola went up to London for the Coronation...
Great to see you guys.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Joe Emsworth Footy Champs

Joe's played their last game of the season today down at Wicor Rec.  They won, Joe scored and they won the league :-)
Celebrating Grand Prix style...non alcoholic of course...
Emsworth Youth FC Under 14s...
Joe's Man of the Match trophy....he won this in the last game :-)

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Andorra Snowboarding

Me and Joe went snowboarding to Andorra with the gang this week...
Joe doing some off piste...
Cheers...Apres Ski in the Irish Bar...
And inside later on for the pool challenge...
Next day on the lift with Joe :-)
Sharing a pizza with Joe...
Joe and George did some BMXing and mountain biking on the Arinsal bike park, with instructor...Diego...
Video of Joe on the MTB Jump Track

Joe in the snow :-)
Video of Joe Off Piste:

Friday, March 10, 2023

Work Night Out - Old Ports

We had our special Friday night out drinks in Old Portsmouth tonight.  In the Still n West...  Steve, Francoise, Becky, Neil, James, Paul, John...
Me and Paul on the way to the Bridge Tavern...
The route...
It was a lovely night for views over towards the Spinnaker Tower...
Tin Tin Chinese...
Great night.  Here's to the next one.