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Podcast episode 108 is here
That’s episode 108 of my podcast on-line. Been meaning to record a new one for months, but only just got around to it. In this post episode, I am Just wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Since I know, I will not be doing another podcast this year. Also want to see if anyone it still listening before I record a full one in the New Year.
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Background good or bad idea?
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Work Christmas meal
Every year the Peterborough Greyhound restaurant and kitchen staff go out for a Christmas meal. Believe it or not. It’s only the second time I have ever been. Which is bad since I have been working at the dog track since 2003. The last time I went was 2009.
I mainly went this year, since every year I hear so many stories about all the things that happened. So this year, I wanted to see it for myself :).
It was a good night, other than one of the young ones being sick all over this table! So can’t see the Ibrahimi Restaurant having us back again next year!
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2011/page/11/
New website features!
I have just upgraded this website is run the newest version of WordPress. Also at the same time, I upgraded to the latest theme version. Which let us add lots of new features.
Here is a quick list of the new features.
- Subscribe via email.
- Notify me of follow-up comments by email.
- Added YouTube to the “Follow Us” list.
5,000 miles! Job done :)
I am, so pleased with myself. I have just, only gone and cycled 5,000 miles this year. Which was my goal for the year. Meaning I have done a whole 1,000 more miles this year, than I did last year (2010). Before anyone asks. No I will not be setting a goal of 6,000 miles for next year.
Since it was a bit on the cold side. I did the last 25.5 miles that I needed to do wearing a wetsuit. A photo of me geared up can be see to the right. More from the set can be found @ www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2011/page/18/.
I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.
- Distance: 25.67 miles.
- Time: 1:59:47 (h:m:s).
- Avg Speed: 12.9 mph.
- Max Speed: 25.5 mph.
- Elevation Gain: 220 meters.
Data from: Garmin Connect.
Got Freesat? Then here is some great news :)
Great news for anyone like myself living in the UK, who’s got Freeesat. They are adding another 5 channels to their line up :).
The extra channels are Channel 5 +1 (128), 5USA (129), 5USA +1 (130), 5* (131) and 5* +1 (132).
I have no idea why people pay $ky lots and lots of money, when you can have Freeesat for nothing and it’s even got 5 free HD channels.
OMG just 25.5 more miles to go!
I can’t believe it. I now only have 25.5 miles left till I get to 5,000 of cycling this year on the bike! So I am going to make sure I do that tomorrow. It can rain all day, for all I care. That’s not going to stop me!!
I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.
- Distance: 31.70 miles
- Time: 2:28:59 (h:m:s)
- Avg Speed: 12.8 mph
- Max Speed: 27.3 mph
- Elevation Gain: 247 meters
Data from: Garmin Connect.
It could have been a cold and wet cycle…
It could have been a cold and wet cycle. If it was not for the fact I went out cycling wearing a wetsuit. The first 5 or so miles, it was dry and sunny. Then it started to piss it down. Since I was wearing a wetsuit, I was nice and warm.
I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride:-
- Distance: 11.86 miles
- Time: 58:42 (m:s)
- Avg Speed: 12.1 mph
- Max Speed: 26 mph
- Elevation Gain: 126 meters
Data from: Garmin Connect.
Watch this…
Please all watch this…
http://youtu.be/TdkNn3Ei-Lg
I am sure, like I did, you will cry when watching it. It’s a very inspirational and moving video.