Category Archives: Friends

Badly Organised Betty

I’m leading the Saturday social ride, that’s this Saturday (Vagabonds Calender Here). Yup, I know that I know where the cafe is and I know that I know where the meeting point is but I also know that I have little … Continue reading

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I’m So Right :P

A few days ago I posted here: http://www.notthewowy.co.uk/2010/06/20/enough/ about being fast enough, when I did I also spoke about a fellow blogger who didn’t feel good enough yet for group riding. I’ve just read his latest post and my gob hit … Continue reading

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Give The Man What He Wants

In response to a gentle shove I’m writing this now. After a fairly tough week emotionally, I’ve found myself drawn to my family. Closed in against the cackflinging its been illustrated again just how lucky I am to have this … Continue reading

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Welcome Home.

after much gnashing of teeth a blog fairy appeared, waved a wand and showed me how my little patch of narcissism could have a home of its own. Now, just bear with me while I settle in please? There’s so … Continue reading

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Enough.

Ok, that’s that episode over with, back to the bike. I struggle with my cycling. I put one heck of a lot of work in whether you know it or not. I am crazy in that I ride many miles … Continue reading

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Yup, Still Space

I left the house at half nine this morning. Bimbled my way to the cheese farm at Blagdon ( do not, whatever you do,ask how cheese is grown) to meet Old Cakeface (fellow Vag Eileen). I was a little early … Continue reading

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There I Am Here It Is

A couple of whatevers ago I told you I had an appointment with a community psychiatric nurse. That was this morning. I went, although I almost didn’t, it was scary to turn up and I was nervous (truthfully I always … Continue reading

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Owning Your Achievements

I was having a short chat with a friend of mine last night. It made me realise something. How willing are you to blow your own trumpet? To shout it from the rooftops? Does it just feel wrong to run … Continue reading

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I Have Had the Nicest Day

I have. Andy lent me his car for a couple of days so I chucked the bike in the back and drove over to return it, then I somehow miraculously found my way to Ponteland without going via Essex or … Continue reading

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You Just Gotta Ask

Well, I asked a question and it was well and truly answered. I have a few special goals. At Danny “fatty to hotty” Winthorpes suggestion I’m riding the Great North Bike Ride with him and his friends. From home to … Continue reading

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