Swollen Knees and blowing noses

Time is moving forward and my running plan is not as disciplined as it once was. I believe the feeling of, 'I have so much to do I do not have time to run' is the main cause. Which is nonsense because if I am not running in reality I spend my time sitting in front of the computer surfing the net. I do have paperwork and house and garden sorting to do but the curse of procrastination prevents me from being that successful in my time management.

Also the thoughts of doing a long run is quite daunting. According to my plan I should be doing a 14 mile run but I am way behind this. My next goal will be 10 miles but I have another problem. My right knee just does not feel right. It is swollen and although does not cause problems whilst running when I return and complete my stretches it does ache and feel funny. The question is should I go to the doctor but being a bloke this is out of the question. I will on the advice of another running colleague do some knee exercises. 

I have been for a few 4/5 mile runs and even done some posing photos to record the autumn and me jogging in my aldi running bottoms. I cannot wear these to run to work as my locker is unfortunately in an office off the control room and walking through the call handlers, mostly women, is too hard for me to do. I bought the medium size bottoms and they are a tadge too small. Hopefully I will lose a little more weight and they will be more decent. I remain faithful to my old shorts that suit a soon to be middle aged man.

Autumn (fall) is definitely here. I have been working, keeping the Queen's peace,  the last two nights. 

And it has been so so cold with Arctic winds sweeping across the country. It has been 2 degrees with a windchill factor and yet girls wander around the town centre wearing hardly anything. I was still cold with my numerous layers and reluctantly got out of the car whenever people wanted to fight each other.

And the impact of cold weather is of course the runny nose. My next goal is not only the 10 mile run but learn how to blow my nose effectively whilst running. Inspired by a running friend who was able to remove the mucus with a minimum of fuss and quite discretely I gave it a go and made an awful mess. I would have looked like a toddler with a cold. But I am determined to learn as one does not want to keep using ones sleeve whilst running. 

I even searched the internet for help

http://www.madetorun.com/running-resources/quick-tips/blowing-your-nose-while-running/

Could do with some more advice. And lastly the field I keep running through should be looking more autumnal but the farmer has not plowed the field. He, or she, has planted some crop under the wheat and the trees at the far end have not changed colour. Very disappointing as I would like to do a calender next year recording this one spot through the year and I want it to look pretty and autumnal not a cold summers day.

 

 Cross Training (CT) does not get much better than this, kayaking in Suffolk. On Saturday 13 October I was pleased to join a group of paddlers kayaking down rivers, up rivers and in the sea in Suffolk. It was one of the best trips I have done. I did little to organize but simply paddled from Ipswich to Felixstowe, along the coast and then up the river Deben to some small village. It was beautiful and by the time I had finished I was absolutely knackered. 

The last six miles we paddled up stream, assisted by the tide, through spectacular rainbows and mudflats. There were no villages just the occasional church and I am sure the scenery had not changed in centuries. My poor left shoulder was aching and the next day my muscles were complaining. We did 26 miles and it was good to say to fellow joggers that I had done 26 miles on Saturday and let them assume I had been running rather than paddling.

Cross training is very important, so my running schedule states as I keep exercising but resting my poor old legs and in particular my right knee. CT reduces the risk of overuse injuries and so articles say, makes me run faster and leaves me less prone to injury. 

This is a good thing as yesterday I did an 8 mile run and my knee was suffering. Not painful when running but after the run it was rather swollen. I need some advice as to whether a knee support is worthwhile. I can also blame wifey for aggravating the injury as I was waiting for her to return home so I could use the car to go to work. She did not return so at the last minute I donned my new aldi running top and leggings and ran at speed the mile to work. It improved my speed training but I am concerned about the knee.

I need to mention the 8 mile was slightly different as it was done in stages. I ran to the hospital to see my friend Mick Billingham, mentioned in earlier posts and is the reason why I am training for the marathon. Then I ran to the church to do admin stuff and then to Aldi to purchase the running gear and the final leg was the last 3 miles home.

I also realized the impact of the wind on one's running. The first half I felt good and fast and put this down to my new mental strength and training. On the return trip I felt the force of the wind and my optimism for my new ability reduced as my feel good factor was more to the strength of the wind rather than my athleticism. Still I am improving and do really enjoy running. But I am concerned about the knee. 

