http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog blog Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This years winners are the Brunt family 21 days on Monks corner, a close second Strats with 19 days on Buzzards perch. Thanks to all the other lovely people who camped with us this year, its a joy to share our little bit of Snowdonia with you. http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=561 On Saturday I took part in the 27th Race the Train, a 14 mile race against a steam train across fields, streams and up and down steep valley slopes. This was a first for me as I have never been in a race before and normally my running consists of ... http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=556 [gallery columns="2"] Yesterday we took ourselves to the Dolgellau sheep dog trials. It was one of those events that sum up why living in this part of Wales is so special. No corporate sponsorship , no branded merchandise just locals and tourists enjoying a skill that has been handed down through ... http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=543 This last week Ben has been round every morning to say Bore Da and pick up his familys order of crossiants. He is only little and its a big thing at that age. http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=537 [caption id="attachment_531" align="aligncenter" width="411" caption="from oven to tent"][/caption] Week 1 of the school holidays... Most campers' croissants cooked in one morning - 24 Bags of marshmallows consumed - 60 Campers towed off field after driving where they shouldn't - 2 Small boy locked in lavatory - 1 http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=529 A couple of years ago I planted a few raspberry canes on a area of the veg patch. I remember when I planted these funny looking sticks how nice it would be to have fresh fruit to eat when I desired and to preserve that freshness through the art of ... http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=526 Mee Owwww http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=521 Tonight cordial, tomorrow we might try Champagne. http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=514 Just back from riding the north loop of the Mawddach Big Eight , click the link for all the details. The route takes you to some truly amazing places.  I should really be doing the south loop tomorrow but duty calls. Hope to clear a day next week. It took me ... http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=511 Over the last few weeks Jonny has used the odd hour here and there to sort out our recycling area. From bits and pieces left over from the building of the tree bog and then a few bits of cedar bought in locally he has fashioned a magnificent structure. So when ... http://www.graigwen.co.uk/blog/?p=499