Hi everyone,
You join me as I have just been dancing around the lounge to the Comic Relief Danceathon which is on BBC on the red button. It's currently the 'musical theatre' section but I was boogieing to the 80's section....Boogie Wonderland et al. Brilliant!
The dancing took place about an hour after I returned from another hill walking practice which was actually a little easier this time. I think walking up the hills slowly and steadily is the way forward for me. There is no point in me trying to go fast and then having to stop half way up a slope because I can't breathe!
Oh wait......they're dancing to the theme from 'Grease' now. I'll try not to join in...
This week has been fairly uneventful. Father in law remains in hospital but is, once again, medically fit to leave hospital despite acquiring another chest infection. The search is on for a suitable nursing home for him this time and hubby and his brothers are out visiting three suggested options as I type this. I do hope that this can all be resolved soon. The situation is starting to take it's toll on everyone.
I have been attempting to 'up' my walking...especially incorporating hills....with limited success. I'm also very aware that I need to increase my actual mileage because, although it's 'only' walking, it's walking 26 miles and a good pace. The last time that I walked the same distance when I took part in The Moonwalk about 6 years ago (?). I walked on my own and I found it really tough. My legs hurt then more than they did after I completed the London Marathon and I'm no spring chicken so, as the date of our event looms ever closer, my optimism decreases and my confidence wanes but then.....I think how great it will be to do something that is such a challenge and how good it will be to face a challenge with my son again and I feel excited.
Yesterday (Saturday) was a glorious Spring day. I had to work in the morning but decided, while I was at work, that there was only one place for me to spend the afternoon and that was at my hut. I drove home after my shift, got changed, put some milk and a bottle of water in a bag...along with some sandpaper...and set off with hubby the (now, since our house move) relatively short drive to the beach. It actually takes about 20 minutes which is fabulous.
There were a lot of other owners who obviously had the same idea as me. A lot of the huts were open and spring cleaning and airing was evident all along our row of huts. Deckchairs, barbecues, bicycles and boxes were spread out in front of the open huts. The area was a hive of activity and it was great to see.
We unlocked our hut and opened it up and I felt elated and happy immediately. I just love my hut so much. It brings me so much pleasure.
Hubby put the kettle on and made his first cuppa in the hut and I got the sandpaper out and started rubbing down the outside of the hut as I must, must paint the outside of it this year. The exterior is actually in quite good condition but there is still a little damage from last years storms that needs to be repaired. However, this will not stop me from starting my painting but.....decisions, decisions....what colour? At the moment the hut is white with yellow trim and I think I'm going to change that but I'm not sure to what. The fact that it's white and yellow makes it stand out and the grandchildren know that Nanny's hut is white and yellow so I don't want do change it too drastically. We shall see. Whatever I decide on, I need to get cracking on it. Today would have been a good day....no rain...but I tweaked my back a few days ago and reaching up is a bit of a problem today. Let's hope we continue with dry weather, my back gets better quickly and I can get it sorted.
Before I go I would like to say a huge 'well done' to my brother in law who has, today, completed a 10k run and raised a load of money for charity in memory of his Mum. I knew he would do well and it's always a huge motivator to have a personal reason for completing any of these challenges. Marathon next then Craig?
Also, a huge happy birthday to Craig's youngest daughter and my youngest niece who will be 1 tomorrow. Isla, happy, happy birthday!
Have a wonderful week everyone. The Comic Relief Danceathon is now onto the 90's...acid house I believe which passed me by completely. I don't know any of the music but it's very energetic!
xxxxx
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