Just how much dosh did we raise!

Well, the quids are in and we're so so please, humbled, happy and proud to say we raised loads of money for cancer charities as you can see below;

Cancer Research - £1474.10
Macmillan Nurses - £1288.57
Castlehill Stoma Unit - £455.67

That's a whopping £3218.34 in total.

Thank you so much everyone for donating so generously and for your support not only for all our recent charity events but also over last 18 months....what can I say....you're all brilliant!!!

xxx

Get your toys out, winter 2010/11 is just about here!

We got snow - live picture from the pass today!

Very excited and we still have some space available for this winter. If you're interested give me a shout, check out the new Italian link, ski in 2 neighboring resorts for free and yes a pint on the hill is still only €1.80........all good stuff!

Keep well and see you there.

Jo, Bevan & Bob.

Spread the word...

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/news/Jo-gears-bike-challenge-thank-cancer-charities-helped-mum/article-2691194-detail/article.html

Better late than never, nice little write up from the local rag back home.

...and another little update, we're now above £3000 as more donations keep rolloing in, thank you everyone!

Lands End to John O'Groats - Job Done!

After an epic 11 days, I'm back at my desk reflecting over the most amazing trip from Lands End to John O'Groats. Its been a huge success, we have currently raised £1900 for cancer charities and with one more celebratory event in the pipeline we hope to raise even more!

Here are some of my favorite pics from the trip, just under 1000 miles in just over 10 days, very chuffed!

Cycling Update!!!

1st time we've had wi-fi, but we're doing well. I've cycled all the way from Lands End to just north of Glasgo, really chuffed, masses of photos , can't wait to tell you more. Its being awesome, weather has been stunning as has the scenery.....masses of support from friends and families, all brilliant!

You can still donate money to show your support to the cause on www.justgiving.com/joyates

Drop me a note would love to hear from you!!!

Phew...home grown beetroot in home made spiced vinegar - DONE

Can't wait to add some to my sarnies tomorrow!

Mark & Jens Wonderful Wedding Weekend!

Hats off to Mr & Mrs Clifton, for a truly wonderful weekend full of treats and surprises, we thank and congratulate you both!!!

Craziest Cups!

Need I say more....bonkers!

Wheels in Motion

So training is well under way for my Lands End to John O'Groats mamouth ride on the 5th of October. I biked up to Vrsic in the Triglav National Park this weekend one of Slovenias heavy weights! And just in case you cant see on the picture, that was a 1611m climb, which doesn't count the ups and downs just to get to the start. Quite a big day for me and the pins, though I must say I think I look quite fresh considering!

Ace day all in all, beautiful weather and stunning views.

The training will be continued!

Veg 2010

….and the news I know you’ve all been waiting for, the potatoes have been harvested, the carrots too, the tomatoes started strong but then got nailed by a storm, the beetroot are my ego boost veg and have done really well, shallots are brill and the butternut is at present alone but am sure it will be delicious.

So here’s a few pics of SOME of the veg to date.

(and I would also like to point out that this is absolutely nothing compared to the locals!!! I am but a student!)

Sky Diving

I think I needed to skydive so much more than I ever realized. I hadn’t set out to go it was more an opportunity given which I still hadn’t realize the value of; not monetary value but perspective or life or invigoration, I can’t actually put my finger on it, I just know that my drive and I were completely reconnected after it. It was awesome in plane terms, the scenery, the flights, the free fall and then the parachute back down onto terra firma were all incredible, but it had such an impact on my mind and outlook. We can do anything, just anything, really, just do it. See things you never expected and let yourself be afraid

Fly Fishing

Although I’m not into fly fishing, I can completely understand why people enjoy it. The Marble Trout can only be found here in the Soca River, its completely unique to this area. I wanted to mention it as my mums hubbie Howie Clarke spent the day on the river, and after not catching a thing on the Dee over the last 4 years in Scotland, he landed 4 trout in 1 day on the Soca. I’m not even sure if that’s a good thing in the land of fishermen, but I thought it sounded good, and its catch and release, so yay, everyone was happy!

Lepina Valley

We just had a hankering to walk so set off on a route we meant to do for a long time. Lepina Valley. It was only a couple of hours to the summit, then up over a rise along then down to the glacial lake. It just knocked our socks off. There is the option to go higher to the summit, or stay in the mountain refuge there. Whatever it’s a stunner, I can’t wait to get back there next summer…and I know Bob enjoyed his swim!

Wankerhof

Got to love Austria, one of the more frequented Guest houses in the vicinity!

Football Pri Mostu Zaga

Its primo posishiarmo on the roof terrace for the local games. Bev (Man of the Match 2008!!!) plays with the Upper Zaga team. Another event were you intend to pop along for a bit and end up being fed and watered by the locals till you’re ready to pop and drop or both…

Brill Birthday.

We cycled to the top of Stol, drank beer in the orchard by the Soca, yum yum and relaxed. Such an ace day thank you Bevvy!

Quad Bikes

Just an awesome day. We covered almost 100km, did some serious climbing, saw lamas, waterfalls, landslides the lot. Covered so much ground, much on my doorstep that I’d never seen, loved it! We got properly filthy.

Snowshoe

These pics were from us on route to the source of the Soca River. Just an ace way to spend the odd Sunday afternoon. Jumping giant rocks covered in snow a go go !!!

Potatoes

Just another amazing thing about Slovenia or at least Zaga. Everyone has their plot, everyone has their potatoes, and if you have a spare hour and a gardening rake then head to the fields above Zaga where you will be put to work for sure. The tractor man makes his way around the plots, whilst you wait you help your neighbors, whilst they wait they help you. It’s a glorious example of an unwritten rule just quietly working

Kite Boarding Bob

When the wind blows!!!!!!!! Just love it and Bob can come with us

Summer Flowers

Beautiful, now I feel like a local! Planning next years floristry visions already, I got the bug, even if I don’t have the green fingers!

Hunter Dog

Oh man, I didn’t want to let this puppy go. Hunter dog, found in the forest by our house, reunited with his very grateful owner the following day….boooo, but yaaaay! He did smell a bit but I loved him!