Not a lot planned for today so went out with the dawgies for a nice walk on the moor. The weather was cold, crisp and sunny and we did about two miles plus lots and lots of ball throwing.
A good to be alive day (as long as you're well wrapped up)
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Showing posts with label walk. Show all posts
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Thursday, 5 January 2012
January 4th
Well, fired up with enthusiasm today.
The weather was not pleasant at all, blowing a hoolie and the sort of rain that really gets you wet. I didn't hang about playing ball with the dogs today. We went on a walk and more or less kept walking. It wasn't weather for hanging about. We were out for 35 minutes and it wasn't pleasant but got us all exercised.
Then I got changed and went to Aquafit at Richard Dunn Sport Centre. Blimey, I thought Chris, our intructor, had been on boot camp training. It was hard work!
After a bit of a chat with Chris I went and swum 32 lengths ie half a mile in 21 minutes.
That's not a bad start to my campaign. I was really good with my diet as well.
The weather was not pleasant at all, blowing a hoolie and the sort of rain that really gets you wet. I didn't hang about playing ball with the dogs today. We went on a walk and more or less kept walking. It wasn't weather for hanging about. We were out for 35 minutes and it wasn't pleasant but got us all exercised.
Then I got changed and went to Aquafit at Richard Dunn Sport Centre. Blimey, I thought Chris, our intructor, had been on boot camp training. It was hard work!
After a bit of a chat with Chris I went and swum 32 lengths ie half a mile in 21 minutes.
That's not a bad start to my campaign. I was really good with my diet as well.
Monday, 2 January 2012
January 2nd
I'm tired at the moment as I am taking antihistamines but I have got a lot of weight to shift so must do whatever I can other than sit on my backside.
As it was the last day of the school holidays my daughter wanted to 'do something' but she didn't know what so we ended up going shopping. Not my idea of fun on a bank holiday but she wanted to get James, her boyfriend, his birthday present.
So we went to the Mill shops at Batley and wandered around there for a while. Then we were going to go to Ikea but the car park was chocka so we decided against that. Next stop was The White Rose centre, a large shopping centre. We walked up and down the full length of it and all round the upper floor. Apart from that we wandered around numerous shops and we eventually sat down with a sandwich as my feet were killing me.
Got a really good bargain though. A couple of weeks ago I got a bright pink sports bra in La Senza reduced to £5 so I had a look in the one in this centre. Bingo they had one in my size and again it was £5, yippee! Except when I got to the check out it was down again to £2.50! Result!
Anyway #i reckon I walked about 2.5 miles again today so I am adding that to my Janathon.
As it was the last day of the school holidays my daughter wanted to 'do something' but she didn't know what so we ended up going shopping. Not my idea of fun on a bank holiday but she wanted to get James, her boyfriend, his birthday present.
So we went to the Mill shops at Batley and wandered around there for a while. Then we were going to go to Ikea but the car park was chocka so we decided against that. Next stop was The White Rose centre, a large shopping centre. We walked up and down the full length of it and all round the upper floor. Apart from that we wandered around numerous shops and we eventually sat down with a sandwich as my feet were killing me.
Got a really good bargain though. A couple of weeks ago I got a bright pink sports bra in La Senza reduced to £5 so I had a look in the one in this centre. Bingo they had one in my size and again it was £5, yippee! Except when I got to the check out it was down again to £2.50! Result!
Anyway #i reckon I walked about 2.5 miles again today so I am adding that to my Janathon.
January 1st
Well this is the start of Janathon. I need to do some form of exercise every day in January.
Today I set off walking with the dogs. It was a bit miserable and starting raining within a few minutes of leaving home. However it was a short shower and was soon over.
We went down into East Bierley village and took a footpath out of the village into a field. There was no-one else around so I took Bear's muzzle of and we played ball. After a few minutes I espied someone coming through the top gate with a dog so I lunged at Bear to get his muzzle on. (He is a bit naughty with other dogs and sometimes nips them, hence the muzzle). However I had grapped his DAP collar and it came off in my hand and he went and chased the spaniel A quick squeal and the spaniel disappeared back up the field.
Thankfully it's owners seemed unaware or weren't too bothered and walked by with a cheery 'good morning'.
At the end of the field the footpath becomes a narrow track bounded on both sides by fences and barbed wire. This was originally a narrow gauge rail track for transporting the coal from the mines. The track finishes on a road and then crosses to another footpath but I decided it was looking a bit dodgy weatherwise so turned left up the road.
About a quarter of a mile up the road there is a small park area which we walked through until we got to the village pond. The skies were very dark and even the ducks looked miserable.
just then it started raining and got worse and then it hailed like mad. The dogs weren't happy and neither was I but there wasn't really anywhere we could shelter so we walked rapidly home and looked like drowned rats when we got home.
Didn't measure it but it was about 2.5 miles.
Today I set off walking with the dogs. It was a bit miserable and starting raining within a few minutes of leaving home. However it was a short shower and was soon over.
We went down into East Bierley village and took a footpath out of the village into a field. There was no-one else around so I took Bear's muzzle of and we played ball. After a few minutes I espied someone coming through the top gate with a dog so I lunged at Bear to get his muzzle on. (He is a bit naughty with other dogs and sometimes nips them, hence the muzzle). However I had grapped his DAP collar and it came off in my hand and he went and chased the spaniel A quick squeal and the spaniel disappeared back up the field.
Thankfully it's owners seemed unaware or weren't too bothered and walked by with a cheery 'good morning'.
At the end of the field the footpath becomes a narrow track bounded on both sides by fences and barbed wire. This was originally a narrow gauge rail track for transporting the coal from the mines. The track finishes on a road and then crosses to another footpath but I decided it was looking a bit dodgy weatherwise so turned left up the road.
About a quarter of a mile up the road there is a small park area which we walked through until we got to the village pond. The skies were very dark and even the ducks looked miserable.
just then it started raining and got worse and then it hailed like mad. The dogs weren't happy and neither was I but there wasn't really anywhere we could shelter so we walked rapidly home and looked like drowned rats when we got home.
Didn't measure it but it was about 2.5 miles.
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Ogden Walk
Monday I went aquarunning. Just thought I'd mention it as I can't add pictures of it.
Today I was going to go for a bike ride but couldn't find my cycling pants ANYWHERE.
So a walk was in order. I didn't fancy the usual trek so I got the dogs in the car and drove for about 20 minutes to Halifax - Ogden Water to be precise. This is a reservoir surrounded on three sides by a woodland.
