Wizard SteveOct 23, 20237 min readFriends & FamilyCompelled to moveI had settled in nicely. I got on well with my neighbours and Rowan loved the long grass. She was out day and night. Then one day, I...
Wizard SteveSep 3, 20234 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance Return to SidleyI hadn’t got far before I became aware of a potentially dangerous problem. There was a knocking sound that I could feel through the brake...
Wizard SteveJun 26, 20234 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance A challenging weekOnce the repairs were done, I had a day of doing nothing. The next morning, I tacked down, then, with Rowan onboard, headed for a...
Wizard SteveJun 25, 20234 min readHills & ValleysBlack DownSince reaching the common land, I had seen the dark hill to the West. It was now time to head up onto it. I merely had to cross the main...
Wizard SteveApr 28, 20235 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance Repairing the truckI had a text message from the GP surgery in Hastings asking for me to come in for some tests. I contacted the local GP surgery, Phoenix...
Wizard SteveApr 14, 20236 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance Johnson Vehicle MaintenanceIt wasn’t long before my back started playing up again. I suspect it is the same old bending, foraging and carrying firewood. I was...
Wizard SteveMar 24, 20233 min readThe TruckA nightmare night-time jauntIt was clear that I had to get off of the hill. I was also aware that it would likely be a bit of a mission. Michael and I had researched...
Wizard SteveMar 21, 20235 min readAncient MonumentsKits CotyIn the morning, I tacked down. I had been boxed in for most of the days, so as soon as it was clear, I moved forward, filling the space...
Wizard SteveJan 18, 20225 min readSanctuarySanctuary, part 2 - Boating lakeThe car park was like a rubbish tip. I filled several black plastic sacks with just the rubbish that was strewn around where I had...
Wizard SteveMar 14, 20205 min readFriends & FamilyThe truck At this point, I guess I should introduce you to my truck. It (or, if you prefer, she) is a 1998 LDV Convoy 3.5t tipper van with a 2.5l...
Wizard SteveJan 29, 20202 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance Sourcing parts There are a number of issues with the truck! To list, they are as follows: Sheared shock absorber bolt Dead alternator Loose pivot pin No...
Wizard SteveJan 28, 20202 min readBreakdowns & Maintenance What next?I have been in touch with a guy named Steve. He runs Lizard Trailers in Helston. I have spoken to him briefly about what I need. He says...