MY Birthday and Radio Bristol

Well I was 50 yesterday and I was treated to an indoor sky dive. The family drove me all the way to Basingstoke without telling  me what was going on. they found it funny, I just wondered what they were up too. Sophie put her hands over my eyes and it was a great surprise to see  what we were up too. John, Sophie, Sally, Jack and I all had a go and it was brilliant.. The girls and my mum also wrapped me up 50 presents and decorated the house in 50 stuff.
In the evening we went to the Ivy for a meal which was very good and Sophie made me a Birthday cake.
Today Mo and  I went to radio Bristol and I did an interview about my brain tumour and How I live with it, It was very interesting and I am good at talking !!   it was also to promote Brain Tumour Support.  I also did an interview for their facebook page.
After that I went to help Sally and Jack.. They moved from Cardiff to Bristol today and I was there to help them unpack. Nice to have them close..
A rest tomorrow...

The Bike Ride

The Bike Ride has happened. 138 crossed the start the start line. The weather was slightly windy and not to hot.   Without the help from the sailing club, family, friends this event could not have happened , we have also had fantastic support from Brain Tumour Support.
If you read the Thornbury Gazette online it says it all and the pictures are fantastic.

But one last thing.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED AND BAKED.

Bike ride on Saturday

Well it has been a busy week sorting out the bike ride. Tuesday we held a meeting up the club for all the volunteers which went very well. John did a good slide show, then Wednesday was clearing at the club and doing the registration packs. Today was ASDA for rolls that I had ordered, but when I got there someone should have phoned me to say that the bakery  was out of order and my rolls were not there, I was not happy but one of the staff was very helpful and we cleared the shelfs of rolls and she said she would do the moaning for me!!  swimming in lake later..

Busy with the bike ride

This week has been busy with the usual stuff. Lunch with Sally and Anna in Bristol and of course watching the Royal wedding. Today Phil, Jack and I cycled to Berkeley , great fun, got lost  getting there and ended up near the motorway, not where we thought we were. Got there in the end. Nice stop of the café for cake and we did not get lost coming home. Mum is cooking us all a roast this evening.
Also so busy with the Bike Ride, next week I do not have a spare moment, but it does make me feel that I am doing something. I am not really a coffee  and cake person  and prefer it when I have things going on and achieving something.

The Sailing Club

This week has been busy and leading up to the bike ride is a little manic to say the least. I  cycled to the sailing club yesterday just checking things. They have a Wednesday morning group who do jobs around the club, this has been going for some time now and it is lovely and relaxed. The sailing club is like a second home to me , just looking across the Severn  and sitting on the bank you could be anywhere in the world... The support we have had from everyone at the club has been fantastic, you only have to mention that something needs doing and it is done... 

Walking in Blienheim

This weekend Sophie, mum, Elaine and Celia went to Blenheim , this is our 7 year of walking together. Sophie joined us this year!  Mum , Celia and Elaine walked the 20 miles, Sophie and I walked the 10 miles. We managed to meet them at our 4 miles and their 14 miles to walk the last 6 together. Walking through Blenheim Place  is fantastic. We walked though woods, fields, past baby lambs, over bridges and past wonderful lakes, we took it all in...  We also laughed a lot,. that is why I like walking with them...The Pink Ribbons walks are very well organised and the massage and meal at the end was very welcome.   Sophie said she really enjoyed the walk and I am hoping she has the bug... I also hoped she enjoyed the weekend away with the girls,,
On the way home we visited Burton on Water, lovely place and nice cream tea.

I also have to say John and Gavin done there first Olympic tri, alongside Sally and Richard and plenty of people from the tri club, all of them done really well.

My family and friends

I have been told that I inspire  people, I feel very humble when people say that as I look at myself as ju being just very determined !!
I can only do the things I do  because I have a very supportive family and brilliant friends.

This lady has inspired me !!
My mums cousin Denise has just cycled 100k through the night and I found out today she wrote on her just giving page that  I inspired her.. Well she  has inspired me to keep fighting. Not only did she cycle 100k but it was through London and through the night. She popped to see mum today and I went down and the tales of her and 2 friends made me smile. As she put it she is usually watching her husband, who has done marathons for charity .. So proud of our Family..

I will not go on any more, but the family is close and we do a lot together and that is what keeps me strong, because when it looks like I am going to fall, they are all ready to catch me.

Novice trilathlon

I did a novice triathlon today with Phil, Richard also done the Sprint. I was very nervous before the start and when  I woke up did not want to do it !!. With John encouraging me I did do it  and yes I really enjoyed the swim and the bike, can not say the same about the run, legs felt like jelly  after getting of off the bike, but I did finish and I beat Phil !!!!, but before the start I did say he was allowed to beat me if he wanted !
Thank you to Sophie and John for taking me and helping me get ready for the tri. Off to Phil and Sarah's for a BBQ this evening. Perfect Day :) :)

Badmination Horse Trails

Today I went  to Badminton Horse  trails with Anna. It was a great day. We watched some dressage, which I love watching. We also did some shopping. I bought a massage cushion, this will ease my aches and pains from all the  exercise I have been doing.