Bear was wearing his muzzle and on the lead but Evie was off the lead. Bear started mutedly barking at a spaniel quite soon but we got past without mishap. When we crossed over the little bridge we started climbing away from the reservoir and there are very few people around here so this is where Bear got let off to run around for a while. This is where we saw the first wood carving of a fox made from a tree trunk.
It was sunny when I set off but it went cloudy and I thought I was going to get wet but it stayed dry thankfully.
After one complete circuit I decided to go round again but this time not climbing high into the woods. I was over halfway round when I stopped to take some photos. Bear was on his lead right in front of me and Evie was on the grass verge minding her own business. This man walked past and said 'put that dog on a lead as well' I said she was alright as she is around 13 years old and never bothered anyone or anything. He said 'I didn't ask that. I said put it on a lead. There are notices all around asking you to do this. Thank you. Bye bye' and walked off. What a despicable man! He really took the edge of my lovely walk. The signs ARE there but it is to stop your dog jumping in the water and causing problems for yourself or them. So he was right in what he said but it also says 'Cold Water Kills' but it didn't jump out and murder me so I ignored the man and carried on with my walk. She was on a lead at the appropriate times.
Anyway we did about 4 miles of walking including some quite steep climbs.
A rather clever idea that they use at Ogden is that they ask people to bring down their old real Christmas Trees in the New Year. They then weave them into the hedgerow to strengthen the existing fence and for various wildflowers to use as a scaffold.
These last two photos are a woodland story telling place. The story teller sits on the oak 'throne' while the children sit on the logs placed around the area with carved toadstools to add interest.
Today I was going to go for a bike ride but couldn't find my cycling pants ANYWHERE.
So a walk was in order. I didn't fancy the usual trek so I got the dogs in the car and drove for about 20 minutes to Halifax - Ogden Water to be precise. This is a reservoir surrounded on three sides by a woodland.
Bear was wearing his muzzle and on the lead but Evie was off the lead. Bear started mutedly barking at a spaniel quite soon but we got past without mishap. When we crossed over the little bridge we started climbing away from the reservoir and there are very few people around here so this is where Bear got let off to run around for a while. This is where we saw the first wood carving of a fox made from a tree trunk.
It was sunny when I set off but it went cloudy and I thought I was going to get wet but it stayed dry thankfully.
After one complete circuit I decided to go round again but this time not climbing high into the woods. I was over halfway round when I stopped to take some photos. Bear was on his lead right in front of me and Evie was on the grass verge minding her own business. This man walked past and said 'put that dog on a lead as well' I said she was alright as she is around 13 years old and never bothered anyone or anything. He said 'I didn't ask that. I said put it on a lead. There are notices all around asking you to do this. Thank you. Bye bye' and walked off. What a despicable man! He really took the edge of my lovely walk. The signs ARE there but it is to stop your dog jumping in the water and causing problems for yourself or them. So he was right in what he said but it also says 'Cold Water Kills' but it didn't jump out and murder me so I ignored the man and carried on with my walk. She was on a lead at the appropriate times.
Anyway we did about 4 miles of walking including some quite steep climbs.
A rather clever idea that they use at Ogden is that they ask people to bring down their old real Christmas Trees in the New Year. They then weave them into the hedgerow to strengthen the existing fence and for various wildflowers to use as a scaffold.
These last two photos are a woodland story telling place. The story teller sits on the oak 'throne' while the children sit on the logs placed around the area with carved toadstools to add interest.
Sunday, 18 September 2011
A walk and Saltaire Festival
I was up early this morning but by the time I had decided to take the dogs out for their walk it was 8am. It was a little overcast but the sun was trying to break through. After a bit of ball throwing and retrieving I spotted someone coming on to the moor so went and caught Bear so I could put his muzzle on.
Bear is wearing a muzzle in public now because he is a little snappy with some dogs and obviously some of the owners get a bit huffy about it. If another dog turns on him he runs a mile!
Anyway muzzle in place I noticed it is an older gentleman that I know, Geoff and his Yorkshire Terrier Tom that have arrived so I went over for a chat. We walked down the moor together and talked about apples, blackberries, plums, festivals and David Hockney. He is always so positive and pleasant. He isn't a moaner at all.
Little Tom
We parted company between the moors and I walked down the second moor, crossed over the road and walked down the lane. Just past the farm I spotted a pony foal hiding in the bushes. Unfortunately, Bear startled him and then got round the back of him, so the foal kicked Bear, twas his own fault!
As I had my new with me I took photos of ponies, cows, donkeys, balsam and blackberries before heading back round for the return journey.
This afternoon, Isobel, James and I went to the Saltaire Festival. It has been on a few days so wasn't sure what to expect exactly. There was a continental street market and there were several street entertainers around, In the park there were lots of stalls and a Polish Beer Garden! A classic and collectors car collection were lined up in ranks and included some 'bubble cars'. I was most annoyed with myself as I had left my purse at home so only had £2 on me.
We came across a bunch of oddly dressed people all attired in black, gold and red and carrying mostly brass instrustments. They waited until a neighbouring act finished and then they started playing some tunes. They were fun and very talented and known as The Peace Artists.
When they finished we had a wander and then the heavens opened and down came the rain. Round to the little car park and there was a more normal band playing on the big stage. We then headed across to the church. I visited this church a lot of years ago as part of my middle school curriculum (Saltaire is now a World Heritage Site). Today we just walked around the outside and I was delighted to see the church has it's own allotments.
We crossed back over the river and meandered back towards the car park taking in the sights and smells and sounds along the way.
Bear is wearing a muzzle in public now because he is a little snappy with some dogs and obviously some of the owners get a bit huffy about it. If another dog turns on him he runs a mile!
Anyway muzzle in place I noticed it is an older gentleman that I know, Geoff and his Yorkshire Terrier Tom that have arrived so I went over for a chat. We walked down the moor together and talked about apples, blackberries, plums, festivals and David Hockney. He is always so positive and pleasant. He isn't a moaner at all.
Little Tom
We parted company between the moors and I walked down the second moor, crossed over the road and walked down the lane. Just past the farm I spotted a pony foal hiding in the bushes. Unfortunately, Bear startled him and then got round the back of him, so the foal kicked Bear, twas his own fault!
As I had my new with me I took photos of ponies, cows, donkeys, balsam and blackberries before heading back round for the return journey.
This afternoon, Isobel, James and I went to the Saltaire Festival. It has been on a few days so wasn't sure what to expect exactly. There was a continental street market and there were several street entertainers around, In the park there were lots of stalls and a Polish Beer Garden! A classic and collectors car collection were lined up in ranks and included some 'bubble cars'. I was most annoyed with myself as I had left my purse at home so only had £2 on me.
