Category Archives: Ocean Rowing

Pop Ups

Posted on August 2, 2012 by arrancat

Pop Up I love the idea of pop up businesses. There is something a little Harry Potterish about them. One day they are there, another day not. You could walk down the same street every single day, and never know … Continue reading →

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Restful Days and the 12 Parcels to Tiredness

Posted on August 1, 2012 by arrancat

Today is one of those days where I just have to be, do everything delicately and as I feel ready. I need to rest and be quiet and be in my own protective bubble. Over the years I’ve learnt not to push … Continue reading →

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Travels are Almost A Go!!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by arrancat

At last it Came! Its been another busy old week here, and today I was very happy to see that OPG got the tax exemption through from the government of Georgia. This is a really big deal, as it means … Continue reading →

Posted in Death and Dying, Environment, Family, Four Birds a Boating/rOwPG, Health and Fitness, Insects, Latvia Life, Nature and Wildlife, and Seasons, Ocean Rowing, Oceans Project, Photos, Plastic Pollution, Snakes, Spiders, The Pets, TLG (Teach and Learn in Georgia), Wildlife, yoga | Tagged blogging, climate, gaming, technology | Leave a comment

The Education Debate

Posted on July 26, 2012 by arrancat

Wisdom Teething! I’m feeling a little out of sorts today. The result of my impacted wisdom tooth playing up, pressing on a nerve, which gives me a muffled ear and a constant aching headache, and an annoying tendency to start … Continue reading →

Posted in Being a Medic, Britishness, My PhD: Environmental Psychology, Ocean Rowing, Oceans Project, yoga | Tagged grumpy mood, mouth ulcer, shiny lips, wisdom tooth | 1 Comment

Introduction to Ocean Rowing Seminar

Posted on July 23, 2012 by arrancat

Milestone We reached our first ocean rowing milestone today, an ‘introduction to ocean rowing’ seminar, held at Twickenham Yacht Club, in the UK, attended by our team virtually from Georgia, Sweden, and the UK as a webinar along with other race … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting…

Posted on July 20, 2012 by arrancat

Bit sneeky today, since I decided to repost the blog I wrote for our ocean rowing site: http://www.fourbirdsaboating.com/ as I wanted to post pretty much the same stuff today. Going a little stir crazy as I just want to be in Latvia, … Continue reading →

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Four Birds a Boating

Posted on July 14, 2012 by arrancat

Weather is cranking it up today, fan is on full power, and summer is definitely here! I should have been in Latvia by now, but seems I am still waiting on the laptops to arrive from the USA. Not to … Continue reading →

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Ice is Nice

Posted on July 13, 2012 by arrancat

Limbo Schmimbo Well, I’m still in limbo at the moment, the last item that I ordered was the one that arrived with me first, but thanks to USA2Georgia that it arrived so promptly and effeciently, so I’m guessing that when … Continue reading →

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Deep Diving for Trash

Posted on July 12, 2012 by arrancat

Well, I gave up with my computer in the end. I’ve removed the battery and now it seems I can at least use it again, although low and behold if I pull out the cable by mistake. I’ve also now … Continue reading →

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A Mini-ish Update

Posted on July 8, 2012 by arrancat

Not been able to write much recently, as my laptop is on its way out. Basically the hot weather and being an elderly computer, means that when the battery gets hot, it presses on the tracker pad and bar from … Continue reading →