On Friday we and a big group headed to Holyhead on Anglesey to celebrate the Honey Monster's 30th birthday. She and I had a lazy start before setting off via the Climbing works who supplied some Pale Rider, which may now have overtaken Easy Rider in the beer stakes. Holyhead looks a bit rough. I guess its a port town which offers little other than fighting in the way of entertainment for the locals. Thankfully, the campsite was out of town on the way to Trearddur bay. From our pitch I could both see the sea and the mountains of snowdonia. There's something about Wales (perhaps its proximity to the sea) that makes me feel like I am on holiday when I go. We were really lucky with the weather which was amazing the entire three days - most people came away with a little sunburn. Friday was all about people arriving gradually, catching up and barbecue.
A problem with camping in the summer is that the sun rises at about 430am which super heats your tent, wakes you up and intensifies your hangover. Additionally, the wildlife gets up with the sun, and all manner of screeching begins. Saturday started off in this way, but there was no time for hanging about, it was all about the activities! we hired bikes and most set off on the coastal footpath around the 'mountain'. Taking our time over some fairly rough terrain, we stopped in Holyhead for food before heading back to the campsite with mild sunstroke and definate sunburn. A game of rounders ensued with much hilarity, before heading in to the on site Paddlers return bar for Karaoke. I was quite drunk by then and open to suggestions. One of the best nights out I have ever had followed, featuring me and friend James singing the Proclaimers 500 miles, and me and Helen singing Gold by Spandau Ballet. You dont realise quite how many of the words you dont know until you attempt to sing Karaoke. Very funny though, and an awesome night out - all had a really good time. Realised was heading for disaster and took myself off for a litre of water. This may well have been my saving grace, as come morning I wasn't too bad. Packed up and headed home exhausted.
Pics from the weekend here
To the works last night, to circuit on the training wall. Felt good to be moving again after 10 days off. Next out will be Weds with Paul to WCJ Cornice, then Thurs may pop to the Foundry on the way home, or go to Leeds in the day.
Finally, whilst dismally attempting to circuit I enjoyed a mix being played on the sound system. Enquired as to its origin, and it turned out to be Si Moore! He has obviously learnt how to mix records and is churning out some pleasurable techno mixes. They are free to download here, the web design needs work.
1 comment:
is is still climing?
what plans for today?
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