Long day in the office, then a quick trip to the wall in the evening, felt knackered so didn't do much but nice to catch up with folk.

dont ask!

Office and plant rescue today plus evening taking Dan to Queen St for more Kayaking.

Long morning in office then home for a nap in the afternoon.

Steady Heavy workshop no rowing machine today.  Into the office for a few hours in the afternoon.  Evening trip to take Dan to slalom coaching on the river a lovely evening.

Early start no2 Stone Slalom. Arrive in time for a bit of a practice run for Dan, lots of folks attending including a large welsh contingent. Midland did very well particularly as it was their first try at slalom and they were racing in slow fat boats. Results here

Early start no.1 for Dan as he has a navigation training walk for DofE today. Tomorrows going to be a struggle as we have to be in Stone for 8am and the clocks go back as well!

1236m on the rowing machine this morning but no treadmill today.  Home for some lunch then out with Peggy to make the most of a glorious sunny day.  A trip to Chasecliffe for a short walk and little bouldering.

chaste, chasecliffe from Tim on Vimeo.

Office until 3pm today then home to sit in the sun and read a report.

Office first thing before heading to the Hospital for my appointment with the Gastroentrologist.  Not the best experience so far.  Didn't feel as if the doctor was actually listening to what I said, particularly as I could see the notes she took didn't correspond what I'd just told her.  Anyhow I'm sure she knows her stuff and I've been booked in for a Gastroscope which should confirm if I have any stomach damage remaining from the NG tube or medication.  I also had several tubes of blood taken for a number of test - ESR, Ferritin, Vitamin B12, Serum Folate, Anti Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies, Full Blood Count, U/E, C-Reactive Protein, Liver Function Tests.

Office am meeting at Stores Road pm

Heavy workshop involved air bike, cross trainer, swiss ball ,G5 & treadmill but steered away from the rowing machine.
Allotment to pick daffs before home to do some work.

Karin working in the morning. Lottie and Dan both in the Music centre concert, so afternoon and evening spent at Assembly Rooms, with a coffee break at Quad.

Another lovely day, starting with breakfast in the garden.  A Super Moon this evening, at its closest to the earth since 1992.

A lovely sunny day.  Shiatsu planned for one so decided to miss out on the Heavy Workshop as still feeling a little tired and nipped into town instead for a coffee.  Arrived to find Shiatsu had been cancelled at the last minute so headed home to sit in the garden with Peggy a bit.  Resisted the temptation to head out, although it looked like a perfect afternoon for the grit.  Evening trip out to Alport Heights to view the moon, Dan to make a brew on his new stove and launching of a sky lantern.

Morning in the office then home for a short nap before getting more work done.  Evening playing Tomb Raider with Dan.

Office this morning, then home for an afternoon nap before doing some work and driving along the new road to collect Lottie from DofE training.  Evening viewing started watching The Family Guy Star Wars Trilogy :-)

Happy Birthday Dan.

After an early start to allow the unwrapping of presents morning in the office before trip to the Royal to see Dr Brain for another long chat. I suppose it was good in some respects that I wasn't feeling too great.  Outcome . . . we'll we have to see what the Gastroentrologist says next week before I go back on any medication.

Home for fish fingers, Colin the Caterpillar and a viewing of Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief, all very enjoyable.

Heavy Workshop this morning feeling a little tired and the 1235m on the rowing machine finished my session earlier than expected.  Home for a rest and a little work.

A little shopping and a rest before the coming week.

Saltburn Surf from Tim on Vimeo.

sand blasted, blasted sand

sandblast from Tim on Vimeo.

Saltburn Kite boarding from Tim on Vimeo.

flipping pancakes from Tim on Vimeo.

A beautiful day. Although I have the week off from Heavy Workshop I resisted the temptation to head out onto the grit today. Time to rest for the next few days in Saltburn. Did however nip down to the Arboretum and had a quick play on the boulder before having an ice cream. It'll be a good gauge of how strong I'm feeling as today I could only manage half the problems I'd done previously.

From Dab booklet

Impressive skills from yesterdays comp!


CWIF Winners 2011 from UKClimbing.com TV on Vimeo.

Morning pruning trees, sitting in the sun with a mug of tea and eating Eccles cakes.
Failed to watch the finals of the CWIF bouldering comp as it wouldn't stream :-(

Visit to the GP first thing to discuss stopping all my medication.  Can't see any justification at the moment so will try without, see if there is any lessening of fatigue and stomach discomfort then discuss the way forward with my consultant in a couple of weeks time.  Pointed out the ridge that has appeared in my left thumb nail and the GP went in search of his notes as he couldn't remember the name for them. A quick google suggests its Beau's lines formed two to three months ago according to the GP, so perhaps not a remnant of the stroke?

Allotment this morning in the drizzle to plant rhubarb, raspberry bushes and fruit trees.  Gooseberry bushes next.  Looking forward to fruit crumbles.  Afternoon and evening in front of the fire.

marchselect
Charles Bradley – Trouble In The Land
June Tabor – Shipbuilding
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Dub I Love
Nicolas Jaar – I Got a
Charles Bradley – No Time For Dreaming
Lykke Li – I Follow Rivers
Neutral Milk Hotel – In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
Culture – Two Sevens Clash
Napalm Death – The Kill
Death In Vegas – Hands Around My Throat - D.I.V.
Mayer Hawthorne – Just Ain't Gonna Work Out
Phyllis Dillon – Perfidia - Original
UNKLE – Burn My Shadow
Lil' Kim – Lighters Up - Explicit Album Version
LCD Soundsystem – North American Scum
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Reggae Merengue
The Detroit Cobras – Cha Cha Twist
Fujiya & Miyagi – Knickerbocker
Tommy McCook & The Supersonics – Love Dub
The White Stripes – Hotel Yorba
The Dirtbombs – Dirtbomb Blues
Screamin' Jay Hawkins – I Hear Voices
Scritti Politti – The Word Girl (Flesh And Blood) (Edit)
Granville Williams Orchestra – Popeye

Darley Park from Tim on Vimeo.

Heavy workshop this morning Air bike, cross trainer, new G5, swiss ball exercises and 1211m on the rowing machine. Afternoon at Darley Park with Dan and Peggy.

Happy Birthday Lottie :-)
Walk on Stanton Moor then Druids for lunch before dropping her off at Rock City.

not a Gerard Street portion

Trip into work this morning for a restructure meeting, then a little shopping.  Dan to kayaking in the evening.

Half an hour trying to make an appointment to see the GP this morning, earliest appointment I can get is Saturday.  Strongly tempted to stop taking medication before then.  Visit to the allotment to deliver a cold frame, daffodils are looking good and the pond is nearly full. Picked up Lottie's laptop which has been repaired then trip to Allestree Park with Lottie, Peggy an aerobie and Dan and his grass board.

Dan has the new tent erected in his bedroom, doesn't look too bad for something so lightweight and a bargain at under half price.