Way back in January when I started writing this blog, one of the first posts I wrote was about a trip to Tynemouth that I took with my best pal Nic and my pooch Poppy. Fast forward eight months or so, and were in exactly the same place, but only not. It’s strange, you can visit somewhere, and then go back even just...
I was looking back at some old photos and came across some from visiting the Angel of the North. It made me realise that 1. It’s been ages since I went and just stood and looked at it for a while. (It’s quite calming if you've never been before.) 2. That I've never been when it's dark. I’m not talking 11 O’clock at...
You know I like to go walking. I think more than 60% of the posts that I write on here are to do with walking through woods, or thinking I’m some kind of wilderness explorer. (A little Up reference for you there.) Sometimes I like to go further afield and explore somewhere new, other times when I just can’t be bothered, but yet...
I had one last voucher after my mad spending session over the past few months. I’m talking about Groupon and Living Social Deals by the way. I always seem to find things and then buy the vouchers, before I know it I've got like ten to use. I then use them just before they run out, or normally on the last day if...
Summer is nearly over. The weather will be getting colder. Bright, sunny days will be a distant memory. So when you do get a spot of sunshine it’s only right that you spend it outdoors. If it’s by the sea, then to me, that’s even better. I went with the family and the pup the other day to the North Shields Fish Quay....
