I have been told frequently, for the last few months, that I am brave, crazy or adventurous. I am not, I'm no different to anyone else, I have no capabilities that you yourselves don't possess. I have people telling me they could never do what I am doing, telling me that they wish they could do what I am doing, that they wouldn't dare do what I am doing. I am telling you that you can. The only thing I have done is to decide that I wanted to do something and the...

Last night in celebration of my impending departure from this country the decision was made for myself and four of the bravest, most battle hardened drinkers I've had the honour of knowing to journey to the centre of Sheffield and do battle with the legendary "Quad Vods". We set off to battle knowing in the deepest blackest part of out hearts that at least one of us would most probably not return. Daniel and Matt were both walking wounded, previous crusades ha...

So apparently I need to start bogging, frankly I don't see the point, I've never believed I have anything of relevance to say, and normally rely on politeness to ensure people listen to me, but none the less I shall give into public demand. I want to give a shout out to Matt Randall and Dan Sargeson, long time fans of the Coffee Blog! The Coffee Diaries is going to be the ramblings of this caffeine addled lunatic drifting through life, causing a nuisance and ge...