2 week update .
#136
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I think you will find the quote was incorrect bay. I do not live in Perth and goodness you seem to have a bit of a chip about things to do with OZ and the UK. I have lived here now since 77. I did not want to stay, I do not dislike or hate it here but sometimes I feel a bit out of place for want of a better phrase.
I love the bright blue sky, not the heat, and all that goes with that. I love the winter here though. Is that enough of an explanation for you?
I love the bright blue sky, not the heat, and all that goes with that. I love the winter here though. Is that enough of an explanation for you?
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Re: 2 week update .
I'm not finding it that cold at all. Been running three times a week as normal and it's way more comfortable than the humidity in Sydney. Been riding a few times and I'm pretty sure scooting along at 40kph (ok maybe 36) would create a fair bit more wind chill than just walking about and it's all been quite pleasant, especially the lack of redneck driver factor.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
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That sounds beautiful, you described it so well I could almost smell the cow crap!
Has Mrs. Tr1boy joined you yet?
Has Mrs. Tr1boy joined you yet?
I'm not finding it that cold at all. Been running three times a week as normal and it's way more comfortable than the humidity in Sydney. Been riding a few times and I'm pretty sure scooting along at 40kph (ok maybe 36) would create a fair bit more wind chill than just walking about and it's all been quite pleasant, especially the lack of redneck driver factor.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
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It was nice, heading again today at lunchtime. Mrs Triboy is arriving on March 6th I'm missing her terribly, which is a bit strange as we spend a lot of time apart. I think it's because I'm not working at the moment I have a lot of time. Hopefully I'll have some good news for her on the job front when she arrives, but she's been telling me to relax (I don't do relaxing very well).
It's her birthday this coming Saturday so I'm glad she's with her Dad. We'll do something special for her when she's here.
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Re: 2 week update .
cow crap and pasties what a combination, mmm pasties just bought one hot from the local shop for lunch in the proper west country here in Cornwall
Dorset is more south than west country just like to think they are (when it suits them)
Sitting in warm Cornwall(well to the rest of the country) home of pasties, The Cornish Pirates and cream teas bliss! roll on the stroll to the local pub! and also proper mud on your car not this spray on stuff the yuppies put on their 4x4 in London!!!!
Content yes best move we ever made back from Mordor had a trying week but who cares!
Dorset is more south than west country just like to think they are (when it suits them)
Sitting in warm Cornwall(well to the rest of the country) home of pasties, The Cornish Pirates and cream teas bliss! roll on the stroll to the local pub! and also proper mud on your car not this spray on stuff the yuppies put on their 4x4 in London!!!!
Content yes best move we ever made back from Mordor had a trying week but who cares!
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Re: 2 week update .
I'm not finding it that cold at all. Been running three times a week as normal and it's way more comfortable than the humidity in Sydney. Been riding a few times and I'm pretty sure scooting along at 40kph (ok maybe 36) would create a fair bit more wind chill than just walking about and it's all been quite pleasant, especially the lack of redneck driver factor.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
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Re: 2 week update .
I'm not finding it that cold at all. Been running three times a week as normal and it's way more comfortable than the humidity in Sydney. Been riding a few times and I'm pretty sure scooting along at 40kph (ok maybe 36) would create a fair bit more wind chill than just walking about and it's all been quite pleasant, especially the lack of redneck driver factor.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
Sunday's ride was lovely I went Wells, Wedmore, up Cheddar Gorge, Blagdon, Priddy, Horrington, Wells (for those that know Somerset) and coming back through Priddy the church bells were ringing and people were milling about going to church. Great ride.
I have invested in some over boots on the bike though, and I've been getting used to the longer braking distances due to wet cow cr@p on my wheels.
Glad your "on your bike" so to speak!!! when is your first event?.....
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Glad your "on your bike" so to speak!!! when is your first event?.....
Went swimming this morning and followed up with a short run, at least that was the plan. 12 mins into my run I had to pull up with a torn left calf muscle I had this problem in Nov last year and it took a while to get right again and I was not allowed to run for ages. This is not good for my race plans
Hopefully I've picked it up early enough, so now I need get onto the RICE program and drop heel elevations.
Luckily the cycling isn't affected (or at least it wasn't last time).
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Re: 2 week update .
First event is the Tour of Wessex on the last weekend in May. It's Britain's only stage Sportive (which means multi day ride). I'm only doing day 1 (105miles) and day 2 (110 miles) and the 3rd day (Monday) is a bank holiday so I'll spend it at home with the parents (assuming I've moved out by then ).
Went swimming this morning and followed up with a short run, at least that was the plan. 12 mins into my run I had to pull up with a torn left calf muscle I had this problem in Nov last year and it took a while to get right again and I was not allowed to run for ages. This is not good for my race plans
Hopefully I've picked it up early enough, so now I need get onto the RICE program and drop heel elevations.
Luckily the cycling isn't affected (or at least it wasn't last time).
Went swimming this morning and followed up with a short run, at least that was the plan. 12 mins into my run I had to pull up with a torn left calf muscle I had this problem in Nov last year and it took a while to get right again and I was not allowed to run for ages. This is not good for my race plans
Hopefully I've picked it up early enough, so now I need get onto the RICE program and drop heel elevations.
Luckily the cycling isn't affected (or at least it wasn't last time).
Only doing day one 105 miles etc...cor blimey...you must have a huge S under your shirt..lol...I got tired just reading about that..lol....it's good you have something to work on while Mrs.T is still away....will not be long before your both together again....and in your own place.....you'll both get there...A tour of Wessex...what a lovely thing to do.....I asked my Dad if we'd been to Wessex and he said "we visited before you were born"....It's a county I am not familiar with have you visited Wessex before? are you going to rest your calf?....some physio (as my son would say....preferably done by a BIG busty blonde....lol) might be good, swimming is the best though always helps with my aches and pains....lol...that and a good sauna....take care and look after yourself and watch out for those cowpats...lol...it's currently 42 here at 6.22pm and if anyone says "oh that's great" must have had their brain cells fried.....
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Only doing day one 105 miles etc...cor blimey.
Wessex isn't a county (although it might have been ages ago?), it's an area. Basically covers sth Somerset, possibly bits of nth east Devon as well. When I was a lad all the local fishing permits in the area were issued by 'Wessex Water Authority' so I think the boundaries might be more riparian in nature.? It is a lovely area. Nice and dry today, and mild I reckon about 12-13 ish.
Getting a few calls from agencies now that are excited about my experience, so maybe just a case of waiting for the right role to come along. Getting all my email updates and applying as necessary. It 'feels' like a bit of momentum is happening now. Fingers crossed.