Bugsy’s travel/walking map : 2022

Here is the full map of the places Bugsy, walked during 2022! Oh and during 2023, this map is going to be very, very well filled in!

Please, give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/bugsythedog

Maps © Thunderforest, Data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Thanks for all the support during 2022!

Big thanks to everyone for all your support during 2022!

Not been the best year. Losing Cooper, having to move. Mum and Dad also losing there dog, just before Christmas. Like Cooper, Ghillie was only 9.

On the up side of 2022. Give Bugsy the best home, he could ever ask for! Falling in love with him BIG TIME!

Also when, I was up in Scotland, I helping my Mum and Dad start the process of finding another dog! Like they say, a home is just had not home, without a dog!

Going to make sure that 2023, gets off to a great start! Give Bugsy many, many long walks! Plus go up to Scotland, when my folks get the new family dog!

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 31/12/2022

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 1st January 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

A new recruit joins the team in April 1968, and while everyone is keen to make a good impression on the new arrival, she is not afraid to ruffle some feathers. Racial tensions cast a shadow over Poplar following Enoch Powell’s infamous `Rivers of Blood” speech and the effects ripple across the community. A terminally ill patient discharges herself from hospital and wishes to be cared for by her friend.

Motorhoming with Merton & Webster (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 1st January 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

Cornwall. Series 2, episode 1. Paul Merton and Suki Webster take to the roads again, beginning by heading to Cornwall, home to crystal-clear waters, picturesque fishing villages and beautiful beaches. Their first destination is the Lizard – the most southerly point on the British mainland – where they go seal watching, before going out with a local fisherman to try their hands at catching spider crabs.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 2nd January 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

The Penitent (Part 1/2). A man is thrown from a high-rise building, an incident that may be connected to a notorious organised crime syndicate. Aided by the National Crime Agency, Nikki and her team set about uncovering the truth. As they descend deeper into the murky depths of the investigation, Nikki soon finds herself caught in the organisation’s web, with deadly consequences.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 3rd January 2023) ** PICK THE WEEK + NEW SERIES **

The classroom drama returns for a new term seven years since it was last on BBC One, with a few familiar faces alongside the class of 2023. Former pupils Donte and Chlo are excited about daughter Izzy’s first day at school, and while things get off to a bumpy start, events inspire the girl in a way she would never have expected. Headteacher Kim Campbell tries to deal with a peaceful protest – only for it to escalate into a full-blown riot. Starring Angela Griffin, Adam Thomas and Katie Griffiths.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 3rd January 2023)

The Penitent (Part 2/2). Nikki becomes more involved with the `Ndrangheta” and Jack discovers some disturbing leads. An unlikely alliance brings them closer to the truth but not without some collateral damage.

Iain Robertson Rambles (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 8:30pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 5th January 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

The actor takes on the Hebridean Way, a 200-mile challenge that includes 10 islands, six causeways and two ferries, as well as exciting diversions along the route. Setting out from the beautiful white sands on the south beach of Vatersay, Iain and his buoyant companion, Mollie the Collie will head north, visiting some moving monuments along the way.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 6th January 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

A group of astronomers gathers on the cliffs of Saint Marie to watch Jupiter and Saturn align – a once-in-a-lifetime planetary event. However, one of its number – renowned professor Bertrand Sworder – meets an untimely death. The circumstances of his demise warrant the involvement of Neville and Naomi, who soon learn there was some professional hostility towards Sworder. Back at the station, Darlene announces that she has passed her exam and is ready to be a trainee officer. Caribbean-set detective drama, starring Ralf Little, Don Warrington and Tahj Miles.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

Goals for January 2023…

See how this goes… At start of each month, going to post a list of main goals… Here is the one for January 2023…

  • Get my hair cut!
  • Get at least one bike fully fixed and serviced
  • Cycle at least 100 miles
  • Do at least one or two more days of the Leicestershire Round
  • Walk between 100 and 125 miles
  • Film and upload at least two new vlogs…

Favourite walking photos of 2022

Since 2022, is just about over it’s time repost my favourite walking photos from the year! It was yet another year, when I walked over 1,000 miles!

Also still can’t believe that Cooper is not longer with us… Miss him each and every day! Life has never been the same without him!!

Of course, since losing him. Bugsy has come into my life! Who, I’ve also falling in love with!

