“I went for a walk in Africa at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains.” – Karen Blixen, sorry, I…
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A Walk, Paint & Unconditional Love!
Her tail wagged once.She looked up at me with hope leaping out of her eyes. That hope curled itself around my heart and I was lost. Her tail wagged again,…
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Having a ball!
My father was a rugby player. He was a small boy at school but in his final year his body decided to make up for lost time. He grew to…
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Pedal, Gaynor, Pedal!
“Pedal, Gaynor, pedal!” My six year old legs pumped up and down and the bicycle swerved to the left, to the right and then found it’s course and straightened out.…
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The Blakeney Climb!
It is always a total delight!Each year I am treated to a trip to England. Always I come back thinking: ‘That was the best holiday ever!’This time was no exception.…
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Cycling out of the ashes!
I arrived in Cape Town for the ‘Argus’! No, don’t get me wrong. I wasn’t actually doing it. My sixteen year old nephew, Campbell and my two besties, B and…
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On a Run & a Prayer!
My two friends are avid hikers. I too used to be mad about hiking but sadly due to my accident, those days are over. B, being aware of my longing,…
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Surprise Yourself!
“If constellations had been named in the 20th century, I suppose we would see bicycles.” Carl Sagan I got into the pool and floated. The water felt deliciously cool. I…
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Strictly!
“Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.” Oprah Winfrey Everyone looked stunning. Women and men, perfumed and Givenchy scented,…
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No Limits!!!
“Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race.” H.G. Wells The riders crested the hill and…
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