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Title: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 13, 2011
Hey Guys

I have taken it apon myself to set myself 10 challenges between the date of 11/11/11 and 12/12/12.

And one thing I have done is start my own website/blog.

http://outdoorgearuk.webs.com/ (http://outdoorgearuk.webs.com/)

please have a look
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: twentyclicks on November 13, 2011
Good luck Lenny, and with the rest of your challenges!

I like the events calendar thing at the side - nice touch.
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: wee gaz on November 13, 2011
good luck with web site , looks good
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Mourneman on November 13, 2011
Great job lenny,you should contain big seller's out there;berghaus,north face,Karrimor discuss with them reviewing their kit,anyway proper job lenny
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Daithi2004 on November 13, 2011
Good luck with the website. I have it saved in "My Favourite". I notice that you have "Sign in" and "Register". Does that mean that if I register, I can join in the discussions etc like this website?
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: RedLeader on November 14, 2011
Good luck Lenny. What are your 10 challenges?
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 14, 2011
Good luck Lenny. What are your 10 challenges?

1. Lose 3 Stone
2. Cycle 2000 Miles
3. Walk 500 Miles
4. Learn a new skill
5. Complete a Triatherlon
6. Decorate the Main Bedroom & Landscape the Garden
7. Save £1000
8. Do the Mourne wall in 24 hrs
9. Bake a cake (Not cupcakes)
10. Make a Website/blog
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Dowser on November 14, 2011
Good luck Lenny. What are your 10 challenges?

1. Lose 3 Stone
2. Cycle 2000 Miles
3. Walk 500 Miles
4. Learn a new skill
5. Complete a Triatherlon
6. Decorate the Main Bedroom & Landscape the Garden
7. Save £1000
8. Do the Mourne wall in 24 hrs
9. Bake a cake (Not cupcakes)
10. Make a Website/blog

Do you think learning to bake cakes is a good thing to do when your first challenge is to loose 3 stone  ::)
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 14, 2011
Good luck Lenny. What are your 10 challenges?

1. Lose 3 Stone
2. Cycle 2000 Miles
3. Walk 500 Miles
4. Learn a new skill
5. Complete a Triatherlon
6. Decorate the Main Bedroom & Landscape the Garden
7. Save £1000
8. Do the Mourne wall in 24 hrs
9. Bake a cake (Not cupcakes)
10. Make a Website/blog

Do you think learning to bake cakes is a good thing to do when your first challenge is to loose 3 stone  ::)

Fair one, but I am not eating them and Its only one cake, was going to go for a xmas cake for the xmas dinner.
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: big chris on November 14, 2011
Nice bucket list  ;D
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 14, 2011
Nice bucket list  ;D

This is by no means a bucket list. For my bucket list may I refer you to the latest An Idiot Abroad.
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Dowser on November 14, 2011
Fair one, but I am not eating them and Its only one cake, was going to go for a xmas cake for the xmas dinner.

Cool... Bring it on.  better get started though.  Think you gotta make them a good month or two before and feed them brandy every now and again  ;)
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 14, 2011
I best get on it then. Are we going fot the 10th?
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Matthew on November 14, 2011
I best get on it then. Are we going fot the 10th?

It looks like it buddy.
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Spud on November 14, 2011
Fair one, but I am not eating them and Its only one cake, was going to go for a xmas cake for the xmas dinner.

Cool... Bring it on.  better get started though.  Think you gotta make them a good month or two before and feed them brandy every now and again  ;)

I like being fed brandy now and again, maybe I should have been a xmas cake? lol Good luck with ur list lenny, all the cycling and walking will start the weight loss well!  :)
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 16, 2011
New reviews added today
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LandyLiam on November 16, 2011
looks good lenny, hopefully once you've built up a good list and get plenty of viewers you'll be able to contact suppliers with a view getting some free gear ;) you could maybe even do an article each month for a local magazine or newspaper
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 16, 2011
looks good lenny, hopefully once you've built up a good list and get plenty of viewers you'll be able to contact suppliers with a view getting some free gear ;) you could maybe even do an article each month for a local magazine or newspaper

That's what I'm going for but as soon as I review the gear it would be given away in a comp
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Dowser on November 16, 2011
looks good lenny, hopefully once you've built up a good list and get plenty of viewers you'll be able to contact suppliers with a view getting some free gear ;) you could maybe even do an article each month for a local magazine or newspaper

That's what I'm going for but as soon as I review the gear it would be given away in a comp

Lets hope you don't get to review to many pairs of boxer shorts or socks then  ;)
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Spud on November 16, 2011
looks good lenny, hopefully once you've built up a good list and get plenty of viewers you'll be able to contact suppliers with a view getting some free gear ;) you could maybe even do an article each month for a local magazine or newspaper

That's what I'm going for but as soon as I review the gear it would be given away in a comp


Lets hope you don't get to review to many pairs of boxer shorts or socks then  ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LandyLiam on November 16, 2011
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That's what I'm going for but as soon as I review the gear it would be given away in a comp
hmmmm, photo comp prizes, that would be nice  ;D
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 16, 2011
looks good lenny, hopefully once you've built up a good list and get plenty of viewers you'll be able to contact suppliers with a view getting some free gear ;) you could maybe even do an article each month for a local magazine or newspaper

That's what I'm going for but as soon as I review the gear it would be given away in a comp

Lets hope you don't get to review to many pairs of boxer shorts or socks then  ;)

lol
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Dowser on November 16, 2011
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That's what I'm going for but as soon as I review the gear it would be given away in a comp
hmmmm, photo comp prizes, that would be nice  ;D

Excellent Idea!!!  ;)
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Oisín on November 16, 2011
Nice site,

Bit of constructive criticism:

-Maybe a tad more information, what the product is good at what it isnt etc...

-Consider explaining why 'said' features make that product good and not good

-When it comes in handy, what it works well with

Just think if someone who is only beginning into the outdoor world is reading it they may not fully understand. But none the less it's a great effort and I wish the best for you.



Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 16, 2011
Thanks Oisin.

I will try and keep newbies into consideration. What would you say coming from a newbie side yourself would of been a better lay out? Something like a pro and con section or maybe more in depth? I was a bit worried about going to in depth thou.
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: Oisín on November 17, 2011
I think you could include a pro's con's section at the end to sum it up. That way it would remind the reader what they have just read.

And where is a good place to use it: etc.. when walking the dog in the forest but , but not when going a run... something like that.


Not saying you need these things, just something you could include if you wanted.
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 28, 2011
New Review added

http://outdoorgearuk.webs.com/apps/blog/show/10425303-ptzl-e-lite (http://outdoorgearuk.webs.com/apps/blog/show/10425303-ptzl-e-lite)
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on December 01, 2011
Hi guys I have now added a twitter feed to my website so when I do a review or add news it will be on twitter.

Please follow me at http://twitter.com/outdoorgearuk01
Title: Re: New Website
Post by: LennyJ1 on December 02, 2011
Thanks to all that are now following me on twitter & Facebook. Dont forget there will be prizes to be won soon so keep a eye on the website for more details.

Thanks