Tuesday, 31 August 2010
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Day2 Tuesday 31st August
Left at 8 a.m. after Alwyn jnr. cooked me an excellent fried breakfast. A most enjoyable day's walk starting at Seabrook, through Hythe and then along the Royal Military Canal all the way to Rye. Path hardly goes through a village. Beautiful countryside, but path not as easy as one might imagine as the grass was quite lumpy. Arrived in Rye 5.30 p.m.
Distance walked 22 miles
Distance walked 22 miles
Monday, 30 August 2010
Day 1. Monday 30th August
Ralph and Terri picked us up and we left Christchurch at 8 a.m. Arrived in Dover 11.10 after coffee stop. After a quick look round Dover and lunch met up with David Stavely, an old school friend, at 1 p.m. on edge of Dover. Said farewells and David and I set off up very steep hill. Stopped for coffee at Capel-le-Ferne, saw the Battle of Britain Memorial and walked down into Folkestone. Would have missed the footpath down to Folkestone if David had not been with me, but he knew the way. Walked along the promenade as far as Seabrook, which is at the start of Royal Military Canal path. Finished at 5.45 p.m. Jenny's cousin Alwyn picked me up and took me to his son's for the night. Alwyn will pick me up tomorrow morning and take me back to Seabrook.
Distance walked 12miles
Distance walked 12miles
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Saturday, August 28th.
Short walk this morning. Went around Stanpit Marsh and to Avon Beach and Steamer point and visited Howard Piper. Returned home by same route.
Distance walked about 6miles.
Almost ready for start on Monday. Today was the last walk before Monday's start.
Distance walked about 6miles.
Almost ready for start on Monday. Today was the last walk before Monday's start.
Friday, 27 August 2010
Friday, August 27th
Today is penultimate practice walk.
Left home at 8.15am. Went to Stanpit Marsh, Avon beach, Clfifhanger cafe , Avon Beach.Arrived Avon Beach 10.15 Coffee at Avon Beach. Left at 10.25 for ferry a Mudefore Quay, arrived at Mudefor Spit at 10.45. Then to Hengisbury Head, sandunes and boardwalk to Southbourne., into Harbour road and then to Wick, Tuckton Bridge, Quomps and home. Then walked back into town to bank & building society and to do some shopping. Walked home.
Distance walked was 15.30 miles, Calories 1346, time taken 4 hours and 30 seconds. Steps 26935. Speed calculated during walking time [excludes coffee and other breaks] was 3.82m.p.h. - this was really encouraging as this was marginally faster than any previous walk prior to my being taken ill. Feel ready for walk. Iron tablets have already made a noticeable beneficial difference.
Tomorrow will my last training walk. Have also done a trial pack of rucksack - weighed 11.3kilos. Will consider ways of reducing this but this is pretty minimal. I will be able to make changes after the first two weeks when I am back home for five days from September 12th. By then I may need some warmer clothing.
Left home at 8.15am. Went to Stanpit Marsh, Avon beach, Clfifhanger cafe , Avon Beach.Arrived Avon Beach 10.15 Coffee at Avon Beach. Left at 10.25 for ferry a Mudefore Quay, arrived at Mudefor Spit at 10.45. Then to Hengisbury Head, sandunes and boardwalk to Southbourne., into Harbour road and then to Wick, Tuckton Bridge, Quomps and home. Then walked back into town to bank & building society and to do some shopping. Walked home.
Distance walked was 15.30 miles, Calories 1346, time taken 4 hours and 30 seconds. Steps 26935. Speed calculated during walking time [excludes coffee and other breaks] was 3.82m.p.h. - this was really encouraging as this was marginally faster than any previous walk prior to my being taken ill. Feel ready for walk. Iron tablets have already made a noticeable beneficial difference.
Tomorrow will my last training walk. Have also done a trial pack of rucksack - weighed 11.3kilos. Will consider ways of reducing this but this is pretty minimal. I will be able to make changes after the first two weeks when I am back home for five days from September 12th. By then I may need some warmer clothing.
Wednesday, August 25th
Sorting oput things ready for start.
Warfarin blood test
Antobiotics from surgery for UTI - can't walk if this got worse!
able to give out some more sponsorship forms in afternoon
Warfarin blood test
Antobiotics from surgery for UTI - can't walk if this got worse!
able to give out some more sponsorship forms in afternoon
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Tuesday, August 24th
Practice walk started at 8.15. Walked Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Cliffhanger cafe at Highcliffe and back to Avon Beach. Stooped for coffee at 10.15. Left for Mudeford Quay at 10.30am. Caught ferry nd then set off from Mudeford spit to Hengisbury Head, boardwalk at Southbourne, into Harbout Road to Wick village and Tuckton bridge and home at 12.40
Odometer readings distance 14.10miles
Calories expended 1241
Time actually walking 3 hrs 48minutes
Steps 24833
Speed calculated at 3.71mph - this was excellent as this route is not flat.
feeling the effects of iron tablets already.
