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14
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Week 19 – 8-14 May 2023

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The week started with two bank holidays – Monday was for the King’s Coronation and we had a nice day doing stuff in the garden and getting bits and pieces done. Tuesday was Liberation Day and we headed down to Cobo for a swim in the murky weather, the kids stayed in for ages and then in the afternoon we went to the local parish celebrations and watch the cavalcade before heading off the L’Eree where they had a few more things going on. We had a lovely chilled out afternoon.

On Thursday I wasn’t very well with a nasty cold so stayed at home and took as many cold and flu remedies as I could find because on Friday I was singing at a concert. I just about made it but had very little voice left by the end of it!

Our friend Tom arrived on Saturday as he and The Mister, along with my sister, were running GU36, the Guernsey Ultra which is a 36 mile race; the first 16 miles are on the cliff so it is a bit brutal. It is a nice event to be around, the atmosphere is lovely and it is very supportive.

The Sister did well, coming in first woman in a time of 5 hours and 55 minutes. The Mister finished, in one piece in a time of 6 hours 58 minutes which was faster than his last time. Unfortunately Tom had to pull out at 26 miles due to problems with his calf. They all did so well though.

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Mar
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Week 11 – 13 – 19 March 2023

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This has been a busy week but one full of good things.

The Little Miss took part in the Eisteddfod and she recited a poem – she did brilliantly and had lovely, kind comments from the adjudicator

The weather was good enough to have lunch in the garden at the weekend and we had a handsome, but stupid, male pheasant visiting the garden.

On Saturday I managed a fab cycle, swim at Horseshoe Pool with my friend Emma and then a trip to church for a green event which was lovely. So many people to catch up with.

The weekend ended with Mothering Sunday. Always a day of mixed emotions but one in which my sister and I talked a little about Mum whilst going out for dinner and visiting her grave with the children.

We have so many blessings and so much to be grateful for.

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Nov
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Sunday 13 November 2022

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This morning The Mister and I went for a lovely swim at Port Soif. It was so busy and loads of people were sea swimming, The sea temperature is steadily dropping though. I was all set to head to church when I decided that I just couldn’t face it after the week I have had.

So instead of going to church I met my sister and friend and we had a lovely walk and catch up. It was totally what I needed and I am completely sure that God understands!

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Aug
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Sunday 7 August 2022

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The poor old girl is limping today and she has an impressive bruise on her hip – hopefully she hasn’t done any serious damage!

After an excellent breakfast we had a drive around the South-East coast of Jersey and then headed to the beach for a couple of hours and lunch at a cafe. We then went to our cousin Sam and Sally’s house for a cuppa before heading to the airport.

A couple of gins at the airport and home. What a brilliant weekend and such a lovely opportunity to spend proper time with my sister. She;s a star. Completely unhinged but a complete star!

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10
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Saturday 6 August 2022

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My amazing and completely crazy sister entered the Jersey Ultra Round the Rock. 48 miles anti-clockwise around the Jersey cliffs. Absolutely brutal. I was driving it and it felt like a long way!

She did an amazing job although her hip ‘popped’ at about 6 miles. She managed to keep going until mile 30 but then had to pull out. She is gutted but it was a sensible decision due to her limping and the worry is she might do some proper damage.

This evening we had a very mediocre meal and then we ended up sat in bed watching the Commonwealth Games and drinking wine in cans. Perfect!

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10
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Friday 5 August 2022

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My lovely sister and I are heading to Jersey today as she is running an ultra. I have been so looking forward to a weekend away with her – it’s just nice to have some time out!

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Sunday 10 July 2022

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Very sadly my Dad’s gorgeous cat Claude was hit by a car last night and died. He was still so young and was such a lovely cat.

My sister and I went up to watch Dad bury him and I collected a few more flowers.

I love these two wonderful humans. We are still very blessed.

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Mar
17
2022
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Tuesday 15 March 2022

15.1My sister and her crazy dogs. I am not sure how much time she spends a week walking and running them but they certainly are energetic!

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16
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Sunday 16 May 2021

16.1This is the moment my amazing sister Louise absolutely demolished the course record for the Guernsey ultramarathon GY36. She completed it in 5 hours 33 minutes and 58 seconds smashing the course record of 6 hours 9 minutes. To say I am proud in an understatement. The course is crackers, starting with about 12 miles on the cliffs and then following the coast to the north of the island, and then hitting the East coast and a nasty headwind. They finish by touching the Liberation Monument.

My sister is an amazing athlete and person and I am so grateful that she is in my life. To make things even better my cousins’ wife Vicky came in as second lady – she ran an amazing time too completing the course in 6 hours and 46 minutes. Awesome work ladies.

Well done Lou. I am so proud of you but I still think distance running is a form of self-harm!

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Saturday 15 May 2021

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Out for dinner tonight with these two legends. My Dad, sister and I always go out for dinner on Mum’s birthday which is today, and the day she died which is in September. It’s a lovely way to remember her and spend some time together just the three of us. I love you both. Thanks for a fab evening x

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