Before launching into the good though I just want to say thank you. Sometimes having this blog is like having a friend or group of friends who are ready to listen - thank you for that. More often than not it's a one side rant that allows me to clear my mind. Sometimes I find out something interesting and want you to know about it. More often than not it will be that Laura and I have had a great experience and we want to share - just in case you are planning to go to the place or in case - like us - you day dream by looking at others trips. Occasionally it's just nice to sit and reflect on moments - moments I don't want to forget as life races by.
Yesterday the blog got me through a terrible journey - after leaving London at 5.24pm we got to Rugby only for the train to be held as someone was mucking around on a bridge so all services were suspended. After 25 minutes we eventually moved only to be delayed for a further 20 minutes as it appeared the person was now running on the tracks. On moving again we got to Coventry and the train was cancelled. The entire train made the run to a platform over the bridge to get on the next Birmingham bound service. Crammed in we made it to Birmingham International only for that train to be taken out of service. Another platform dash got me on another train, eventually arriving at 8.30pm. Almost a full hour after I should have and 3 hours after departure. And as I was back at the station at 7am this morning it meant less than 12 hours at home.
The good news is that I could sit (when possible) and reminisce over our great Northern Road Trip last week and blog about our highlights here.
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This month we were also featured in Diva magazine's travel section! It's a brief article on the most LGBT friendly places we have been. You can buy it in WH Smiths, certain local stores or online here.
We aren't the only one enjoying a bit of success either, Bisbee is benefiting from free samples of Poppy's Picnic. We actually heard about the brand through a friend and although we weren't 100% sure how Bisbee would take to raw food we thought this would be a good way to introduce it. Not only that but the people running the company take service to the next level. Checking up on how we - and Bisbee are doing and making it easy to find out what's in the food. If you won a dog check out their website - even if it's just to learn a few things!
We are early on in our trial but so far I am a fan of giving Bisbee real meat without having to be the one to cut it up or touch it - this is no grosser than scooping out wet food. And after initial hesitation Bisbee is loving it - we will keep you updated on progress!
And on a personal note my netball team achieved second place in a closely fought league. After winning our quarter final match we went straight into the final and lost by 2 points. It is amazing how two years has flown. Two years ago I wrote this post about facing my fear to join a netball league and now Wednesday nights are a highlight in my week. It really does prove that putting yourself out there can really be worth it!
What was also worth it was seeing my ever supportive wife and puppy on the sidelines dressed in supporters jerseys - something that was a complete surprise and really was such a touching gesture! Laura made them and that was no easy task with a wriggly dog and making sure I didn't walk in. I love that wife of mine - I certainly got lucky!
I also managed to covered the same distance as the New York Marathon in 3 days due to all the fell climbing in the Lake District bringing my total miles to the equivalent of the Serengeti! The competitor in me quick likes the Fitbit challenges - although it does lead to extra long dog walks just to keep up with the leaders in my workweek hustles!
Happy hump day!
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