Bye bye Robbie :(

I got up this morning, (with Robbie the dog) who'd slept in my big bed, because I felt mean going out and leaving him. Plus it was his last night. I took him on the park, and ahhh it's so sweet these older gents recognised me or Robbie, and so sat down and waited for me to converse with them! (heaven forbid if I'd been in a hurry, or feeling grumpy or owt!)

:( More bad news about Hillsborough? you know how I thought that next March, the people who were taking over Hillsborough, were gonna pay for me? Well I was wrong, they aren't!

There's no Hillsborough tomorrow, because we are too busy for one trainer, and me (who they can't really count) because everyone else is on holiday.

I'm well fed up, British Cycling are running a training course in Manchester, but I can't do it, without support. So I'm feeling miserable.

:) Nice Evening

I was collected, fed mmmmm, and watered (maybe not water!!). Nice intelligent conversation, from a woman (Yvonne) Hello Darling Yvonne. Who used to be my PA, when I was in a very sad and destitute place.

I remember the first time she took me out, screaming hysterically because my ex husband was going to drag the children through the divorce courts, if I mentioned my ex friends name, in our divorce. He knew I wouldn't want to put them through that.

I couldn't bare the thought of them aged 30, sitting in a therapy group, rocking and clutching their knees. As they recollected 'Mum' being dragged off and put in some institution, because she wasn't capable of looking after her kids!!

Anyway, I didn't have too much to drink, but I've still got a sore head. I've just taken Robbie out for his last walk, after he slept in my bed, last night!!

shoddy workman? or poor eyesight :(

People who've followed this blog a while, (notice how I refrained from saying older!) will know my nemesis has always been Beauchief traffic lights. I used the preferred option, when passing them today. Which had been worked out by Mr Marsden (CTC) this requires me to use the pavement for turning right. I was just cycling up Abbey Lane when I had to manoeuvre past a hole in the pavement, which had been ring fenced with movable posts. Bump, scrape, screech!! beeeep!!I fell off the high curb, straight into the path of a 4x4. I had to pick myself up, and brush myself down(why do folk always do that? nowt had dirtied me, well not that I'm willing to discuss!!) With these 2 yummy mummys peering down from the windscreen. Mmmmm Cattle Bars??? I'm very happy she had been slowing for the red light, otherwise I wouldn't have fancied my chances!!

I visited my Mum, and to be honest it's becoming so sad, because apart from the first 5 mins, when her eyes light up with recognition and sheer delight that I am there, she spends much of the time crying out in discomfort. Apparently this is quite normal with Dementia.

Robbie will be going home tomorrow :(

Maybe?

Maybe it's the moon, or the weather, or my period!! Or the fact that I'm now past, the point of selftherapy, but I'm fed up. I will cycle to Mums tomorrow honest, I've become all insular, choosing to walk the dog, instead of reaching out to people who live beyond a mile away. :(

On a cocktail (no punn) of brightly coloured drugs, I am totally pain free!!! Which is a good thing isn't it? The fact that they never really knew what was causing the immense discomfort, a minor worry today.

Hillsborough

I'm very grateful to Nigel West, from the Wellbeing Consortium who has looked after my work as a Health Champion, for a couple of years. I've got a bit of a reprieve till the end of September, at Hillsborough. So Although I was due to finish yesterday, I've now got till the end of September. And independently at first, but now we are attending together, we are both invited to a Totally new thing the Council, is looking at called 'Health Champions'? at the end of September. So although I don't expect to land on my feet again, you never know??

Daisy took Robbie out in the morning, because she was going away, and he will be gone, when she returns and honestly the kids will be nearly as heartbroken as me, to see him go home.

So I arrived, and didn't have time for a cuppa, because if you are owt like me, (I doubt it unless you too have had a brain injury? And then you'd still find it hard :D) Anyway I can't gulp red hot drinks, I leave them to go tepid, kinda luke warm almost!! But I knew I didn't have time till the group arrived, so ran....(as if!!!) ...cycled over to Chris Lawlor, from Social Services who'd arrived with a group of young folk who had various disabilities, there were 9 of them. Some were able to ride the 2 wheelers. We circled the courts, and played a few games, and then I led them around the park. With the help of Nick and Fred, they went to put the cycles away.

