Yeo Valley Advert

Finally, that song in the yogurt advert that's being played during X Factor, that you've been tapping you foot along too . . . they've released the latest Yeo Valley Advert as a song.

Who ever came up with the idea for this country rap needs a pat on the back. It's captivating & entertaining, while still conveying the companies message.

It is such a catchy song, with a video featuring the Yeo Valley, in Somerset, bring the real world in. The Yeo Valley has always held a strong name within the local communities around Somerset & now it's appeal is spreading.

Keep up the good work . . .

(If you too are hooked on the rap from the advert, you too can now own it via Amazon, following the link below)

Fond Childhood Memories

As I was stood on the platform at the train station this morning, shielding myself from the bitterly cold wind & driving snow.

I suddenly remember a line from one of my beloved childhood Christmas stories by Dylan Thomas, A Child's Christmas in Wales. The snippet that rekindled the memory was at the beginning, when the lead character references it "snowed for 6 days & 7 nights, or 7 nights & 6 days".  

As Christmas stories go, this is a archetypal traditional Childhood story of little town life in mid 20th century Britain, or Wales for that matter.

A heartwarming tale of times gone by that will be loved by adults & children alike, especially the audio version - with a gentle comforting tones. Ideal as a present this Christmas!

Outstanding performance!

A Lazy Week

I have a confession to make . . .

.  .  . My efforts to loose weight & become fitter seem to have escaped me this past week!

I am still cycling just over 6 miles to & from work each day but the motivation to do any additional exercise has not been forthcoming. I think it's probably my subconscious tell me winter's on the way & it's getting cold.  Despite this I have still done a couple of short jogs during the later part of this week, so not a complete loss. Just not to the same extent as last weeks level of exercise.

Now just too kick myself up the arse & get my head down next week, getting some serious exercise in!




 

Google Subscribed Links

This is something I stumbled over today & thought needs investigating further.

From 1st impressions it seems almost like a free version of Adwords, you target the specific Key Words you want to appear for. You enter a creative & compelling advert, with a link to your URL & then add a button (see below) onto your site.



Now I haven't quite established the link inbetween the button & people choosing to see your subscribed link whist searching Google. Although I'm sure this will become apparent with time . . .

For now here (or above) is my first attempt of Subscribed Links & hopefully it'll all become clear! If anyone else has comments or already mastered the Subscribed Links tool, please feel free to post them below

A Short Jog

Here is the map of a short jog I did earlier today in my efforts to regain my fitness levels.

A Mouthwatering Delight

The Gentle Chef

If you're a fan of culinary delights with a hint of artistic flare - then this blog is for you!

The Gentle Chef is a blog full of yummy recipes, with step by step guides on re-creating each dish & not forgetting the artistic twist with expert photography.

A firm favorite of mine & I'm sure will have you salivating at the mouth in no time . . .