On April 27th 2025 I will participate in my toughest challenge yet. 26.2 miles and to be honest I am really nervous. I should have been training this week, but I have been wiped out with man flu. Orders from Hilary to rest up.
Last few weeks has been good though, I’ve had a few trips to the woods with mates putting the world to rights. I really do love going round Shining Cliff woods. I reiterate it is my happy place. I can’t wait to take mango there either. Another 6 months and her joints will be mature enough.

I’m conscious my last blog was a bit short; I thought I would add some explanation. We put the house on the market, all ready to move but I didn’t sleep properly for 3 days – I was having big time second thoughts. Not at the prospect of moving per se. But rather at the timing, Sebs loved up and does his own thing but Isaac is here at home nearly every day. Even when I’m at work he comes round for a little while. We made the decision to postpone the move until Isaac finishes college and goes to Uni.
So let me introduce you to Bertha! Bertha is our solution to accommodation in the south lakes. Plus we get a fab place to go on holiday. She is quite old, but in fab condition and only 20 mins from work – perfect! Looking forward to hosting the odd BBQ 🙂

We’ve also been busy at home. Isaac now has a car (so does Seb) and it’s adorned with the traditional right-of-passage L plates :-). Poor Linda has been out every night driving with him while I’ve been away! To be fair he’s probably better than me