Still looking for ideas to do a cycle in 2008 but not much luck.  Watched the New York marathon on TV yesterday and like everyone thought Paula was amazing - to have run like she did after having a baby is truly fantastic.   It puts us all to shame to see how some people can do so much and seem almost not to be human.

If we ever needed inspiration and felt ashamed that we do not do enough, we feel tired, it is such an effort etc, etc then we just need to think about the late Jane Tomlinson who while suffering from cancer raised over £1.7m for charity.  We have all seen her on TV in the marathon, cycling across the UK and talking about her illness - a truly inspirational person.  Now I want to get back into training with some goal for next year.

Weather is very good for this time of year - just taken the two dogs out for a walk and it was magic - no rain, fresh and the colours of the trees are spectacular. Fly, my collie hates this time of year as he is terrified of the fireworks and gets really uptight when they go off.  He finds it difficult to settle, tries to hide under tables etc and his tail is between his legs.

Trixie, Vanaessas dog, is not bothered and I am sure she wonders what Fly is worried about and she just gets on with her life - sleeping on the sofa!!!!

While this is the time to enjoy fireworks just spare a thought for pets, horses and all animals and make sure they are not outside or ner fireworks. Also rememebr to play safe, fireqorks are dangerous and if you follow the firework code you will not be injured.  Every yearwe hear horrific stories of people injured with fireworks - and like mot things the injuries can be avoided.

Must stop as I need to send out invoices for work done last month - no invoices sent out, no money comes in, no food, no life - so basically like everyone we work to live.

Take care and stay safe