Shine 2012 marathon walk around London for Cancer Research UK

We've arrived at Battersea Power Station under a luminous full moon to walk a marathon for Cancer Research. #shine2012
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 29, 2012

1st mile down. 25 to go! 1 of 4 remaining flapjacks eaten.
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 29, 2012

Guy tripping a 1000s pass w/ glo sticks: "they're gonna tell you what to think. What do you think?" Chuckles: you've had a bottle of rum
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 29, 2012

This refers to an American chap who was clearly under the influence of something, begging us to "please say something" as we walked past him towards what he called "the intersect" where "they" would tell us "what to think".

Only 20 miles to go!

Trundling down the Southbank with seven miles down. Drinker near London Bridge: "beers wise, we seem to be ok".
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 29, 2012

Chuckles has climbed inside a statue.
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 29, 2012

Halfway. 13 miles still to go. Full moon high above Hyde Park.
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

Ten miles to go! #shine2012
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

Tactical pit stop. Glow rods make it difficult to hide. Cup of tea! 7 miles to go.
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

6 miles to go. Back towards the power station soon, down the river. #shine2012
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

3 miles to go!
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

24 miles down, two and a bit to go!
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

25 miles... !
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

We just walked a marathon in 9hrs 30.
— Mark Cooper (@markcpr) September 30, 2012

Building a cabin in Minecraft

 David and I stayed up to 3am in a new Minecraft world, building a cabin. David did most of the building while I foraged for stuff.

A makeshift tower to evade enemies during the night

Laying the foundations

A zombie trying to break the door down

A torch to help me find my way back after getting lost overnight

Raining out.

Listen to my songs at uffmoor.com

I've refreshed the Uffmoor Woods Music Club website to showcase my songs a little more effectively. Please go and have a listen and let me know if you like what you hear.

Rainy weekend

I was drenched through after running with a few friends on Saturday morning. The forecast said it would rain constantly over the weekend and beyond, so I dusted off my camera and began filming it. Luckily or unluckily, the forecast was right and the video was shot and edited on the 28th and 29th of April, 2012.

The music my band, Uffmoor Woods Music Club. You can find out more at uffmoor.com. Some Uffmoor Woods Music Club tracks are available for use in non-commercial projects via a Creative Commons licence.

Go to markdcooper.com to learn more about my projects.

Limbo

L and I finished Limbo after returning from honeymoon a few weeks ago. We take it in turns with the controller and whoever's not playing gives advice. The early stages of the game are an excellent example of minimalist storytelling and are creepily atmospheric. The latter stages provide some fiendish puzzles. This was one of the best games we've played together. Check out this trailer: