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Hi Everyone,


Well the leg has completely healed, in fact its better than ever, so thanks to everyone at 12 Springfield who ran around after me for the 5 weeks I did very little in the way of movement.


I started a few short walks and all went well, then the Charity Dinner needed some serious attention so the last week of July was spent pulling that together, with the hotel arrangements, pulling the prizes together and making sure the evening went with a bang.

I hope everyone who attended found it a great evening, certainly the feedback has been great, but above all we managed to raise a fantastic £4700. That amount will make a serious impact at the Children's Hospice...Many thanks to everyone.


Some quick but special thank you's from me for the night. Andrew, for calming me down in the final 36 hrs and helping get the final structure sorted, Simon for all your help and that great auction.

The Children, Brad, Mel and Becki who tolerated the months of prep, helped throughout the months and worked so hard on the night, I was really proud of you. Finally to Lucy, who has supported the walk, the meal and my stress levels with unwavering support and encouraging words. As I almost was able to say on the night I know whenever I turn in need of love you're there, I love you.


So back into the Gym and all was fantastic up until around 25 mins. when suddenly my chest tightened and it was really hard to breathe, I stopped and 20 minutes later tried again, after 15 minutes the same thing happened again. Ann at Highbullen who has been a real support throughout my training quietly insisted a trip to the G.P.


All the blood tests were fine as was the E.C.G, but the Doctor wanted a treadmill test as well, so because getting an appointment has been tricky I had to call off the walk again. To those of you who have asked "do you not think there may be a message in these delays?" the answer is simple. If there is I am not listening to it!!!!!!


After a long chat with Lucy and a totally uneventful 25 miles to Torrington and back I have decided to mix our holiday in the Lake District, near Ambleside (ring any bells) with two more days of the walk.


What it will do is get me going again, get me past half way and past the 500 mile barrier. I will then return home attend the appointment and all being well still be able to complete the walk before the end of September. This hopefully avoids snow, ice and driving sleet, although I found all three in Scotland in June!