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Posted: 12:08am
You've heard of a road to nowhere, well this is an alleyway to sometime. This is it for me folks, I am away Thursday 06:00 (GMT) on a canoe-camping trip and so no internet connection in the wilds of Scotland. I have greatly enjoyed Wiskerino 2007, and most of the shots during the 120 days have been awesome. I am keeping the beard for definite, so hopefully I will see you all in 2009. Peace.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:08:27 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/19765/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/19376/
Posted: 8:15am
A failed shot I'm afraid. First it was raining and where I wanted to go was too wet, so I moved to the edge of a building works but someone had urinated about 50 yards form here and I just the shot done before the smell over-powered me! I may try again.]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:15:33 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/19376/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/19071/
Posted: 11:23am
Born free As free as the wind blows As free as the grass grows Born free to follow your heart Live free And beauty surrounds you The world still astounds you Each time you look at the stars Stay free Where no walls divide you You're free as the roaring tide So there's no need to hide Born free And life is worth living But only worth livng Cause you're born free]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:23:16 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/19071/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18874/
Posted: 4:26am
I have no idea what those white marks on my neck are.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:26:57 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18874/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18642/
Posted: 9:57am
What does he have in his pocketses, precious? I forgot about this theme so have just emptied out the pockets of my work coat from today. We have (from bottom working left/right upwards): # Twix Wrapper (empty) - my afternoon snack # 36 pence - change from lunch of 1 Sausage & Egg bap and a cup of tea form the local transport cafe # 2 Pens - One for filling in the survey sheet, other for marking tags # Thinning Control Booklet (TJD Rollinson) - used for measuring and marking forest thinnings # Return STP Train ticket (Glasgow-Kelvindale) # Panasonic AAA battery pack (one remaining) - MP3 player power # Silva compass - plot measuring and mapping tool # FORESTMeter FL (Carl Leiss, Berlin) - used with a tape to calculate the height of trees within survey plots So the answer of whats in my pockets? Not much! ]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:57:04 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18642/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18513/
Posted: 8:28am
I have been nick named the Brian Blessed of the canoe world. I just don't see it myself! GORDON'S ALIVE?!]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:28:50 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18513/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18415/
Posted: 11:14am
'A short Walk in the Hindu Kush' by Eric Newby This has come from the favourite music theme earlier. I was thinking what was my favourite book and it has to be this. Eric Newby was in the Black Watch and Special Boat Service in WW2, and was a POW for 3 yrs, he then went to work in womens fashion after the war until 1956. It was then that he made his trip into Nuristan (currently Afghanistan and Pakistan) and wrote this book. This book, and his other works, have been a big inspiration to me in trying new things and travelling and it is my aim to follow his footsteps in this book one-day. He is an excellent writer and very very funny. I highly recommend this book!!!]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:14:07 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/18415/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/17860/
Posted: 6:16am
They Might Be Giants. Dial-A-Song. The album shown is a comp of 20 years of Dial-A-Song songs, which are songs recorded on an answerphone you can phone from anywhere to listen to.]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:16:27 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/17860/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/17601/
Posted: 6:20am
Glasgow Throwdoon! Yeah! 3.30am the last beards get together. From left to right : Me (pete), Establishment (Ronnie), Rip Van Twinkle (Scott), & L Man (Laurence).]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:20:35 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/17601/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/17276/
Posted: 11:19am
Not the best so apologies. I spent the entire day out on site. Hence I could only find this surface in the worlds dirtiest sites. But what is happening?]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:19:14 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/17276/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16860/
Posted: 10:03am
Clean and bearded mug shot. No frills.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:03:13 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16860/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16758/
Posted: 2:11pm
Recent one of me canoeing the new boat down a mild river. Damn but its shallow. I need the front airbag as the canoe has no natural bouyancy and if I go over the canoe sinks! Fun though, however I prefer more whitewater than that!!]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:11:44 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16758/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16605/
Posted: 8:48am
6 Nations Rugby Competition Come On England! Here is Englands first match of the tournament, playing the Welsh. I was going to do something sporty myself but then thought I needed to conserve my strength to support my team!]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:48:44 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16605/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16356/
Posted: 11:06am
Some asked to see me in the new canoe, so here I am. I admit its an older shot, but a more up-to-date one will appear. I am paddling her on its maiden voyage on Derwent Water which is the Lake District National Park, England.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:06:13 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16356/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16216/
