Owls Count

Terry Pratchett is one of the best selling UK authors. During my teenage years his books were some of the few I read. Recently he announced that he is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Recently he pledged $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Research Trust.

In response to this pledge a group of fans have created the site Match It For Pratchett, which is looking for fans to pledge money to help match Terry Pratchett’s $1 million (£500,000) donation to Alzheimer’s Research.

As the year draws to an end I looked through the lists of books read and orienteering event attended this year. While looking through the lists thoughts turned to favourites.

Books
Mad Dogs by Robert Muchamore - the latest book from a very good teenage spy series.
The Financial Times Guide to Investing by Glen Arnold - if you are considering, or already have, investments in the UK then you should read this book.
Heat: How We Can Stop the Planet Burning by George Monbiot - a look at how we can reduce carbon emissions by 90% without make major changes in lifestyle.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Joanne Rowling - the end to a fantastic series.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt - intrigue in an exclusive group of students.
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk - a suitably named book. A haunting collection of linked short stories.

Orienteering
O-Ringen Day 3 - Vifolkavallen - the O-Ringen was my first time orienteering in Sweden and this was the first day when I had a reasonable idea of what exactly I was doing.
Spey2007 Day 4 - Culbin - I really enjoyed the sand dunes of Culbin and am looking forward to getting back later this year.
Warwick City Race - my favourite event of the year. A course that required full concentration for the whole way round.