Friday 27 September 2013

The 'New' Me .....

Just had a trip to Cornwall and come back feeling like a new woman!!!
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This is the 'new' me, courtesy of my 5 year old grand-daughter!
It is a very good likeness!!
I am still 'foreveryoung' though - even if my joints don't think so!
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I stayed at my sister's
and her visiting stray cat tried to get in to visit me too.
I wouldn't let him in though!
You can guess what he was saying to me.
 
He was a lovely tabby though, called Tim
and would sit on your lap at every given opportunity -
usually when you were having a quiet cup of tea.
Then he stuck his claws in, because he wasn't getting enough attention!
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Had a lovely week visiting family and friends.
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Must catch up on all your blogging news now.
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Ann x

Sunday 8 September 2013

Ironman Wales today ..... A big athletic event in Tenby

A few pics from the Ironman Wales Triathlon taking place in Tenby today.
I got up at 5.30 in order to watch the swim section of the event.
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Athletes pouring down the road to the North Beach start
 After a heavy shower had passed over, the sun began to rise on a calm sea.
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7.00 am - 1800 + entrants rush in to the sea for their 2.5 mile swim
St John were on hand to give help where needed.
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Swimmers arriving at the end of the first circuit of the swim course.
A rather disinterested spectator - but he was wearing an Ironman T-shirt!

Swimmers are much more spread out as they come to the end of their 2.5 miles!
He is pleased to have finished the swim -
but now has a 112 mile cycle ride -
and then a 26.2 marathon run!!
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Cut off time for last athlete home is midnight tonight.
The locals will still be at the finish to cheer the last man/woman in whatever time it is!
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If you are interested there is a live coverage HERE that you can follow.
This is giving regular updates throughout the day.
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Have a great Sunday whatever you are doing.
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Ann x

 

Saturday 7 September 2013

Is it a bird? .....


Is it a bird? 
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Is it a snowman? 
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Is it a mushroom?
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We have so many apples on our trees
that they are bending to the ground with the weight.
James Grieves
Absolutely delicious with blackberries in a crumble.

Laxton Superb
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NAME THAT BIRD!!
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Ann x