Not sure it you will have seen this but it is worth seeing again if you haven't.

Not sure it you will have seen this but it is worth seeing again if you haven't. We are invisible, frequently invisible and there are good reasons why unfortunately. Have a read, it is interesting enough, but more importantly tell people how badly we humans look at stuff!
Oh and if you don't do it already it puts a little science behind the obvious "make yourself seen" choices.

http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/raf-pilot-teach-cyclists/

Chris Auton hung out with 1 person.Tim Auton

Chris Auton hung out with 1 person.Tim Auton

Am guessing some of you will have seen this, and some of you not but it is probably worth another look anyway.

Am guessing some of you will have seen this, and some of you not but it is probably worth another look anyway. Ever had a fellow road user "not see you"? Well, it looks like they may have a point...
Spread this as it includes advice on how to avoid missing stuff right in front of you... And maybe why they can miss us on the bike...
http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/raf-pilot-teach-cyclists/

The gingerbread house is starting to look structurally challenged...

The gingerbread house is starting to look structurally challenged...

I was given a #Zippo Handwarmer on Christmas day.

I was given a #Zippo Handwarmer on Christmas day. Not unusual to be given a gift, granted, but it is a slightly amazing thing...
Fill it with lighter fluid, according to the instructions, which basically means full to brimming for the first fill, then light.
On the box and in the instructions it claims "up to 12 hours" of hand warming.
32 (yes, thirty two) hours later IT'S STILL GOING! And it is working well, pleasingly warm all the time, almost too warm when trapped in a jeans pocket. It is bloody amazing, that's what it is! It's easy to see why the design of catalytic hand warmers hasn't really changed in nigh on a hundred years, they are simply brilliant as they are.
Now my only concern is whether it will go out before tomorrow so I can refill it for a walk. Hope I remember to not brim it next time I use it as well.
Already considering getting another for my other half as they are pretty cheap if you shop around...

http://www.zippo.co.uk/product.php?id=542

This bacon drink is taking too long to create. #effervescentmyarse #baconmakeseverythingbetter?

This bacon drink is taking too long to create. #effervescentmyarse #baconmakeseverythingbetter?

Minor injuries clinic, fantastic resource, even when it isn't for me :-)

Minor injuries clinic, fantastic resource, even when it isn't for me :-)
Thank you NHS!

Just noticed the "mood" thing at the bottom of the G+app, not sure I really get the point but what the heck, it's...

Just noticed the "mood" thing at the bottom of the G+app, not sure I really get the point but what the heck, it's Christmas and I'm "Feelin' great!"

Nicola Auton and daughters started project Gingerbread House on Sunday.

Nicola Auton and daughters started project Gingerbread House on Sunday. Eldest (2 & 3/4 years old) daughter and I finished it on Monday.
I think we did pretty well considering our relative lack of experience... 1st time for us all :-)
Merry Christmas to you all!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!
Seeing as I am up and Google+ told me it was your birthday :-)

Not sure when it happened but Google Currents suddenly became something I want to use. Thanks again Google...

Back again for a reliable if not awesome meal.

Watched this at Chatsworth House this evening. What a show!

Watched this at Chatsworth House this evening. What a show!
http://elementalforceuk.com/

Always thought government cuts in the millions were, in the scheme of things, trivial, and that is here in the UK.

Always thought government cuts in the millions were, in the scheme of things, trivial, and that is here in the UK. Even more meaningless stateside...

Originally shared by Iron Patriot

Shared from a friend.  Thanks Francis!

*I'm going to bite the bullet, too!!!!
 
President Obama ordered the cabinet to cut $100,000,000.00 ($100 million) from the $3,500,000,000,000.00 ($3.5 trillion) federal budget.
 
I'm so impressed by this sacrifice that I have decided to do the same thing with my personal budget. I spend about $2,000 a month on groceries, household expenses, medicine, utilities, etc., but it's time to get out the budget cutting axe, go through my expenses, and cut back.
 
I'm going to cut my spending at exactly the same ratio (1/35,000) of my total budget. After doing the math, it looks like instead of spending $2,000 a month, I'm going to have to cut that number by six cents. Yes, I'm going to have to get by with $1999.94, but that's what sacrifice is all about.
 
I'll just have to do without some things, that are, frankly, luxuries – six cents worth.
 
Did this President actually think no one would do the math? Please send this to everyone on your list so people understand how idiotic a $100 million cut is in a $3.5 trillion budget – ludicrous
 
"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation...
One is by sword...
The other is by debt."
John Adams 1826*

A crisp winters day, ice, sun, no wind, perfect day for "an expedition, daddy" with the girls (2 years 7 months, and...

A crisp winters day, ice, sun, no wind, perfect day for "an expedition, daddy" with the girls (2 years 7 months, and 7 and a bit months respectively) :-) #perfect