Daily Blog - 2024

  Tuesday 30 April 2024 Weather Rain later, moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary Progress house move. I need to work on packing and on my Porto Santo trip. I need to sweep some junk off the floor of the garage.   What I did today I did circuits with Bradley. I did some tidying. I boxed up stuff from my wardrobe. I decluttered some electrical items. I boxed up some cables and keyboards.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Mandy – new pay total. Two hours for today? Holiday pay also. Emmie in the afternoon. Sainsbury review and Bins out. Sale of the Matisse.   May 01 (Wednesday)     Emmie May 012(Thursday)          Extra Emmie May 02 (Thursday)           Amazon Vinyl Boxes pick up (at P.O.) May 04 (Saturday)            Extra Emmie May 05 (Sunday)     ...

  Monday 28 April 2024 Weather Rain later, moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary Progress on house move. I need to get rid of Zoe’s clutter. I need to pack some Porto Santo stuff and also pack some “T” shirts.   What I did today I did a body conditioning session with Ed & Bradley. I continued to declutter etc. I did a 10 * 80m session on the top field of Beechwood Park. I listed the Matisse on Facebook Marketplace. Leicester v Preston was on TV. It was o – 1 to Leicester at half time.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Progress on house move. I need to work on packing and on my Porto Santo trip. I need to sweep some junk off the floor of the garage.   May 01 (Wednesday)     Emmie May 02 (Thursday)           Amazon Vinyl Boxes pick up (at P.O.) May 04 (Saturday)            Extra Emmie May 05 (Sunday)  ...

  Sunday 28 April 2024 Weather Light rain, moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary Watch some of the Newport Marathon.   What I did today I watched the Newport Marathon from a vantage point on North Row. It was a one mile walk from where I parked my car to where I watched the race. I came home and watched some football.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Progress on house move. I need to get rid of Zoe’s clutter. I need to pack some Porto santo stuff and also pack some “T” shirts.   May 01 (Wednesday)     Emmie May 02 (Thursday)           Amazon Vinyl Boxes pick up (at P.O.) May 04 (Saturday)            Extra Emmie May 05 (Sunday)               Bruce Springsteen May 07 (Tuesday)             Dani...

  Saturday 27 April 2024 Weather Light rain, moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary parkrun. Clearout UK at 13:00. Some premier league football on TV. Plus Hull v Ipswich.   What I did today I did parkrun. I was around for Clearout UK to take a load of stuff away. Zoe came over to sort the stuff out in her room.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Newport Marathon tomorrow. I need to support Bethan Jackson.   May 04 (Saturday)           - Extra Emmie May 05 (Sunday)               - Bruce Springsteen May 05 (Tuesday)             -Daniela (15:00) May 14 (Tuesday)             - Porto Santo Trip May 29 (Wednesday)      - Dentist (09:15) June 10 (Monday)      ...

  Friday 26 April 2024 Weather Cloudy with gentle winds. Low chance of rain.   Today’s Plan Summary A Bannatyne’s class. QPR v Leeds on TV. House move stuff (?)   What I did today I did Circuits with Bradley and then I had a short swim. I added a daily 10 minutes house moving task to my daily routine. I emptied the display cabinet and backed the glasses in a box using “T” shirts as padding. I watched the first half of QPR v Leeds. The half time score is 2 – 0.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next parkrun in the morning and Clearout UK at 13:00.   May 04 (Saturday)           - Extra Emmie May 05 (Sunday)               - Bruce Springsteen May 05 (Tuesday)             -Daniela (15:00) May 14 (Tuesday)           ...

  Thursday 25 April 2024 Weather Cloudy with gentle winds. Low chance of rain.   Today’s Plan Summary Body Conditioning with Cars, Sainsbury Delivery. W14 run 2. Brighton v Man City.   What I did today Cara’s Body Cond at 09:15. I got my Sainsbury Delivery date wrong so I adjusted the delivery and the best I could do was between 8pm and 9pm. It came. I had fruit and cream and a creamy coffee!   In the late afternoon I did my training run. I did the 1K lap course in Caerleon. I was feeling very leggy! Garmin Connect has been upgraded and at the time of writing my run activity has not been synced to Strava. Let’s see what happens when the next activity happens!   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next I should have a Friday class at Bannatyne’s but at 21:15 on Thursday evening the Bannatyne’s app is not playing ball.   Saturday:             Clearout UK   May 04 (Saturday...