We came across a bunch of oddly dressed people all attired in black, gold and red and carrying mostly brass instrustments. They waited until a neighbouring act finished and then they started playing some tunes. They were fun and very talented and known as The Peace Artists.
When they finished we had a wander and then the heavens opened and down came the rain. Round to the little car park and there was a more normal band playing on the big stage. We then headed across to the church. I visited this church a lot of years ago as part of my middle school curriculum (Saltaire is now a World Heritage Site). Today we just walked around the outside and I was delighted to see the church has it's own allotments.
We crossed back over the river and meandered back towards the car park taking in the sights and smells and sounds along the way.
Saturday, 30 April 2011
Easter Week 2011
A bit of all kinds of things have gone on this week.
Easter Sunday, we had five for lunch and Simon had his at Supper Time. After we had eaten, Peter went out to hide the eggs. The searchers are two in number and aged 13 and 36! I was the photographer and my eldest brother is disabled so wasn't able to get around a great deal not that he was bothered anyway.
First egg to Isobel!
Gemma on the lookout!
Is that all?
Peter keeping an eye on things.
Eldest brother, Lucjan, with a 'characterful' face.
Easter Monday we went to a car boot sale and here is Isobel showing off some of the things she got: Pink Bag, All in one sleepsuit, bunny ears and red hair colour
Tuesday we went into Leeds and as Isobel had never been inside the Corn Exchange we went in there. It really is a magnificent building but a lot of the units inside are empty which is a great pity as it could be a great showcase for all kinds of smaller boutique or crafts type shops. The rent must be too high though hence it's emptiness.
The ceiling in the Corn Exchange
Looking down at the Cafe in there
In one of the shops I got Isobel trying on different hats but the face tells the tale of how she felt about them. I said she looked like Edna from Emmerdale in the first one.
Wednesday was a beautiful day and we nabbed Gemma and went for a wander with the dogs down the Leeds Liverpool canal. Very quickly we saw a swan sat on her nest and a one-eyed tree sprite.
I loved the limey green of this willow as the sun shone through it as it hung over the water's edge.
Some of the views from the canal across fields etc
Then there was these farm buildings. The house was boarded up but the adjoining barn was in use. We decided that Gemma would live in the boarded up part. We would live in the converted barn next to her. Then there was a building at an L-shaped angle to the barn which we were going to convert to B & B and Gemma would run it for us!
Do you like the graffiti?
On Thursday I had to take the Land Rover to the garage for an MOT before we eventually sell it. So I took the dogs with me and walked back, which takes me past and across a golf course. Next to the golf course is a small wooded area where I knew there was an open flat piece of ground in the middle. So I took the dogs up there for a run around as it is reasonably secluded. I was dismayed to see it had been used for partying. Not that I have anything against partying but just the flaming rubbish that has been left behind. Remains of fires and beer cans mostly.
But Bear enjoyed it anyway
The Royal Wedding Day arrived but I had made plans for a short bike ride with my neighbours. Chris, Amanda and I met up at 8.35am. We cycled to the Spen Valley Greenway and enjoyed the fact that it was fairly quiet.
Amanda on her bike
When we got to the end of the Greenway we joined the Calder Valley Greenway for a little while and came out in Dewsbury Town Centre.
That's where things got a little more difficult. From Dewsbury back to our house is ALL UPHILL! We went at a steady pace but a gap soon appeared as Chris and Amanda pulled away from me. Then I got caught at the lights and the gap widened further. Can't say it was easy but I wasn't purple with exhaustion and was able to talk when I caught up with Chris and Amanda. 16 miles done and eight of them were steadily uphill and still home in time to watch the Wedding!
So that was my week! How was yours?
Easter Sunday, we had five for lunch and Simon had his at Supper Time. After we had eaten, Peter went out to hide the eggs. The searchers are two in number and aged 13 and 36! I was the photographer and my eldest brother is disabled so wasn't able to get around a great deal not that he was bothered anyway.
First egg to Isobel!
Gemma on the lookout!
Is that all?
Peter keeping an eye on things.Eldest brother, Lucjan, with a 'characterful' face.
Easter Monday we went to a car boot sale and here is Isobel showing off some of the things she got: Pink Bag, All in one sleepsuit, bunny ears and red hair colourTuesday we went into Leeds and as Isobel had never been inside the Corn Exchange we went in there. It really is a magnificent building but a lot of the units inside are empty which is a great pity as it could be a great showcase for all kinds of smaller boutique or crafts type shops. The rent must be too high though hence it's emptiness.
The ceiling in the Corn ExchangeLooking down at the Cafe in there
In one of the shops I got Isobel trying on different hats but the face tells the tale of how she felt about them. I said she looked like Edna from Emmerdale in the first one.
Wednesday was a beautiful day and we nabbed Gemma and went for a wander with the dogs down the Leeds Liverpool canal. Very quickly we saw a swan sat on her nest and a one-eyed tree sprite.
I loved the limey green of this willow as the sun shone through it as it hung over the water's edge.
Some of the views from the canal across fields etc
Then there was these farm buildings. The house was boarded up but the adjoining barn was in use. We decided that Gemma would live in the boarded up part. We would live in the converted barn next to her. Then there was a building at an L-shaped angle to the barn which we were going to convert to B & B and Gemma would run it for us!
Do you like the graffiti?
On Thursday I had to take the Land Rover to the garage for an MOT before we eventually sell it. So I took the dogs with me and walked back, which takes me past and across a golf course. Next to the golf course is a small wooded area where I knew there was an open flat piece of ground in the middle. So I took the dogs up there for a run around as it is reasonably secluded. I was dismayed to see it had been used for partying. Not that I have anything against partying but just the flaming rubbish that has been left behind. Remains of fires and beer cans mostly.
But Bear enjoyed it anyway The Royal Wedding Day arrived but I had made plans for a short bike ride with my neighbours. Chris, Amanda and I met up at 8.35am. We cycled to the Spen Valley Greenway and enjoyed the fact that it was fairly quiet.
Amanda on her bike
When we got to the end of the Greenway we joined the Calder Valley Greenway for a little while and came out in Dewsbury Town Centre.
