Hello Jaro :)

Real name Mr Jaroslav Dembinny, who's a lovely guy well....Advisor to the Minister, of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, from Czech Republic. Phew that was a mouthful. Well he did his best bless him to try and get my dvd to run in his pc...but? He listened and smiled at all the right spots, laughing at my jokes which must not have been very funny 3rd hand and via a trans later. I took the usual handful of photos, for everyone to see, just what had become of that little acorn of an idea I had once had which was to learn to cycle, a tricycle. And to do it under the supervision, of Steve Marsden CTC. Because I used my SDS money to get to Endcliffe, as apposed to joining a gym, I eventually became able to fetch my own kids from school, and get my own shopping, it's all history really.

I'm really tired now, I have not been my upbeat self today, and that was due to yesterdays incident. I mean, I encourage folk who wouldn't cope with the 'wicked' side of society, half as well as me!! And listen to me wail like a child.

I received a letter this morning (a reply to a letter I had sent in December 2010!!) From Nick Clegg, I had asked him why I should;d be punished by paying VAT on my Pedal Trike? When if I'd have been driven about in a car, it would have been excluded....bla bla....You know the story. His letter was a forwarded copy from Mr Gauke. Stating there was a 'Wide range of Cars, powered wheelchairs or scooters, complete with Insurance.' Well I'm sorry but fuckin Bully For Me!!, I'm so lucky!"!!

I got a really nice Thank you letter from Richard Webb, Exec Director of Adult Social Care, thanking me for the hard work, I'd put into the Shop Event.He also wants to arrange a cycle with me, which is nice. I thought he'd taken nark since I said I couldn't do when he'd suggested.

I made it clear to all the visiting delegates, that ASC, thought it an unwise use of my budget to buy another trike, after the CTC had purchased Ziggy.

I have been asked to take Ziggy to ASC for a photo shoot, and then quickly do a recording to be used to help folk write support plans, at lunch, and then more photos till 2. So if anyone can fit in round that??

Remember Nigel?? he's noticed how many folk want an inclusive cycling group, other than Hillsborough,.......?? I'm invited to the meeting in April???

Oh...remember the writing group? He's been in touch, and he's looking at the end of April?

Sorry I can't do much on the c, I may improve wi time, but at the moment I'm too lazy I only do the essentials. Which draws me to the conclusion, Night, night. xx

I did reply Pete...honest

It's gone, ithink.

Such Abuse!!

But to be honest I was in such a good mood this morning I could handle it. But I could av so done with a web cam, but I'm not really into 'blame and shame' I think it's more effective when they reach the same conclusion but on their own......Let me explain. I have to go down a hill when going to visit my Mum/to the Park etc, where I always pick up lots of speed, and it just seems to carry on with intermitant cycles from me, when I get onto the flat busy narrow bit of Main Rd. Today though, I stopped at lil Tesco for a few things. (Sympathy Cards!!) Before continuing onto Mums; On my way, I got called an 'Arse Hole' twice!!! by folk in on coming cars, and someone spat a mouthful of water on me, from behind. With this I did a U turn and came back, partly because the tension in my pedals was about right, on the way home :(

I'm going to meet some folk from Czechoslavakia tomorrow, who are coming top check (bum, bum!!!) the Adult Social Care, in Sheffield. I'm not allowed to take Ziggy, but I've got plenty of photos.

But I do wonder all the time if I am doing the righht thing encouraging folk to cycle??? Not everybody can handle abuse like I got today.

Hey I know, it's late :)

We checked out the swimming at Zest, before attending a meeting in which the Lovely Miriam, had nominated me for an award. Ahhh, aren't folk lovely, I wouldn't have done it initially if she hadn't have agreed, to run about after me. Organising, my time sheets and attendance. And it was the lovely Miriam, who nominated me for Pride Of Britain, and got me an invitation to Buckingham Palace.

