Category Archives: Turf

Turf Blog 18-07-22

Posted on 19/07/2022 by Gary

I don’t like too much sun, or excessive heat for that matter, and turfing during the current so-called heat wave, which seems to have sent the media into a Nanny State of warnings, cautions and even news specials, just isn’t … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 16-07-22

Posted on 16/07/2022 by Gary

There’s one unique zone I’ve omitted to take on any of my visits to Portobello in Edinburgh. This is entirely down to the zone being underwater at the time. The zone is question is called NoMedalHere. Now, the zone being … Continue reading →

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Turf Video 15-07-22

Posted on 15/07/2022 by Gary

A fine evening with bright skies, warm winds and low tide and sunset around 10.00 pm, perfect for turfing on the Surly Pugsley fat bike. So, I’m not going to go into chapter and verse on the evening’s activities, I’d … Continue reading →

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Turf Video 13-07-22

Posted on 13/07/2022 by Gary

A grand day out on the Swifty Air kick scooter, taking in Melville Castle Hotel and Dobbie’s Garden Centre returned via Dalkeith and Eskbank. Today I wanted to try recording while kick scooting and found it much more difficult than … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 12-07-22

Posted on 12/07/2022 by Gary

Last year on Turf Blog 08-09-21 I posted about fitting a tow bar to the car to allow me to carry my bicycle on turfing expeditions further afield. Now, while it has served its purpose fairly well, loading up the … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 11-07-22

Posted on 11/07/2022 by Gary

Having tried my luck at bettering my Eager Ferret time of 9:01, achieved on the Loanhead Ferret Run, and managing a time of 9:25 on a local route here in Bonnyrigg, I gave thought to ways and means of improving … Continue reading →

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Turf Video 09-07-22

Posted on 09/07/2022 by Gary

Early morning turf walk around the policies of Dalhousie Castle Hotel, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, and surrounding farmland. Yes, another turfing video blog shot on the GoPro Hero 10 Black and featuring an old mill and a witches house! Now with titles! … Continue reading →

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Types of Turfer

Posted on 09/07/2022 by Gary

Like most activities Turf has its own specific meanings and terms, and in this section of Planet Gary I’ll be taking an alternative look at some of many different types of turfer you might encounter in the real world. Turfinator … Continue reading →

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Turf Blog 07-07-22

Posted on 08/07/2022 by Gary

I’m always on the lookout for those interesting occasions when a combination of different factors fall into place just at the right time, providing a great excuse for night-time turfing adventures. Such factors might include a bright full moon, clear … Continue reading →

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Turf Video 06-07-22

Posted on 06/07/2022 by Gary

All the zones down in Newbattle woods were still neutral following the recent start of the round, and it was the ideal location for this second turf video. During this walk, I chat about a range of turf subjects. Filming … Continue reading →

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