A blog that has evolved over the years from simply about motorcycle trips, to include action against discriminatory legislation from the UK and EU. Then included football, dogs and motorhoming!!!
30 October 2017
Petition - WITHDRAW VERMIN status allotted to Monkeys in Himachal Pradesh
25 October 2017
From the Royal British Legion
Tomorrow marks the launch of the 2017 Poppy Appeal.
This year we are once again asking our supporters to Rethink Remembrance by recognising the sacrifices made not just by the Armed Forces of the past, but by today’s generation too.
Please do look out for coverage of our campaign. As well as advertising in national and regional press, we’ll also be unveiling our brand new nationwide TV campaign.
Starting 28 October, two second teasers will air during peak evening spots on Channel 4 and its associated channels.
Our full 30 second advert will appear from 4 November, but I am pleased to share with you an exclusive preview today - be sure to check it out here or by clicking on the image above.
You can also follow the campaign on Facebook at Royal British Legion, Twitter, and Instagram.
Rethinking Remembrance is about remembering servicemen like Harris Tatakis, a Royal Marine injured in Afghanistan, who said of his experience, “When you come home injured, it can feel like you’ve been forgotten.”
By wearing a poppy and supporting the Legion, you ensure no one is forgotten. You are not only honouring the memory of those who have fallen in past conflicts, you are also giving vital, life-changing support to people like Harris who need your help. Men, women and families – here and now – who have served their country and need help to Live On through injury, illness, bereavement or other forms of hardship.
Rethinking Remembrance is all about the past and present, as well as the future. As you read the stories below, of Donna and Mark, Harris, and Tom, please know that it is for their futures – and for the futures of thousands of other ex-Servicemen and women across the UK – that we ask you to support this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Over the coming weeks, the nation will join together to remember our Servicemen and women, veterans, and their families. We hope you will join us, and wear your poppy with pride.
Yours sincerely,
Guy Upward
Assistant Director of Fundraising: Individual Giving
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Oz: Around Australia on a Triumph
Arsenal 2-1 Norwich City
23 October 2017
Metallica 2
The chili fried squid was excellent, so too were the duck hoisin pancakes. The main courses came first (!) and then we had everything on the table at the same time. I had chicken katsu. To say it reminds of something my old she cat. Minnie, used to leave for me in the kitchen sink if she was left in all day..... No don't go there.
Fat Club
MAG represents FEMA in international working group
22 October 2017
Metallica
Not really anywhere near Claire's area of experience but it's hard buying tickets just for myself.
As a trade off I am going to a Christmas Fayre or something in November.
20 October 2017
Super Nano Hydrophobic Liquid Repellant
New Kitchen
19 October 2017
Ring of Red 2017
As Seen from the Sidecar 2
Sadly due to the "common fainting" (vasovagel syncope) problem I seem to have added to my list of ailments I have had to drop out of the run to Paris.
It's a bugger but health and safety has to come first. Hopefully I'll be okay for the Ring of Red in three weeks time.
18 October 2017
Sick Man Blues
Got back from Florida last Friday. Had a couple of hours rest and then got up. A suggestion from my brother, Neill, to beat jet lag.
Having kitchen fitters in does help with early mornings and no lie-in.
Saturday was a bit knackered and had a lie-in. Sunday up to get to the County for the monthly Meldrews Meeting.
Monday went to work. Feeling okay.
About halfway started to feel warm. Took off sweatshirt. Hotter. Hotter. Sweating. Chilling.
Then apparently I passed out.
I was helped off the train by a kind lady who turned out to be a nurse. I was sick on the platform. She stayed with me for about twenty minutes. I was so out of it I can't remember her name.
Some British Transport Police came along and called a Paramedic. She came quickly on her bicycle. Fully equipped. Did blood pressure and heart rate. Then when I told her what drugs I am on she called an ambulance. Possible heart attack?
The station guys were excellent and took me to the first aid room. More vomiting on the way. Ambulance was there.
They took some ECG's and saw some iregularities, but each one they did was the same.
Firstly under blue lights and sirens we went to St Bartholomew's (Barts) where I was wired up again for more ECG's. Same result. They decided that there was no coronary problem. Back to the ambulance and more sedately to The Royal London Hospital. One of the oldest hospitals in the capital.
Loads of tests and they determined that I had a normal fainting condition. Body temp rising allied with low blood pressure and low heart rate and poof! Sparko!
Still feel tired and as we say cream crackered in Cockney Rhyming Slang. Saw my own doctor and advised not to exert myself and return to work on Monday
Work ain't gonna be happy.
15 October 2017
FL17 - Day 14
12 October 2017
FL17 - Day 13
11 October 2017
FL17 - Day 12
9 October 2017
FL17 - Day 11
FL17 - Day 10
FL17 - Day 9
The drive down avoiding toll roads was partially successful. It was a long slow drag along 192 to Melbourne where we joined I95. Orlando and the outskirts seem to extend for miles and miles. After two hours we had covered 70 miles.
Our first stop was for a coffee and a Dunkin Donut near Sebastian FL. It's a little over half way to Pompano Beach.
I came off I95 again near Delray Beach so we could get gas and get some lunch. In the end we got a roast beef sub and coffee drink from Publix. Gas. I guessed $30 and that filled the tank.
We arrived at La Costa Beach Club just about 4pm to check in. Parking looks to be at a premium here.
Despite the kerfuffle of the last few days before we flew out, we seem to have lucked out as we have a sea view. Okay. It's floor seven. But there is a lift.
We can sit on the balcony and enjoy the view.
Anniversary Dinner was next door at the Sea Grill. Lovely food. Live music and $82 bill. We eat less expensively for the rest of the week.
6 October 2017
FL17 - Day 8
The idea was to get up early and get to Old Town to the phone shop about 10am. Well. It was about 11am when we arrived. Most businesses were just opening.
The guy in the shop plugged the S6 into a charger and it started to charge. Then stopped. We went for a walk around and for a drink. Some 30 minutes passed and we went back. The technician said that the problem was as I had surmised from Google that it was the charging port. They charged it using a wireless charger and it was working okay. So Claire bought one. Luckily the S6 can be charged that way. My S5 needs the wire.
So back to the apartment to get it charged. Time for read of the news on the tablets.
Lunch was at Perkins. We needed to use the 20% discount card we had. Very nice meal. Turned out to be main course and dessert on one plate.
The weather had been better than forecast. Until.... about 4pm. Thunder booming about then heavy rain. I tried to capture it on the tablet as my phone was charging.
Unfortunately the android tablet Blogger app can't add photos from the tablet's photo library. So back to the phone. In the photos the net stuff is the lanai. Keeps the mozzies away.
Evening came all too quickly and we started to pack our cases before heading out to Joe's Crab Shack. We had shrimp. In UK these would be king prawn or such like. Big and very filling.
Then back to the apartment. Bed etc.
FL17 - Day 7 Part 2
So tomorrow morning is mapped out.
So tomorrow is our last day in this area before we go to Pompano Beach. At least Hurricane Nate should miss us......
First bike to arrive... |
A second arrived... |
And now there are seven... |
Entrance and Ferris Wheel |
Claire in A&W Diner |
Would I? |
Across Irlo Bronson taken from moving car |
Across Irlo Bronson taken from moving car |
Across Irlo Bronson taken from moving car |
A kitten in the Flag. |