OOooooooooooooh I saw an old contact today, mmmmm how should I describe him??? Well kind of a 'helping' person, who had other ideas??? This was many years ago, before I began to cycle. :D

Awww I called into see Mum, with the kids, so taxid home :( Which means I aint cycled today.

And I still haven't got mesen, a bloody new computer!! So I'm living on borrowed time!!!

Night, C x

Fab day for it :)

Well fab week really, although to be honest, I seemed to spend more time talking to folk about Cycling.

Awww, my old friend who died on Wednesday? He's getting buried on Thursday :( I may go to Hillsborough till 12.30.

Eeeeeeeeeek, I feel a bit silly, but totally comfortable with the CTCs decision, to give me a Certificate for my Service to Cycling or s'thing?? And not volunteer of the year, as I had thought. How could I be nominated for that, when there are folk regularly organising rides and socials, and stuff. And I only ever do things that I really want to do. But ewwwww, So do the other cyclists, I'm sure ?? And I'm sure I could do more, some days, but I kinda know it will be so seldom. I just don't do it. I just do what I love, nothing more, because I never want cycling to be a huge effort, or a chore. I just want it to remain the joy that it is :)

But I am very ingenuitus I think, now I really don't think, thats a word because it keeps trying to change??? But you all know what I mean? so maybe it is, or should be.

And a mug.....I'm off to the pub...because my kids want to!!

Where do I begin???

To tell the story of ? How great a love can be.......

I'm speaking about a 'Love' between myself and my Wheels. After speaking with a guy about possibly writing my Autobiography? Who incedently thought it was a fantastic idea (he likes my Carry On/Barbara Windsor/Benny Hill/Frankie Howard style of very immature writings)About a book,written by myself, with the help of other Cyclists with a range of disabilities. All writing a chapter per Character??? I think it's good :) don't humour me though, what do you think?

I hit on this idea, after Steve Marsden (CTC) directed me to a book by Robert Penn, which is on order. The books called It's all About A Bike. Well what about It's all about a Trike. I don't expect it to be a Block Buster, but talk about raising awareness of Inclusive Cycling.

I woke this morning, and had a text saying my taxi had broken down :( To be honest, my head really hurt, I did try another taxi. But there were non willing to take my Ziggy (that would definately fit) So no Hillsborough today :(

Post arrived with the usual bills etc..Oh yeah :D Remember Cold Metal Umbrella?? I got the all clear, for another 4 years? I lay down on the settee, dosed up with Paracetamol. And phoned Kev Hickman ICF fame, and told him about the book idea. Apparently he'd been nominated for CTC Volunteer Of the year :) Who by ????? I wondered ;)

Rather unexpetantly I got a second postal delivery, and in it was an invite to the CTC AGM and Dinner, where the results of Volumteer Of The Year will be announced. Because Steve Marsden had nominated me, ahhhhh, I am very proud that he thinks I'm worthy, but a little bashful because I know and really appreichiate how much more Kevin does.

Speak when Spoken Too :)

I know I'm gobby at times, and I know I shouldn't presume folk, feel like I do, but....My new strategy in life, is to hang back (usually) and let the other person{s, speak first). Today I managed to do just that,dispute wanting to interject humour, and quips into peoples recitals of how they sustained their own tragic Brain Injury. Not really the place for humour anyway??? Well I still manage to get a few smiles, when it comes to mine, which in actual fact, (I refuse to get competitive,) but....

The whole point of today, was to give Kevan Taylor a bit of insight into, life at HIRC (Head Injury Rehab Centre) Which to be fair, was the first place to use Patient/service User/Survivor/Client Partnership. But that doesn't neccersa.... I've just heard an old friend has died :( Gives me food for thought, it's just a shame that s'one died. Actually about a minute b4, I sent an email out, telling everyone to spare a thought for those suffering from Cancer. And you guessed what Bob died of.

I'm back, just to say remember Wendy Creed, applying for Ass Cycle Training for me? Well, I 'm on the course in April.

