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It’s gone slightly wrong.

I went for a bike ride today. I wanted to do a circuit near my house as I’m lucky to have some good cycling infrastructure and quiet roads. I’d been out for about 30 minutes. I had a good cycle down to the river and I’d hit 30 mph at one stage. I’d pootled alongContinue reading “It’s gone slightly wrong.”

Today was a good day.

I started Noom two weeks ago as I’ve put on weight in lockdown. I’ve lost 7 pounds or half a stone in old money. If I can keep this up I’ll be back to prime condition soon. I also did the usually housekeeping chores and managed to get a small game of Warhammer 40,000 inContinue reading “Today was a good day.”

Inspiration strikes from the funniest places.

I’ve been a bit down for a few days. Just in a rut. Well not even that. I’ve done stuff and achieved daily goals I’ve set myself, like controlling my snacking etc. I’ve attended all Zoom and Teams meetings for work etc but the poetry drive wasn’t there. Today my wife asked me to mopContinue reading “Inspiration strikes from the funniest places.”

In Chaos Shadow by Frank Regan.

https://wp.me/p4ptWJ-14o I’m having a bit of a dry spell with my poetry and Haiku. I’m reading other people’s poetry and have linked to Frank’s website above for your entertainment. I think the problem is I’ve not done anything for a few days. I will go for a nice bike ride tomorrow and with any luckContinue reading “In Chaos Shadow by Frank Regan.”

Losing Weight – some thoughts.

In my life I’ve followed various weight loss programs. All have been successfully but I tend to slide back into bad habits and put the weight back on! Lockdown has seen me pile on the pounds and made me think about successful weight loss. Here are some thoughts for you. 1. Fully engage with theContinue reading “Losing Weight – some thoughts.”

Another quote.

A journalist asked Arnold why he was always smiling in the gym. Arnold replied “I’m smiling because I know that ever rep I do, every set I complete, every weight I lift moves me closer to my goal.” Arnold Schwarzenegger is a hero of mine. He shows that if you put in the work youContinue reading “Another quote.”

A wise person once said …

A person who says it cannot be done … Should not interrupt the person doing it.

Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday if you prefer. This is the Hallmark approved special day in the UK when children are legally required to buy shonky nonsense for their dear old mum. As usual our kids did the bare minimum and I had to chivvy them in the week to make a card forContinue reading “Mother’s Day”

If I was a wizard …

And I decided to retire, would I be a wazard? I do like a bit of nonsense. It’s been a funny day today. Mostly sunny with occasional showers. Now there is hail about the size of a garden pea. I’ve spent most of the day outside tidying the garden. I should imagine tomorrow will beContinue reading “If I was a wizard …”

40+ Followers. Thank you all.

I’m very grateful to my followers. You give me motivation to keep blogging and your blogs educate me also. I have posted a picture of my home town of Bristol. You can see the world famous Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. Wikipedia – Clifton suspension bridge Bristol is a nice city with lotsContinue reading “40+ Followers. Thank you all.”