  Wednesday 24 April 2024 Weather Cloudy with gentle winds. Low chance of rain.   Today’s Plan Summary Mandy, Emmie School Pickup   What I did today Mandy came. We are going to reduce her hours to 3 per week at Gibbs Road. I need to pay her for two hours next week. I went to Body Conditioning which was a circuit with Aaliyha. I did Emmie’s School Pickup. I put the bins out. I reviewed my Sainsbury’s order. Desi Jones suggests that I cut back on the meat and eat more salad.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Body Conditioning with Cara. Sainsbury Delivery. W14 run 2.   Saturday:             Clearout UK   May 04 (Saturday)           - Extra Emmie May 05 (Sunday)               - Bruce Springsteen May 05 (Tuesday)        ...

  Tuesday 23 April 2024 Weather Cloudy with gentle winds. Low chance of rain.   Today’s Plan Summary Optician (09:30) then W14-R01 & Daniela (15:00). Also do my post office business (four things) because I missed doing it yesterday. Finally, LCFC v Southampton   What I did today I went to the Optician and all was OK. I did my Lockdown lap as a Fartlek and added a loop of the park to make the run more than 5K. I did three things at the Post Office, (1) Amazon parcel collect, (2) Catherine photos send, (3) I bought some parcel tape. Note that when I want to do a redirection, I can set it up on-line.   I had a massage with Daniela   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Wednesday:       Mandy, Emmie School Pickup Saturday:              Clearout UK   May 04 (Saturday)            - Extra Emmie ...

  Monday 22 April 2024 Weather There was some rain, but I was under cover at the Tournament.   Today’s Plan Summary Body Conditioning & Emmie Football Tournament, Collect parcel, post letter and phone travel insurance.   What I did today I did Body Conditioning with Ed and then went to Emmie’s football tournament. My gut/stomach was a bit better today. I made some bone broth. I have organised for “Clearout UK” to come next Saturday and take a load of stuff away. I have been putting boxes together.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next   Tuesday:              Optician (09:30) then W14-R01 & Daniela (15:00). Also do my post office business because I missed doing it yesterday. Finally, LCFC v Southampton  Saturday: Clearout UK        

  Sunday 21 April 2024 Weather Sunny in the morning (a bit chilly), cloudier and hence warmer later.   Today’s Plan Summary   A small LSR Preparing for packing decluttering etc. Watch some Football (e.g. Coventry v Man United)   What I did today I did a 6 miles LSR with John & the Gang (John Hill, Ian McCrory, David Prowse, Maria English, Leanne Westacott). My stomach issues were irritating me today. I cracked on with preparations for my house move. I scanned some photos – the ones I will send to Catherine tomorrow.  I watched the football. Coventry 3 – 3 Man United a.e.t. – Man Utd won on penalties.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next   Monday:              Body Conditioning & Emmie Football Tournament, Collect parcel, post letter and phone travel insurance.   Tuesday:            ...

  Saturday 20 April 2024 Weather Sunny in the morning (a bit chilly), cloudier and hence warmer later.   Today’s Plan Summary   parkrun, LCFC on TV Preparing for packing decluttering etc.   What I did today I did the parkrun (at Tredegar House). I could not bear to watch LCFC v West Brom. Leicester won 2 – 1 though, Phew! I had a snooze for a couple of hours, early afternoon. I entered the 2025 London Marathon ballot. I identified a load of large items to be collected (by Clearout UK perhaps). I did a finances document for Porto Santo.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Sunday? Maybe meet the LSR gang. Continue with decluttering exercise.    

  Friday 19 April 2024 Weather Sunny Intervals – Rain showers - Moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary   Pilates Jim Oliver Maybe book a part removal   What I did today I went to Pilates, I shopped at Jim Oliver’s and at the Polish shop (for fruit and cream) I messaged the part removal company. I filled in some documents for the Solicitors dealing with my purchase of 53 Leading Reen Way, NP19 4FN.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Parkrun maybe? Build some boxes. Watch LCFC on TV.

