Category Archives: Turf

My return visit to Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve this fine evening, was mostly in the hope of getting the same moon-lit misty landscape witnessed on my previous visit, but cloud cover pulled a blanket over that idea. However, despite there … Continue reading →

I’d waiting a long time for this turfing session and tonight all the different elements came together perfectly. It took a lot of planning but tonight was the night. Yes, I could have visited this area on numerous occasions during … Continue reading →

With the Diversier medal finally in the bag, I could now afford to chill out a little and simply enjoy some turfing. And with the Turf Ultimate Region Fight 2021 starting on Sunday 5th September, I think some gentle turfing … Continue reading →

The Diversier medal, awarded when you take 500 round unique zones (that’s 500 different zones within a single round of turf). To be honest, I’ve found it quite challenging, what with annoying bicycle problems and even more annoying back ache, … Continue reading →

Yesterday I’d half decided to tackle Prestonpans, Port Seton and Longniddry, for those final 72 round unique zones I needed to clinch the Diversier medal. However, this morning the thought of another long day in the saddle wasn’t very enticing … Continue reading →

With my tally towards the Diversier medal sitting at 351, I wanted a big push today to move things forward and set my turf sights on adding another 75 round uniques to the total. Earlier research had revealed that the … Continue reading →

The word addiction is often seen associated with the word turf. And I would not hesitate to say it’s an apt association. Once you start turfing, it can get really hold of you and the more you turf, the more … Continue reading →

It’s the 12th of August and its Thursday night. I’m thinking back some 40 years, when I lived in Selkirk. Most young lads of 19 years old, having reached that age, would have been downing too many pints of the … Continue reading →

Time for a quick catch up regarding my ongoing attempt for the Diversier medal. Wednesday 11th saw me across in the Mayfield area of Dalkeith, adding another 19 zones to my total, which is now sitting at 231, so just … Continue reading →