Kite High Fives

Friday: The second I stepped outside the rain started. Just a light shower thought I. Somewhat harder by the time I had fitted the tank bag. Just a shower thought I. Well, 30 miles later was the heaviest rain I have ridden in. So much so that when I stopped at the Chill Out cafe I was soaked to the skin. I wrung out my sleeve and gloves. Got strange looks as had been sunny all day at the cafe. Texted Ma to ask her to run a hot bath! Bike may be faster and cheaper, but you get cold, wet, sore bummed and this.. also wondered if I had made the right decision to go for the cheap option when I saw all the Dubs going to the showground.

After the nice hot bath with Horlicks and Bill Bryson audiobooks it all went wrong. Lets not talk about that.

Sat: went to the car boot. Hopefully will keep me awake on the way to Aviemore. Got locked out as didn't even think of taking any keys.

Washed the bikes, then made a start on the Family Tree. It's more of a twig at the moment. But already one surprise. Watched yet more Olympics, then off on the bikes with  Pops to bike shops looking for Airhawks and panniers, and waterproof jackets. Ended up going for the 20 quid option as I don't have 300 or more spare. Turned out to be pointless washing the bikes earlier, we got very wet.

Fantastic night in with take away. Watched Jess Ennis, Greg Rutherford and Mo Farrah all win Gold!!!

Sun: went to see Jay Jay. Their efforts at potty training don't seem to be going terribly well thus far. Fun at the park though. I do need to practice my basketball more though. Didn't take any photos, but he is chattering away lots now.

More Olympics over dinner, then off to Hemsby on the bikes (via failure to get panniers at HG. Must learn to be decisive). Watched Murray win gold at the chalet Rob is staying in. Stone skimming was won by Chalkie. Boules was won by me! Kite high fives was also won by me. And target kiting. Chalkie thought he had time to lean out of the way. He didn't. Swiped his hat off. Hehe. Angelique had a go at flying and did really well, just the right strength of wind to have a go, or practice manouvres without getting dragged along.

 Chips were yummy, then Martins Bingo. Got one more win towards our Kindle (via tesco vouchers). Made it back safe and dry despite deep gravel and lightening in the clouds. Not quite in time to watch Bolt win the 100m though.

Been saving my wins since I was five. And it was 50/22. So why does Mum get to keep it?