  Thursday 18 April 2024 Weather Sunny Intervals – Rain showers - Moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary Sainsbury Delivery at 8am 10:30 visit to Locke Gardens to sort out flooring etc. C25K-W12-R02 What I did today I executed my plan (see above). I paid 50% deposit on my extras, I got myself a solicitor for the purchase. I sent William some cash. I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Pilates Jim Oliver Maybe book a part removal            

  Wednesday 17 April 2024 Weather Sunny Intervals – Rain showers - Moderate breeze.   Today’s Plan Summary Check out at the George. Pack the car. Take Lucky for a walk. Drive to Newport. Pick Emmie up from school. What I did today Check out at the George. Pack the car. Take Lucky for a walk. Drive to Newport. Pick Emmie up from school. I also booked the flights from PXO to FNC. I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Sainsbury Delivery at 8am 10:30 visit to Locke Gardens to sort out flooring etc. C25K-W12-R02        

  Tuesday 16 April 2024 Weather Sunny Intervals – Rain showers - Moderate breeze. Today’s Plan Summary Brenda Newton funeral. What I did today I drove to South Molton for Brenda Newton’s funeral. I stayed at the George.   I did my C25K W12 Run 1 – 30 minutes around South Molton.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Travel back to Newport. Meet Emmie out of school.        

  Monday 15 April 2024 Weather We had three seasons in about 15 minutes when I went to pick Emmie up from school   Today’s Plan Summary Pilates, Discount Tyres and Emmie pick up today. What I did today I went to Bannatyne’s. Nadine witnessed my contract signing. I did Pilates, I went to discount tyres – I got one new tyre and the tyre that was un-seated by the pothole was resealed. I went to ASDA and filled up with petrol. I had a very short snooze and went to pick Emmie up. I posted the contract back to Medway Law. I created a packing list for tomorrow.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Brenda Newton funeral.      

  Sunday 14 April 2024 Weather The weather was a bit better today.   Today’s Plan Summary Do C25K W11 R03 at the NISV at 9am. My visit number 3 at Glan Llyn later in the afternoon.   What I did today I had a split sleep. I went to the NISV and did 2 miles out with the gang and two miles back by myself. I went to Glan Llyn, I met Kathryn and I put £500 deposit on Plot 164.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next Pilates, Discount Tyres and Emmie pick up today.      

  Saturday 13 April 2024 Weather The weather was a bit better today, it was rather chilly on the platform at Kendal railway Station   Today’s Plan Summary Travel Home   What I did today I had a split sleep but it was not too bad. I had tea and coffee and did some morning things before walking to the station. I had 20 minutes to wait. It was chilly. Both trains were crowded – so no trolley service. The first train originated from Windermere so there were still seats at Kendal. The TfW train from Manchester Piccadilly only had two carriages. Luckily, I got a seat on this one too. I got a black cab taxi home from Newport Station – it was uncomfortable. Maybe I should have booked a Veezu taxi. I am reading “There is no Wall” by Allie Bailly.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next The journey is complete. I need to tie up loose ends and go forward on to the Porto Santo trip. I need to add my massage gun and accessories including the spare cable to my ...

  Friday 12 April 2024 Weather The weather was a bit better today, still a bit drizzly though.   Today’s Plan Summary Go for a walk. What I did today I had tea and coffee when I went downstairs. Gerry gave me a lift to the Riverside Hotel in Kendal. I left my bags there and then walked for 5 miles. I was moving for 2 hours but was out for longer than that. I spent an hour or so in the Quaker Tapestry Museum so altogether I was out for 5 hours. I had steak and ale pie in the hotel restaurant before going to see the Wedding Present, who were good. I was back in my room just after 10:30. I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next The train station is about 10 minutes away – my train to Manchester is at 10:22.    

