Not a brilliant week.Spent most of it laid up with a tooth infection so I'm feeling a but down at the moment, I only hope it clears up for Christmas

Leaf kicking and muddy puddles

What a week! I survived my first week back at work with no major disasters.

Although it's a physical job it was the mental and emotional aspect that took its toll and left me feeling washed out..

Yesterday I managed to get my measured mile down to 16 minutes and today was a great day of leaf kicking, splashing in muddy puddles and generally enjoying life.

First you find some leaves

Then you give them a good kicking

You can always substitute muddy puddles for leaves

Get as muddy as you like so long as dad gets a hug

Two views of the monument in Belton Park to mark the spot where Lord Brownlow's  son was killed by a rutting stag

Having to dig a bit deeper...

This week is proving to be harder than I first thought. It's not the physical side of things, it's the trying to organise the routine that is a bit daunting.
It would be only too easy to slip back into rushing around again but it ain't gonna happen.

Just a quick one If you haven't already looked then check out UK Hiking Well worth a look

Back to work

Another busy weekend.
 I spent most of it hunting down various things that I thought I'd put in a "safe place" (Is it only men who do that?). Then Yesterday I got my walk in by going to the supermarket and carrying the turkey home in my rucksack. Imagine the fun I would have had if it were a live one.

On a more serious note today was my first day back at work. Funny how the old routine seems so strange. I think it might take me a few days or even longer to get up to speed. The trouble when you work on your own is that it's all or nothing. and quite frankly I can't afford to stay off with sick pay it's a pittance. I may live to regret it but time will tell.

Now I have to get my head round this infernal machine and add some links to my profile....

wish me luck.

Well at least it's a start!

First Christmas decorations.

Winter walking

Had a great walk today in Belton Park again.
It was quite cold so it took me a few minutes to get going. The deer are used to people being around so they're not really phased by anybody walking past and you can get quite close. 

He was not worried at all

At the top of the climb

I really must learn to look out for my shadow

The sun on the icy pond captured the mood perfectly

The best place to stop for a cuppa.

It's been a bit of a busy weekend! just have time to post some pics and get away. might get back later.
Saturday We did the Santa Run here in Grantham in aid if the BHF. They said it was 2.5 km but in actual fact my GPS said it was 2.5 MILES.
There were no Elf and Safety issues  and the rain held off.

I'm feeling quite proud of myself at the moment and hope to be able to do more.

Still going strong at the finish

My "winner's" medal

How could I forget!
I had some help from Scamp too.

I did this in the summer It was a Lancaster over Ancaster.

Going to add a link. I think these guys are superb
www.bhf.org.uk

A much more productive day, thanks to my other half.
We managed to get our finances sorted out so Christmas is back on.(Huge smile)
The doctor has given me another week off, then all being well, I can get back to work.

Oh I nearly forgot. I'm doing the Santa Run on Saturday so be prepared for some silly photos of Yours Truly in a Santa suit

Leaf Kicking

At least I survived the day. Had a few possibilities discussed at work. Still need to get up to speed on the finances. let's see what the weekend offers.

A good start to the day (NOT). Wages are a mess, and sick pay will amount to £320 for next month. I didn't ask to be sick and now the whole family is going to have a rubbish Christmas.

Great choice here, as if I had one. I do a heavy job so going back early isn't an option.

Life has a way of kicking you in the groin when you're down.

I'm usually a fighter but this has really knocked me back...

Well, the weekend went well. I discovered that because I was bored being stuck inside I was starting to comfort eat. If I continue with this things will only get worse.

I managed to get out both days over the weekend, completing my mile in just over 20 minutes on both occasions.

Afterwards We walked into town for the Christmas Fayre. I was amazed at the distance you can build up just pottering around.

Didn't do much walking or anything else yesterday I was too busy feeling sorry for myself. I suppose the weather didn't help much either.
Back on it today. Got a mile done and managed to avoid  "That horrible man on TV".
Might venture out a bit further tomorrow.

First few days

I have decided to keep a blog after having my second heart attack within the space of a year. The first one was pretty much textbook. Pain in the chest, tingly arms, in fact ALL of the classic signs.
This one was a bit more subtle. No pain, just a brief dizzy spell then a collapse.I was even able to drive home completely unaware of what had just happened. I phoned the NHS helpline for a bit of advice and next thing I knew was that there was an ambulance on its way.

I was gobsmacked to say the least to find out I'd had a heart attack. After all, I'd done everything right I'd lost six stone in weight, changed my eating regime (I don't like diets) and become more active.

My heart attack was bound to happen, BUT... had I not increased my fitness the odds of my survival would have been much less.

It was discovered by raised Troponin levels in the blood so I was kept in for further tests.

My first post

My first blog, Watch this space