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 311 minFloraReturn to Thanet, part 3b - Flora at SidleyThe waste ground is a jungle of flora. Here is a list of some of what is growing there. Common Ragwort Wild Radish Field Thistle Chicory...
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 SteveJul 104 minSouth DownsReturn to Thanet, part 2 - Return to Devil’s DykeI assumed that time was going to be limited. I fully expected to be told that the funeral was going to take place in a week or so. With...
Wizard SteveJun 282 minSouth DownsReturn to Thanet, part 1 - Heyshott and Ambersham CommonsGreta’s death, of course, changed everything. I now needed to return to Thanet for the funeral. Instead of continuing West, I turned...
Wizard SteveJun 264 minBreakdowns & Maintenance A challenging weekOnce the repairs were done, I had a day of doing nothing. The next morning, I tacked down, then, with Rowan onboard, headed for a...
Wizard SteveJun 254 minHills & ValleysBlack DownSince reaching the common land, I had seen the dark hill to the West. It was now time to head up onto it. I merely had to cross the main...
Wizard SteveJun 192 minLakes & PondsShillinglee LakeIt was very comfortable on the common. But, it was time to move on. Tacked down and all onboard, I pulled off and headed back the way we...
Wizard SteveJun 153 minTowns & VillagesEbernoeSatisfied with the glorious sunset, I thought it time to move on. Just about a mile or so further on is Ebernoe. Again, out from under...
Wizard SteveJun 142 minSunrises & SunsetsButcherland, nr. Balls CrossBy lunchtime, I was ready for the off. With Rowan onboard, we headed off round the back of the pavilion and on through the village of...
Wizard SteveJun 122 minTowns & VillagesA wander around the greenWisborough Green is a lovely village. The villagers are friendly and relaxed. The village itself is spotless. There are litter bins...
Wizard SteveJun 112 minTowns & VillagesWisborough GreenI decided that as park-ups were becoming more difficult, I would put on a bit of a spurt. I headed straight for the A24, turned South,...
Wizard SteveJun 102 minSussexDenne ParkAfter spending a careful night, trying not to move about too much, I gingerly had breakfast. The rugby club became very busy surprisingly...
Wizard SteveJun 81 minReligious SitesSt. John’s Church, CoolhurstIt was another glorious day and as I was parked right alongside, I thought I’d have a little wander around the church grounds. The first...
Wizard SteveJun 72 minWoodlandSt. Leonard’s ForestBetween Hammer and Hawkins Ponds is an old bridge. I noticed that it is marked up as 3t limit. I know full well that I’m more than that....
Wizard SteveJun 55 minFriends & FamilyVisiting my mum via Tilgate ForestGetting to mum’s was a mini adventure. Each time I went I took a slightly different route. In the end, I had it down to a T; the perfect...
Wizard SteveJun 32 minFloraPease PottageI was now very close to where my mum lives. So, the next thing to do was to find somewhere suitable to park. After some searching,...
Wizard SteveJun 12 minWoodlandCowdray Forest, part 2The next morning, I felt much better, which, at it turned out, was just as well. I had an easy breakfast, then went for a walk. I decided...
Wizard SteveMay 312 minWoodlandCowdray Forest, part 1Living on a hill is not comfortable. Even if I do have full mobile signal for the first time in ages. It was time to move on. I chilled...
Wizard SteveMay 204 minLakes & PondsBalcombe Lake and villageOf course, I could easily get to Balcombe Lake via the village, but that would mean having to return along the same path. I don’t like...