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Weekend Walk 36 – Hamble to Southampton – Solent Way

The 5th stage of the Solent way, east to west. Around 6 miles, from the Warsash ferry at Hamble to the Hythe Ferry at Town Quay Southampton. The path leads from Hamble-le-Rice village, south to the common to pick up … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 35 – Lee-on-Solent to Warsash (Solent Way)

Continuing the Solent Way after a break for winter, this is the fourth stage. I started around 10am from Lee-on-Solent, past Hill Head, Titchfield Haven, Meon Shore, Brownwich Cliffs, Chilling Cliffs, Hook, and on to Warsash. From just north of … Continue reading

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Earworm: Tainted Love by Soft Cell

I’d like to hear the other side of the story Sometimes I feel I’ve got to Run away I’ve got to Get away From the pain that you drive into the heart of me The love we share Seems to … Continue reading

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Russell Brand and Daniel Pinchbeck have a chat under a neon fish in front a pagan altar

In this video, Russell and Daniel talk about consciousness, media, conditioning, drugs, physics, capitalism. Some quotes: RB: “People have been – beyond trained – coded to not anticipate change, to think that change is implausible, like we’ve had revolution bred … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee and Krishnamurti

Bruce Lee, while injured, spent many months reading and studying. He was particularly drawn to the work of J. Krishnamurti. During this time, Lee discovered that truth cannot be structured or confined and that ‘styles’ or ‘ways’ separate man.

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A Visit from St. Nicholas

This 1823 poem is largely responsible for the conception of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today, including his physical appearance, the night of his visit, his mode of transportation, the number and names of his reindeer, as well … Continue reading

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Solent Way Video, Stages 2 and 3

Continuing my hike along the Solent Way along the south coast of Hampshire, here are Stages 2 and 3, from Hilsea to Portsmouth Harbour, then yesterday from the Gosport side, along to Lee-on-the-Solent. Stage 2: From Ports Creek in Hilsea … Continue reading

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Kripalu Yoga Videos

It’s been two years since I was in Massachusetts to undertake my yoga teacher training. I studied at the Kripalu Centre, who’s approach to yoga is one of awareness, and spontaneity, whether one wishes to teach or practise a gentle … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 32 – Emsworth to Hilsea – Solent Way

Getting up too late to finish the South Downs Way, I switched to The Solent Way. Stage one of my back to front walk took me from Emsworth near the border with West Sussex to Hilsea in the north of … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 31 – Woodingdean to Alfriston (South Downs Way)

A 12 mile hike along the South Downs, from a suburb of Brighton to the village of Alfriston (mispronounced in the video). This section of the trail goes above Kingston, Lewes, Ilford, Rodmell, into Southease with its interesting c12 church. … Continue reading

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Nerdcore Rap by Dan Bull re #occupywallstreet

Featuring Radiohead sample. ‘Coincidentally’ JP Morgan have just made the largest (multi-million) donation in history direct to the NYPD. It’s not about Protesters vs Police but for sure the movement can’t pay off the police. This is now the third … Continue reading

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Forbidden City and Beihai Park

4/9 Slept until gone 0900 – what a treat after the broken up nights. Breakfasted at 10 (great omelette chef at the hotel) and then out into Beijing. Took the subway Line 10 south for a few stations, then onto … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 30

The final stage of the Itchen Way, from Bishopstoke bridge to Weston Point in Southampton, via Southampton Airport, Itchen Valley Country Park, Riverside Park, Woodmill, St Denny’s, Bitterne and Woolston. At Woodmill Lock the fast chalk river suddenly becomes tidal … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 28 – Alresford to Winchester – The Itchen Way

I really enjoyed this walk yesterday through the Itchen Valley. Classic villages and a clear, fast river, with easy walking country. And a very unusual Victorian church in Itchen Stoke. I highly recommend the Itchen Valley to anyone.

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Richard Alpert before Ram Dass

What is man to do next? If you have vested interest in the ongoing game you are frightened by anything that might change. The incredible assumption that society is the way it is and has always been that way. If … Continue reading

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Weekend Walk 27 – Cheriton to Alresford – Itchen Way

After (most of) the South Downs Way and the Hangers Way, I’ve chosen the Itchen Way for my next long distance path. Yesterday we walked a short stage, from the source of the river south of Cheriton, to the southern … Continue reading

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How’s It Gonna End?

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The True Cost of Fuel

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Weekend Walk 26 – Petersfield to Queen Elizabeth County Park – Hangers Way

This morning I walked the remainder of the Hangers Way, a 21 mile path from Alton in Hampshire to the South Downs at the Q.E. Country Park. A sunny June morning, it was a hot walk and I was glad … Continue reading

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Tyler’s freestyle rap

Tyler, a prospective mature student at Brockwood Park, surprised everyone with a quality freestyle rap to end this evening’s informal evening. (Brockwood informal evenings are like an open mic show, with everything from classical to comedy to rock to… rap)

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