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Ride on time!
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Once again this year, our very own endurance athlete (think Lance Armstrong… and then some!) will be taking part in what is known to many as the toughest off-road mountain bike endurance event in the UK – the British Heart Foundation’s South Downs Way Randonnée – on Saturday, 31 July 2010.
The 100 mile (161km) route runs from Winchester to Eastbourne covering the entire length of the South Downs. The route profile includes a staggering 3,550 metres of climbing (that’s nearly 12,000 ft!) and is regarded by many as one of the toughest one day mountain bike endurance events.
Keen to improve on his time from last year (you would be right in thinking it’s not a race!), Phil has been working hard and this year is aiming at a ride time of under 12 hours.
Phil commented, “It’s hard work! I know most people think the South Downs Way is relatively flat but you’re wrong! Twelve hours riding in scorching heat as we had last year was a real test of endurance. It’s not just about the physical ability to ride the distance, you’ve got to consider how your body is going to react! Trust me, sitting down after the ride proved difficult! If you are an off-road cyclist you can’t miss this demanding, yet exhilarating ride. There’s a real buzz between the riders, plus the scenery is truly breathtaking.”
The British Heart Foundation says “Get your own heart healthy whilst helping us fight heart disease – the UK’s single biggest killer.” So why not get involved? At the very least, send a few pennies (or pounds) Phil’s way by sponsoring him… please.
I’ll get a nice soft cushion ready for Phil’s return to work.
The great meltdown
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
And no, I’m not referring to the great thaw in Harrogate, but the loss of internet for a few hours yesterday afternoon.
We work in the digital world, so probably notice it a bit more than most, but what did we all do before internet access, broadband and Wi-Fi?
We almost felt naked. In the dark ages. Like an engine that’s lost its driving wheel.
Never to be beaten and down-hearted though, we adopted some novel practices:
- Updating Twitter and Facebook using an iPhone;
- Phoning and speaking to clients;
- Reading reference books; and
- Talking.
Whilst we abandoned MSN Messenger and talked, we discussed what we’d all be doing if the internet and web design didn’t exist:
- Phil decided he’d be a Fireman;
- Mike reckons he’d draw stuff and visit the library more;
- Dave would be a superstar DJ (The International Master of Rave);
- Bob juggled the idea of being a musician (living on the bread-line) or a self-sufficient small-holder; and
- Matt would drive limousines.
Thank goodness for the internet…
Let it snow!
Friday, January 8th, 2010
As the nation almost comes to a stand still with the ‘big freeze’, the Mixd crew can’t wait until the weekend to get out in to the glorious white powder that is snow for a good old play about!
On Tuesday, Harrogate was one of the worst hit places in the UK for snow, frost, ice and general coldness… but that’s not going to dampen our spirits! Of course, mishaps happen owing to the weather; we know:
- Matt has crashed his car (he’s okay so that’s cool);
- Bob has twisted his knee;
- Matt then fell and damaged a finger;
- Mike had to be dug out of the car park;
- Bob’s outhouse has frozen so washing machine and outside loo are defunct;
- Dave got stuck on a train; and
- Phil nearly went into the River Wharfe at Pool after slipping on ice in his car!
Not to mention that Bob has been working from home since Tuesday owing to trecherous roads, frozen car and the general desire to shirk a tad.
But what the heck! How often do we get great snow like this? We intend to thoroughly enjoy ourselves in it.
Look out for the Mixd crew this weekend; you’re sure to spot at least one of us:
- Snowboarding down the Otley Chevin;
- Sledging head first towards a river (incidentally, Bob can confirm that the River Tees at Preston Park has completely frozen over);
- Clearing paths for the elderly and disabled;
- Taking part in a huge snowball fight with relatives, friends and anyone else who might want to ‘ave it;
- Building a phallic snow sculpture;
- Going shopping for house-bound neighbours; and
- ‘Snow-surfing’* behind a car (always wear a crash helmet folks);.
So come on Britain, let’s not moan about the cold weather… let’s embrace it!
*snow-surfing is not big and it’s certainly not clever.
Is this Susan Boyle fresh out of rehab at the Priory?
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
The above picture has found its way into our hands. It arrived under plain cover after we paid a small fortune to an anonymous contact… in a mask, out the back, after dark. Although this looks suspiciously like our very own Producer, Bob, dressed as a lady and mingling with Jim Bowen and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (I believe Raphael wore the red mask), the burning question remains:
Is this the first sighting of Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle following her stint of rehab (allegedly) in the Priory?
And if not, why is Bob dressed as one of the ladies from the Bounty kitchen roll advert?