Ahem. What did I say about Norway's Solveig Løvseth not being able to deal with the heat? She won. That means she's competed in three Ironman races, and has won all three, including the World Champio… (View Post)

I've always been slightly sceptical, if only because of the political aspects that many (not all) 'green' lobbyists force into their arguments. But I'm intensely relaxed about it all now, as I see it… (View Post)

5 brits in the top 10 of the Ironman women's world championship, including positions 1, 3 and 5. :) And India Lee is in third! Go India! But still a long way to go. (I know I'm cursing her by saying … (View Post)

If I may rant for a minute, we've had two appliances, a dishwasher and a washing machine, break irreparably in the last two yeas, just outside their warranties. One was Bosch, so should be reasonable… (View Post)

The sofa in our lounge is one my parents' bought in the early 80s; I remember buying it, as we had to drive to Nottingham to order it, and I was worried we would not be back in time for "Buck Ro… (View Post)