As I write, the BIGFoot event is a mere 36 hours away, and I’m mildly optimistic about finishing it – no more, and no less. This is a week of rest as we build up to the event proper, and rest is one thing that I’m really *really* good at! So as you can imagine, it’s quite an effort to type this up…
Last weekend Pete & I went for our final practice walk before the event – it was meant to be a repeat of the North Downs Way, but given that the rain had been coming down in buckets the day before, we decided to take the safe option and do the Thames Path instead. Box Hill would have been a mudbath!
So here I am, bag packed, sleeping bag akimbo and trail mix in my pocket. But it’s a weird feeling; somewhat akin to packing for your summer holiday two weeks in advance and then not knowing what to do with yourself! Still, it’ll be upon me before I know it. Of course, the weather forecast is looking fairly pony, with rain for Friday, the odd sunny spell on Saturday, and overcast on Sunday. What – I say, WHAT – is the matter with this country?! If we can’t get decent weather in AUGUST, for feck’s sake…
Can I just say a huge and heartfelt thanks to all the fantastic people who sponsored our team for this walk – we’re still a smidge off our target, but between the four of us we’ve made over £1600 so far – and there’s more to come. Good work, people!
On another note, a big shout has to go out to my youngest sibling Claire, who has just had the results of her school leaving exams – and done quite respectably too. Although some are muttering about a foregone conclusion, I’d have to argue that it doesn’t detract from her achievement – well done, sis! Now it’s just college, parties, fun and games for the next three years. Oh – and study, of course. Just a little bit…
And with that, I’ll leave it with you. I’m actually looking forward to being out of it and away from my PC for the weekend…