Back at the Cafe now after our sojourn to Scotland & The Lakes there is plenty to catch up with for both Dorina & I. For my part there is plenty to blog about but with several priorities & to spare you something that’s even longer than my normal waffles I am going to leave reflections on both Doug Scott’s presentation & our Holiday for another day. So here goes with those priorities:- 1. Open

Another blink, another month & a busy one be it work or play ahead so briefer blog than normal you’ll be delighted to hear. Firstly Thanks to everyone involved with Porthmadog’s trailfest the weekend before last & particularly to Sian & Dyfi the race organisers. Despite a shocking forecast the sun mostly shone & the wind stayed at bay at least until we reached the finish along the cob (almost blown onto the road by

For those not wishing to be disappointed when they come of the hills this Saturday please note that we will be closing our doors to normal trade at 18:30 with last orders for food being 18:00. This is due to Doug Scott’s presentation & the need to re-arrange table & chairs accordingly. For those attending Doug’s presentation we will take orders for some hot food as late as 18:30 but on a restricted menu from

Only one main topic of conversation this week (despite Kean’s attempts to talk about his own recent successes, all I can say Kean is ‘get your own web-site, but a grudging well done mate’) which is ‘the 3 P’s’ first place in the team ‘Dyffryn Mountain Challenge Triathlon’. The 3 P’s aka Penny Wingfield, Myself & Phil (fast at everything) Roberts would like to thank Ellie & Adrian for sticking with the event & bringing

Part 3 – Skye, attempt at the Cullin traverse. I arrived at Skye’s Sligachan camp site after a 7 hour journey from The Lakes at approx. 5:00 pm on Saturday 3rd September. My motivation to pitch the tent quickly was enhanced by the Midge Mob, where is the wind when you need it, be careful what you wish for Paul! The Cullin traverse is one of the five goals I’ve set myself for this year