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!
All these and many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/
Since 2022, is just about over it’s time repost my favourite bondage photos from the year!
All these and many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/
Since 2022, is just about over it’s time repost my favourite cycling/Lycra photos from the year!
All these and many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/
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!
Merry Christmas, everyone! I had a great day with my family! Only get to see everyone, all in one place around 2 times a year!
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.
Since Xmas is just about here, I’ve updated my amazon wishlists… Anyone want to be extra nice and get me anything?!?! Like they say, if you don’t ask you don’t get!!
I’ve made the following lists:-
The Snowman: The Film That Changed Christmas (Channel 4/HD | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | Saturday 17th December 2022)
This year marks 40 years since Channel 4 first broadcast the animated adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved children’s book The Snowman. Children’s authors Tom Fletcher, Joseph Coelho and Dapo Adeola celebrate a film that has become an essential part of the British Christmas, while members of the team who created it share their memories. Narrated by Mandip Gill.
The Snowman (Channel 4/HD | 6:00pm to 6:30pm | Saturday 17th December 2022)
Raymond Briggs’ festive favourite, a wordless animated fantasy telling the story of a small boy whose snowman magically comes to life and whisks him off on the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole. Howard Blake’s score includes the award-winning song Walking in the Air, which was taken to number five in the charts by a young Aled Jones, but is here sung by Peter Auty.
The Snowman and the Snowdog (Channel 4/HD | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Saturday 17th December 2022)
Animated sequel to Raymond Briggs’ classic festive tale The Snowman, telling the story of another youngster’s magical Christmas. A boy’s snowman and snowdog come to life at the stroke of midnight and take him on an adventure to the North Pole, where he and his new companions meet an assortment of colourful characters, including Santa himself, before returning home – where a wonderful surprise awaits.
Top Gear (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 18th December 2022)
The team carries out some consumer testing, taking a look at 50 family cars on the market and whittling them down to he best three. Plus, some tips on buying a delivery van on a budget, and Paddy McGuinness heads to Italy to test drive the Daytona SP3, Ferrari’s retro-styled supercar inspired by its iconic 1960s racers.
The Railway Children (BBC 2/HD | 3:00pm to 3:45pm | Tuesday 20th December 2022)
Three Edwardian children are forced to leave their comfortable middle-class London home and move to the wilds of Yorkshire after their father is wrongfully imprisoned for treason. Family drama adapted from E Nesbit’s story, starring Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett, Gary Warren, Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn and Iain Cuthbertson.
Sports Personality of the Year (BBC 1/HD | 6:45pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 21st December 2022)
Gary Lineker, Clare Balding, Gabby Logan and Alex Scott present coverage of the ceremony live from MediaCityUK in Salford, as the year’s key sporting moments are reviewed and the successor to Emma Raducanu is crowned following a public vote. The top scorer in England’s Euro 2022 triumph Beth Mead and the ICC World T20-winning cricketer Ben Stokes are among those expected to be in contention. The 69th staging of the show will also champion the unsung heroes in local communities who do inspiring work at grassroots level.
Paddington (BBC 1/HD | 3:15pm to 4:45pm | Thursday 22nd December 2022)
An earthquake forces a bear from the Peruvian jungle to start a new life in London. He finds modern Britain to be very different from the stories told to him by his aunt, but makes a new home with a kindly family. However, a sinister taxidermist intends to turn him into a museum exhibit. Comedy based on Michael Bond’s series of children’s books, starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Nicole Kidman, with the voice of Ben Whishaw.
Paddington 2 (BBC 1/HD ( 3:35pm to 5:15pm | Friday 23rd December 2022)
The lovable little bear has settled into his new life with the Brown family in London, becoming a much-loved member of the local community – until his search for a birthday present for his aunt leads to him being framed as a thief. While the Browns try to clear Paddington’s name, he tries to make himself at home in prison, winning over the other convicts and getting involved in an escape attempt. Comedy adventure, starring Hugh Bonneville, Hugh Grant and Sally Hawkins, with Ben Whishaw providing the voice of Paddington.
All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:10pm | Friday 23rd December 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
It’s Christmas in Darrowby and everyone is trying to make the most of things while the world is at war. A young guest brings some wonder, mischief and cheer to Skeldale House while everyone waits for important news. When Mrs Pumphrey heralds the arrival of a kitten in need of some extra care at Pumphrey Manor, James has just the person to take him under their wing. Siegfried is asked to pay a visit to an injured River just before a big race and makes an important discovery which Sebright Saunders uses as leverage to get River back on the racetrack.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website during December 2022.
Oh and yes, the views are current for the first three images… My guess, is that people have been searching for walking the Brampton Valley Way.
Number 1 (1,179 views) : Walking along the Brampton Valley Way
Number 2 (806 views) : Mark G, Bugsy and myself
Number 3 (675 views) : Walking along the Brampton Valley Way
Number 4 (34 views) : Synergy Swimrun wetsuit
Number 5 (27 views) : Wetsuit cycling
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That’s Bugsy, Mark G and myself just done Day 3 of Leicestershire Round. Covering a distance of 10.10 miles.
You can check out the route at connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/10129073576 or www.strava.com/activities/8244054207
