Harrogate , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . We were lucky enough to be allowed up " Harlow Hill Tower " the other day, a purpose built astronomical observatory. It's Harrogate's highest point - 700ft above sea level…
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Harrogate- More internet
Got round to getting broadband ordered at DragonDrop Centraal. Went with Virgin cable. We've had a T-Mobile 'broadband' dongle now for nearly the full terms of it's 18 month contract and it's been the most frustrating,…
- A close shave
Shaving. It's (mainly) a man thing. I've got a love hate relationship with it. Mainly hate, but I do love a good barber shave when I get the opportunity and it's something I always look out for when I'm in a different…
Up in't DalesBurning Boat from ' A day up in't Dales ' photo set On Saturday, I was lucky enough to be invited on a bike ride, setting out from Grassington with pubs as our waypoints. One of the ‘team’ has been away from all things…
First DayBig day today for the DragonDroplets. Felix's first day at big school (St. Aidan's) and Sophie's first day at primary school (Grove Road Harrogate). Just watching Felix set off on his bike now on his big solo adventure…
- New Amplifier
Amps. The once ubiquitous stallwart of any electrical store now seem to be on the 'close to extinction' list. Nowhere in Harrogate could you walk in off the street to buy a straight home entertainment audio amp. A week…
St Georges Channel PT2 – IrelandWe'd booked a campsite right on the beach front - Mossiscastle Strand . First impressions (after coming from the natural beauty and 'right up our street' style campsite that was Poppit Sands) of this site were.. a bit…
St Georges Channel PT1 – WalesWe've spent the last week or so doing a bit of chugging around in Clover (a van). We set out for Wales and aimed for this field in Poppit Sands a wonderful hidden gem of a spot we were introduced to last year - a back…
- On a ferry
Just a very quick blog - my first (I think) from a ferry. We are between Wales and Ireland at the moment. Superb adventure so far. Looking forward to Ireland. right - less that 1 min credit left! ttfn.
FIRE half centuryFIRE 50 photo set on flickr What an innings. x 50 FIRE parties. Officially half centurions. I am the only person who has attended every minute of all of them (Allan nearly has, but he had to chip off early from one a…
weeknightsfieldmusicweeknightsfieldmusic , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Went to see Field Music at the Harrogate Theatre last night. Such a polished act. Thousands of hours worth of practice boiled down into an hour or so.…
RaffleSee the set of photos from the night here>> Here was the mid punk gig raffle last Friday. Yes, you read that right. A raffle at a punk gig. Henry (featured in the hat) had the idea to have; a birthday party, 5 bands,…
- Felix's last day at Grove Road School
Felix's very last day at Grove Road School today. What a lovely school it is. We're so happy with the way they have cared for, educated and inspired our Felix and given him such a solid foundation. As far as the…
- Artists at Deershed festival (short)
Artists at Deershed festival (short) , originally uploaded by DragonDrop . Click here for the longer, bigger version>> Had a fantastic weekend at Deershed. A very slick production indeed - Loads going on and they really…
- Way out East
I'm as far east in England as its possible to go without getting your feet wet. Lowestoft. I'm down here on business. It's the furthest east I have ever been in England. Two new county bags. I think I have now run out…