Looks are so deceiving aren't they? in the corner of the courts was a 'Hoodie' sitting on the tarmac in the goal post, as if claiming it. I was slow collecting the cones, that were placed in a large Oval shape, in one half. He strutted over, 'Shall I do that for you?' he enquired. As I thanked him and left the courts, my fave group arrived Autism Plus. 'Awww sorry mate, would you mind helping me put them out again? I asked ever so nicely laughing. 'Of course I'll help you.' How lovely was he???

I had asked my taxi to come early, so I could go home and see my Mum, before rushing back to see Robbie. So I didn't have much time for Russel and Marcel, which was a pity. A quick hug, and a Hello. Oh no I'd forgotten Paul from Leeds was visiting with his son today!! I'll see you at your house at 330pm, he said as he hung up.

John the taxi driver, was worried about me not eating (daft thing) so stopped and bought me a ...... something foreign, that was nice!! Called to see Mum. But only stopped about 10mins, just missing Trudie Jocks Sister, and my daughter who'd also decided to visit. I was quite relieved to have missed that. I hadn't seen her since the split 5 or 6 years ago? We haven't even spoken, but previously we had been close.

I waited in, enjoying a cuppa with the dog, until Paul and his wee boy arrived, because children love dogs, don't they Or is that just mine.

I rode to the pub, got 2 bottles of ?, I'm not even sure who makes it, is it Copper berg???Anyway it's fab, a bottle of Raspberry and Lager. Which takes me back to my youth, I used to drink Lager and Blackcurrant. Did you know, when I lay in a coma, I was given a pen and paper. My first words?......Lager and Black!!! Ha, very pro fond thoughts they were then? :D

My lovely kiddies, loved and hugged very much (me btw) and left for Spain. I waved bye to everyone, cycled home in a jiffy to meet Kathy from the Yorkshire Post, now Kathy fortunately loved dogs. And we settled done , but I know I was a bit hyper! not sure? but I think she left about 10.30. With the familiar Cauliflower Ears!!

Oh forgot to mention, all the bikey folk, loved my new tyres :) and were really impressed with the cost.

Tomorrow...honest

I'm excited about tomorrow, and a bit sad, for a billion reasons. ooooh too much going on eeeek soz, I'll catch you tomorrow, after my beloved Hillsborough, I'm actually going to see Mum after, then I'm going to the Spit, to say Bye to my little Whipper Snappers (their off to Spain)

I'm meeting Karen, from Yorkshire Post.

Nite, dogs, girls and boys to put to bed.x

Ears, Trotters or little snouts.

Yes, you read right. That's what was on the menu at the Pet shop, a variety of pigs bits. I just chose the ears, because I couldn't bare the thought of an insy little snout. Whether it's the vegetarian in me? and the fact that I don't eat owt with a face? but Robbie thinks he's in heaven.

I could do with a new yellow seat covering, as I'm sure you noticed Rob?? And n expert Corset tier! shall I ask Ian? or is it easier for you Rob? and how much will it all cost? And yes I know I should have thought of it sooner. Ha, I've just read that last sentance, sorry, youi know what I meant.

I have just been on the park, for the 3rd time today, and wow, I met a gorgeous American Bulldog. It was on the lead though, much to Robbies disappointment. They were dying to have a gander about the field. Maybe tomorrow, if she gets up at 630!!!

Selectively deaf children!!

Early, this morning I swung into action, our guests routine, includes a walk round the local park breakfast (other way round ;0) ) but funnily, my children never wake before 6.

I've been very lazy and dog orientated today, just tipping out of my garden, and onto the park. Robbie has introduced me to a load of new people though. (I have to start fitting them into my jigsaw of people now) And thanks to Graham, (recumbent Ice rider) for recognising this.

Sorry it's a dull one today.

Robbie.....

Awww :( , I had some bad news today. That SinpsonMiller the solicitors who considered sponsoring me, on trips to Hillsborough and the like? Aren't going to.

