A nothing much day.

Woke up late this morning which ruined the best made plans for a long day walking (plan A). This was followed by few more disappointments which effected plans B & C.  Let me explain:

Firstly we both had a really bad night sleep, i don't think it was due to the heavy rain. I think i'm feeling a bit anxious about my physical abilities for the next five weeks and not wanting to let Sarah down (sarah joins me/us on Monday- overlap with Colin (and the beloved motorhome)by about a week). So at 3.30am i took a 'magic pill' (thanks to mum, my supplier), we both slept in until 9.30! It was still raining. 

Secondly the handy bus stop outside the camp does not in fact pick up regulalry on the main bus service (disappointing) so waking late meant we had missed our slot for a few hours. 

Thirdly (and plan B), instead of plan A (catching morning bus and walk back to Crantock Beach) we would start in Crantock and catch a bus back (evening services are regular'ish) from Perranporth or St Agnes. So we had lunch and about 2'ish set off to Crantock where we would start the days walk. Rather than walk along the road into Crantock we decided to take the public footpath: after about a mile we found it blocked, so turned back to take another path. By this time i was fed up (i get disillusioned quickly) and concerened that by the time we got to the start point we would not finish the days walk again until very late (i was fed up). 

Fourthly (and plan C), we could walk to Crantock village, wait for the 16.30 bus to Hollywell and walk the 4/5 miles back. By this time Colin was disillusioned. 

We walked back to the campsite to read our books: it rained. 

The positive thing from today was that i walked a couple of miles in my walking boots: it took a few different ways before i eventually found a comfortable way of lacing them (thanks to Colin) without causing my extensor tendon too much discomfort. A good result for future walking. 

Just a note: no sooner are you ridden of work anxieties, than they are replaced by other anxieties. I'm not sure what the message is other than Life is one big anxiety or the grass is not greener on the other side or...

Fitbit records: 10,127 steps, 4.5 miles and 36 steps. 

Photo's - not many so i've added a few others taken along the way of my love:  
 

 
 
 

 This is my usual view: Colin's back. 

 

Comments

  1. Anonymous2 June 2017 at 21:39

    Go julie Go!!! Chin up, you never know what's round the corner.
    Positive side.... at least you now know how to tie shoe laces! :)
    janet xx

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    1. Unknown2 June 2017 at 22:16

      Do you mean 'chins' up! Thanks for the encouragement x

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  2. Unknown3 June 2017 at 05:53

    Hello happy wanderers or plotters in pain (Julie)
    Your doing so well and the comments about anxiety are very profound indeed.
    Have struggled with being able to post - 3rd attempt now....
    If this doesn't work.....
    However if successful I will repeat.
    Well done on to you both,
    Geri x x x

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  3. Unknown3 June 2017 at 05:55

    *plodders*
    And that took me an hour to post!!!
    Merry touching x x x

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  4. Unknown3 June 2017 at 05:57

    *mooching*
    I give up 😂👟💋

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  5. Unknown3 June 2017 at 05:59

    Although you may prefer touching.....x x x

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    1. Unknown4 June 2017 at 09:06

      Plotters, plodding, touching, mooching... its all the same to me. Just watch those sausage fingers! Thanks for persevering with leaving a comment: a number of people are struggling. Its good to hear from you though: i often think 'what's gorgous Geri doing now'. X

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  6. Unknown3 June 2017 at 14:53

    Hello to you both....just caught up with blog...Donna and I are really proud of you both...battling through pain, anxiety, crappy bus services and no doubt grumpiness...don't let anything spoil what u have achieved so far and will achieve in the coming weeks....remind Dicklo (for that is his name now) that he's doing the Newmarket Hilly 50 on the 25th June....Mick and Donna xxx

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  7. Unknown3 June 2017 at 14:53

    Hello to you both....just caught up with blog...Donna and I are really proud of you both...battling through pain, anxiety, crappy bus services and no doubt grumpiness...don't let anything spoil what u have achieved so far and will achieve in the coming weeks....remind Dicklo (for that is his name now) that he's doing the Newmarket Hilly 50 on the 25th June....Mick and Donna xxx

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  8. Sarah3 June 2017 at 15:46

    Julie please don't worry about me! We'll go with the flow and have a lovely time whatever! Sue is going to join us for 3 or 4 days next week so I think we'll have a really good laugh and work it out together. Have a better day today and a good night's sleep xxxx

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    1. Unknown4 June 2017 at 09:09

      See what you've done... the 'dicklo' words been very popular and will probably scar Colin for life. X

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    2. Unknown4 June 2017 at 09:10

      I will be good to see Sue. I'm sure all will be well. X

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