That's where things got a little more difficult. From Dewsbury back to our house is ALL UPHILL! We went at a steady pace but a gap soon appeared as Chris and Amanda pulled away from me. Then I got caught at the lights and the gap widened further. Can't say it was easy but I wasn't purple with exhaustion and was able to talk when I caught up with Chris and Amanda. 16 miles done and eight of them were steadily uphill and still home in time to watch the Wedding!
So that was my week! How was yours?
Monday, 14 March 2011
Lent Day 5
I had planned to go out for a lone bike ride this morning as I couldn't face meeting up with Mike and co just yet for a proper training ride. However when I got up it was pouring with rain so I changed my mind about that.
After a morning of not doing much in particular I had my munch then promised the dogs a walk. Bear bounced up and down at the door when he realised that he was going to escape for walk. He barked and barked and barked which I find exasperating as he has such a loud voice.
We went out on to the moor and had a throwing of the ball session until Evie wandered off with it. So we carried on down to the bottom moor. On the way I looked in the pool near the bottom of the first moor and for the first time this spring I saw frogspawn. Not loads of it but definitely some there.
On the bottom moor we again had a ball throwing session. These help get the excess energy out of the dogs before we walk properly. The next bit was across the road and down a track past a farm and the dogs can run loose down here for a while so they enjoy that.
A quick chat with a walker who had misplaced his companion and we carried on until we reached the bypass. We then went across there and into Drighlington which is a pleasant village on the outskirts of Leeds. We came back along the main road past a golf course and a busy pub doing a carvery. Would have been nice to eat in there.
Eventually we were back on the home straight and had covered about 3.5 miles. The walk had been pleasant as the sun had been shining.
After a morning of not doing much in particular I had my munch then promised the dogs a walk. Bear bounced up and down at the door when he realised that he was going to escape for walk. He barked and barked and barked which I find exasperating as he has such a loud voice.
We went out on to the moor and had a throwing of the ball session until Evie wandered off with it. So we carried on down to the bottom moor. On the way I looked in the pool near the bottom of the first moor and for the first time this spring I saw frogspawn. Not loads of it but definitely some there.
On the bottom moor we again had a ball throwing session. These help get the excess energy out of the dogs before we walk properly. The next bit was across the road and down a track past a farm and the dogs can run loose down here for a while so they enjoy that.
A quick chat with a walker who had misplaced his companion and we carried on until we reached the bypass. We then went across there and into Drighlington which is a pleasant village on the outskirts of Leeds. We came back along the main road past a golf course and a busy pub doing a carvery. Would have been nice to eat in there.
Eventually we were back on the home straight and had covered about 3.5 miles. The walk had been pleasant as the sun had been shining.
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Not much exercise going on. Part two
Last Sunday Isobel and I should have been on a Coach Ramble but after a hectic few days I had a bit of the runs so we rang and cancelled it. Good job too as the coach broke down and they had to walk up Sutton Bank twice!
We went to a table top sale instead. I love car boots, tabletop sales, jumble sales (you don't see many of them these days) etc. We were later than usual getting there but we got some bargains. I got a pair of black pull on boots with a heel, nearly new for £1. We found Isobel a black, wool type coat (very fashionable at the moment) for another £1. We got a henna skin decorating kit (aimed at kids) for 10p and little black cat ring holder for 20p to cheer up my friend. Oh and I also got her some Body Shop leg soothing gel for 20p (last of the big spenders, aren't I).
Three day working week this week so no aquafit on Wednesday. Thursday I was definitely going swimming and to circuits though. After some procrastinating I got myself down to the pool and was really looking forward to it but as I was about to get out of the car in the car park I realised my purse was at home. Bloody hell! I didn't have time to go home and come back again but I didn't feel like I could ask for credit either.
I did manage to get to circuits though without any mishaps.
Friday I did some weight training - in a way! I have been stockpiling loads of stuff that needed to go to the charity shop. The bin bags we had just weren't strong enough to carry the weight of this stuff hence the reason we bought bin bags in Amsterdam. Six full bags were carted from the corner of the room to the top of the stairs. From the top of the stairs to the bottom of the stairs. From there to the car. Driven to the charity shop and carried to the shop. Phew, that must count as cross training.
I was going to go canoeing tonight but last time I went I was completely ignored by the instructor so didn't feel inclined to go tonight. Besides which I have been fighting a cough for a week and a half and I think the cough is winning.
Yesterday I had got tickets for a screening of Dirty Dancing for free. Yes I have seen the film tons of times but I have never seen it on the big screen. This was for the launch of Race For Life so there was a presentation before hand and a little musical number from some dancers and singers. Ex Corrie star, Nikki Sanderson (Candice in the show) was there too.
Today we decided to go for a walk. Instead of doing the usual circular we thought we would take the dogs and go to the other house and surprise Peter (this is our fourth 'other house'). It wasn't a particularly nice day, it was grey and cold but at least we were out and about.
We left home, walked through the village, across the golf course, through a hamlet into the bottom of an estate. We then walked through the woods, down to the ponds, across an industrial estate and down the Spen Valley Greenway. We were a bit miffed because the road we wanted to get onto could only be reached by walking round a very long winding road around another industrial estate. Eventually we headed up through another village, across a main road, up another long road and onto the final main road. Not far to go now. I could feel a blister starting to build on the back of my foot.
About half a mile and we reached the house we were heading for but hang on, there was no van outside. Unbelievable but they had gone! We couldn't face walking home again so we rang Peter who agreed to come and meet us at Tesco. This was only a couple of streets away but we both needed a drink. Peter was bemused with us. The walk was 6.25 miles so we done good.
We went to a table top sale instead. I love car boots, tabletop sales, jumble sales (you don't see many of them these days) etc. We were later than usual getting there but we got some bargains. I got a pair of black pull on boots with a heel, nearly new for £1. We found Isobel a black, wool type coat (very fashionable at the moment) for another £1. We got a henna skin decorating kit (aimed at kids) for 10p and little black cat ring holder for 20p to cheer up my friend. Oh and I also got her some Body Shop leg soothing gel for 20p (last of the big spenders, aren't I).
Three day working week this week so no aquafit on Wednesday. Thursday I was definitely going swimming and to circuits though. After some procrastinating I got myself down to the pool and was really looking forward to it but as I was about to get out of the car in the car park I realised my purse was at home. Bloody hell! I didn't have time to go home and come back again but I didn't feel like I could ask for credit either.
I did manage to get to circuits though without any mishaps.
Friday I did some weight training - in a way! I have been stockpiling loads of stuff that needed to go to the charity shop. The bin bags we had just weren't strong enough to carry the weight of this stuff hence the reason we bought bin bags in Amsterdam. Six full bags were carted from the corner of the room to the top of the stairs. From the top of the stairs to the bottom of the stairs. From there to the car. Driven to the charity shop and carried to the shop. Phew, that must count as cross training.
