Category Archives: Holidays

The Great Glen Way

Posted on September 27, 2026 by First Age

I had long talked about returning to my National Trail hiking, taking a week to explore a curated journey through our breathtaking outdoors. It is becoming a resolution these days that I stop myself just talking and crack on and … Continue reading →

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Great Glen Way Preparation

Posted on July 22, 2026 by First Age

I’m walking the Great Glen Way in September, taking me up the fault line from Fort William to Inverness in a fairly measured six days of walking. A couple of years ago I drove along part of the loch-side of … Continue reading →

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Ravenstor Holiday

Posted on October 30, 2022 by First Age

For just a few nights I managed to get away with my three grown up kids, disappearing into the nearby Peaks to Ravenstor YHA for some chill, game playing and hiking. It is rare that we all get together for … Continue reading →

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A Great Time at Continuum 2022

Posted on August 8, 2022 by First Age

With some judicious planning of food and drink, along with running three games, playing two, and a seminar to attend, I knew I was in for a packed Continuum. I had a great weekend, much fun, completely made by the … Continue reading →

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Time with Dad

Posted on August 31, 2020 by First Age

 It’s been a real priviledge to spend some dedicated time with my Dad. Nearly 88, he’s doing really well, and still has his warm charm and gentle humour that makes people around him laugh and smile. Special moments to be … Continue reading →

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2019

Posted on January 1, 2020 by First Age

Another year has flown by and here below is my Bo(nd)(Spea)rings family summary. More exciting than our adopted name suggests… I’ll start with my Mrs who, unexpectedly, became Jamie Lee Curtis in the early part of the year. I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Vacation

Posted on September 15, 2019 by First Age

Our time away in British Columbia as a five was special. A chance for us all to connect together, enjoy amazing scenery, bears, sea lion, retail, good food, relaxed times. The wildlife was enjoyed from a safe distance. With a … Continue reading →

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