  Thursday 11 April 2024 Weather The weather was a bit better today – it rained quite heavily in the early evening.   Today’s Plan Summary Go for a walk.   Wake-up call I woke up early so I had a few mouthfuls of water from the ensuite tap. I did a few exercises plus other morning chores such as check my sleep, body battery and e-mails on my iPhone. I did some stuff on the laptop and then went back to bed and slept some more. What I did today I got up late. I had scrambled eggs for breakfast then a few slices of bacon. We went for a walk (me Lesley, Gerry and Susan). I offered my spare Springsteen Ticket to Paul. I offered to look after Emmie the day before. We had fajitas for our evening meal. I cheated a bit on potato sticks and chocolate.   I avoided alcohol.   What’s Next I will go into Kendal, hopefully drop my bags off at the Riverside hotel. I will then explore the town in my running gear.  

  Wednesday 10 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast is unsettled. Plenty of rain.   Today’s Plan Summary As per Lake District outbound journey plan.   Wake-up call I woke up early so I had some tea and coffee and did a few exercises plus other morning chores such as check my sleep, body battery and e-mails on my iPhone. As usual, I made some tea and coffee and I brushed my teeth At my desk, plug laptop and Beltron into two faces of a UK multi-socket. Charge the iPhone and laptop and also, when I shower, plug my smartwatch into the Beltron to charge that. I did an appropriate mix of Claire’s, Cara’s and Angela Copson’s warm up exercises. Have some more tea and coffee. Do the puzzles.   What I did today I finished packing. I had breakfast of bacon egg and mushrooms. The stock market was fairly high this morning (by its poor recent standards) so I sold £20,000 of ISF shares in my AJ Bell ISA ready for my imminent house move.   W...

  Tuesday 09 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – Miserable   Today’s Plan Summary It is Tuesday, I have an exercise class at 09:30. It will probably be circuits. I have a massage with Daniela at 3pm. Prior to that I need to collect my repeat prescription. I also need to max my ISA account at Chip (from my Marcus Account). I also need to monitor the FTSE.   The log What I did today I did a Bannatyne’s circuits class with Ed. I collected a repeat prescription. I had a massage with Daniela. The next massage is on Tuesday 23 April at 3pm. Kay sent me details of her Mum’s funeral it is next Tuesday 16 April at 1pm. I have finalised my plans and I will travel tomorrow. I checked my train tickets (they are in my Apple Wallet). I checked out some training routes in Kendal. There are plenty. I topped up my Chip ISA (£12,000) – I need to do £8,000 tomorrow.   What’s Next I need to transfer £8,000 to my Cash ISA tomorrow (Marcus to CANAT to CHIP. I will ...

  Monday 08 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – Miserable   Today’s Plan Summary It is Monday, I have Pilates at 09:15. I need to do C25K- W11-R01. It could still be raining! Maybe book a visit to Glan Llyn for Tuesday.   The log I had Pilates at 09:15 and it was tough. I came home and had bacon and egg. I had a snooze. I did C25K- W11-R01. It was very tough. I missed out on booking a visit to Glan Llyn for tomorrow. It seems that I need to book at least a day in advance. I opened a Chip Flexible Isa and transferred £5. To it I need to top it up to £20,000.   What’s Next Tomorrow, is Tuesday, I have an exercise class at 09:30. It will probably be circuits. I have a massage with Daniela at 3pm. Prior to that I need to collect my repeat prescription. I need to max my ISA account at Chip.            

  Sunday 07 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – Miserable   The log I went with Paul & Zoe to look at the Lansdown Show Home at Glan Llyn, we also looked at one of the four-bedroom houses. Which was nice! We then went to Royal Victoria Court. Paul and Zoe were not impressed with that site. So, it back to the Glan Llyn option. There was football on the TV.   What’s Next Tomorrow, is Monday, I have Pilates at 09:15. I need to do C25K- W11-R01. It could still be raining! Maybe book a visit to Glan Llyn for Tuesday.            

  Saturday 06 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – Storm Kathleen approaching   The log I did some morning exercises, I went to parkrun (I saw Steve Wadley) and then to Royal Victoria court. I came home and watched some football (including Norwich v Ipswich and LCFC v Birmingham. I had a go with my new Massage Gun when I went to bed. What’s Next Tomorrow, is Sunday - I shall go with Paul & Zoe to look at the Lansdown Show Home at Glan llyn. I will do some work on the extras that I need.            

