Unless you are fortunate enough to live in the ten countries that have (at the time of writing) not had any Covid cases, chances are that your life has been affected by the events of the last year. I must stress that the ten countries that are Covid-free are either tiny islands in the Pacific … Continue reading Covid
Author: danielmcchrystal
Nazi Love
I know; it's another really weird title. And if you have found your way here expecting some really disturbing erotica then I promise this page will disappoint you. Because what I want to talk about is the Nazi event of 1931 - the wedding of Dr Joseph and Magda Goebbels. Joseph Goebbels was the Gauleiter … Continue reading Nazi Love
Nazis
There, got your attention with that title didn't I? Now what am I going to write? Maybe write rabidly about over-zealous parking attendants? Jot down a few notes about those people who engage online with others by criticising there use of their, they're or there (see what I did their?). Or scribe down a collection … Continue reading Nazis
Day 6 – From Keilder to Brampton
After disturbing dreams involving sentient cables chasing me I woke up for what was our last day of proper cycling - a 33 mile trip to Brampton. Although we were in the middle of the countryside far away from major towns we still thought today was going to be the easiest day and a nice … Continue reading Day 6 – From Keilder to Brampton
Day 5 – Whitley Bay to Keilder
After a peaceful night of sleep we both went down to breakfast. Watching the news as we ate, we simultaneously noticed one of the only other two diners making an odd noise. This wasn't a polite cough or burp while eating; instead with every exhale this bloke was making a mad 'Urrrgh' noise. It was … Continue reading Day 5 – Whitley Bay to Keilder
Day 4 – Allenheads to Whitley Bay
After breakfasting we headed out in early morning drizzle to be greeted by a very familiar sight; a big hill. We were expecting it and we knew most of the climbing was now behind us as we headed towards the coast. After a few miles we came to one of those famous on-road, off-road signs. … Continue reading Day 4 – Allenheads to Whitley Bay
Day 3 – Penrith to Allenheads
After a peaceful nights sleep I went into the bathroom to jump into the shower, only to be greeted by a third room guest - a fucking massive spider. Perched above the shower head like Edgar Allan Poe's raven, it seemed to look at me with it's many eyes as if to say 'You jump … Continue reading Day 3 – Penrith to Allenheads
Day 2 – Whitehaven to Penrith
After breakfast we packed up and set off to rejoin NCN71. As soon as we left the private road our accommodation was on I took the first wrong turn I could after forgetting how far along we were meant to turn towards the NCN. After waiting for a recycling truck to move out the way … Continue reading Day 2 – Whitehaven to Penrith
Day 1 – Starting and getting to the start
So, it's been a while since the last one but my brother and I finally got around to organising another cycling holiday (or 'off on my jollies' as my wife calls it). This one was to be the longest trip yet and was to incorporate the first coast to coast cycling route developed in the … Continue reading Day 1 – Starting and getting to the start
Shit
Fatherhood is amazing. All of the firsts you get to experience with your child as they grow up. Their first smile. Their first attempt at a crawl. Their first word. Their first tiny wobbly steps. All of that is amazing. But, and this is a big but that no-one really prepares you for, there is … Continue reading Shit
Daniel McChrystal 