I was going to go canoeing tonight but last time I went I was completely ignored by the instructor so didn't feel inclined to go tonight. Besides which I have been fighting a cough for a week and a half and I think the cough is winning.
Yesterday I had got tickets for a screening of Dirty Dancing for free. Yes I have seen the film tons of times but I have never seen it on the big screen. This was for the launch of Race For Life so there was a presentation before hand and a little musical number from some dancers and singers. Ex Corrie star, Nikki Sanderson (Candice in the show) was there too.
Today we decided to go for a walk. Instead of doing the usual circular we thought we would take the dogs and go to the other house and surprise Peter (this is our fourth 'other house'). It wasn't a particularly nice day, it was grey and cold but at least we were out and about.
We left home, walked through the village, across the golf course, through a hamlet into the bottom of an estate. We then walked through the woods, down to the ponds, across an industrial estate and down the Spen Valley Greenway. We were a bit miffed because the road we wanted to get onto could only be reached by walking round a very long winding road around another industrial estate. Eventually we headed up through another village, across a main road, up another long road and onto the final main road. Not far to go now. I could feel a blister starting to build on the back of my foot.
About half a mile and we reached the house we were heading for but hang on, there was no van outside. Unbelievable but they had gone! We couldn't face walking home again so we rang Peter who agreed to come and meet us at Tesco. This was only a couple of streets away but we both needed a drink. Peter was bemused with us. The walk was 6.25 miles so we done good.
Monday, 24 January 2011
Day 23 - A really sad day.
Today was the day that the dreaded news came through. My sister in law, Alison died this morning.
We'd been to the pictures to see a preview of a new Disney film called Tangled (about Rapunzle) when we came out there were missed calls on Peter's mobile. We guessed what they were about but we waited until we got home to ring back.
After lots of hugging and crying it was hard to know what to do with ourselves. Eventually I decided to take the dogs for a longer walk. The route we took takes us through our village across fields and onto the tops of some hills where it is always cold even in summer. Over various stiles and across a road and it seems you are a million miles from civilisation. Bear has to be kept on a lead at this point as he has started chasing sheep for some reason but Evie runs and runs and forgets that she is getting on a bit until she is snuggled up at home again.
There is a stream in the bottom of the valley that Evie loves pulling stones out of. Some these stones are nearly as big as her head but still she dives in for them. She comes out looking like a wire haired terrier.
Up the valley to a stile and follow a footpath and you are in Birkenshaw village. Cross the road and along a small street and you get onto a footpath at the back of the church and then up a few more streets you eventually come to the bottom of the moors where we frequently walk them. Up over the moors eventually dumps us back on our doorstep again.
We'd been to the pictures to see a preview of a new Disney film called Tangled (about Rapunzle) when we came out there were missed calls on Peter's mobile. We guessed what they were about but we waited until we got home to ring back.
After lots of hugging and crying it was hard to know what to do with ourselves. Eventually I decided to take the dogs for a longer walk. The route we took takes us through our village across fields and onto the tops of some hills where it is always cold even in summer. Over various stiles and across a road and it seems you are a million miles from civilisation. Bear has to be kept on a lead at this point as he has started chasing sheep for some reason but Evie runs and runs and forgets that she is getting on a bit until she is snuggled up at home again.
There is a stream in the bottom of the valley that Evie loves pulling stones out of. Some these stones are nearly as big as her head but still she dives in for them. She comes out looking like a wire haired terrier.
Up the valley to a stile and follow a footpath and you are in Birkenshaw village. Cross the road and along a small street and you get onto a footpath at the back of the church and then up a few more streets you eventually come to the bottom of the moors where we frequently walk them. Up over the moors eventually dumps us back on our doorstep again.
Sunday, 23 January 2011
Day Twenty Two. No news
I know I am currently blogging because of the Janathon. So mentioning things other than exercise might seem a bit odd to anyone who might drop by but I have been writing this blog for a lot longer.
I wasn't feeling brilliant today as I have been struggling with a sore throat all week and with all the emotions of yesterday I really didn't feel like doing anything today. I believe I have had/am having a mild dose of tonsilitis and I have to admit to lying around on the sofa most of the day.
Everytime the phone rang we expected the bad news but so far it hasn't come. What must she be going through inside her own head? They have withdrawn all meds and her feeding tube so is she slowly starving to death in pain? I so hope not. They say the last thing to go is the hearing so is she listening to everyone around her crying and she is crying inside trying not to let go? What a horrible thought that you are trapped inside your own body.
Sorry to be morbid and sorry if it makes for awkward reading.
I did eventually drag my sorry carcass off the sofa and take the dawgies out for a walk. The fresh air felt good after the warmth of the house. After plenty of ball throwing in semi darkness we wandered on down to the end of the first moor and around the little access road that takes us to the second one. Both dogs know the drill and when we near the flat area at the bottom of this moor Bear always starts barking at me to throw the ball again.
Sometimes I just want to walk but I know they enjoy this so indulge them again. After much throwing and retrieving we carry on again and I tread familiar ground around Birkenshaw village and back up my road. However as it is now dark we don't return through the farm we go up through a small private estate on the other side of the main road.
The trouble with this time of night is that it is the time that cats like to patrol and boy do my dogs not like cats. So I spend a good amount of time having my arm dragged out of it's socket while they try to get to the offending creatures (how and why do they know that they don't like cats?). The other problem with my arms is when I am trying to drag them past the cats.
Anyway I arrived home safely with my arms just about intact having done approx 2 miles. Must try to do something different tomorrow even if it is only a different walk!
I wasn't feeling brilliant today as I have been struggling with a sore throat all week and with all the emotions of yesterday I really didn't feel like doing anything today. I believe I have had/am having a mild dose of tonsilitis and I have to admit to lying around on the sofa most of the day.
Everytime the phone rang we expected the bad news but so far it hasn't come. What must she be going through inside her own head? They have withdrawn all meds and her feeding tube so is she slowly starving to death in pain? I so hope not. They say the last thing to go is the hearing so is she listening to everyone around her crying and she is crying inside trying not to let go? What a horrible thought that you are trapped inside your own body.
Sorry to be morbid and sorry if it makes for awkward reading.