The running gear is good but there is a problem. When I wear it I look I know what I am doing. It reminds me when I bought golf shoes. (Many years ago I briefly took up golf) When you wear the right kit there is an expectation that you are reasonably good. Whilst I jogged in my old shorts and tee shirt there was no pressure. Now I wear the body hugging clothing my style and speed must match my kit. No pressure then!

9 October 

Today's run has been quite eventful. After a lot of effort I managed to do a 10 mile run, I got attacked by a horse chest nut tree and I at last did some post run stretches.

I am in the middle of a set of nights but had to get up at 10 am to sort out the car. Wifey kindly drove me 6.5 miles to Towcester for me to run back. I thought if I added a loop of my regular run then I hopefully would achieve a 10 mile run. 

I felt quite good and armed with imodium as I had an Balti last night at the Royal Bengal I was confident I could break the 10 mile barrier. All went according to plan until I got home and using the Distance Calculator established I only ran 8.2 miles so I put on the trainers and did another 1.8 mile jog to get to the 10 miles. And I felt quite good and confident that I could do a fair few more miles. 

On my travels as I was deep in thought I was hit on the back of the head. My first thought was that I was being attacked by chavs. But as I stood looking around for a hoody to blame a conker fell on my right shoulder. I was being attacked by a horse chestnut tree. I have never seen this mentioned in the numerous web sites I have visited to find the secret of running a marathon with the minimum of training and effort. 

The country side is beautiful, I love autumn but it is sad to see the horse chest nuts being attacked and looking sad with the Horse chestnut leaf blotch. If you want to know more go to the below website.



  http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=200


 12 October

I was really pleased that I did not suffer after the run. I will put this down to the stretches and that my body is getting used to running. The next challenge is a 12 mile run I need to do sometime over the next few days. Today I will be doing the short 4 miler and then tomorrow I will be doing the CT training. For this I am traveling to Suffolk to do some sea kayaking. It will be 20 mile trip going with the tides so should not be too difficult. Salty sea tales and photos to follow.

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Watching the history of the world on the BBC i player the battle of Marathon is described. And from the resulting run back of the Greek army to defend Athens comes the event that is remembered in the Olympic games. And to quote Andrew Marr, ‘the heroic 26 mile run back to defend their city is today of course remembered in the ultimate test of courage and stamina - the marathon.”

I am sure if those warriors could see me now they would be disappointed as instead of going for a five mile run I have eaten a rather large Sunday lunch and binged on Chocolate ice cream. Not that good preparation for the event of strength of courage.

However I am nights tonight so I have postponed my run from before lunch to a run before work. I have also applied for the Bedford half marathon with my jogging guru. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon

Wikipedia disagrees with Andrew Marrs on some of the details on the origin of the marathon, however I am sure all will agree that the race I am training for is an ultimate test, especially for my knees, of my courage and stamina.

8 October

I ran 2 miles to work last night. I ran at a quick pace and when I arrived I had time to go to the small gym and use the exercise ball to do some of the strengthening the core exercises. I am glad no one else was in the gym. With all the weights and exercise machine the exercise ball does seem rather wimpy. 

At work I got into several discussion about marathons and triathlons. It is amazing how so many people are into it. Someone suggested the Edingburgh Marathon on 26 May. This does sound good and I will look into it. It will also be an opportunity for time away with the wife.

www.edinburgh-marathon.com

However I am concerned that I have not for sometime done a lengthy run. I missed the 10 miler last weekend. So when I wake up tomorrow I will look to do a long run. Get up, do the run, go to bed and get up for work. And now I have written it on the blog I feel accountable to get this done.

So watch this space.

Strengthening the Core and Disappointing News

As I am serious about completing this marathon I have decided to take the advice of my Jogging Guru and do some regular exercises to strengthen the core of this aging body of mine. ( I am 52 and remain determined to be jogging cycling and even kayaking till I am physically unable to do so.)

Like me you may be wondering why it is important to strengthen the core.

 ' Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles.'

And this is why I have bought the exercise ball. I will do a quick warm up with a little bit of skipping, as recommended by another fit friend, and then roll around on the ball.

The London Marathon is on April 21st, the good news is that I am rest day, the bad news is that I am nights on the Saturday. I will finish at 7 am so hopefully I will be able to get the day off.

