Hot Air Ballooning - I have been a pilot of hot air balloons since 1993. I own a
balloon registered in the UK. There are some pictures of my balloon (G-PATP) on
the home page. Last year I came 5th in the British National Hot Air Balloon Championships.
This was my best placed position in a competition. This year I only managed to
come 16th. Some pictures of balloons I have flown over the years are on the Balloon
Photo Album page. Apart from England, I have flown in Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Scotland, Slovenia, South
Africa, USA and Wales.
Motorcycling - I currently ride a Honda Pan European ST1300. I use it regularly
for commuting to work and for the occasional shopping trip.
Skiing - My wife and I love skiing. Lately we have been going to Austria as it is
very child friendly. Our two young children are really developing their skiing skills
quickly.