Oh, really nice phone call this Morning from Steve M. We spoke for ages about nice things.....:)

What a top idea I've had, I saw this photo of Steve M on a networking site, stripped to the waist, and in cycling shorts, (it did make me blush.. id did.) Why doesn't the CTC do a Calendar for 2012 using the Cycle Development Officers???? I think it would sell well and earn money for the CTC????

So exciting!!!

Hey I did nearly get squashed by an overtaking car, on my way to meet Matt C today, by an overtaking car, who didn't bargain for the side by side cyclists (well he shouldn't have gone!!!!)who were coming towards him. And he obviously thought he'd rather cut me up, than see the terror in his victims eyes!!! Anyway, alls well, so I'm ok, but I bet if there'd have been an accident, he'd have blamed me!!!

I met Matt, in the Cafe, and the poor guy had to listen to my life story, and I swear, he grew weary of my humor, it was all talk of Fred, who meantime was tending to my garden :) We've discovered a tree in my grassy garden, It is a Pussy Willow. Can you imagine how childish I got?? I got very excited talkingh to Matt, When he explained that He'd like me to do a couple of pieces of writing, with Pictures, to go in a type of exhibition, of Brain Damaged Survivors work. Now I did hesitate for a nanoo second, because I don't want anyone saying 'Ahhhh didn't she do well, considering' But big ego trip, he reckons my style of writing and humor, is strong enough, kinda 'Proof in the Pudding?'

Speak to me btw, I'm more exciting tyhan I've ever been????

I know what some of you are thinking....stop it!!!

I spent 2 and a half hours wi Matt, feeling very valued. He said how he hoped to publish a little 'taster' book as a prelude to s'thing more? But I had the idea, of getting it copied in Caligra[phy style( i don't know if that's correct English)

I zoomed on to see my Mum, getting stopped by Andy, a business man out strolling, it was such a lovely day. I was feeling fab!! Anyway a plan was hatched by Andy, (who I'd ne' met before!!)He'd buy a 2 wheeler, and I'd meet him once a week to cycle through the Park. (stop it)

Once home, the gorgeous Fred was cultivating my garden, he asked me oooooh which bush I'd prefer just, did I want a ripe Pair, Ooooh it's Pear!!or some lovely Plums? You know What? I said? I'll have both. :) x

No Stamina!!!

I have a selective memory :)I become 'needy' and I forget how much folk do out of 'love' and genuinely enjoying helping me and I become mardi, and sorry for myself, sorry about that one, :)

This morning though, I look out onto my garden (not lady garden!) and take comfort in how supported (and I don't mean, paid 'care') I am.

Gone is the pile of 80ft' of conifer (4 actually), that was slowly spreading all over my lawn. The lovely Paul visited from Leeds, and burnt it, and it took 3hours, to reduce the pile to ashes. After my hero of 09, and Andy had felled em, earlier this year. Meanwhile I had to......tidy my shed, don't laugh, it was hard work for me!!!

As a thank you, I cycled to the Mohul, got the nicest Dinner and picked up a bottle of JD whiskey, for Paul. So thanks billions to Steve's big chopper, and Pauls red hot bush. The green and leafy garden, is looking good.

I'm cycling to Mums tomorrow, and onto the Park Cafe, to talk about my future in the written word!! Don't laugh I'm being entirely serious!!!:D

Kev, can I borrow your shed?

Thursday

I woke this morning with a start!!! Because :D my Daughter, did me a ring tone on my moby, which is my alarm also. And it just says 'Mum, Mum, Mudder your phone!!!! but it's so effective. I nearly jump ouit of my skin when it rings or my alarm goes off. So very good. As soon as I realised what it was and the house wasn't on fire or owt, I did struggle.

I've been so busy talking about Hillsborough, and publisizing it's success, I thought I ought to go. But I'd got my kiddies wanting me to take them to town for some stuff for Red Nose day, I realised that I'd have to meet em at 3.30 and do it then, when all I really wanted was to snuggle under the covers.

