davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 12 hours agoMy Actifit Report Card: November 2 2025I heard the rain hammering on the windows early this morning just before dawn. I thought, 'here we go again', but by the time I had awoke to make that first cup of tea, it was…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 2 days agoA cloudburst! : My Actifit Report Card: November 1 2025It was another stunningly sunny morning with no clouds at all! I didn't have an opportunity to get out for a ride until about midday. But thats when the clouds began to bubble up 😅. ![](davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 2 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 31 2025So, it's now November! The years go by ever quicker, and we don't notice until it's too late to do anything about it. There's always that thing that gets forgotten, and which…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 3 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 30 2025I'm hoping for some dryish conditions tomorrow so that I can get out on my mountain bike again. I'm not holding my breath though as we have yet another weather system heading…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 4 days agoIt's ,wet, wet! : My Actifit Report Card: October 29 2025This was the scene today when we went to spend some time at a farm shop tea room. A very nice and friendly place to enjoy a light lunch and a cup of coffee. The rain started as…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 5 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 28 2025The clock change went by smoothly, and I didn't really notice at all! When I was working shifts it was a different story, sometimes losing an hours sleep in the spring when…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 6 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 27 2025Another bright morning greeted me when I ventured out. Chilly as well, but that is to be expected at this time of year. I was tempted to return indoors to get my cycling gear…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 8 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 26 2025Spot the goldfinch! I realise it is difficult to see at first look but I was pleased to get a shot before it flew off! This bird is a particularly beautiful one, with gold…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 9 days agoZoo time! : My Actifit Report Card: October 25 2025I visited our local zoo again today together with my wife and one of our grandsons. Tilgate zoo is really a wildlife sanctuary, open to the public and looks after a number of…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 10 days agoCrawter's Brook! : My Actifit Report Card: October 24 2025Crawter's Brook is a conservation area contained within a large industrial estate. The name actually comes from the brook that passes through this small park. ![](davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 11 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 23 2025Well, storm Benjamin went by overnight and has caused a little damage but not as bad as was feared. There were some flooded roads though, as I found out today while driving…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 11 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 22 2025The calm before the storm! Quite literally, as we have storm Benjamin bearing down on the UK. With winds of 75 mph it will be a damaging storm. This reminds me of autumn…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 12 days agoWet October! : My Actifit Report Card: October 21 2025The were some seriously heavy showers around this afternoon. I got caught in one while out cycling on my way back home, soaking me to the skin. I expected to encounter a shower…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 13 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 20 2025Wow! We have had two whole days of rain now. Not continuous, but when it rains, it rains heavily. This is typical autumnal showery conditions for these latitudes and of course…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 14 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 19 2025It hasn't been the most active day I've had but at least I have achieved some of my goals. Getting those chores and other items off the agenda is good for the mind! 😆 Sundays…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 15 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 18 2025After a busy day of DIY, I had time to get a walk in the afternoon. It was not a long one, but it was good to get some exercise, nonetheless. I walked into town along a…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 17 days agoForest Cycling in Fall! : Actifit Report Card: October 17 2025I usually plan to do my cycling in the afternoon or evening in the summer months, but today, it was more convenient for a morning ride. It started out overcast and even a…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 17 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 16 2025We had a scary evening 🤣. One of our local pubs had a very scary welcome at the door. Eek! Halloween is just around the corner, and festivities are building up nicely…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 19 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 15 2025I completed over two hours of driving today. It's not a huge time behind the wheel, but I find driving stressful these days. There are just too many cars and other vehicles on…davidthompson57 in #hive-193552 • 20 days agoMy Actifit Report Card: October 14 2025As a grandparent, you get to enjoy your time with your childrens children, without much of the obvious disadvantages. That is all in the past now! 🤣 So, today, I was helping…