01.01.08

New Years 2007/2008

Posted in General at 19:27 pm by Guy

2008 was ushered in last evening in a rather low key but thoroughly enjoyable manner as Rog joined us for dinner and a few bottles of vino in Ewell. The wine was a particular highlight as the champagne start was followed by a Chianti Classico with the roast dinner and a classic claret with dessert and cheese. The New Years celebrations were accompanied by another bottle of the bubbly (which was near frozen and more ended up on the walls than in the glass).

This morning we climbed on the bikes and toured north Surrey. Surrey has some of England’s best scenery and riding routes, and it is awesome having it on our doorstep. Our ride took in local villages and areas of Chessington, Horton, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, Effingham, East Horsley (where Rog and I play cricket), The Bookhams, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Headley and the Epsom Downs. I have uploaded the route and details here. Epsom Downs (including the race course) are particularly spectacular. A fantastic way to welcome 2008.

PS I’ve also uploaded a classic Leith Hill mountain biking route here.

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Birthday presents

Posted in Technology at 19:05 pm by Guy

The one good outcome of turning 30 is you get really cool presents. I think my priorities may be slightly warped as my presents included a crystal whisky decanter, wine glasses and classic claret…..

However, The booze theme was broken by Sarah in some style who splashed out on a stunning Canon D400 digital SLR camera. I bought a digital ‘point and shoot’ Minolta 5 years ago, but since Sarah bought her Pentax digital, the Minolta has only served as a back-up. Until I threw it in a ditch a few weeks back……. I noticed a friend with a digital SLR and my brothers passion for photography initiated my interest. Digital camera’s are great for carrying around to all functions and snapping away. But they are restricting, especially in low light. It will be some time before I master the best this Canon has to offer, but no doubt its be good fun learning as I go……..

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