I nipped to Hillsbrough that morning. First there was a Special school, Nick and I were just setting off for a ride round the park, and some of Steves Collegues from the CTC, arrived, I said Hi, and I'd see them after. So I'm glad I made the effort this morning, as they are hoping to do a sim,ilar thing in Rochdale. As for the folk on the ride?? They were all needing 3 wheelers, apart from 1 who helped lead on a 2 wheeler. The next group Autism Plus, cancelled. So the school stopped longer.

Lunch and a chat followed, and of course, they all had a go on Ziggy. Which they loved, and were especially into the 'Kick Plates' and the Mountain drive, for some possible clients in Rochdale. I think they may get in touch Rob??

Does anyone remember Pride Of Britain? Well the group thjat were featured on that came next, bringing Amanda and Josh, who love using the velor Plus, and because Josh can use his arms a little, he tried the Side By Side' hand Cycle, phew, not with me though!! I do find that cycle hard work!!

A man brings his son, and they both use 2 wheelers and cycle off, for an hour, they are trusted regulars. I'm not too sure of his sons disabilities. Other than, I know he wears ear protectors???

Finally another 2 people came, one on the velor plus, and another on a side by side.
Both loved it, I spoke with the OT who brought them who wanted to bring her Occupational Therapy Class down from Hallam University, to see what a fantastic thing the CTC was running, at Hillsborough.

Once home, I( cycled to meet my children, locked up, and caught the bus, for Red Noses, Noodle Inn (and yes I know it was early but, there was no way, I was cooking tea!!!) Bus, Trike, Home, Bed.

Thanks

I got a bit emotional today, at a Health Champions event, because It was all about 'The Way Forward' and you see I'm kinda really happy and don't want things to change too much. I didn't have time to make observations yesterday, it was all a bit of a busy blur, of BIRRP, The GP, Chemist, Shopping, and High School Musicals...literally.

Wow, I spoke with a guy yesterday Matt Colbeck was his name, he was incredibly ..urm, well , nice. He's producing a Magazine, and holding an art exhibition. Using Coma 'Victims' (The word victim gives everyone a preconception that my Coma experience was horrible??? Far from it really.) He has studied texts about 'Coma'. But has found little or none written in the first person. So he's wanting to produce art work based on experiences of 'Coma'. So I'm looking forward to that :) All mine were very serial with Priests and vicars giving Holy Communion in the form of frozen ice cube wine!!! When in fact it is quite likely, I was lapsing into some sort of consciousness, as I was given 'The Last Rites' or a similar thing, and the Wine ice cubes?? Well they were the black currant ice cubes, that I was frequently fed to stimulate my facial muscels.?????? So I think it's all fascinating really. And all the time, I kept thinking, wow I must remember this dream, it's so long and detailed!!

Today

Slept in!!!! Showered, kids school, Don Valley, which is along way, I felt an inst bit pressured to start a Cycling Group???? I did a half attempt at our first presentation of recruiting for the Skills Bank thing, with Han from ASC.

Rushed home, it seemed to take ages!!! Cycled to Parents Evening, which was the best bit of the day really, I do love it. The Head Teacher is Leaving to work at school next to Hillsborough Park so I gave her and the deputy Head my card. Home, children's tea, my daughters gone to her Musical....peace, it saves her falling out with her bruv, all the time...or is it me, just being too grumpy!!



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Fat, but well??? (more than can be said for my slimline * pc!!!)

I can't get me head round 'Sticky Keys'????? :D And no, I've not spilt Pop on it, or had an erotic session, with an Internet date. Oooooh av I said too much??

:D I had to have, this is sooo rude and probably inappropriate, but,,,I went to my GP and if I said cold metal umbrella...is that enough????

My BP, which I was concerned about was 135/85 apparently that's ok, I weigh more than I've ever weighed in my life. But she didn't seem the slightest bit bothered, about that.

I gave her one of my cards, hey I give everyone a card!!

Hey, and I've volunteered to go and tell my life story to some Czechs who are researching SDS, only because it gets cycling into folks faces!! But I want to take Ziggy!! I'll let you know!!