I did eventually drag my sorry carcass off the sofa and take the dawgies out for a walk. The fresh air felt good after the warmth of the house. After plenty of ball throwing in semi darkness we wandered on down to the end of the first moor and around the little access road that takes us to the second one. Both dogs know the drill and when we near the flat area at the bottom of this moor Bear always starts barking at me to throw the ball again.
Sometimes I just want to walk but I know they enjoy this so indulge them again. After much throwing and retrieving we carry on again and I tread familiar ground around Birkenshaw village and back up my road. However as it is now dark we don't return through the farm we go up through a small private estate on the other side of the main road.
The trouble with this time of night is that it is the time that cats like to patrol and boy do my dogs not like cats. So I spend a good amount of time having my arm dragged out of it's socket while they try to get to the offending creatures (how and why do they know that they don't like cats?). The other problem with my arms is when I am trying to drag them past the cats.
Anyway I arrived home safely with my arms just about intact having done approx 2 miles. Must try to do something different tomorrow even if it is only a different walk!
Friday, 21 January 2011
Day Twenty one. A sad day but not the end...yet!
I has intended getting up at some unearthly hour to go for a run but had a lousy night with coughing and waiting for a phone call. The phone call never came so after a shower and breakfast we set for the hospital an hour and a half away.
When we got there my sister in law was awake and had various drips and oxygen but the hospital said they were slowly withdrawing her medication of turning the oxygen down and eventually taking it off altogether. They said she might go quite quickly or may keep going for 2-3 days.
To begin with my partner (her brother) and I were the only ones there. We sat and talked to her until the staff said they wanted to clean her up and tidy her hair so we went to the cafe. When we returned her mother and stepfather were in the waiting room. When we went back in they had removed all but the oxygen mask. When her three children and estranged husband turned up they removed the oxygen mask. Alison kept breathing for herself. We were all in tears and strangely silent. I wanted them all to talk and remember good times like when my mum was in hospital but we sat in silence.
Eventually I went outside to ring my stepson to see if he was coming to the hospital or going home to be with my 13 year old daughter after she came from school. He opted to go home. While I was talking to him I walked around the hospital grounds. After I finished talking to him I decided to ring my brother who I hadn't spoken to for a while and I was on the phone to him for nearly an hour still walking around the hospital grounds.
Therefore without thinking about it I walked around for about 1 hour 10 minutes.
We left around 5pm. There had been no change in Alison's breathing and we kissed her goodbye assuming that we won't see her again.
I feel exhausted now.
When we got there my sister in law was awake and had various drips and oxygen but the hospital said they were slowly withdrawing her medication of turning the oxygen down and eventually taking it off altogether. They said she might go quite quickly or may keep going for 2-3 days.
To begin with my partner (her brother) and I were the only ones there. We sat and talked to her until the staff said they wanted to clean her up and tidy her hair so we went to the cafe. When we returned her mother and stepfather were in the waiting room. When we went back in they had removed all but the oxygen mask. When her three children and estranged husband turned up they removed the oxygen mask. Alison kept breathing for herself. We were all in tears and strangely silent. I wanted them all to talk and remember good times like when my mum was in hospital but we sat in silence.
Eventually I went outside to ring my stepson to see if he was coming to the hospital or going home to be with my 13 year old daughter after she came from school. He opted to go home. While I was talking to him I walked around the hospital grounds. After I finished talking to him I decided to ring my brother who I hadn't spoken to for a while and I was on the phone to him for nearly an hour still walking around the hospital grounds.
Therefore without thinking about it I walked around for about 1 hour 10 minutes.
We left around 5pm. There had been no change in Alison's breathing and we kissed her goodbye assuming that we won't see her again.
I feel exhausted now.
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Day Nineteen, Going off the boil
I have been coughing all day with a dry throat. I don't feel particularly unwell just a bit tired and worn down.
When I got home I really didn't feel like doing much at all but Janathon spurred me into doing the minimum really, for me. I took Evie and Bear on more or less the same walk as last night. It was cold and there was a frost and a huge moon in the sky so it was rather a pleasant walk and I'm glad I went.
When I got home I really didn't feel like doing much at all but Janathon spurred me into doing the minimum really, for me. I took Evie and Bear on more or less the same walk as last night. It was cold and there was a frost and a huge moon in the sky so it was rather a pleasant walk and I'm glad I went.
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Day Eighteen. Not a lot
Not a very special day today.
Had my usual 10 minute walk from where I parked the car and of course the return journey at the end of the working day.
This evening I felt like my knee was still very niggly and thought it best not to put too much pressure on it. I am heavy so all that pounding isn't going to do it a lot of good so I thought the pooches might appreciate an extra walk.
As it is dark at tea-time I won't go on the moor in the evening at this time of year so it has to be walking the streets. I headed down our road for half a mile, turned left at The George pub headed up Station Road and headed round a small road that is more like a wide footpath. This road can be a bit daunting as there is nothing overlooking it and can feel a bit lonely. Fortunately I have never encountered any problems there but walking a German Shepherd cross and it's noisy cross bred mate would usually put most people off approaching me anyway.
I then head up through a nice private estate and along a suburban road back onto our road and home again.
As I say it was nothing exciting but at least it is exercise and another two miles logged.
Had my usual 10 minute walk from where I parked the car and of course the return journey at the end of the working day.
This evening I felt like my knee was still very niggly and thought it best not to put too much pressure on it. I am heavy so all that pounding isn't going to do it a lot of good so I thought the pooches might appreciate an extra walk.
As it is dark at tea-time I won't go on the moor in the evening at this time of year so it has to be walking the streets. I headed down our road for half a mile, turned left at The George pub headed up Station Road and headed round a small road that is more like a wide footpath. This road can be a bit daunting as there is nothing overlooking it and can feel a bit lonely. Fortunately I have never encountered any problems there but walking a German Shepherd cross and it's noisy cross bred mate would usually put most people off approaching me anyway.
I then head up through a nice private estate and along a suburban road back onto our road and home again.
As I say it was nothing exciting but at least it is exercise and another two miles logged.
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Day Fifteen, Just a walk
I woke up early this morning and had decided yesterday that I was going for an early run. However the last few days I have noticed a niggle just below my knee and in my ankle. So I thought it wise not exacerbate the problem.
It was windy and raining but I put Evie and Bear on their leads and set off for a walk. The first part of the walk is usually on the moor so that I can throw the ball numerous times and get some of the excess energy out of their legs. Bear likes drinking out of puddles but he always takes the ball with him and drops it in the puddle. That's usually ok as balls float. However the 'ball' we are currently using is like a cube with the corners rounded off and has holes in it. It is also made of solid rubber and does not float.