So my cunning exercise plan is  - 40 mins exercise and then a walk into town. A brisk walk and hopefully this will all help prepare this body for running without injury. Wifey has left me for a few days to go on holiday with her parents. The bad news is that my eating has gone to pot. To protect me She lovingly hid the tin of chocolates we kept for visitors. 

After much effort I found the tin of roses and then regretted my actions. I overdosed on coffee creams and went into a chocolate induced coma.

14.45

Whilst rotating my hips the mobile rang and it was H from the HDA. She was very apologetic but she informed me I did not get a place in the Marathon. I am surprised at how disappointed I am. I assumed, because of my unique fund raising to date I would have got a slot but I assume the spaces went to those who have a track record of raising funds and completing the course. 

I could go for the Luton Marathon. It is considerably easier to get to and there is no pressure on raising funds but it does not feel me with enthusiasm or passion. Bit like Luton - does anyone get excited about going to Luton.

http://www.lutonmarathon.org.uk/

I think my knees are grateful that I have not got the pressure to raise funds as they remain in a slightly swollen state and after the exertions of skipping and the exercise ball they do ache

Oh well, what do I do now. Give it some thought and get back to you.

running when I do not want to

Home life and work life has been very busy and consuming of emotions and strength. Tonight I am due to go to the pub with the boys and the plan was a 10 mile run. I am not up to that, I just want to eat, watch the iplayer and be picked up. So my compromise is the 6 mile run to the pub. I just do not want to do it but feel if I am serious about the marathon it is days like this I need to push my self out the door.

I do not have my camera as wifey has taken it with her on holiday with her parents. So there will be no pictorial record. Just my words. It is nearly 7 pm and dark so I need to get changed and go.

"But I don't want to?"

"Just do it! and run like Dutch, a fast pace"

"Okay."


3 October 2012

I ran 2.5 mile last night at a quick pace from a friends house and today I have a trustees meeting the other side of town so I thought I'd run the 6 miles there and have a hair cut on route. I need to be there for 12 so may try and increase the mileage. I am not disciplined in my training schedule as I am due to do a 10 mile run but this is the best I can do with my busy life.

( The 6 mile run to the pub did not work out because after half a mile I checked for my keys and they were missing. I assumed the worst and that my fast striding run had caused them to pop out my back pocket. Thankfully after a slow jog back with eyes fixed on the pavement I found the keys left in the door. It was so late I had to ask for a lift.)

I am sure you are thinking, "A trustee, what charity is this?"

It is discovery centre - a children and young peoples training centre in Uganda. I am sure you want to know more so please check the web site out. (Please note the Olympic Marathon Champion is from Uganda.)

http://www.discoverycentres.org.uk/introductionpage.htm

I have taken Cod Liver Oil capsules and Glucosamine Sulphate  capsules as together I hope they will support my knees joint health and comfort and make flexible my 51 year old body. I will keep you informed on my flexibility and knee pain. 


16.00 I have returned after the 6 mile run aching but okay. My hips do ache as I jog along. I think, as I mentioned before, I need to strengthen my core muscles. I must start getting into the routine of using that ball. Perhaps this evening.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/abs/l/bl_core.htm

When I got to the meeting room other attendees asked if I had a shower. I didn't need to I said - good use of baby wipes and clean set of clothes should suffice. And if I did smell it was not my problem.

And I do feel so good after my run. It is all worth it, but it takes me about 3 miles to get into the routine. I do not use ipods but just think and pray. It helps me relax. Be interested to know if anyone else has similar experiences. Tomorrow it will be the regular 4 miler with photos.

The pain of a long distance runner

It never ceases to amaze me how time goes so quickly. It is over a week since my last blog and I have returned to the carb diet with vengeance. It is a shame that I have to eat to much of a good thing. However the good news is that I am continuing to run.

On Thursday I took my son in law Pete for my favourite 4 mile run. It was a good time and I pushed myself after the run with Dutch a few days earlier. I feel there is a need to increase my pace, not only to burn the calories but to reduce the time out on the road.

Then on Monday 24 Sept I did a nine mile run. It was on this cold windy day that I had my first experience of a chaffed nipple and man was it painful. Why do men have nipples anyway. I blame the soreness on the  Ugandan football top I was wearing. I bought it in a market in Jinga Uganda last year and I was promised that it was a genuine Adidas shirt.