How much do I have to do to make people believe that I give good value for money!! And I actually work my butt off, at getting Cycling recognised as an alternative form of transport for ALL.

But....

Prior to this Altogether Better, asked me if I could 'Look Over' Health Champions Blogs, for £200 a month. And use that money for going to Hillsborough????? Becvause they recognised the possible upset in dynamics and the impact of me leaving.???

I replied I'd love to be techy enough for that to be an option, but it really isn't :( Sooooo????

I love having a dog!! I woke at 7, and rushed downstairs (I've got the routine now!!) Gave him his breakfast, made a cuppa and left it to cool. And took Robbie for a walk, he just froliced in the dew, and sniffed the grass for all the creatures, that had visited in the night. It's amazing how many folk are out walking there dogs, before work. He loved them all anyway, infact one owner commented on my recall skills were as good as hers, as I stood shouting, and shaking his treat tin, to little avail.

I nipped to the dentist at 10, I love just being able to do that :) on Ziggy my trike. £42 though!!!

I got back to find my kids arguing about who was taking the dog!! for another walk. And I set about some corresponance to do with Hillsborou, hey do you like my description of my Blog, that I've posted on the Altogether Better website?

Daisy and I took the dog for a nice lunch, where we sat outside of course. But he still had to be on best behavior, I had cycled. I must say he found my recumbent quite novel? We nipped to the library, whilst out, you see now I'd got 3 reasons to draw attention, My beautiful daughter , a lovely dog, and my Ziggy.

Awww Hillsborough's Ace :)

I bet we missed one another equally last week, it was really nice to be greeted by big hugs, and smiles. Marcel paid back the £20, which I had previously lent him for the Raleigh Courier. I had never doubted he would though.

It was 'steady' everyone was early!! which never happens!! A guy appeared from Barnsley, where they are setting up s'thing similar. (I'm not sure it will work) but this is a gut feeling?

I finished early because I'd left the dog, and although he'd been out, I do love him, and had to rush to pick up Pigs Ears. Eeeeeek, dentist in the am.

And I forgot to thank the wonderful John Frost, for guiding me through the settings on my blog. So Thank you John. x

Oh Dave Michael Winners on Absolute Radio tomorrow morning, I thought you'd like to know that.

'Whooooooooshhhh! :)

I told 2 12 year olds and an 8 year old to take the dog on the bus and meet me in the Park cafe. And off we set.....I arrived AGES before them :) They had had to wait for the bus for ages.

Met Miriam, who'd done me proud apparently in her application for extra money, so that I can continue at Hillsborough. Speaking of which, I am looking forward to tomorrow:) apparently I was well missed last week, and that was according to Steve, who isn't generous with kind comments too often :)

Ahh my poor wee girl, they'd all rushed home whilst I stayed at Mums a bit. Then they'd dropped the dog and all grabbed their bikes, and taken them to 'The Chain Breaker bumps.' I love the fact that they are so Independence that cycling gives them, ahhhh. And then I noticed that my little girl had left her helmet, I hate to be a holier than thou type of person, but I called her moby and made her promise to share my sons helmet if she wanted to ride the jumps. And you guessed it, she fell out of the air, landed on her back, with the bike on top. So she was very brave and particularly proud of her shoulder, and back, her knee, and her elbow.

My children, are terrified of me helping them :D They would much rather be independent!! I feel a bit mean, or s'thing because they see me as some terrifying ogre whose gonna deliberately rub salt in their wounds!! She must be ok, because she's gone out again to take Robbie for another walk.

Hi Pete

I thought I'd lost you. Yeah Rob checked the steering out, for signs of what you said :) And I have no longer got bald tyres, I'm trying some Marathon ones, I'll let you know tomorrow, when I'm visiting my Mum, meeting Miriam from Zest, and my kids in the Park, (they are braving it on the bus!!! with extremely rude Robbie whose a dog.)

I've just had an invite to a celebration, of the Health Champs Lottery Competition, where we are in the final 3 of the competition. So fingers on buzzes in September, I will be asking you ever so nicely to spare a phone call and vote 'Altogether Better' Please.