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Miscellaneous Ramblings

Miscellaneous Ramblings

Thoughts, and random inane scribbling with sometimes controversial ramblings. Also history of my family, memories of my father and grandfather.

Wedding Anniversary

Wedding Anniversary

It's my wedding anniversary so I asked my wife to pack for an overnighter. She started to pack her rucksack, sleeping bag etc, expecting yet another cold mountain bivouac 😅. I actually booked a posh hotel in Nerja with beach, hot sun, cocktails & curry. Full of surprises, me

A Collection of My Favourite Mountaineering Quotes

A Collection of My Favourite Mountaineering Quotes

Some of the best ones are here, some happy, some sad. But mountaineering quotations that will make you think!

Investigating My Grandfather’s
Part in World War One

Investigating My Grandfather’s Part in World War One

I have kept sane during the enforced Covid19 lock down by getting involved in projects that normally I wouldn't have time to complete. One such project is researching my grandfathers role in World War One. Below is a summary of my research including battle maps

Queen Boudica (Boadicea) of the Iceni was my 66th Grandmother!

Queen Boudica (Boadicea) of the Iceni was my 66th Grandmother!

Yes, it's true! I came from Granny Boadicea. My 66th Grandmother in fact. Here is the research done by my father establishing that. Thanks Dad.

The Cameron Clan - speculation as to the story and heritage of our family

The Cameron Clan - speculation as to the story and heritage of our family

My father spent many years researching his Cameron Ancestry. In the days before the internet this meant studying documents in churches, schools and official buildings. Most of what he found is fact but there were some gaps that he tried to fill with speculation.

2011 - Reflections on a year in the mountains

2011 - Reflections on a year in the mountains

2011 has been unforgettable in so many ways. There were ups and downs, of course (it is the mountains after all…..ha ha!), but experiences in the Sierra Nevada and Patagonia have shown me some insights I thought I’d share with you.

Rocky the Labrador. First dog, faithful friend, never forgotten

Rocky the Labrador. First dog, faithful friend, never forgotten

Sadly my first ever dog, Rocky, died on Friday 22nd May 2009 after losing a battle with the horrible disease, Leishmaniasis. He was a great dog and faithful companion.