Tag: delay

Hugs

This little sign always makes me smile when I’m at my parents. It’s very true. A good hug can really help in times of need.

Could have done with one earlier when it took an hour to get through Tonbridge Wells. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful place. But an hour to do 4 miles gives one rather a long time to see it.

Now you’d imagine that for such a delay there must have been an extreme reasons. But no, 50 yards of one lane closed and traffic lights. There might have been a bit of yelling, swearing and frustration by this point. I sounded a bit like John McEnroe…

Still the rest of the journey was smooth sailing. And the kittens were on hand to welcome me home. Dodo was on the roof playing lookout. Hugo was wailing the minute I walked in. They’re both now hugging my feet.

Back at Badders

It’s been wonderful being back at Badders today. The house looked at spectacular as I remembered it.

Up early to get there in plenty of time, the sat sav said we were due to arrive at 8:45am. We actually got into the car park at 10:45am having sat in traffic for 2 hours to go the final 5 miles.

I was gutted to miss the Lucinda Green XC Academy meet up. I’d been looking forward to meeting people I’ve been speaking to for over 2 years. But it wasn’t meant to be today.

The ground was heavy and very muddy. It was definitely a work out walking the course. I walked 7.1 miles over the undulating ground. The XC course was proving to be a very testing track indeed. The scoreboard made interesting reading at the end.

Now on the way home. Feeling tired, aching but very, very inspired!

Next year I’m determined to be there for the duration. Bring it on…