Bothies, Bikes and Bogs April 25, 2015John D Burns 9 I can see the bothy from here. It’s tantalisingly close. In fact I’ve been able to see the bothy for quite a while. [...]
Sand Martin Nesting Site – Update December 18, 2014John D Burns I reported the destruction of the nesting site to the Police, who were very helpful, but it’s only an offence if the nesting [...]
Environmental Vandalism December 16, 2014John D Burns Sometimes I see things that really make me incensed. A little while ago I wrote about a Sand Martin nesting site on the [...]
Modern Nativity December 14, 2014John D Burns I’m taking drawing classes next year, you can see why! [...]
Confessions of a baby boomer December 3, 2014John D Burns 12 This is an apology, a frank admission of guilt. I know what I’ve done and probably most of you do too. You see [...]
Are you a real man November 24, 2014John D Burns 5 The wind rattles the bothy door and pushes hopefully against the windows, the frames flex under the pressure of the gale but I [...]
Of Mice and Men November 9, 2014John D Burns 2 Follow this blog on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/johndburnsblog [...]
Gorilla in the Mist November 8, 2014John D Burns 2 As someone once said, “There is a fine line between courage and lunacy.” Those are the words that come into my mind as [...]
Dry Man Walking October 13, 2014John D Burns 10 I’m not sure if I’m going to make it. This is a race and the stakes are high. I’ve been walking this forestry [...]
No Fear September 29, 2014John D Burns 6 Whoever said, “All we have to fear is fear itself,” had never climbed ice. [...]