PM started sorting out items for rucksack.
Odometer readings distance 14.10miles
Calories expended 1241
Time actually walking 3 hrs 48minutes
Steps 24833
Speed calculated at 3.71mph - this was excellent as this route is not flat.
feeling the effects of iron tablets already.
PM started sorting out items for rucksack.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Monday, August 23rd
Rang Hope FM - local radio with a view to an interview - they will ring back.
Saw GP to sort out medication while I'm on my Dawdle.
Checked daily walks on OS maps for entire route.
Rang Penzance youth hostel to confirm booking as this seemed to be missing from records - confirmed.
Saw GP to sort out medication while I'm on my Dawdle.
Checked daily walks on OS maps for entire route.
Rang Penzance youth hostel to confirm booking as this seemed to be missing from records - confirmed.
Saturday, 21 August 2010
Saturday, August 21st
Went for a walk at 8.15a.m. this morning.
Walked around Stanpit marsh, to Avon Beach and along coast to Cliffhanger cafe and back to Avon Beach cafe. Arrived at 10.15 for 2 hours did not need to go for pee - this is the first time I have managed a walk with this amount of control. Had coffee with Dave and Jenny and then walked home on same route as outward - 50 minutes from cafe. Did not need to go for pee until I got home - two 2 hr stints - most encouraging, much better than before I was taken ill in January. Feel encouraged. Entire walk in 2 hrs 50 minutes - back to what I was doing before Christmas. Arrived home 11.50am. Distance walked about 11 miles.
Walked around Stanpit marsh, to Avon Beach and along coast to Cliffhanger cafe and back to Avon Beach cafe. Arrived at 10.15 for 2 hours did not need to go for pee - this is the first time I have managed a walk with this amount of control. Had coffee with Dave and Jenny and then walked home on same route as outward - 50 minutes from cafe. Did not need to go for pee until I got home - two 2 hr stints - most encouraging, much better than before I was taken ill in January. Feel encouraged. Entire walk in 2 hrs 50 minutes - back to what I was doing before Christmas. Arrived home 11.50am. Distance walked about 11 miles.
Friday, 20 August 2010
Friday, August 20th.
Dentist appointment at 9.35a.m.
Then spent morning sorting last three overnight stays on Dawdle. These are in Worthing, Bognor Regis and Portsmouth. All confirmed and made changes and updated my master list.
I now have all ovewrnight accomodations booked for the entire Dawdle - I feel very happy about this as all I have to do is find the location when I arrive in the town. Most are near the coast as I have deliberately avoided places to stay which involve a long walk inland. some venues I will be picked up and taken to the place I am am staying and then next morning I will be returned to the same location.
Have not done any significant walks this week but feel happy about this. May do one tomorrow. Need to confirm to myself how it is waking now that the catheter is removed. So far it has been really good.
Then spent morning sorting last three overnight stays on Dawdle. These are in Worthing, Bognor Regis and Portsmouth. All confirmed and made changes and updated my master list.
I now have all ovewrnight accomodations booked for the entire Dawdle - I feel very happy about this as all I have to do is find the location when I arrive in the town. Most are near the coast as I have deliberately avoided places to stay which involve a long walk inland. some venues I will be picked up and taken to the place I am am staying and then next morning I will be returned to the same location.
Have not done any significant walks this week but feel happy about this. May do one tomorrow. Need to confirm to myself how it is waking now that the catheter is removed. So far it has been really good.
Thursday, August 19th
Walked to hospital and then back again.
Urine retension much lower than yesterday and was at an acceptable level. Have offer of another scan bvefore I start walk [Friday next week] if i ring up and request it.
walked to surgery and to Ralph's. Distance walked about 8miles.
Urine retension much lower than yesterday and was at an acceptable level. Have offer of another scan bvefore I start walk [Friday next week] if i ring up and request it.
walked to surgery and to Ralph's. Distance walked about 8miles.
wednesday, August 18th
Appointment with urology nurse to remove catheter and check for normal working.
This went well but was marginal so agreed to return tomorrow for another scan to check for retention. Retension today was on the hight end although Mr Wedderburn was OK with me going home.
Walked to hospital and back to Jumpers corner. Bus to High Street and then walked to surgery and along to Ralph's, then home. Distance walked 7miles.
This went well but was marginal so agreed to return tomorrow for another scan to check for retention. Retension today was on the hight end although Mr Wedderburn was OK with me going home.
Walked to hospital and back to Jumpers corner. Bus to High Street and then walked to surgery and along to Ralph's, then home. Distance walked 7miles.
Tuesday, August 17th
Dental appointment.
Went to avon View to to solicit more sponsorship.
Went to Boscombe to obtain small notebooks for use on walk.
Went to avon View to to solicit more sponsorship.
