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It was such a wonderful shock, we are both thrilled!
Hope you are keeping well?
Vicky.
FANTASTIC!!! And it will be so much easier being pregant at your new weight!!!
Gorgeous photos!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Just to say that we met up today and she is GORGEOUS!!! Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
on 8/20/09 12:00 am, edited 8/20/09 12:00 am - UK
http://www.justgiving.com/team100k/
Today was the day I have chosen to attempt Chunal Hill, Evil Mr Joby’s idea of some fun.
I had no idea where I was going but had purchased some apps for my IPhone to help me.
Navigon…Waste of time, Didn't get a signal till New Mills
Mapmyride, Waste of time unless you just want tracking and nothing else
Motion X Waste of time…….Nuff said
What I found REALLY great in helping me out when I got lost was Google maps and Joby, He had Google earth and Google maps on my phone never lost where I was, So forget all the expensive apps and use Google (and Joby of course) Joking aside I just wanted to say a HUGE Thanks to Joby he really helped me of today, Cheers Mate.
A rough idea of what I was doing can be seen here:
So early this morning I started my first climb, Mottram Road to the end of the M67, Something I have done a few times but never with Mr Fuji, Right from the off I knew there was an issue, The wind was BAD and in my face and I just couldn't find the right gear on the new compact chain set but I made it up in the normal 8/9 mins, In years gone by I would have then stopped and called in here:
Of course I am past that now and I continued on, Without any idea of what turn to make I made a guess and got it totally wrong, ending up in Broadbottom, Flying down an amazing hill I knew I was in the wrong place and one way or another I would have to start claiming again.
I came to this and remembered I drove it a couple of years ago,
Just round the corner after the bridge is a STEEEEEEP Hill
Not sure the picture helps
As you can see its not very long but it felt like the steepest of all the hill today and one I shouldn't even have done.
Getting even more lost I messaged Mr Joby and he told me to look for a few road, However I was in deepest Derbyshire and looking for anything was a bit of an issue now.
Between us we got me back on track and soon I was climbing Chunal Hill, Thanks Joby, You should have sent me the wrong way LOL
Just before the pub on the left a local asked if I was ok and how come I was up here in shorts and a polo shirt in the middle of a “Storm"……….STORM ? I was as WINDY as HELL but I wouldn't have called it a storm, I was advised that conditions further up were 10 x worse and that it wasn't really safe and I should turn around…….so I did…..not take the advice and continued to climb.
It didn't take as long as I thought It would but I wasn't setting any records at all with my pace but finally I was at the top.
It had been REAL hard work but every time I looked down I got this view.
Enough to inspire ANYONE !!!!!
Before continuing on I took a few more shots from up there
It was then time for a MASTER CLASS in how to descend hills, I love going fast, There was NO WAY I was touching my brakes (But I did cover them) as I passed the brow of the hill I wa**** with the FULL force of an impending storm, I was being held back on a 10% downhill, This will never do I thought to myself, so I stood up and strong down the 10% hill, The wind gave in holding me back and eased off, I sat down but didn't freewheel 30.35.40.45………..47.7MPH Before I ran out of Downhill road, I was at times horizontal in the corners and LOV’IN IT !
I did a little over 23 miles in a little over 3 hours 30 mins, as I said nothing to shout about but the fact I actually hauled myself up to the top was amazing in itself. To think 12 months ago I was doing 3 miles on a cycle track thinking how amazing I was, before having a sleep to get my energy back.
When I got home I decided I wanted a bath, So what you say ? Well in the 6 years I have lived in this house I have NEVER EVER had a bath, No I don't stink, I always showed, because of my size I just couldn't fit into the bath, Well today can cross another one off the list as I fit without issue, I know know it doesn't sound like any great shakes but WHAT AN AMAZING FEELING.
It might be a while before I try that again but just like the Mottram Road hill, I WILL do it again and again and again until I am at least half decent at it.
Tomorrows ride report will be a normal commuter one, Shame I cant ride these routes for a living, AMAZING DAY !
http://www.justgiving.com/team100k/
on 8/14/09 4:30 am - UK
Anyway, back home I am shocked to discover that I'm pregnant. I was freaking out a bit at first, it wasn't planned, but hey it was obviously meant to be and I have come around to the idea now!! I am so excited, however slightly apprehensive!!! I wasn't expecting to bring a Mexican souvenir of that sort home with me!!
So anyway I had to share my news with someone! It is too early to tell all my family and friends, so I thought I'd share with my OH friends!!
Hope everyone is keeping well?!!
Vicky
Anyway, back home I am shocked to discover that I'm pregnant. I was freaking out a bit at first, it wasn't planned, but hey it was obviously meant to be and I have come around to the idea now!! I am so excited, however slightly apprehensive!!! I wasn't expecting to bring a Mexican souvenir of that sort home with me!!
So anyway I had to share my news with someone! It is too early to tell all my family and friends, so I thought I'd share with my OH friends!!
Hope everyone is keeping well?!!
Vicky
What a small WORLD! LOL! I lived in Alameda-and I KNOW you must know where that is!
I was raised in Southern CA-Simi Valley.
I live in a small town in Lancashire and the folks here are really friendly. I am REALLY glad for that. It's hard being a new kid for REAL!!
I wrote down your chat name-I will add you!
Take care,
T
What part of California? I was raised in the bay area in the Antioch/Concord area. I lived in Boise 3 years before I moved here though.
You found people more shallow in America than here?!?!?! I have found the complete opposite. People here are outright mean.
My email and msn chat ID is [email protected]
:)