Irn-Bru and other on trail delights

 I intend to forgo all American drinks for Irn-Bru when I need a little pick me up on the trail.

As seen in these TV commercials ... this 1988 advert

Irn-Bru Commercial Lyrics

Gosh, you know it, it's one of those ads, Lots of kids with white teeth and giant shoulder pads!

It’s not a drink from those crazy Yanks, Because it’s made right here, you know it’s tougher than tanks!

Made in Scotland from girders! Unpronounceable too!

Made in Scotland from girders! Barr's Irn-Bru!

Still this ad is really quite fun! It gives me a hint of a go to number one!

The only fly in the oil- I’m a loose cannon!

Made in Scotland from girders!

There goes my chance of fame... It's a bit of a shame.

A Little Bird Watching

I just finished reading Helen Macdonald's "H is for Hawk", and now I'm somewhat inspired to try some lightweight bird watching while cycling. Maybe I can catch a view of a Goshawk?

After a little research, and the purchase of a used copy of "Birds of Britain and Europe", I found that if I keep my eyes open, I have a good chance at some good sightings.

I created this sighting log and refer to the colour plates in the field guide. As I make sightings, I'll fill in the log.

Here's an example of one of the colour plates (with the Goshawk).