Walking, Wilderness, Wanderlust and Wellness
Opened up our Christmas presents from family and much to our surprise there laying at the bottom of the bag is a Digital Train Camera! Not sure of quality or how to work it yet but very excited that we can use it up at the cabin and see what wee furry creatures are lurkin …
We are looking at the different types of Portable Power Station for the van.... new territory for us as we have always just managed in tent with a few hot water bottles and a wee dram of whisky when needed! The Ecoflow Delta 1300 seems to have good reviews on account of the recharge time …
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So even before we get the van, I started doing some research around driveaway awnings... I wondered, 'Am I safe to assume that you can driveaway and leave it up to go into town?' duh it's a DRIVEAWAY!! The Vango awnings weren't really convincing me that they were right for us. Years ago I had …
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So.... my thoughts for today is that in my research for things like groundsheets, cooking equipment, bits of clothing like hats and such... the army surplus stuff might be a good idea! No idea where to start though. Doing a quick google search it looks like there is a good few army surplus places in …
One of my favourite songs... and very relevant to the plans we have been making while the world has come to a standstill. As a counsellor I've noticed just how much mental health has been impacted by the pandemic. I support other practitioners too as their supervisor so I'm in touch with many cases, many …
So on 20th February 2020, me and my fellow adventurer decided to go on one of the greatest adventures of them all. We became Mr and Mrs McCann! We decided to keep it a very small affair and by small I mean 7 people in the registry office in Aberfoyle, Scotland, including the registrar! We …
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Most of us know that beautiful places filled with flora and fauna are good for us. When asking my nearest and dearest – the answer is ‘well…. It just is!’ But as a CBT therapist by day, yoga teacher by early evening and cabin non-city dweller by night and weekend, I wanted to know if …
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No matter whether you are under canvas for a week on a camping adventure or round at the neighbours garden for a BBQ. The secret to a happy experience is to ensure your wee wolf cubs are kept busy and occupied with games! With a bit of a game plan and a bit of preparation, …
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I raised my children on my own from the time they were 5 and 3 years old. I had been a camping enthusiast since my teen years and always wanted to introduce my own children to the experiences and joy that can come with nights under canvas after days of exploring. I must admit it …
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I never thought I would be the type of person to get excited about quality shingles but hey - here I am! So here is a wee bit of info on our humble abode! The walls are double groove interlocking log 68mm thickThe floor and roof boards are tongue and grooveDouble glazing is thermal glassThere …
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