Tuesday, July 31, 2012

#210 new shoes!

Lexie got her first shoes today thanks to nana!


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Monday, July 30, 2012

#209 objects in the rear view mirror

Maybe closer than they appear!

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

#208 cairngorm

I miss my dad every day but the anniversary of his passing is probably the hardest day. Every year that passes things happen that I wish I could share with him. My girls are my biggest fan and my brother and I were and still are my dad's biggest fan. It is because of him I am who I am today. I had a wee cry to myself riding to work this morning. Miss you dad.

Pics taken today by my mum up Cairngorm.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

#207 bored with the rain now

It's August next week and we just haven't had a summer yet. Come on give us a break. Sun please come out!

Friday, July 27, 2012

#206 olympics 2012

London 2012 is starting today. Actually quite looking forward to it. I genuinely hope it is good for the UK.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

#205 boat boat boat

Bit of fun on the north esk today with good friend and copper John Scott. Great try out ground for the 2012 Dagger Mamba 8.1. Levels were not high but the sun was mostly out and the nesk rarely disappoints.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

#204 high five

Fun day off today. Swimming climbing and playing in the sun!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

#203 physio

More physio today. Had a crap two weeks since last session. Not enough exercise and stretches that hurt too much. It is hard to get well after being in pain for so long. Where do I fit exercise and rehab in with life and work getting in the way?


Monday, July 23, 2012

#202 truck

Nice truck came to visit today at work!


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Sunday, July 22, 2012

#201 cycle sunday

Blog 201 this year seems apt I've done 1hr 20mins and 11secs in the saddle today! 1 201 1.

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

#200 wow

Well I have got to 200.
Orange is the colour of the day!

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Friday, July 20, 2012

#199 usa

My good friend Bruce is off to the USofA. After months of hard form filling and interviews and medicals Bruce finally has been granted a visa to head off and live in the US. He now gets to go spend his time with his wee boy River and River's mom of course. We are all so happy for him.
We'll miss you Bruce but are so pleased for you.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012

#198 sup

Had a morning on the SUP board today. Was fun and I almost caught a couple of waves on the river. Might try it again sometime. A river trip might be next.


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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

#197 42 years

I thought it was tomorrow but mum reminded me that today 42years ago my mum and dad were married!
Means a lot to me to know that as I have just celebrated 6 years of marriage.
I missed dad so much but can't imagine how mum must feel. (Sorry mum I know this will make you cry.) Love you mum.
It would be great to have some of the weather that we had in Perth 6 and 42 years ago!


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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

#196 bikes still

But not with an engine. Finally got round to doing a bit of work on the old kona today. Only been sat in the garage for a year!
Just got to sort cables out and chain length.


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Monday, July 16, 2012

#195 mmmmmm

Husaberg 250 te second hand for sale at Drysdale in Perth. £1400 it's a steal at that price. How much would Jax kill me and would it be worth it? I think it might be! It's blue so Lizzie would love it.


Sunday, July 15, 2012

#194 happy anniversary

Six years ago today Jax and I had an amazing day in the woods by the River Braan with our friends and family. Today we managed to get away for lunch and the movies.

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

#193 surfs up

Work done for a few days so I've borrowed a couple of SUP boards. Hopefully get out on them this week! Looking forward to it.


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Friday, July 13, 2012

#192 west coast

Sunny day on the west coast today. Deliveries for work. Through Glencoe and onto Glenuig.
Been nice to see the sun. Drizzly and wet in Perth.
Saw the Fort Bill to Mallaig steam train too.


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Thursday, July 12, 2012

#191 done

11hr day at work, done!


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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

#190 parts

Well lots going on today. Started my day in Edinburgh. But I did get the chance to pop into Strathearn Engineering to pick up a new starter motor for the 90. Not sure when it'll get fitted but at least it is here so I can get it done.


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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

#189 les to oz

Tomorrow my brother in law and Liz and Lex's Uncle Les leaves for Asia and then onto Oz for a wee walkabout. He'll should be back around Christmas ish maybe? So tonight we were in Edinburgh to see him on his way. Reminded me of when Jax and I set off in 1998 for our great adventure. I wish him well told him to stay safe and look forward to his stories when he gets back.

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Monday, July 9, 2012

#188 landrover

Had the urge to get the 90 running today when I was at work so got home hooked the freelander up to it and got Jax to drag me and bump started it. It still needs a starter motor and the power steering belt was slipping :( oh and it needs an MOT and road tax and insurance but hey when the garden is big enough you can still play!


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Sunday, July 8, 2012

#187 sup

SUP was the word of the day at work today. Stand Up Paddling for those who don't know. Need to have a go when the sun comes out.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

#186 rain

Will it ever stop and will we get a summer here in Scotland. Bit bored of the wet now!


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Friday, July 6, 2012

#185 more miles

Another 19+ miles today on the bike. Got soaked going to work but got the time down to 34mins. 17mph average. Coming home I had a strong headwind so average dropped to 13mph. :(
Day off the bike tomorrow and maybe back on the bike Sunday.

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

#184 le tour

The tour de france started last weekend and I have found myself hooked on it this year. It is getting good. Some full on crashes too.
It is amazing what difference a day makes. Mark Cavendish wins one day and comes down hard the next.


Wednesday, July 4, 2012

#183 4th july

Happy 4th of July to all my American family and friends.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

#182 pain in the ***

Back still sore with nagging pain. Good to see a physio who cared about getting me back to normal long term and not looking for a quick fix. Just got to make sure I do the exercises. Only I can fix it now!


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Monday, July 2, 2012

#181 say cheese!

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Sunday, July 1, 2012

#180 cycle sunday

40mins to get to work this morning and 42mins to get back tonight. 9.7 miles was the distance each way. Average on the way home was 13mph and top speed of 29mph. Thanks to a free cateye computer courtesy of Escape Route .
Not bad times for not having been on a push bike for ages!

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