Southwell Trail
Southwell Trail
Southwell Trail
Southwell Trail
Bugsy at Foxton Locks
Bugsy at Foxton Locks
Myself inside the Roughcastle Tunnel
Myself inside the Roughcastle Tunnel
Myself at Redkirk Point
Myself at Redkirk Point
Walking The Monsal Trail
Walking The Monsal Trail

All these and many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/

Favourite bondage photos of 2022

Since 2022, is just about over it’s time repost my favourite bondage photos from the year!

All chained up
All chained up
 Spider-Man Homecoming Morphsuit
Spider-Man Homecoming Morphsuit
Spider-Man all helpless in SEGUFIX
Spider-Man all helpless in SEGUFIX
Straitjacket fun at railway station
Straitjacket fun at railway station
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit + Clejuso handcuffs
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit + Clejuso handcuffs

All these and many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/

Favourite cycling/Lycra photos of 2022

Since 2022, is just about over it’s time repost my favourite cycling/Lycra photos from the year!

Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
 Out cycling
Out cycling
Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit
Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit
Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Swimrun wetsuit
Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

All these and many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/

Had a great afternoon with Neil in Glasgow!

Had a great afternoon in Glasgow… Well once, we found somewhere to park! Ended up driving around a lot… Then Neil was like, let’s park at Old Glasgow Transport Museum. Which worked out well. Plus just a short walk to the Kelvinhall subway station.

Oh and yes, Glasgow has a underground light metro system. Which opened on 14 December 1896, it is the fourth-oldest underground rail transit system in Europe after the London Underground, Liverpool’s Mersey Railway and the Budapest Metro.

Right back to afternoon in Glasgow. We just spend most of afternoon walking around. Doing lots of window shopping. But Neil, did get stuff in HMV. I had to stop myself, from getting stuff in the Lego Store.

We also went to The Crystal Palace, to get food! Yes, it’s a Wetherspoons!

Kelvinhall subway station

Partick subway station

Neil and myself making the most of the rain!

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/12/2022

Comedy Classic: The Vicar of Dibley (Channel 5/HD | 8:35pm to 10:05pm | Saturday 24th December 2022)

Documentary celebrating Richard Curtis’s much-loved sitcom, featuring clips along with insight and analysis from cast, crew and celebrity fans. The programme examines how the fictional village of Dibley was never the same once Dawn French’s inimitable comedy creation Geraldine Granger arrived as the new vicar, and there is a look at the Comic Relief specials.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 7:55pm to 9:25pm | Sunday 25th December 2022)

As Christmas 1967 comes round, Poplar is returning to normal after the train crash and Matthew is delighted to see the return of Trixie from Portofino. The midwives move the clinic into new premises, where they treat old patient Rhoda, who is understandably nervous after her last baby was born with limbs affected by Thalidomide, and a heavily pregnant single mother recently released from prison. Meanwhile, Fred comes up with the idea of a festive talent show to raise money for those still affected by the crash.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Monday 26th December 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Christmas in Saint Marie is interrupted by the murder of a true crime podcaster on the hunt for a missing child, an investigation that turns out to be linked to an old case of the Commissioner’s. Things take a spooky turn when Marlon is forced to spend the night in a haunted house. Away from work, Darlene takes a hard look at her life choices and after a chance encounter in an airport car park, could love finally be in the air for Neville Parker? Ralf Little, Ginny Holder and Don Warrington star in this feature-length festive special.

Detectorists (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Monday 26th December 2022)

The Danebury Metal Detecting Club is in trouble after losing out on a big finder’s fee, and with developers sniffing round, the members are going to need a miracle to help save their beloved scout hall. So, when Lance manages to secure permission to search 10 acres of prime, undetected land, it looks like things could be on the up. However, when a mysterious relic is unearthed, Lance breaks protocol, threatening his friendship with Andy and the future of the DMDC. Feature-length special, starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.

Walking for Change: The 3 Dads (BBC News/HD | 6:45pm to 7:00pm | Wednesday 28th December 2022)

Three dads, united by the loss of their daughters to suicide, set out to save young lives. Mike, Andy and Tim had never met before the death of their daughters. Now they have walked almost a thousand miles together, and raised more than £1 million for charity.

My Old School (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:45pm | Friday 30th December 2022)

The story of 17-year-old Brandon Lee, who in 1993 enrolled at Bearsden Academy secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow. He turned out to be a model pupil, surprising his teachers with a wealth of knowledge beyond his years. He took fellow students under his wing and even starred in the school production of South Pacific. But then his unbelievable secret was revealed. This documentary tells the incredible story of a man who lived his school days twice, with Alan Cumming and Lulu helping to bring the tale to life.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.