Apart from the sore nips I also had a recurrence of the dreaded JT's. It was a difficult run as as well as the pain in the chest I was stung, by nettles, in places that one should not be stung.

I was pleased that after the nine mile jog I did stretches and the next day was able to do a brisk 3 mile walk. I carried shopping from town so was unable to jog.

 Tonight I will do a run. A quick four miles. I haven't applied for the Bedford Half Marathon. This is something I must do prior to the next blog

22.39 hrs

Just completed my 5 mile run in 50 mins. That is, according to my calculations 10 min miles. Which is not that bad. My time was reduced as I helped a teenager who was riding his brand new scooter (mod like) and dropped it going round a corner. I heard a bang and ran to his assistance, actually ran quicker. He seemed more concerned about scratching his bike than anything else, so after a few words of wisdom, don't corner too fast or else you'll fall, I continued on my jog. There is little likelihood of my cornering too fast.

I need to change the title of my blog.

Last couple of days I have been suffering from the Saturday morning run with aching thighs. Despite the pain I have been doing short runs. 

I did the usual run and took photograph at the same location which I will hopefully make into a calendar for the year 2013.

Today despite being a rest day I went for a 3 mile run with my mate Dutch. It will do no harm I thought but Dutch's pace is a lot faster than mine and it was a hard work out. This made me think that perhaps my running programme is a bit soft. I jog the distance but do not work hard enough on the run and this may be the way to lose weight

And with regards to weight I am now at 12 st 8 and after two days I have given up on the Wifey diet. My flesh is too strong and my spirt is too weak. After an essential trip to Tesco's I gorged on a pasty and packet of cheese and onion crisps. And later that evening I drank a pint of beer three cheese rolls and packet of steak crisps. I am on a seefood diet. I see food and eat it and hopefully with the quicker pace the weight will come off.

On the run the highways agency kindly placed a speed detector outside tesco which, although did not record our speed, gave us something to play with. The man inside the landrover did not seem too impressed but we provided a few minutes distraction on what must have been a boring day.

Please note my speed is 19 miles an hour which is record breaking pace for the marathon.

And concerning the marathon I am going to apply for the Bedford half marathon that takes place on the 9 December.

Tomorrow I will rest and on Wednesday my son in law will be here so the CT training will be kayaking. Kayaking to a pub and eating carbs. 

Fatigue and Failure and Fortitude

Well here I am after 3 days away with Wifey and daughter no2.  I did not do the 7 mile run, I did not even get close. And on a trip to Gatwick and Hastings I took my running gear in the case and that is where it remained. I gorged on carbs and by the time I returned home on the scales I was 12.11 stone.

Instead of running I slept on the beach and planned jogging and diet programmes.

So returning home I put behind me the excesses of the last few weeks and went for a 7.8 mile run. I completed 6 laps of a 1.3 mile route planned near my home. This was in response to the dreaded JT's and it was a good plan. I made life a lot easier although stopping did add time to the run. I took me 1hr 20 mins ish to complete the run. Not good but I did manage an run of approaching 8 miles. Next weekend it is an 8 mile run and the plan now is to do the run after working an 7 x 7 shift on Sunday. 

I would go Saturday but I am going to play with my camera that evening.

And whilst jogging around I thought that I would be serious about changing my diet and move to the wifey diet seriously. No real carbs just lots of veg and nuts. Not too sure how this suits a joggers diet plan but I will give it a go and hoping it may reduce the effect of the JT's

And another thing - the mile and a third circuit has a hill on it. Which obviously means I have to run up and then run down it. (The Duke of York principle.) The unfortunate result of this incline is aching thighs. Something I have not experienced for a long time. So a good stretch is essential.

See you later this week with an update on the daily jogs and stretching exercises. I must finish as I am being called to tidy the kitchen.

A Critical Run

This morning is a key day in my training programme for today I am due to run 7 miles. Actually it was due yesterday but I got up late, struggled to put in my contact lenses and Wifey had to drive me to work. I did 2 km on the treadmill, had a shower and lost my watch. (I have just remembered where I put it on the running machine.)

