27 May 2008
Alber now ready for the road
Today Alber had his finishing touches to get him ready for the road. Footplates were readjusted, hand control aliened, flashing light put in place and Clair had a good grounding in how to keep Alber in good shape for the challenge ahead. We also have all the spare parts that we are ever going to need. Thanks Gerald-simonds for all of your support through the planning of this challenge. All he now needs is the hands free Drinkup Bottle on his back
Today it was decided to change to a different tent, wigwam type, as I cannot get in the other one, There is a ledge to get over and I cannot do that in the chair without damaging the tent itself. I only hope the supplier will let me return it and get my money back
I have also been in touch with touch with Sue from Heart of the South Care. Sue is joining me with one other for part of Stage 1. Thanks Sue.
So now all that remains is for the pups to go to Moira tomorrow, to make sure all the paperwork is in place, pack the van, and go. We leave here at 5 am on Friday.
I am feeling very tearful at the moment as things are getting on top of me, and my best friend is not at home to tell all to; that is what best friends do.
That sense of excitement is not there yet. When we arrive in Lands End, and get the tent up for the first night, I may just get excited. I just want to get on the road, get the first 3 days out of the way, then I shall start to relax, because all the planning is over with, it is just the doing. When we get to John O’Groats that will be for me, the best feeling ever…
So before I break into tears, I am going to close and wish you all a very good night…
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Alber now ready for the road
Today Alber had his finishing touches to get him ready for the road. Footplates were readjusted, hand control aliened, flashing light put in place and Clair had a good grounding in how to keep Alber in good shape for the challenge ahead. We also have all the spare parts that we are ever going to need. Thanks Gerald-simonds for all of your support through the planning of this challenge. All he now needs is the hands free Drinkup Bottle on his back
Today it was decided to change to a different tent, wigwam type, as I cannot get in the other one, There is a ledge to get over and I cannot do that in the chair without damaging the tent itself. I only hope the supplier will let me return it and get my money back
I have also been in touch with touch with Sue from Heart of the South Care. Sue is joining me with one other for part of Stage 1. Thanks Sue.
So now all that remains is for the pups to go to Moira tomorrow, to make sure all the paperwork is in place, pack the van, and go. We leave here at 5 am on Friday.
I am feeling very tearful at the moment as things are getting on top of me, and my best friend is not at home to tell all to; that is what best friends do.
That sense of excitement is not there yet. When we arrive in Lands End, and get the tent up for the first night, I may just get excited. I just want to get on the road, get the first 3 days out of the way, then I shall start to relax, because all the planning is over with, it is just the doing. When we get to John O’Groats that will be for me, the best feeling ever…
So before I break into tears, I am going to close and wish you all a very good night…
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