Tjobbe and Roseanna mailed me today to tell be about their upcoming tour. They’re jumping in their camper van and traveling the length and breadth of the country hunting out the best artists, makers, and crafts people they can find, documenting the journey and interviewing as they go. Looks like pretty good fun! Read the full story here. If you’d like the duo to pop round your place, get a look at your art, and stamp you on the map - drop them a mail here.

Here’s some Lomos i took on my recent trip to hook up with my lovely Cookie and his buddy Paul as they attempt to walk the full length of America in 6 months. Mental or what! ? I met up with them in Colorado for a couple of weeks and here’s some shots of them about camp and in action on the trail. The scenery was unbelievable. I had no idea it would be so beautiful. Find out all about the epic adventure and track Cookie and Paul’s progress in the second half here. You can sponsor them too Only half a penny per mile!

Looking at Cookie’s blog it looks much more dramatic than it is! but that’s part of the fun, getting a good picture. They’ve been extremely sweet looking after me out in the wilds. But i’ve discovered it’s absolutely knackering being outside of a design studio! Show me the way back to the comfy chair…

There are bits of snow but it’s not cold in the day. I managed a bit of sun burn actually, pretty exciting compared with London grey! It’s nippy at night if you camp up on a hill but lots of fun camping out. I’m pretty knackered from pottering about in the woods for a few days, but i’ve spent about 4 days now in a town eating, drinking and sleeping. I might have a go on the next section, but we’ll see how it goes. I might skip down to the next town and let Cookie and Paul do the walking

No blisters yet - not been going very fast! Just a bit sore in places and out of breath ;D Those boys are pretty fit you know! Even when they’re going easy. I can’t imagine being able to do 10 miles a day up here never mind the 25 they do with those huge packs on! They’ve evolved into a new super species. Or maybe it’s us pasties sitting at computers all day that have de-volved into a sub species Makes you realise what you could be if you put your mind to it though.

Cookie and Paul are going round Rocky Mountain National Park today while i have a lazy day in bed. Feels like a luxury after the tent! Been playing lots of pool, bowling, and crazy golf too.

See ya laters! Check out pictures of me looking really really rough and very tired here…

Although i did cheat a bit in the form of hitching Seen some unbelievable views, eaten a lot of super noodles round the campfire. Eaten more sour Haribo than you’d ever thought you could. My legs feel like the joints have fused into bone and i’m walking like a zombie. Did see a herd of wild elk running away from us down an alpine valley. Quite spectacular and something i never thought i’d see outside a David Attenbourough show. No bear sightings yet, except a bear poo! ( Does that count ? ) That close enough for me!

I’ve walked on grass, snow, through mud, bogs, and icey rivers. There were some cute chipminks too. See you soon! Nicky x

I’m goin’ to Colorado …Woooo! There’ll be a small break in transmission for a couple of weeks but you’ll be able to see pics and stories about me running away from grizzly bears, sleeping rough, and such over at the fabulous Made In England! Come and see me there and cheer me on as i take on a tiny weeny chunk of the Continental Divide Trail with Cookie and Paul - the intrepid trekkers. They’re walking from Mexico to Canada right now ( they’re a bit crazy i know ) but they’re doing rather well. Tune in for the outdoor action …. Back soon Monster Munchers! Nicky x

ClubPub Rocking one last time…. it doesn’t get better than this In fact it was so good it’s taken me nearly a week to get over it! Crank are the best band in the world without a shadow of a doubt. I totally lost my voice from screaming. Absolutely unbelievable. My guitar didn’t survive the mosh pit, but as long as i made it out alive that’s all i care about! And yes, that really is stage diving on a Wednesday night after work haha. Not to mention the swathes of underwear on the stage. Brilliant. Thanks to every person there for making it one of the best nights ever. More, more, more, more, more ……..

Awesome photographic talent featured above by Jaypeg and Mr.Lomo