Final flight for 2024. Weather conditions? Questionable!!

With the year drawing to a close and no flying for nearly 3 weeks, I was getting withdrawal symptoms and, no matter what the weather looked like, just had to go flying... LOL
No. I won't take unnecessary risks but I do believe it is a good idea to go flying in minimum conditions in a known area from time to time.
The weather for the day was with a cloud base between 800 and 1000ft, and a decent wind from the southwest. That means it will be crosswind takeoff and landings with a circuit height below the normal but still above the legal minimums.
With no other known traffic in the area, it sounded like a good idea to go for a short flight and work and maintain my proficiency in minimal conditions.
I also had my intercom fixed and needed to test the settings in a flying environment. Recorded audio is not the best, but it is getting there.
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Life has a habit of getting in the way, and sometimes, it feels as if you're just hanging on and being taken for a ride. You're totally out of control, and there's no way to get back on track.
The funny thing is, that you are not alone. Every single one of us has, at some point, been on the border of a mental health crisis. Some even went all the way...
My aim with my flying is to raise awareness of how "common" mental health problems really are.
I ask my passengers to share their stories and how they cope while introducing them to the joy of flying a light aircraft, in most cases for the first time.
Yes, some of these flights might be long and boring for some. But keep in mind, it is not about you. It is about the passengers prioritizing themselves and letting go of their stress and life struggles for a full hour.
lifesajourney....
DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" National Private Pilot, I fly for fun and enjoy sharing my love for flying. I consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self-analysis videos helpful in my constant quest to improve and I am happy to share them. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive

[@fighterbomberMiG27]

An incredible camera perspective, love this footage so much. My support for channel, keep growing

[@lifesajourneyclub]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it. Good ole "stick and rudder" flying. Like your channel. The HS is an aircraft close to my heart. Used to work on the HS-125's many years ago and knows the aircraft intimately.

[@OldRX550Pilot]

Great first effort with the audio Fred ! 👍 That was some serious “pea soup” that you were flying under, but good on you for staying safe 😊 Hey, there’s a reason that Ireland is so GREEN ☘️

[@lifesajourneyclub]

Yes, many things have changed with the new panel and radio. The old configuration worked perfectly for the audio, but I will eventually get there. The "pea soup"? Welcome to Ireland LOL

[@karlmillar295]

I wish I had spotted you I keep my thruster at Curlys airfield (Mount Rule) would have loved to have met you all.

[@lifesajourneyclub]

Were you over our side recently? Maybe next time come pay us a visit at Kernans. Currently we have 3 permanent X'Airs based there.