Posted: 12:46pm
"5 Day Beer" Day 8. Well the world tour did promise a dark ale and they don't come much darker than this. Today's beer of choice is Dark Island, made on the Orkney Isles this dark 4.6% ale is a real head turner. A very very malty taste that is reminiscent of of eating malt extract. 5000 years in the making and well worth it! A really smooth taste though and quite fruity. Made in small batches, I first tasted this at a CAMRA event in Bristol]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:46:08 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/16216/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/15885/
Posted: 12:57am
Forgive Me I am ashamed to say that I was away canoeing and so I have nearly hit my deadline for not posting anything. I feel awful that I nearly didn't make it and I promise to ensure this never happens again. I look forward t watching the excellent posts for todays theme.]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:57:19 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/15885/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/15131/
Posted: 12:36pm
Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:36:06 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/15131/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14940/
Posted: 9:48am
HAKA tee from Global Rugby (i think). Its the Haka that the All Blacks perform before starting a rugby game. Its a mauri dance that is used for many reasons such as war, greeting people or to celebrate a great occasion. This is one of the iconic things about world rugby form one of the best teams (not as good as England obviously!). Zoom to hopefully read the words on the tee.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:48:53 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14940/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14794/
Posted: 9:45am
"5 Day Beer" Day 6. Well the world tour went out to the loacl pool bar and got slaughtered so I was not able to post any pics, or at least anything that wasn't really blurred! Day 7. To recover from the previous night went to play some golf on the local municipal course. To celebrate this tonights beer of choice is St Andrews Ale from Belhaven. I haven't had this before but its quite nice, its a medium ale @ 4.1%, not an all-night beer but good lunch or evening starter beer. Malty taste.]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:45:34 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14794/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14576/
Posted: 1:23pm
"5 Day Beer" Day 5. Well the last day has seen the return of the world tour to Scotland. I haven't previewed any Scottish beer on this site so todays Beer of choice comes form Bonnie Scotland. Caledonian 80 Shilling somes form Edinburgh and is a very tasty dark beer, at 4.1% it is also an enjoyable evening long drink. I would say this is in my top 5 all time beers, and my favourite of this 5 day tour. I hope you enjoyed the ride. Well this is the end of the world tour, or is it???]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:23:47 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14576/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14385/
Posted: 11:21am
"5 Day Beer" Day 4. Well we haven't really moved out from the far east. We have moved form Chine to Thailand to sample todays beer of choice. Singha. A wonderful light beer, at 5.0% its not too strong but has a good rounded after feel. Crisp taste as well. I think this might be a popular one. Only one day left! Where will they go? Tune in tomorrow to find out]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:21:32 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14385/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14198/
Posted: 10:36am
"5 day beer" Day 3. Well the tour has moved on from Belgium, and has actually traveled to the far east.. Todays beer of choice is Tsingtao. A Chinese beer made from Malt, rice and hops, it is 4.7%. A very light beer that is an excellent light drink. Plus it has a very crisp taste that is refreshing and puts it heads above major western lagers. We are in the far east, will we remain here? Tune in tomorrow to find out!]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:36:44 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14198/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14011/
Posted: 9:27am
"5 Day Beer" Day 2. Somewhere in deepest central glasgow, a man drinks some more beer. The world tour got too drunk last night to move on so we stick with Belgium. Great beer. Todays beer of choice is Leffe. Its a golden beer, brewed in an abbey and imported to the UK, Its 6.6% so less than the last beer but still strong, however its much smother and a great long distance drink. Where will the world tour take us tomorrow? Tune in to find out!]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:27:33 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/14011/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13833/
Posted: 10:17am
Mmm a 5 day theme is it? What can I do? Oh I know... BEER! Yes thats a 5 day beer theme coming up. Todays beer of choice is Duvel. Its a Belgium golden ale at 8.5%, so its quite potent. It must be served cold, very cold. Tune in tomorrow for the next installment of the "5 Day Beer".]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:17:48 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13833/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13450/
Posted: 1:14pm
Friday night so he is relaxed after the weeks work, he gets a few beers out and sits down to watch the 4th season of Family. He hears a noise but thinks its nothing, he suddenly realises that hes out of beer already. Getting up to go to the fridge he hears the noise again. What is it? He goes into the bathroom only to hear something behind the shower curtain. Oh no! No, please no! The razor has mutated in some old Lynx shower gel (the crap kind with moisturiser), and has become a monster hell bent on killing anything with beards! AAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! God I'm bored.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:14:30 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13450/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13244/
Posted: 6:18am
Oh how red my fierce beard is, with strong and unruly growth that invades my face without mercy. Go on, chant it: How red can you go! How red can you go! How red can you go! You might want to zoom in to realise my hair brilliance.]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:18:18 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13244/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13072/
