It really doesn't feel like 15 months ago that I last posted to this blog, way back in October 2009.

It has been such a busy time, packing in what sometimes feels like an endless series of training and assessment courses, building on past experiences and soaking up ideas, approaches and philosophies from a number of inspirational people along the way. My Dallam course finished with a fantastic sea kayaking trip along the west coast of Scotland and all the efforts paid off when my certificate landed on the doormat. Almost immediately I was offered a contract to work the summer at Dallam Outdoors which again led to my meeting some top people and learning heaps more about delivering adventure and development to the kids we worked with.

Sue and I enjoyed a fortnight paddling around the Elaphite Islands of Croatia in late summer and continue to paddle and wander around the Lakes and other places. The dogs continue to entertain us while the children do what all the best of them do; give us cause for concern, regularly attack the bank balance and live their lives completely oblivious to any stress that they inflict!

Anyways, here we go, into 2011 with every intention of returning to post more regularly and keep this insight into my world going. I hope that you have as much fun as I hope to!