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06-25-2008, 22:15 Cadbury Joined on 07-22-2007 Rugby Posts 400 Finally OMG Elaine, you poor thing, but at least you've got it off your chest. Nice to know that I'm useful for something! You can do hills, it must have been the pedal cage. Needless to say with my luck I won't be cylcing tooooo close to you! Hills are good. IOW is bad. Oh yeah it has hills. Good idea though fund raising through bruises. Is anyone else feeling listless this week? Donna xx www.justgiving.com/donnacadycuba    Report

06-26-2008, 13:01 amandae Joined on 09-16-2007 plymouth Posts 154 Re: Finally Hi Girls Fianlly got to do a post. Lasttime i checked there was nothing written now you have all gone mad. Bit then again you have had that exciting cyle have't you. I am back on nights again tonight real bummer!!! Managed a cycle on monday and done gym a couple of time this week but taking it real easy just in case i hurt my calf again. Finally bit the bullet and orgaised a pamper night where we are offering treatments at 5 pound each hopefully people will come. That is my biggest fear cos when anything mentioned at work they are all keen but when the event arrives no one comes!! I always get that horrible feeling no one likes me and womder what i do wrong. Anyway less of the moaning. Booked and paid for youth hostel for aug so sorry girls you have to put up with me again Off for lunch now Speak soon Amanda    Report

06-29-2008, 14:13 Cadbury Joined on 07-22-2007 Rugby Posts 400 Re: Finally Amanda, What are you like, I could get my violin out. Of course your ok. Everyone will want to come and be pampered. Everyone feels that way when they organise something........ Any how it will be great to see everyone at the youth hostel in August. Suzi have you managed to book your B&B yet? Its a lovely day up here and I've just been round the local resi, decided to cycle there, ride round, its only 5 miles then walk round for a bit of extra exercise..... it bloody well took me 2 hours to walk 5 miles! I'm not doing that again.Then I had to cycle home, which only took 20 mins. Oh and I did see Deena, she was on her bike with cycling with her hubby, had what looks like a very set of nasty injuries falling off her bike. Bloody knees grazed elbows that sort of thing.. Yuk! Note to self, put plasters and antiseptic wipes in bag just in case. By the way is anyone out there or are you all on your hols? Donna xx www.justgiving.com/donnacadycuba    Report

06-29-2008, 21:43 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 140 OOh Hi Amanda, your pampers sound a bargain. I should hope that your mates give you a lot of financial support with the evening too. Get everyone to bring a dish or bottle of something. At the price you are charging you are at risk of being out of pocket. I dont know how many people do the treatments but as it can be a lot of work for one make sure you have others on hand to help. Try the local beauty colleges for students willing to help and build up their portfolios. You will have a fab evening and if I was closer I would be with you. WE ALL THINK YOU ARE GREAT. Hi Donna, do you think we are all going through the lovely period of enjoying a gentle bike ride and the benifits. I dont want a challenge yet, I want to go out with the breeze through my hair, basket on the front of the bike and whistling a tune as the early morning chorus of awakening birds joins me. Reality is I put on so much protective gear in case I do the A... over T.. thing again. Deena is proof that biking is bad.... X Elaine    Report

06-30-2008, 14:09 amandae Joined on 09-16-2007 plymouth Posts 154 Re: OOh Thank Donna and elaine for the moral uplift i was on a bit of a downer - i go through phases like that i have a very negative impression of myself. Anyway a little more about the papmer night. One of the midwives also teaches beauty at the local achievement trainig and has a couple of friends helping her and another midwife who dowes massage has volunteered her services so 4 therapists up to yet. The main one leesha is also going to try and get some students and has managed to convince achievment training to allow her to use their stuff and do it under their "banner" to give a bit of promotion for them. Been a little lazy on bike over last week or so and been doing gym more, definately building stamina up. Got a lovely compliment off an ex marine who said he was very impressed on my ability on treadmill and bike so something must be working. On bike today though as gorgeous sunshine will be back on later as i have used it to come home and i have to get back to Iain's later. Return journey more up hill Hope all iare well Speak soon Amanda    Report

06-30-2008, 19:10 Cadbury Joined on 07-22-2007 Rugby Posts 400 Glue...... Just a quickie, Sue with the james bond night, how did it go? been so much going on forgot to ask. Hey well done with the compliment Amanda, was the ex marine fit, only in a fitness way of course? Your doing well with the keep fit, I've been trying to track mine in my diary. Had text from Deena, it's a bit painful and she had to go to the hosp to have it 'glued' it did look a little deep!!!!!! YUK. Donna xx www.justgiving.com/donnacadycuba    Report

06-30-2008, 20:08 nannygoat Joined on 05-13-2008 Posts 36 Re: Finally Hi I am feeling not listless but very annoyed with myself. I parted company with my bike yesterday and now have a badly gashed knee and will not be able to train for a few days. Fortunately my bike was OK and I came off worse and hope to be back in the saddle soon. I am really looking forward to the August 2-3 ride so that I can meet some more of my fellow cyclists. My sponsored walk was very successful and pushed me further towards my target. Deena    Report

06-30-2008, 20:20 nannygoat Joined on 05-13-2008 Posts 36 Re: Finally Hi Forgot to say when I saw you yesterday that I have booke a bed at the youth hostel for the September weekend. Thanks for texting me today about my knee it was very thoughtful. Deena    Report

