Happy Christmas

Well its, Christmas Eve, the presents are wrapped, tomorrows dinner is all but cooked, I’ve peeled the sprouts which I hate, until bubble and squeak, the Turkey and Spuds are prepped, the cabinet is full of drink and the friends are primed and ready for a day of feasting. But only after we’ve had our morning swim/surf, stood by a roaring fire with friends, drunk mulled cider, rum and eaten shortcake and got in the festive laughs. I love Christmas at home here in Cornwall. This sounds pretty cheesy when I write it, but this is what it is, if the weather plays ball. 
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I finished work yesterday, and as a builder, a much needed rest is overdue. I’ve spent the past month pulling the pews, stairs and pulpit out of a dry rot ridden Methodist Chapel in Mousehole, the idyllic little fishing village, famous for Christmas lights and Star Gazy pie (fish pie).  It’s been hard yacker, heavy work and a lot of lifting awkward shaped loads, digging out pointing and shoveling much away. Let’s just say that I’m glad I know have time off to recover, but also weirdly looking forward to putting things back in the traditional way. 
Hold that thought….

I have two weeks off to surfer, ride my bikes, walk the dog, and I hope this period to get in the woods, light the Kelly Kettle, whittle a few sticks and makes some fresh bread and bannock cake, drizzled in syrup and caked in butter,  something I’ve not done for ages, so keep an eye for this one over the holidays and I’ll put some photos up here. 

For now, I just wanted to thank the people who have checked in to read my ramblings, thanks for your kind words, as it’s given me a real boost to keep writing in the year ahead. I’ve got a lot planned from a Mountain Bike event in the summer that will focus on mental wellbeing, a decent surf trip and I’m most excited about finally getting out there and doing some bike packing adventures within my radius, and finally getting round to a few interviews.  

I was going to put a photo of a Christmas tree but instead, I thought this would be more enjoyable so I’m going to share it here as my Christmas present to you.

Beau Miles is by far my favourite YouTuber, He’s a classic Aussie, always smiling and funny as hell. He’s an inspiring adventurer, and one day I’d love to meet him. If you’ve not seen him just watch this one and then go back through his catalogue of films, but also make sure you watch the second video below which was the purpose of his entire trip. This isn’t a Christmas film, just a honest bloke, a bike and a place to get to. Enjoy, I guarantee you’ll watch him again and again. 

Have a great Christmas, enjoy with the family, don’t argue to much, and enjoy those festive activities.

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