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[Grizz1963]

Same shit again.....


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[Grizz1963]

More contributions coming in since yesterday.

I am really thankful and optimistic that we will make a difference.

Unfortunately, here and there I do not recognise names as real and forum names differ, but you know who you are, as well as the anonymous contributors.



It was a bit windy yesterday afternoon, which is actually harder work head on, but nice to cool one down a bit.

I also pushed up to 13km and was very pleased with my time. Under 3min/km

I have no idea what the gym bodies do that sort of distance in, probably under 2min/km



Also found the tracking app I use has more functions, including elevation over the route. Not that it makes much sense.



And another donation later in the evening from Germany.



Looks like I will have to make you guys proud (without any Lycra visible though)

Almost the weekend, hope to do a more time in the saddle.

Work now.

Later guys.

[Grizz1963]

So after coming back from town we decided to take the bikes out for a quick ride as well.

Before we get there, some ideas for those of you who like to make stuff.....



It was the first time Katy went on a ride along my training route.

This charity ride is in less than two weeks and there are many days I will not be on the bike as I am out early and back late.

So we decided to do 10km together, a bit slow and leisurely but of course going at the best pace she could maintain.
It was also quite windy today, so I could not blame her for stopping and pushing a few times (frustrated me though)



Getting there....... this pic somehow made me laugh later when a friend in South Africa sent me a photo as she was in a nature park.



Similarity?

Death wish?



After 10km just when we got back home, I left Katy and headed out at a more forceful pace and did another 7km.

Ultimately this was my timing, distance and pace.



After the torture I put her through, I was quite surprised that Miss Katy also popped up on the donation board.



Thanks a mil Katy.

And so another good weekend has come to an end.

Have a good week all.

[Grizz1963]

So after coming back from town we decided to take the bikes out for a quick ride as well.

Before we get there, some ideas for those of you who like to make stuff.....



It was the first time Katy went on a ride along my training route.

This charity ride is in less than two weeks and there are many days I will not be on the bike as I am out early and back late.

So we decided to do 10km together, a bit slow and leisurely but of course going at the best pace she could maintain.
It was also quite windy today, so I could not blame her for stopping and pushing a few times (frustrated me though)



Getting there....... this pic somehow made me laugh later when a friend in South Africa sent me a photo as she was in a nature park.



Similarity?

Death wish?



After 10km just when we got back home, I left Katy and headed out at a more forceful pace and did another 7km.

Ultimately this was my timing, distance and pace.



After the torture I put her through, I was quite surprised that Miss Katy also popped up on the donation board.



Thanks a mil Katy.

And so another good weekend has come to an end.

Have a good week all.




Just a short update tonight.

Traffic was a dog tonight, took me over two hours to do 30 miles and had to go. Get food to, so never went riding, but will make up for it on Wednesday.

Overnight there were some more Charity contributions from the USA and U.K.

Thanks to Jack, Ric and Andrew.

Guys, I appreciate it massively on behalf of the kids.



Martin sent me a pic of his limited edition Lamborghini today, seems it is a bit of a rarity.

The Avio models will come exclusively with polished black 20-inch wheels and five matte body paints, although more color options are available through Lamborghini’s custom Ad Personam program. We personally dig the Avio in Verde Turbine with gray accents [as seen above], which could be a nod to the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk flown by the Allies in World War II, minus the teeth. But any way you paint it, the Avio is a lot more tasteful than Chris Brown’s jet fighter wrap over his old Gallardo. The engine bay’s “L 63” lettering isn’t an endorsement of AMG’s products, bur rather is shorthand for “Lamborghini” and the company’s founding year of 1963.



Not at all something Imwould want to own, but I like it.

The number 63 of course one of Dennis' race numbers and my year of birth and Prozacs number.

[Grizz1963]

Couple of quick updates.

Its been a very long day for me.

The giving goes on and on.

Thank you to Darkspeed for the generous contribution.

Its greatly appreciated.



And also to Mustang Garttell for the dollars in the piggy bank. (Trying to figure if its one of KZN's Gartrells)



I hope to be home by midnight. Still on a train headed home.

Soooo ready for bed.

Thank you one and all for every penny and pound, Dime or Dollar contributed to this small but worthwhile charity.

[Grizz1963]

I seem to be saying a lot of thank you's every day.

And rightly so.

