Just home from a lovely week with the families Bell, Bol and Chadwick for our annual excursion to Cornwall. This year we had a new house and new village, a refreshing change, lots of fun with a pool table (great tournament!), lovely view, choice of two pubs, sand dunes. The week was extremely chilled, punctuated by Valentines day ( we fellas cooked a great salmon, even though i say so myself...), Roland's 50th birthday including some ice skating and a trip to the Eden Project , and some great walks. Polly also benefitted from some mentoring from Aunty Tess, the 5 yo black lab. Happy days....
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Hitting the North
Yesterday I braved the ice and snow to join brother Dave and Richard Hannaford in the outskirts of Manchester for a classic off road bike event. Thanks to @SportSunday for the photo. A great end to the cyclo-cross season, - having started with a broken leg and ended approx half way down the field. Results here. http://www.hitthenorth.net/news/results-2/
Grandma for Mayor?
Mum has has just finished playing the role of the Mayor in 'Agatha's Secret', an originally written panto based on the town of Kirkby Lonsdale. We all enjoyed a great show!
Kirkstone in the snow
Just been up to the top of the Lakes with the children sledging, joy, joy joy.....
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Angus in the medals
Angus came 3rd today in the Under 10s race at Ilkley Cyclo Cross. What made it so special is that it was a relatively large field and he had to fight for it. Realizing he was in with a wiff of the podium after he made the first corner in the top 10 or so, he picked his way through and held onto 3rd place for the 2nd final lap, digging deep. He was so delighted, absolutely buzzing. He won a bottle and a Buff and had his name called out on the loud speaker when he received his prize. Proud Dad did not do so well in the veterans, he broke his bike on the last lap, but nonetheless finished with a smile. Happy day in the frost and sun.
Monday, January 09, 2012
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