First race of the season, and another year older

IMG_5002This week was my Birthday, the second without Mum, always sheds a slightly sad tinge over it. Still, I was taken out for a lovely meal by Mark, and got a GoPro as a birthday present (purchased last week). Cool present that I will have never ending fun with!  Continue reading “First race of the season, and another year older”

Tramping and a new set of legs!

20140503-211449.jpgSometimes you find yourself seated on a rock, looking around thinking Wow, is this really my life? Today was one of those days. 

I feel blessed. I have scenery like this such a short drive from my door, Please, tranquillity, beauty, life is good. 

One of the most regular comments we get is ‘wow, you are so brave.’ You MAKE your own fortunes. As we were tramping through Mores reserve today I was thinking about what we have actually done. Continue reading “Tramping and a new set of legs!”

Smash-fest and seaside relaxation

20140430-213522.jpgIt’s been a rough few weeks in the Ryding household. We were both ill over the Easter weekend with food poisoning, no easter eggs for us. Then only 4 days later, I contracted a stomach / bowel virus of some kind that at first masqueraded itself as gall stones. Long story short, several days in bed, two trips to A&E, two emergency blood tests, one ECG and an emergency ultrasound scan later, it has been discovered that it is in fact not gall stones as was first feared. Thank goodness for that.  Continue reading “Smash-fest and seaside relaxation”