Time for an update here.
11-11-24
My lifestyle has changed dramatically, at 10:45 am on Saturday 17th of February I was hit from behind by a vehicle at 45 + mph whilst riding my bike !
Thank the Lord that after suffering multiple rib fractures, 3 vertebrae (with lumbar 1 being reduced by several cen Read more...

Time for an update here.
11-11-24
My lifestyle has changed dramatically, at 10:45 am on Saturday 17th of February I was hit from behind by a vehicle at 45 + mph whilst riding my bike !
Thank the Lord that after suffering multiple rib fractures, 3 vertebrae (with lumbar 1 being reduced by several centimetres and fragments pushed into my spinal canal), displaced lung, fractured clavicle and nose that I am still alive and breathing.
I am on the path to recovery but with some paralysis and varying degrees of lumbar discomfort, bladder and bowel issues are ongoing but I’m hoping that in time this might clear up.
Fortunately as is the case our good Lord provided for me in the form of a camper van which I have named Amadeus (God’s Love), together with lots of good friends nearby, far and wide.
My health has always been my wealth and nothing has changed other than some mobility. The situation has increased my time in nature and basically forced my early retirement. I have been gifted a four-legged furry friend (a Collie cross Kelpie called Dippy. We keep each other company and I am very grateful for the opportunity to watch and guide his development.
I am currently on a small farm Near Barnstaple in North Devon. I’m in possession of some of my late brother’s quite valuable camera equipment but enjoy using my iPhone 13 mini for easy access and pocket storage.




I’m a keen naturalist living in North Devon, kindly introduced to this site by a true friend Dr Huw Thomas.
My iPhone is my camera.
I run and cycle and swim when the sea is warm enough.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos with me and for your kind comments and stars.
I use my iPhone to take my blips as it sits comfortably in my pocket whether walking running or cycling.