Here is part 3 in my video series SLEEPING WITH WOLVES. I'm just about to go to 'bed' at the top of the tree line at an altitude of around 1700 metres. This area is home to a wolf population and I'm the only human for miles around. Will I wake up to see a pack of wolves in the middle of the night? Can I keep the fire going? Will I get any sleep? Find out by … [Read more...]
Microadventure: SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 2 – Light my Fire [wild camping and climbing]
This is part 2 of my 3 part documentary style videos of my microadventure in the Appennine mountains in Italy. What animal made those footprints in the snow? Where will I choose as the location for my wild camp? Will I manage to get a fire going?... There's only one way to find out! Watch part 'SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 2 - Light my Fire' … [Read more...]
Microadventure: SLEEPING WITH WOLVES | Part 1 – Why am I doing this? [wild camping & climbing]
Microadventure 'a small, achievable overnight adventure, which is easy to fit into a busy life, but is challenging enough to take you a few steps outside your comfort zone.' Well, that's my interpretation of 'microadventure': a word that isn't officially a word yet! British adventurer Alastair Humphreys appears to have been the main driving force behind the growth of this … [Read more...]
How to paint under boat cradles when applying antifouling (bottom paint)
In this post I'll show you how to paint under boat cradles when applying bottom paint. My video will take you through the entire process step-by-step. If you'd like to 'cut to the chase' and watch the video then just scroll further down the page! Rossella and I dreamt of owning a boat for years before we finally managed to achieve this goal. Every time I went offshore I would … [Read more...]
How to read fault codes without a diagnostic tool – Astra, Zafira, Corsa, Vectra, Meriva etc. (Pedal test)
This post will show you a trick to read fault codes (trouble codes / error codes) without a diagnostic tool. It is nicknamed a 'pedal test' and is really quick and easy to do. This is one thing that the manufacturer always seem to forget to add to the car's owners manual!... This can work on many different models of Opel / Vauxhall cars including the following models: Astra, … [Read more...]