RM 380Z

8C, windy with rain later.
School trip to the National Museum Of Computing. We met Collosus, The Which, but no Lorentz machine. However, view did have an RM 380Z. The very same model that I did my O-level computing with. We were the first year to submit coursework on floppy disk instead of ticker-tape.

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The trip was great, the place was run by enthusiastic volunteers who put on well performed presentations for the kids.

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Not the coldest day.

CA: Distance: 56.88mi, time: 03:52:18, speed: 14.7mph.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/466133843
On average, today is the coldest day in the Northern Hemisphere. So far this winter has been mikd and wet, characterised by frequent storms and heavy rainfall. This coming week is forecast to be a cold one. The recent floods are god’s revenge for the legalisation of same-sex marriage says a UKIP mp. Such a disfunctional mind in that man, David Silvester.
Today’s ride was mild, sunny with light winds. If only I had eaten better, it would have been more enjoyable in the second half. I set out averaging over 16mph, but that dropped after 30 miles.
I am aiming to get over 1,000 done by Easter, and Easter is an early one this year.

Windowsil

Rosie practised her calligraphy on the glass.

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Sent home.

rode home with MapMyRide! Distance: 37.98mi, time: 02:48:08, speed: 13.55mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/459607041
Slow ride with floods, rain and sorrow. I was in no state to consider work, sympathetic colleagues sent me home. They even suggested a bike ride, if that helps.
It did.
Near Elford, a large horse wandered up and down in the inundated flood-plain. It seemed to be exploring and sploshing its hooves in the shallow water. It was like a child playing out after a storm in its Wellingtons.
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The horse is just visible, right of centre.

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I lost a hero today.

Rain,
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I lost my hero today. After just over three weeks of illness she lost her struggle with lymphoma.
I am still here, but am in agony inside. I have made many posts about this, but they are set to Private.
Don’t ask about this, I cannot answer. My heart is broken.

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A year in the saddle

7°C, more storms & S wind

The tracking app I use my phone posted this summary for 2013’s mileage.

284 workouts
275 routes
5,206.6 miles
421.2 hours
414,268 kCal burned

Better than last year, and I’d like to break 6,000 miles in 2014. Barring unforseen…