Bear found the biggest, muddiest puddle to drop it in and it could not be seen. He won't retrieve it and Evie couldn't see it to retrieve it so guess who was stood in the middle of a moor, ankle deep in water at 8am!!! I nearly gave up but eventually located it and had to plunge my hand in to get it out. Great way to start the weekend.
Thought it was then a good time to carry on with the actual walk. I had put my Garmin Forerunner on to try and see if I had got the settings right and to see how far my walk is.
We carried on down the moor, around onto the second moor and emerged onto a road. This road comes out in a neighbouring village and we came round the pub and back up our road.
Our road is a very long road so we weren't near home yet. We take a footpath from the road that leads up to a farm. Now usually Evie (who is now 11 years old) is dragging behind by this time but for some reason she was running ahead of us and I had to keep calling her back again. At the top of the hill there are really good views for miles, right across to the Pennines.
We went through the farm, across another field and came through a snicket and out into our village, next to the pond.
A walk back along the road brings us home again.
The blooming Garmin, yet again, hasn't recorded the route and mileage but I know I was out walking for 53 minutes. Must read that instruction book AGAIN!
After having a shower. I made my special mince pies. Yes you read that right, mince pies. I was going to a Christmas party this afternoon that had been postponed due to the snow.
It was windy and raining but I put Evie and Bear on their leads and set off for a walk. The first part of the walk is usually on the moor so that I can throw the ball numerous times and get some of the excess energy out of their legs. Bear likes drinking out of puddles but he always takes the ball with him and drops it in the puddle. That's usually ok as balls float. However the 'ball' we are currently using is like a cube with the corners rounded off and has holes in it. It is also made of solid rubber and does not float.
Bear found the biggest, muddiest puddle to drop it in and it could not be seen. He won't retrieve it and Evie couldn't see it to retrieve it so guess who was stood in the middle of a moor, ankle deep in water at 8am!!! I nearly gave up but eventually located it and had to plunge my hand in to get it out. Great way to start the weekend.
Thought it was then a good time to carry on with the actual walk. I had put my Garmin Forerunner on to try and see if I had got the settings right and to see how far my walk is.
We carried on down the moor, around onto the second moor and emerged onto a road. This road comes out in a neighbouring village and we came round the pub and back up our road.
Our road is a very long road so we weren't near home yet. We take a footpath from the road that leads up to a farm. Now usually Evie (who is now 11 years old) is dragging behind by this time but for some reason she was running ahead of us and I had to keep calling her back again. At the top of the hill there are really good views for miles, right across to the Pennines.
We went through the farm, across another field and came through a snicket and out into our village, next to the pond.
A walk back along the road brings us home again.
The blooming Garmin, yet again, hasn't recorded the route and mileage but I know I was out walking for 53 minutes. Must read that instruction book AGAIN!
After having a shower. I made my special mince pies. Yes you read that right, mince pies. I was going to a Christmas party this afternoon that had been postponed due to the snow.
Friday, 14 January 2011
Day Fourteen. A bit of a slog.
This morning I was going to get up early and go for a run. Early kind of bypassed me so I eventually got in the car and drove to the Spen Valley Greenway. I usually take Evie dog with me if I go running there but I didn't think she would keep up so didn't take her this time.
I set off on the run at 10.31 and was soon puffing and panting up the Greenway. Thankfully there weren't too many people about to hear me. Those that were out I smiled and said good morning to whilst attempting to carry on breathing.
The weather was quite squally and breezy. I was doing run 2 minutes/walk 1 minute but you would have thought I was doing run 1 hour. Those two minutes seem to go on for ever. I have only been back to running two weeks and I did r1/w1 for the first week which I didn't find too bad. Having said that the outward journey is all up hill. Not steep uphill but uphill nevertheless. The return journey didn't feel quite as arduous.
Why do I have problems with hills in running and cycling but not in swimming. I eventually managed to do just a smidge over 3.5 miles.
I set off on the run at 10.31 and was soon puffing and panting up the Greenway. Thankfully there weren't too many people about to hear me. Those that were out I smiled and said good morning to whilst attempting to carry on breathing.
The weather was quite squally and breezy. I was doing run 2 minutes/walk 1 minute but you would have thought I was doing run 1 hour. Those two minutes seem to go on for ever. I have only been back to running two weeks and I did r1/w1 for the first week which I didn't find too bad. Having said that the outward journey is all up hill. Not steep uphill but uphill nevertheless. The return journey didn't feel quite as arduous.
Why do I have problems with hills in running and cycling but not in swimming. I eventually managed to do just a smidge over 3.5 miles.
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Day Eleven. A weak day
This is no excuse but after all the trauma with my sister in law neither my partner nor myself have slept well. After giving her only a 5% chance of pulling through we are both constantly waiting for the phone to ring.
I was working yesterday so I had a 10 minute walk into work and a 10 minute walk back to the car.
When I got home I had no plan of action so took the dogs out onto the moor for a walk and some ball throwing. So I'm afraid that was my exercise for Janathon yesterday.
I got back in to the house, sat down with my laptop and fell asleep!
I will be back with more for day twelve as I have definitely got aquafit to go to.
I was working yesterday so I had a 10 minute walk into work and a 10 minute walk back to the car.
When I got home I had no plan of action so took the dogs out onto the moor for a walk and some ball throwing. So I'm afraid that was my exercise for Janathon yesterday.
I got back in to the house, sat down with my laptop and fell asleep!
I will be back with more for day twelve as I have definitely got aquafit to go to.
Monday, 3 January 2011
Day three, a day at the seaside
As I have only just started running again I don't think it is prudent to run everyday as I could get overuse injuries. As it is Bank Holiday today and we are all at home we decided to load the dogs, Evie and Bear, into the car and get off to the coast.
The car is a Land Rover Discovery and has recently been very poorly. After lots of time and money has been spent on it we finally got it back last Wednesday so this has been the first opportunity for a long trip out in it.
My 13 year old daughter has also been ill in bed for the last two days with tonsilitis so we thought a bout of good fresh sea air would do her good as well.
We were aiming for Bridlington but at the last minute decided to go to Filey which is a few miles up the coast from Brid. It was quite icy on the pavements around the town but the day was cool and clear with a pleasant winter sun.
It was quite busy on the beach. Lots of people must have had the same idea. Evie is great on the beach as she doesn't chase other dogs or misbehave but Bear is another story. He isn't in the least bit aggressive towards people but he is naughty with other dogs. Mostly he charges at them and bowls them over but occasionally he has snapped at them so we are constantly on the watch with him (he is a German Shepherd crossed with a Border Collie).
