Wizard Steve6 days ago4 minFriends & FamilySettling inI think the first thing I need to do is to apologise for not writing anything for so long. I have had a lack of incentive. I have been...
Wizard SteveJul 293 minFriends & FamilyReturn to Thanet, part 3a - SidleyI arrived at Beachy Head in the evening. I had intended to stay for a couple of days. However, the wind had picked up and the warm...
Wizard SteveMar 145 minWoodlandKing’s WoodOnce I’d made up my mind that I was moving on, I concentrated on getting ready for the off. I said my farewells to all. Some tried to...
Wizard SteveMar 82 minHousesA misty morning walkBefore heading on, I thought that it would be a good idea to go for a walk. With all the recent back problems, I thought a short walk...
Wizard SteveFeb 224 minHealthChilham comes to my aidRecently, presumably as a result of the constant bending when foraging for firewood, my back started to really play up. I was finding...
Wizard SteveDec 26, 20225 minBreakdowns & Maintenance The cost of saving my homeI eventually got a quote for the replacement chassis for my caravan. I was somewhat taken aback when told the figure of £5,200+VAT!...
Wizard SteveSep 9, 20223 minCaravan BuildComputer stress and a couple of improvementsThings have been very difficult for me mentally for a couple of weeks now. The computer decided to wipe out what was the next instalment...
Wizard SteveAug 24, 20222 minAncient MonumentsOn the road again - 8 - Pewsey Vale, part 4 - The SanctuaryI had been here about ten days and it was now the eve of the Full Moon Autumn Equinox, the reason why I felt compelled to hang around. We...
Wizard SteveAug 1, 20222 minCaravan BuildA walking stick, a pizza and new tiger stripesMy back locked up the other day. I had to walk to the local supermarket and back, bent double and only managing pigeon steps. It was...
Wizard SteveJun 10, 20224 minHealthAn operationOne day, out of the blue, I received a telephone call. It was from the local hospital. There had been a cancellation, meaning that a slot...
Wizard SteveMay 30, 20223 minHealthHealth issuesA short while ago I was contacted by the local dole office concerning my work pattern. They were concerned about the little and irregular...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20222 minTowns & VillagesOn the road again - 3 - Exmoor, part 2 - Hillsford BridgeThe next friend to visit was Dom* (themoorlandpantry@outlook.com). So, I tacked down while waiting for Rowan to come home. Arian was in....
Wizard SteveJan 21, 20223 minHealthAn injury and a consultationOne of the things I love about the Wintertime in particular, is chopping wood. It’s not just Winter, to be fair, but I think Winter is...
Wizard SteveDec 27, 20214 minCraskenCrasken hell, part 8 - ConfrontationTo be honest, the constant hassle and abuse, followed by the ruination of much of my belongings, including valuable books, was getting to...
Wizard SteveDec 26, 20214 minHealthAbusive behaviourThis last month or so has been extremely difficult. First, I had a bout of constipation. Not good! The pain is awful. Then there is the...
Wizard SteveDec 22, 20213 minHealthCrasken Hell, part 7 - AbuseAs you know, my caravan had become somewhat dilapidated.* With the advent of the land being purchased by my neighbour, it was high time...
Wizard SteveDec 6, 20214 minHealthCrasken hell, part 6 - Surgery and returnsEventually, I found myself on ward. The staff there were second to none. They were brilliant! Nothing was an issue. Us patients were...
Wizard SteveNov 24, 20214 minHealthCrasken Hell, part 5 - Heart attacksI was working hard trying to get by. I had debts that I was struggling to pay due mostly to having debtors who simply ran away. I had...
Wizard SteveOct 5, 20214 minHealthA herniaSome weeks ago, whilst doing nothing in particular (I think I was just simply making a cup of tea), I suddenly felt pain in my groin...
Wizard SteveApr 18, 20212 minSunrises & SunsetsOuch!Ouch!! I done it again! I hit my finger with a heavy hammer. Well, I say a hammer; it was actually the back of a hand axe. With the...