I have very narrow and low-volume feet and find it very difficult to find footwear that fits well. This article is about my quest to find a pair of snowboard boots with a good fit. I live in the UK and many of the people and businesses I mention are…
The M65 trousers were part of a cold weather clothing system that came in to use by the U.S. military during the 1960s. Clothing made to the same set of patterns is still produced by many companies. The most well known item is probably the M65 jacket made by…
I think the my email below says it all really. Sent via: http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/divestment-email-action/ Deadline: Friday 4th September 2015 Re consultation on the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF)'s draft Statement of Investment Principles: I am deeply concerned about the lacklustre response from commercial and political…
If you have a Burley wood-burning stove then you know how impressive it can look when it's properly roaring. That makes it all the more frustrating if you have difficulty making it start to draw. After a lot of experimentation, I found that I could get a roaring fire more…
A few days ago, many people on the interwebs were incensed by a journalist who wrote about mindfulness without understanding what mindfulness actually is. I'm told the comments on the online article were, for once, actually worth reading. I haven't looked at the article (or its comments) as I don't…
If you're aware about campaigns for better cycling infrastructure then you've probably heard about the national Space for Cycling campaign. If you're not aware of it, and if you have any interest at all in you or your family being able to safely get around by bicycle now and then…