  Friday 05 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – A bit grey   Today’s Plan Summary   I am going to circuits.   Current Wake-up call and routine I have one or two sleeps. I may come down and have some tea and coffee and then go back to bed for another few hours. When I get up, I may do a few exercises plus other morning chores such as check my sleep, body battery and e-mails on my iPhone. I make some tea and coffee and I brush my teeth. I will charge my Garmin when I have a shower. If I am hungry, I might have some breakfast. I might have more tea and coffee The log I had one sleep and after my pre-dawn cuppas I had a lie down. I had time to do my appropriate mix of Claire’s, Cara’s and Angela Copson’s warm up exercises, I went to Bannatyne’s and did Brad’s circuits. I did a big shop at Jim Oliver’s (I bought some bone broth bones). I did some planning for the Lake District. I ordered a repeat prescription. I had a chat to Laura Hurd about my hous...

  Thursday 04 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – A bit grey   Today’s Plan Summary   I am going to Body Conditioning.   Wake-up call and routine I have one or two sleeps. I may come down and have some tea and coffee and then go back to bed for another few hours. When I get up, I may do a few exercises plus other morning chores such as check my sleep, body battery and e-mails on my iPhone. I make some tea and coffee and I brush my teeth. I will charge my Garmin when I have a shower. If I am hungry, I might have some breakfast. I might have more tea and coffee The log I had one sleep and after my pre-dawn cuppas I had a lie down. I had time to do my appropriate mix of Claire’s, Cara’s and Angela Copson’s warm up exercises, I went to Bannatyne’s and did Cara’s body conditioning session. I did my C25K week 10 run 2 on Caerleon cycle path. I had a bit of a go with my new Massage Gun. What’s Next Tomorrow, I have a circuits session.   Claire...

  Wednesday 03 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – A bit grey   Today’s Plan Summary   Mandy is coming. I am going to Body Conditioning.   Wake-up call and routine I had one sleep and after my pre-dawn cuppas I had a lie down. I had a chat to Mandy and I went to Bannatyne’s and did circuits with ce-ce. At home, I had a Sainsbury delivery and a Ring indoor camera delivery. I missed a call from Medway-Law. The log . I had a chat to Mandy and I went to Bannatyne’s and did circuits with ce-ce. At home, I had a Sainsbury delivery and a Ring indoor camera delivery. I missed a call from Medway-Law. I had a bit of a go with my new Massage Gun. What’s Next Tomorrow, I have a session with Cara, later I need to do S03-W02-R01. I need to phone Medway Law to tell them that I had a missed call.            

  Tuesday 02 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – TBA   Today’s Plan Summary   I will have bacon and egg for breakfast. Ann will take over for me. Then, when I return from Rhiwderin, I shall do S03-W01-R01 (Sheet 03, week 01, run 01). I need to phone Medway Law and find out who to send the deeds to. I need to confirm that the person is expecting them.   Wake-up call and routine I had two sleeps. An early one from about 08:30 to just after midnight. I came down and had some tea and coffee and then went back to bed for another three hours. I then got up and did a few exercises plus other morning chores such as check my sleep, body battery and e-mails on my iPhone. As usual, I made some tea and coffee and I brushed my teeth. I didn’t have time to do my appropriate mix of Claire’s, Cara’s and Angela Copson’s warm up exercises, but I am going to Body Conditioning with Bradley soon. NB. “Pilates Claire” has broken her foot. Have some more tea and...

  Monday 01 April 2024 Weather The weather forecast – just a grey day, with drizzle later   Today’s Plan Summary Weigh-in! Do a body conditioning session with Bradley. At lunch time I am going to Rhiwderin to look after Emmie & Evie. I could have chicken portions for lunch. I could take a couple of steaks and bacon, sausage and eggs for breakfast on Tuesday.   Wake-up call and routine I had two sleeps. An early one from about 08:30 to just after midnight. I came down and had some tea and coffee and then went back to bed for another three hours. I then got up and did a few exercises plus other morning chores such as check my sleep, body battery and e-mails on my iPhone. As usual, I made some tea and coffee and I brushed my teeth. I didn’t have time to do my appropriate mix of Claire’s, Cara’s and Angela Copson’s warm up exercises, but I am going to Body Conditioning with Bradley soon. NB. “Pilates Claire” has broken her foot. Have some more tea and ...