Sunday 11 April 2021
Test clips are great for Arduino FTDI connection. Saves having unused headers in the final install. #RainyDayProject
Thursday 8 April 2021
Another day cycling, sports viewing, yardwork, nerd work/play, enjoying beer & tunes comes to an end. #FeelingBlessed
Monday 5 April 2021
Lucky to say endless awesome parcours within 10km of home. This spot only 2.5km for example. Yes, v.lucky! #StaySafe
Thursday 25 March 2021
Today's ride: Above the clouds in glorious sunshine. Col d'Aspin. Sublime.
Wednesday 10 March 2021
When dad starts conversation about beer so need shot of current selection. The odd one out is strictly for guests! 
Tuesday 23 February 2021
Mates teasing me about lack of MTB action, so here you go: Bike. Dirt. Mountains! Just another day in paradise 
Tuesday 16 February 2021
Well slap my thigh! Col d'Aspin... on Feb 16... in shorts! Set a PR too so double awesome! Happy days! 
Saturday 6 February 2021
After repairing old screen numerous times, finally bought new one. Best 36€ spent in a while! 10yo laptop lives on!
Sunday 24 January 2021
Temporary shelving setup in the garage for training. Strangely motivational... hmmmmmmm...
Sunday 24 January 2021
When you have small footing to dig (for a garden gate) but rain just won't stop: slow job gets even slower - doh!
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Garage scrap snow-shovel challenge: bamboo, ply & cable ties a success, but enhancements coming in v0.2 next year
Monday 11 January 2021
Snowshoeing practically from our doorstep. We often walk up here, but snow takes things up a notch. So beautiful!
Saturday 9 January 2021
Not running water but solid ice! Cork blocking pipe from a water tank pushed out by ice (see it on floor?). Amazing!
Thursday 7 January 2021
Today's ride: found a deer trapped by wire fence so helped it escape & run off hopefully unscathed. PS: was nippy!
Wednesday 6 January 2021
Great day on the snow with the ladies. Raquettes with a picnic stop. Absolutely beautiful parcours at the Couraduque!
Saturday 2 January 2021
What do you mean you've never wanted to test temp/humidity sensor performance when installed in an extractor vent?
Friday 1 January 2021
Spin on t'bike then simple new year's lunch: noodle soup and a beer. Yum! 
Needn't always go OTT on special days
Friday 25 December 2020
Roast duck & butternut squash... Super nom! Posing by tree with Xmas lunch? That's total tots norms, right?
Friday 25 December 2020
Beer o'clock so must also be time to say... Merry Xmas everyone! Whatever you're doing... have a great day!
Thursday 3 December 2020
Today's ride: Beautiful trundle through autumn colours, inc. this section of forest dirt. Yes planned, not lost!
Wednesday 25 November 2020
Spotted out walking: leaf standing in the road after falling or being blown there. What are the odds? #LittleThings
Saturday 21 November 2020
Bumped into friends on today's morning walk...
Tuesday 10 November 2020
Perfect afternoon for the daily confinement stroll. Saying hello to more friendly neighbours. Moooooo!
Saturday 7 November 2020
Appero time by the fireside Cheers!
Friday 6 November 2020
Another crappy day in confinement But jokes aside, know we are super lucky to have this stuff in our 1km radius
Monday 2 November 2020
Nov 2. Shorts & tee weather for daily walk around our home village. Been like this for a few days now - lovely!
Saturday 31 October 2020
Practically a full moon, moonset at sunrise this morning.
Sunday 4 October 2020
Meat & cheese fest (OK - with a few cursory greens & veggies) at our very generous neighbour's. Nom, nom, nom!
Wednesday 30 September 2020
Dinner @ the Gouaillardeu again. Pratiwi ordered Couilles de Mouton. Erm... OK, but think I'll stick to steak! Yum
Wednesday 30 September 2020
Today's ride: Cols Ichere & Lie. No big climbs as taking it easy. Not that several km of almost 10% is *that* easy
Tuesday 29 September 2020
Drinks & dinner in the Gouaillardeu, Arette. Nom, nom, nom! This is Part 1, can you tell what's coming next?
Tuesday 29 September 2020
Today's ride: Short but sweet. Overlooking the Baretous valley & later getting stuck in animal traffic. Baaaaaa!
Tuesday 29 September 2020
Taking short break just a couple of valleys over involves driving up & over cols. Always great views from the road
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Lunch @ Lac de Payolle. Beautiful day, beautiful setting, wonderful food/drink. Entertaining company. Good times!
Wednesday 16 September 2020
Today's ride: rolling along a supply branch of the Canal du Midi. And up to a random castle... because... why not?
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Pizza in Revel. Nom, nom, nom!
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Apperos in Revel's main square. Impressive here but sadly no market during our visit. Doh! Lucky there's beer!
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Today's ride: Lac de Saint Ferreol. Beautiful area I think is bit like a mini Black Forest - sadly minus beer/cake 
Monday 14 September 2020
Quick look around a very quiet Saint-Felix-Lauragais. Nice view from chateau but wow - this landscape looks very dry!
Sunday 13 September 2020
Well that's an... erm... 'interesting' finish to lunch! Bit warm for summer, but who am I to argue with locals?
Saturday 12 September 2020
Today's ride: just a little local spin in the foothills. What a day for it though!
Wednesday 9 September 2020
You're supposed to put geotextile under gravel to stop weeds... which seem able to root through solid wood! So, um...
Friday 4 September 2020
Post yard-work refreshment. One of the best beers in the world? Gotta say the tripel is growing on me Cheers!
Tuesday 1 September 2020
Good & sunny today so how did my legs get covered in mud working outside? Sweat + dust = mud? Hmmmmmmmm... nice!
Sunday 30 August 2020
Look who finally joined me up the Aspin, yay! Crazy weather for end of August but only slightly damp so no probs
Wednesday 26 August 2020
New boot day! Exciting! Stayed looking new for literally 5 minutes. Oh well, they are for... erm... 'working'
Monday 24 August 2020
Another rock/gravel delivery. 'Only' 13t but few big ones in there so workout time! Beer bottle for scale, honest!
Wednesday 19 August 2020
Well this is a different from the usual mountains Sunset on a boat... very pleasant
Wednesday 19 August 2020
Today's ride: Erm... where's the mountains & what's this blue stuff? Cruising between beaches on the Medoc coast.
Tuesday 18 August 2020
When friends let you on their boat. Thx! Also loving my new combover! Oh wait - that's a shadow isn't it? Doh!