I continue to be blown away by the generosity and willingness of everyone to contribute to this action for Fund Raising.



Today a couple more from Bus Stop Jim and also Bstard Child.

Thanks guys.



Today the drive broke into 40% of the target amount by hitting £10000.00



I thought it would have progressed much faster.

This makes me even more proud of this comminity we are all part of for the support of "Together for short lives" to date.

I do hope that the other participants in this whole Triathlon and Fun Day are going to make a decent effort in the days left over.

If you still want to contibute a Dollar or a Pound please do make the effort and mention that you are supporting me.

Link here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ ... athlon2017


Plan B for those not able to access or who cannot be bothered with that process, remember there is the PayPal route.

Thanks again, you are all amazing.

[Grizz1963]

Rian - I think you will also find that 'George Bryden' is a certain forum friend in Manila

Thanks Chris

Funny you mention it. I was kind of baffled as it did not have a note to say it was supporting me.
I suspect there are other anonymous and undedicated contributions made on my behalf that we do not know of.
I just continue to be so thankful for all the support coming on.

So you from the North
George in Manila, Philipines
Fredrik from Sweden
Bus Stop Jim from out there somewhere.

This has become a real international effort.
And it is reinforcing my belief in us all as humans.




Bed time now as its up at 5.30'and off to London at 07.00

[Grizz1963]

30 July.....!!!

What has happened to the year?

Halfway gone.

Even Dukey was surprised.




Part of the speed it's gone with is he fact that my job has stepped up a notch or two and that I am certainly more busy now than ever before, leaving less time for the good stuff.

Speaking of good stuff,

Thank you CraigRK and wife Lorraine for supporting the ride and charity.

I actually posted on FB, which I had not planned on ever doing to see if I could generate any more support, even the single units and price of a burger or a pint of beer donations make a difference.
I was thinking of the loose coins in a wallet that people often toss into a rattle can on the street.......

Not proud, happy to have them added to the total or sent via PayPal for me to deposit onto the Just Giving page.





Last night I wanted to get as close as I could to "Race Day" distance as I could, but have to say that after 3 km I did wonder why I had even set off to ride.........

Anyway, I carried on and ended up riding as hard as I could all the way, with the river Thames and Medway river keeping me company all he way. Thames in the background with Essex on the horizon



In the end I did 21.39 km in under an hour, only just but considering my lack of fitness, I was very pleased.

I duplicated quite a bit of the route to get the distance and then also went and stretched it up at the farm.



And for the clever analysts.......




Today is Friday and next Friday 7th of July is the ride of course.

The next week is filled with meetings etc, and I have to get up at 04.30 tomorrow (Saturday) to be on a 06.00 train to London for an academic meeting at the Royal College of Physicians to 5.00pm
Sunday delivering pallets to CraigRK and a BBQ with them....

Looking forward to having a cold beer tonight when the admin is out the way.


Please if you have considered contributing, continue to consider and then do it.

Later all.

[Grizz1963]

Hopefully this time next week I will be rehidrating and rubbing cream on my butt.

In the mean time today was another day to say thank you for the continued support from all of you out there.

I have spoken to a couple of colleagues and they have not been able to generate the support you have all given me.




Long day in London tomorrow.

Hope to get a ride in in the evening when I get in.

[Grizz1963]

Long day

Good lunch

Too much coffee.

Traffic sucked on the M25

Got in to see a few more donations

You guys certainly are not making it easy for me

(To pull out of this, that is)

We are now clear over £600.00 and I suspect over £650.00 which translates into about $840.00-ish.

A great achievement on the 4th of July.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA



Stopped by at Miss Katy's place on the way home for dinner as she is exectly midway in my 100 mile drive home from Reading where I spent the last two days.

Contributions from all over again and embarassed to say I do not recognise one of the names (will feel like an idiot onceI know of course) Mark Forrest.... make yourself known.
Paul and the Phantom Creme Egg donor, thanks guys. You all make it worthwhile.




And of course Ashley, Thanks a lot mate.



Lastly maybe a relevant technological pic.

Perfect to whisper into other peoples ears to let them know about this challenge.



Now going to go out and cut Miss Katy's lawn, dressed in a suit.

Then dinner and head out home. Suspect the cats will be shouting at me when I get in. (Yes, they have been fed, by the lodgers)