We walked quite a way along the beach but the sea was coming in so we decided to turn back before we got cut off. We did a lot of ball throwing as well as walking. We were out for about 1 hour 40 minutes and covered about 4 miles in total.
The car is a Land Rover Discovery and has recently been very poorly. After lots of time and money has been spent on it we finally got it back last Wednesday so this has been the first opportunity for a long trip out in it.
My 13 year old daughter has also been ill in bed for the last two days with tonsilitis so we thought a bout of good fresh sea air would do her good as well.
We were aiming for Bridlington but at the last minute decided to go to Filey which is a few miles up the coast from Brid. It was quite icy on the pavements around the town but the day was cool and clear with a pleasant winter sun.
It was quite busy on the beach. Lots of people must have had the same idea. Evie is great on the beach as she doesn't chase other dogs or misbehave but Bear is another story. He isn't in the least bit aggressive towards people but he is naughty with other dogs. Mostly he charges at them and bowls them over but occasionally he has snapped at them so we are constantly on the watch with him (he is a German Shepherd crossed with a Border Collie).
We walked quite a way along the beach but the sea was coming in so we decided to turn back before we got cut off. We did a lot of ball throwing as well as walking. We were out for about 1 hour 40 minutes and covered about 4 miles in total.
Sunday, 2 January 2011
DAY TWO
This morning I didn't get up quite so early. Did nearly talk myself out of going for a run but wanted to make sure my Garmin was doing something right after fiddling with it for quite a while yesterday.
It appeared to be working as it was yesterday as I set off. Then it bleeped and
I thought that the first minute had gone quickly, (I'm doing one minute run, one minute walk at the moment). Then it bleeped again! Hmm what's going here. It seems it has picked up the speed parameters set by the previous owner or Bucks Fizz has invaded the unit as it kept saying 'Speed Up' when I was walking and 'Slow Down' when I was running.
Once I realised what had happened I just listened for a particular bleeping sound and ignored Bucks Fizz. I'm not particularly technically minded so like my running it is small steps forward.
I did 20 minutes of R/W and then had a five minute cool down walk and did some stretches when I got back. The downloaded info tells me I did 1.8 miles. Yesterday I had to use Mapmyrun to tell me that I had done 2.02 miles. So no great mileage but still better than sitting on your backside doing nothing.
When I got back home I changed my shoes to walking boots, put on a fleece and took Evie and Bear for a walk. Followed similar route to the run so another 1.5 miles done and plenty of ball throwing and bending to pick it up (it all adds up you know).
It appeared to be working as it was yesterday as I set off. Then it bleeped and
I thought that the first minute had gone quickly, (I'm doing one minute run, one minute walk at the moment). Then it bleeped again! Hmm what's going here. It seems it has picked up the speed parameters set by the previous owner or Bucks Fizz has invaded the unit as it kept saying 'Speed Up' when I was walking and 'Slow Down' when I was running.
Once I realised what had happened I just listened for a particular bleeping sound and ignored Bucks Fizz. I'm not particularly technically minded so like my running it is small steps forward.
I did 20 minutes of R/W and then had a five minute cool down walk and did some stretches when I got back. The downloaded info tells me I did 1.8 miles. Yesterday I had to use Mapmyrun to tell me that I had done 2.02 miles. So no great mileage but still better than sitting on your backside doing nothing.
When I got back home I changed my shoes to walking boots, put on a fleece and took Evie and Bear for a walk. Followed similar route to the run so another 1.5 miles done and plenty of ball throwing and bending to pick it up (it all adds up you know).
Friday, 8 October 2010
AN EARLY WALK
I was up at 6am this morning partly because I had forgotten to put the dustbin out to be emptied and partly because I was going out for the day so I wanted to get the dogs walked early.
Bear was a pain though as he gets so excited and starts barking and boy, can that dog bark loudly. Thought about going down the moor but it was pitch dark and I didn't fancy that straightaway. So we walked down our road and turned off up Moorlands Road which leads on to the second moor. There is a large parcel depot next to this which is lit up day and night so I could see enough to be able to throw the ball for the dogs for a bit. Despite that if the ball was more than 20 yards in front of me I couldn't see it.
We then walked round the streets in Birkenshaw, took a snicket, a few twists and turns and eventually came back up to another snicket which leads onto a small road between the two moors. By now it was getting light and I didn't feel afraid to go up the top moor.
Then all too soon we were home again. It had got very misty but it was surprisingly mild.
About 9.20am Carol, Janet and myself set off to go to near Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire to see Olga who was our supervisor many, many moons ago. She is 78 now and her hip has suddenly collapsed so she is walking with a zimmer frame. We went out for lunch across the road from where she lives and as usual we were the last people in the place. Lovely meal but I avoided the biscuit that came with the coffee and any desserts.
We went back to Olga's house and carried on chatting until she insisted on us having something to eat. So while they tucked into cheese and biscuits and cheesecake and choccy biscuits I was absolutely angelic and just had two pieces of toast.
Oh and i got weighed this morning......have lost 5lbs this week. 15st 11 to 15st 6. Woo hoo.
Bear was a pain though as he gets so excited and starts barking and boy, can that dog bark loudly. Thought about going down the moor but it was pitch dark and I didn't fancy that straightaway. So we walked down our road and turned off up Moorlands Road which leads on to the second moor. There is a large parcel depot next to this which is lit up day and night so I could see enough to be able to throw the ball for the dogs for a bit. Despite that if the ball was more than 20 yards in front of me I couldn't see it.
We then walked round the streets in Birkenshaw, took a snicket, a few twists and turns and eventually came back up to another snicket which leads onto a small road between the two moors. By now it was getting light and I didn't feel afraid to go up the top moor.
Then all too soon we were home again. It had got very misty but it was surprisingly mild.
About 9.20am Carol, Janet and myself set off to go to near Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire to see Olga who was our supervisor many, many moons ago. She is 78 now and her hip has suddenly collapsed so she is walking with a zimmer frame. We went out for lunch across the road from where she lives and as usual we were the last people in the place. Lovely meal but I avoided the biscuit that came with the coffee and any desserts.
We went back to Olga's house and carried on chatting until she insisted on us having something to eat. So while they tucked into cheese and biscuits and cheesecake and choccy biscuits I was absolutely angelic and just had two pieces of toast.
Oh and i got weighed this morning......have lost 5lbs this week. 15st 11 to 15st 6. Woo hoo.
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