For me 7 miles is a phycological barrier, it is a bloody long way and takes commitment. If I want to do the marathon I need to start putting in long distances. And next week it is 8 miles. 

Using distance calculator I have produced a route and it is quite pretty and interesting and plenty of toilet spots so here we go. 

And I still weigh 12.6 stone. This is so annoying, I strongly believe I am eating less but and exercising more but the fat remains. Even spent an hour sitting on the exercise ball but it is no good. It must be all the rubbish I am eating but this is not my fault I blame the shift work for this. There must be something I can do about this. 

Watch this space

Happy jogging

The Wifey Diet and beyond

28 August 2012

This morning I weighed 12.7 stone. (kilo 80.5) After my carbohydrate binge at the Green Man Syresham  yesterday I am not surprised. So today as I prepare for the marathon I start the wifey diet. Let me explain, after being on antibiotics for a few days my wife lost a lot of the sense of taste and many foodstuffs such as carbohydrates in any form, including bread, became distasteful. So after several weeks living on boiled eggs, yogurt, fruit and veg she has dropped a dress size and states she feels so full of life and healthy.

As I too want to drop a dress size I have decided to follow her example and start taking the antibiotic diet. 



3 September 2012

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So much for my diet. I still weigh an obstinate 12.5 stone. I must admit I have not truly given up the carbs but I have cut down and I do continue to run but the weight remains the same.  I will persevere!

On Sunday 3 September I went for a six mile run. I really enjoyed it after the first mile. I ran to Mick Billinghams house to give him a mobile phone. I do find it easier to run when I have someone to run with or a task to do. Caroline came to pick me up and hence the photo

I am conscious that the mileage is beginning to increase and next week it is a 7 mile run. The thought of which is quite daunting.  


6 September 2012


Today I am running to work, I am working a rest day so there is no rush to get there early. So as my mentor and inspiration Michael W was off we went for a four mile run. It was good to run with someone. I was concerned about the dreaded joggers trots so I took an imodium before we set off. And thankfully the symptoms were quite minor. I do really need to get this sorted prior to the marathon. 

My weight has gone up to 12.7 stone. I blame working shift work as it disrupts eating, sleeping and running habits. In the early hours it is so difficult not to go on a Walkers Cheese and Onion Crisp feast.

Caroline continues on her diet, not a potato in sight on her plate. I am doing my best but have recently succumed to a french stick with cheese salad filling. 

My next running day will be Sunday. It is a 7 mile run which I plan using Google Distance Calculator, this will done before work, when I start at 9 am. 

.htmhttp://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm


So I have been doing this blog for a couple of weeks, I continue to run well but my diet is not doing well and 12 stone remains an inspiration.

Ball

Today (24 Aug) is a CT day. I can not remember what it stands for in my training programme but basically it means exercise but not running. So instead of going paddling at 7 am, I was so tired, I am having a work out using the swiss exercise ball. Bought at Argos for a few quid I am using it to strengthen the core, which I am led to believe will assist my running

I am using the attached programme from the internet

http://exercise.about.com/cs/abs/l/bl_core.htm

And with regards to my weight it is now 12.8 which disappointingly is an increase. Not too sure why unless I can put this down to the crisps wifey bought !!

Yesterday (25/8) it was a 5 mile run on the programme. My cunning plan was to get up, I am working nights, and then run the five miles to a friends house for tea. My dear wife would join me there. I assumed they would not be too unhappy for a hot and sweaty me joining them as we could eat outside, however il pleu. Il pleu a lot so instead of 5 miles it was 1 mile and some rolling around on the exercise ball. And then we went for tea.

Sunday 26 August

Today it has been a great English summer day. I woke up at midday and first thing was to weigh myself. I am now 12.5 which to our American cousins is 175 pounds. 

Without eating or drinking anything I went for my five mile run. Actually it is 5.5 miles. This I did in just under an hour so a gentle jog which I think will be my marathon pace. The photo here is a self portrait as I come to the end of the run. It is a shame the back ground is not a blur due to the speed I was doing so I need to get advice and work on my speed.

Another problem I face is the course I have decided upon. Using Google Distance Calculator the route takes me close to home when I still have a mile to do. It is battle arguing with my inner fat boy who wants to go home early and miss the last mile, which includes a steepish hill. But I told him to be quiet and was pleased to finish the jog. I have started to cool down and stretch which does make a difference on reducing the next day aching muscles.