Posted: 8:17am
Dancing to work like Cody!]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:17:13 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/13072/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/12911/
Posted: 7:50am
With a flick of my pen I can fell many trees. It just makes me laugh to see them die, and a horrid nasty death to. Excellent!! Ha Ha Ha. Love the smell of sap in the morning. Or even noon and night come to think of it.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:50:13 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/12911/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/12358/
Posted: 11:15am
Why oh why is this my favourite hat? I guess its because that; when the leaves fall and the trees shiver, I shall bathe in their sap!]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:15:23 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/12358/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/12178/
Posted: 9:10am
A touch of the ivory and dark, and with speed doescome true; till all the green blurs with the red, and the Apache hoves to view. Just putting some finishing touches to my new canoe. Certainly get some interesting smells when you mix GRP particles & Danish Oils!]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:10:02 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/12178/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/11473/
Posted: 2:27pm
Oh, its cold outside missus!]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:27:13 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/11473/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/10689/
Posted: 3:57am
After the pre-christmas eve drinks party, I find that I am just a mere shadow of my former self!]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:57:22 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/10689/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/10262/
Posted: 8:47am
Not Photoshop. I forgot to put this on CLAME for yesterdays in-camera stuff. I just like how the eye looks in Neg format on my camera.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:50 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/10262/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/10061/
Posted: 12:45am
Negative.... Positive.... Negative is the new positive. Negative pour homme.]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:45:35 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/10061/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/9412/
Posted: 2:10pm
Tis the season to decorate ones house!]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:10:19 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/9412/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/8761/
Posted: 11:18am
Two of the best things on earth - the sky and a bit of my beard.]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:18:54 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/8761/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/8050/
Posted: 10:13am
Sub-Continent Beer Day! As this day is sandwiched between two Wiskerino Theme Days I have decided to have my own theme day, to make it a long weekend. Todays theme is all beer must come from India. They have fantastic pale ale, which goes great with a curry. I'm off down to the take away!]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:13:21 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/8050/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/7884/
Posted: 10:57am
Wore it work today. First time in over a year - guys in my office got a shock as they had never seen me in a shirt before, let alone a suit and tie. But I hate the damn thing, and I thought I might be able to got he entire year without it. you ask a high price Whiskerino!]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:57:04 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/7884/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/6919/
Posted: 11:17am
Alas poor yoric I knew him well! Well perhaps not 'yoric' but 'Newce' instead!]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:17:09 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/6919/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/5755/
Posted: 1:57pm
Good old English Beer. If Shakespere had been drinking this he would have been good!]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:57:54 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/5755/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/4383/
Posted: 11:16am
This man was persecuted purely for having commited the crime of growing a beard by a razor loving society. Sentenced to serve hours of tedious comments from work colleagues he is looking for a way to escape. Can you help him?]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:16:59 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/4383/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/3503/
Posted: 5:15am
Beard is starting to grow properly now, but I still naked!]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:15:20 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/3503/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/3280/
Posted: 5:48am
I don't want to come out, they will laugh at my beard!]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:48:56 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/3280/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/3064/
Posted: 7:42am
Oh mighty beech tree, how your growth impresses me; as my approach neared, I wished such for my beard.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:42:45 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/3064/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/2569/
Posted: 3:56am
Not the best but it shows my lack of beard growth in the last few days. Help!]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:56:02 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/2569/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/2028/
Posted: 3:12pm
My Beard and my brew, what can be better! Up to a grand 6mm now, wow!]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:12:17 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/2028/ http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/1758/
Posted: 2:03pm
Growth on Day 7. It still feels very unnatural not having a full beard.]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:03:38 -0800 http://www.whiskerino.org/2007/lpete/1758/