The memories of the tour of
Australia and the British Lions win are now sailing off into the sunset. Since returning to Blighty I had to deal with
the anniversary of Caroline passing away and our wedding anniversary. After being surrounded by thousands of people
I am now back at home rattling around in my house. Even though the kids have both returned from
having their own great holidays I don’t think we have all been in the house at
the same time. Just “ships that pass in
the night”.
My thoughts turn to what next? I need to keep busy. I feel as though every waking hour needs to
be filled. Well over the next few weeks there
is plenty to keep me going.
During the week commencing the 5th
August I will be completing the final bike ride of three major cycle treks that
I set out to do at the beginning of the year.
The third ride is across the isles of the Outer Hebrides with my brother
Andrew. Fair play to Andrew he has made
all the arrangements. He has even
arranged my return flights to Glasgow and organized for my bike to be stowed in
the hull. The ride is fairly flat along
some beautiful scenery. It will also be
great to spend a week with my nephew Harry who will be supporting us in a
camper van, driven by Claire. The
biggest hazard is going to be dealing with the swarms of midges. Oh!
And getting me and my bike to Bristol Airport for 6:45am flight the
weekend after celebrating Joe’s 18th birthday
Yes just before my trip to
Scotland Joe will be celebrating his 18th birthday on August 2nd. This will be a very special occasion and a
chance to bring family and friends together.
The support and love given to my kids has been incredible in very
difficult circumstances. There always
seems to be someone on hand when something has to be sorted. Of course it will be an emotional weekend
without Caroline. As I have said many
times Caroline and Joe were very close and had very similar temperaments and
interests. Believe me, Caroline will be
with us!
It promises to be a very eventful
weekend. On the evening of his birthday
we are all going to the local pub, the Live and Let Live www.Live
and Let Live where I will buy Joe’s first ‘legal’ pint. It will be a great night especially if this hot
weather continues.
On the following Sunday Joe’s
uncle Wayne, has organized go-karting for a combination of the oldies and the
young bucks that are Joes mates.
Although everyone will be out to have fun I can’t help but think that
there will be a lot of competitive edge to it.
Watch this space! http://www.westcountrykarting.co.uk
The grand finale will be a party
at the Bocabar http://www.bocabar.co.uk a really cool, chic and easy going bar. In addition it sells the best pizzas in
Bristol! I have also booked a local
band to ensure the evening goes with a swing that are just brilliant! The Zu Zu Men
The next few weeks should fly by
with so much to do and will stop me dwelling on the situation I find
myself. However, the next steps are to
work out where and what I am going to do longer term with my life.
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