Woke to a very cold morning, at 4.30 am. I am so pumped for the second day’s walk. After removing the ice from the car it was time to drive to Esk. The temperature was about -2 degrees as I alighted from the car at Pipeliner Park in Esk. I greeted those there and met … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 195
A good year – 2018 – day 194
Woke to a very cold morning, at 3.30 am. I am so pumped for the first day's walk. Spent time on the laptop checking for last-minute updates before beginning the trek. Had breakfast and then realised I had forgotten my Lovan medication. Oh well, hope I last the four days. Once showered, dressed and … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 194
A good year – 2018 – day 193
Today is the day! Spent the morning packing and getting the gear together for the BVRT Trek 4 DQ 2018. This meant thinking about three full days of walking and to combat blisters, cramps and knee problems; and enough layers for the cold mornings. Therefore more socks, and jumpers. With the car packed, headed off … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 193
A good year – 2018 – day 192
This is Australian National Diabetes Week 2018 day 3. #NDW2018 #ItsAboutTime. Woke late after a brilliant nights sleep. Did some chores around the home. Mowed the back lawn and prepared the caravan to be moved back to allow for trimming and fixing up of the collapsing embankment between the van and the side fence. Legs … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 192
A good year – 2018 – day 191
Monday and no work today - actual holiday. Now to set the tasks for the BVRT Trek 4 DQ later this week. I needed to ensure the invoices are paid, the safety tape and star pickets had been purchased, receipts printed and vehicle signage produced. Made an appointment with Andy to sit with him and … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 191
A good year – 2018 – day 190
Sunday, beautiful Sunday. A chance to do some gardening, tidy up the lawns and other general cleaning in preparation for the upcoming event which will take me away from home for four days. I was happy with the reviews of the registrations and created a CSV file and sent it to all parties needing the … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 190
A good year – 2018 – day 189
The first day of holidays! Well it is Saturday! Had a day to contemplate the day as it was too wet to go anywhere and there was a lot to do at home. Once the rain has stopped. In the meantime it was time to review the registrations for the BVRT Trek 4 DQ as … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 189
A good year – 2018 – day 188
Aah the last day of the week. After a gruelling day it was time to go celebrate: Welcome one team member back from long leave Congratulate one member for promotion Commisserate one team members singledom Joined by an ex-team member. The night started at Harajuku Gyoza with plenty of merriment and catching up. The night progressed … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 188
A good year – 2018 – day 187
Wet day to behold! A work day and am impressed with the work I am completing. Due to the wet, the lunchtime walk was cancelled, so spent the period in the building. Went home late due to the weather, and came to a warm, dry home. More work on the BVRT Trek 4 DQ and … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 187
A good year – 2018 – day 186
A day at work and my behaviour is changing for the better. A successful day with new learnings and had a lovely walk at lunch. At home, things are ramping up with registrations rolling in for the BVRT Trek 4 DQ. This is going to be a great event. Also, I need to turn my mind … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 186