Tomorrow is another rest day so I will spend time on my swiss ball doing core stuff. 

After the run/jog I weighed my self - I had lost 3 pounds. Down to 12.2. One day I may hit the 11 stone mark for the first time in years. 

Day two

Just returned from my run. It was 5.5 miles from dropping the car off at Wifey's work place and running home. And with regards to the weight I am now 12.62 stone. My weight loss was not helped by Wifey coming home with bread and crisps. Thankfully they were not Walkers Cheese and Onion but low fat crinkle cut. I still ate two packets - it is not my fault, if they're there I eat them. Crisps or chocolate I binge them all.

The run was good no hint of joggers trots, the only issue was getting the sugar shakes. Not too sure why but will need to look at diet. I did the run and thought that a marathon would mean running to the start and back twice. 

I was confused at Rushmere Road where the road looked block with no access for pedestrians. About to turn round and think of another, longer, route I saw the blatantly obvious pedestrian sign. I had convinced myself that the road was blocked before I reached it, therefore I was blind to the obvious.

The hill here does not look steep but the cat was resting as it was only half way up

And what also amazes me is the amount of rubbish that is lying there waiting to rot. We must be one of the dirtiest countries in Northern Europe. In England it is the norm for so many just to throw out their rubbish from their car. A lot of this rubbish is unseen by many but just look down the embankments. 

Spoke to the HDA yesterday concerning Mick's paddle and asked the nice lady there about chances to run the London Marathon. She said that last year they has 8 spots and 22 applicants. I remain hopeful with all that I have done so far. But if I am unsuccessful I will run elsewhere with less pressure as to run in April I need to raise £1,500.

Anyway off to bed as I am working nights. It is an alternative training day tomorrow and I thought I would go for a paddle after work. 7 am prior to going to bed. See how I feel. I am taking the waterproof camera to record what I do. 

Getting started.

Contemplating the training

In April 2013 I am planning to run or jog the London Marathon. I have a cause, The Huntington Disease Association ( www.hda.org.uk ) and I have a running plan. All I need now is to do it. I have started training and have haphazardly done some running. I even trained and ran the Silverstone Half Marathon earlier this year, but to help me train and motivate me for London I have started a blog to record my thoughts on training, eating and preparing for the 'race.'

I have not been given a place by the HDA but I am hopeful of success. I have raised funds over the last 12 months so I think I deserve a spot. And if I am not successful for London then I will look to do another marathon elsewhere in the country.

I am running for the HDA, because my friend Mick Billingham is suffering from this horrible disease. The HDA supports families with members with HD and contributes to research into curing or preventing it.

(The photo is Mick completing paddling with my chum Dutch the white water course in Northampton. With his daughter and friend we raised £200 for the HDA.)

Today is my rest day, I did a 1 mile speed run from a coffee shop yesterday and a 5 mile run two days ago. The biggest problem I face is not sore feet or tired knees but the dreaded 'jogger trots.' If you are not too sure what this is look it up. 

Tomorrow I will be doing a 5 mile run from Abington Library where I will drop off  Caroline and the car and run home. With good shoes, running vest a toilet paper I should be able to manage this. 

One day a week according to the training schedule I am to do another type of exercise and for me this will kayaking. A 30 minute paddle down and then up, the river Nene should suffice.

My knees are not that healthy with three pins holding the right knee together when I did something rather silly four years ago. In a shuffling running style the pain is not too bad but if I do some heavy speed running or dancing, as at my daughters wedding in June, I do suffer. Cossack dancing is now a distant memory.

As well as training to run 26 and a bit miles I am hoping to get under 12 stone (76 kilos) I thought this would be good for me and my knees. So my diet will also be included in this blog. Lunch was salad with pork pies - not too bad. This morning I weighed in at 12.6 stone (80 kilos)

He appeared interested in my progress

As well as running I also enjoy photography so I do take my camera with me. So I will add photos to spice up this rather tedious blog. And that is that. I will add a couple of photos and start to tidy the house before caroline gets home.

My camera is the Nikon V1 purchased mostly with Tesco Vouchers. Anyone wanting to support the HDA go to the recent website set up for the paddle  http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/mickspaddle

A field