07-01-2008, 13:17 SNair_Drum Joined on 04-28-2008 Bournemouth, Dorset Posts 53 Wouldn't you believe it!! Hi All, Hope everyone is doing ok. Well, my knee has now gone back to normal - we have a spate of pregnancies at work and they labelled my knee "6-months pregnant"!! - so I'm cycling to work now and wouldn't you know it ... i got knocked off my bike by some STUPID woman in her Ford Ka!! I wasn't using the cycle lane because there was a multitude of school kids on the pavement and I didn't want to knock into them so I was on the road and wearing my high viz jacket. This stupid woman clips my right wrist as she "over-takes" me and because I'm near the kerb I'm wobbling over and hopping on one foot to keep my balance. Luckily the bike managed to stay upright. Maybe her sunglasses were too dark to see - stupid idiot!! I was so cross that I made it to work in record time!! OK, whinge over ... so the September ride - where is everyone staying?? Is there enough room in the Youth Hostel?? I completely forgot to book anything!! Sam xx    Report

07-01-2008, 17:03 Cadbury Joined on 07-22-2007 Rugby Posts 400 Re: Wouldn't you believe it!! OMG, are you ok, shock or what. Did she stop? Did she apologise? or is that a stupid question. How on earth did she get so close to you? Was her labrador in the car with her? Don't think that was a whinge, more of a necessary rant...... Youth hostel should be fine they are holding until July I think. If you want to book in I've put the provisional booking under the name of women for women, so quote that. Glad to hear that you sound physically ok. Donna xx www.justgiving.com/donnacadycuba    Report

07-01-2008, 18:56 SARAH B Joined on 11-26-2007 Norwich Posts 124 Re: Down in the Dumps??? Hello girls - i told myself i was not under any circumstances going to come on hear moaning BUT here i am. I just wanted to let you know i'm still here. No i've not been on some amazing holiday or anything exciting BUT i'm afraid i've lost my mo jo. All the energy has been sucked up and disappeared. I just can't seem to get going......i'm still doing fetes and now starting advertising for my band night but i just don't think i'm going to get there. i think i'm putting too much on that big night. I've not been on my bike since my 50 mile 8th june. what with working, kids and fundraising i feel like my head will pop. I've got largngitis AND tonsilitis at the mo AAGGGGHHHHHHHH. See I'm a moaner - sorry well anyway i'm still here. Sarah B x http:/www.justgiving.com/sarahjanebarrett    Report

07-02-2008, 14:17 SNair_Drum Joined on 04-28-2008 Bournemouth, Dorset Posts 53 Re: Wouldn't you believe it!! It took me a while to get your joke about the labrador!! O dear!! She did stop and said sorry but I wasn't very polite to her I'm afriad to admit!! O Sarah B, I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I'm all geared up for this and other times I'm like Why Bother?? I don't think the weather helps but we're all in the same place. It'll all be worth it in the end, especially when you cross the finishing line in Cuba and realise that you've done it and that we're all proud of you!! Sam. xx    Report

07-02-2008, 14:21 SNair_Drum Joined on 04-28-2008 Bournemouth, Dorset Posts 53 Something to make you laugh Hi All, Something I got sent at work, just to make you laugh and put a smile on our faces: Subject: One of the funniest complaint letters... TO: MR. JAMEST HATCHER BRAND MANAGER, PROCTER & GAMBLE Dear Mr. Thatcher I have been a loyal user of your Always maxi pads for over 20 years, and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Core(tm) or Dri-Weave(tm) absorbency, I'd probably never go horse riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants. Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? Ever suffered from 'the curse'? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my 'time of the month' is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing? As brand manager in the feminine-hygiene division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customers' monthly visits from Aunt Flo. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying and out-of-control behavior. You surely realise it's a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend's testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought Grey's Anatomy was written by drunken chimps. Crazy! The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that the UK is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in capri pants. Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing, were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.' Are you *+*#*ing kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness - is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak girl, there will never be anything 'happy' about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Nurofen and Kahlúa and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Tesco's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory. For the love of God, pull your head out, man. If you just have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put Down the Hammer' or' Vehicular Manslaughter Is Wrong'?- Or are you just picking on us? Sir, please inform your accounting department that, effective immediately, there will be an £8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flexi-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullsh1t. And that's a promise I will keep. Always. Best, Wendi I'm still crying!! Sam. xx    Report

07-02-2008, 16:32 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 308 Re: Down in the Dumps??? I'm feeling a bit like that too! have given my notice at work so am on garden leave but have to do my hours and its absolutely pointless!!! starting new job on 21st and am hoping they will honour cuba time off so sort of ground to a standstilll on cuba front. I need 2 weeks annual laeve in school hols and as i will be on probation not sure if they will honour both? ARGH seriously thinking i may have to change to later date which i dont want to do.. Fundrasing is killing me too, no one wants to part with there money... 2 fundarsisers this month, both selling food at events so am hoping i can get a whack in or ill definately be delaying... sorry to moan angie url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] [/url]    Report

07-02-2008, 18:43 Cadbury Joined on 07-22-2007 Rugby Posts 400 Re: Down in the Dumps??? Wow, There must be something weird in the air filtering over the British Isles. I've just had 2 days off on the sick feel really down in the dumps, which is most unlike me, been feeling sorry for myself coz my ankle is playing up a bit, wondering if I'll manage cycling every day for 5 days..... But I am going to. Angie, when you start the new job things will just fall into place. hopefully it'll be ok, hope you don't have to change dates but if you do you do! come on though chin up who else is gonna feel sorry enough to want to room with me. People's tummy's always need filling. Sarah, you'll be fine , you still have the quiz night, and the band night, what's the profit on your tickets? You should be ok. I was a nervous wreck up until the hall started filling up. They do have a following right....... so won't alot of them be coming? and the other things you've got going on. You'll be making me feel guilty soon. EEIKKKK..... Sam, couldn't help the dog thing. loved the story. Anyhow we are here for each other for the down's as well as the ups, no one said it was easy. thats me done on the soapbox. Donna xx www.justgiving.com/donnacadycuba    Report

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