Went to Boscombe to obtain small notebooks for use on walk.
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Friday August 13th.
Went out this morning without rucksack for power walk - Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach to Cliffhanger cafe at Highcliffe, onlt took 1hr 20 minutes. Returned same way. Met twitcher on Stanpit Marsh looking for rare glossy ibis which had been reported the previous day. Two men saw it but it was then hidden in reed beds so I did not see it. Arrived home 10.15a.m. Distance walked 11miles.
Then walked into town to post letters, the caught X1 to Bournemouth to see consultant urologist.
He agreed to arrange for urology nurse to arrange for me to have a TWOC. She later telpphoned and TWOC has been arranged for Wednesday August 18th. Hopefully I hall be able to function without the need for a catheter while on the walk.
Then walked into town to post letters, the caught X1 to Bournemouth to see consultant urologist.
He agreed to arrange for urology nurse to arrange for me to have a TWOC. She later telpphoned and TWOC has been arranged for Wednesday August 18th. Hopefully I hall be able to function without the need for a catheter while on the walk.
Thursday August 12th
Practice walk left home at 7.50a.m. Tuckton bridge, Wick village, Harbour Road, Southbourne, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Stopped for coffee at Durlston Chine. Continued to Poole, Sandbanks to Shell Bay, Heather Walk for a change from along the seashore to Studland, then to Old Harry Rocks - arrived there 1.30p.m. Ate lunch. 1.55p.m. set off over Ballard Down and down into Swanage. Caught no 50 to Bournemouth Square and then 1a home. arrived home about 5.40p.m. Distance walked about 24miles.
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Practice walks & things in August 2010.
Tuesday August 3rd
we were in Plymouth and discovered that the ferry at Noss Mayo stops on September 26th two days before I get there! Similarly with the ferry from Bantham to Bigbury-on-Sea. Have obtained telephone numbers of taxi firms so I can get transport arund both rivers. River Erme low tide is 2.23p.m. on day I will be there so no issues crossing. Also found information about accomodation in Wembury and Portwrinkle - since returning have boked accomodation in both locations and also in Fowey. Also have booked accomodation in Padstow - so only three venues to be confirmed. Feel very positive about this.
Friday August 6th
Caught X1 to Lymington. Long holdup due to roadworks so bus did not arrive until 11.25p.m. Lifeboat station at 11.45am. Strong headwind gale 4-5. Arrived Avon Beach at 5.00p.m. Home at 5.40pm. Headwind was tiring but very good to test my legs. Distance about 18miles.
Saturday August 7th
Left home at 6.50am. Harbour Road, southbourne, Boscombe, Bournemouth arrived at Middle Chine at 9.30am. Continued to Poole, and Sandbanks - ferry at 11.00a.m. Arrived ast Old Harry at 1.00p.m. and Swanage 3.00p.m. Bus full & then heavens opened. Distance approximately 23miles
Monday August 9th
In morning 6.00am walked to Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Highcliffe [Cliffhanger] and basck by 9.15am.
In Afternoon [depart 12.30] depart Tuckton Bridge, Wick Fields, the Run, Hengisbury and back.
Total distance of both walks approximately 23.5miles
Tuesday August 10th
Set out at 8.00a.m. Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach to Cliffhanger, on returning to Avon Beach met up with Dave Galpin and had coffee together. Lift home with Dave due to personal problem.
Wednesday August 11th
Set out at 6.45am Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Cliffhanger, back to Avon Beach and to Mudeford Quay. Ferry to Mudeford Spit, to Hengisbury Head, accross sand dunes, Harbour road, Wick, and the Quomps. Met John & Brenda so stopped for a coffee. Home at 12.45. Distance walked 15miles.
PLANS
To continue walks until August 21st and then have one week relaxing and finally getting ready for start date of my "Dawdle" on bank holiday Monday, August 30th.
we were in Plymouth and discovered that the ferry at Noss Mayo stops on September 26th two days before I get there! Similarly with the ferry from Bantham to Bigbury-on-Sea. Have obtained telephone numbers of taxi firms so I can get transport arund both rivers. River Erme low tide is 2.23p.m. on day I will be there so no issues crossing. Also found information about accomodation in Wembury and Portwrinkle - since returning have boked accomodation in both locations and also in Fowey. Also have booked accomodation in Padstow - so only three venues to be confirmed. Feel very positive about this.
Friday August 6th
Caught X1 to Lymington. Long holdup due to roadworks so bus did not arrive until 11.25p.m. Lifeboat station at 11.45am. Strong headwind gale 4-5. Arrived Avon Beach at 5.00p.m. Home at 5.40pm. Headwind was tiring but very good to test my legs. Distance about 18miles.
Saturday August 7th
Left home at 6.50am. Harbour Road, southbourne, Boscombe, Bournemouth arrived at Middle Chine at 9.30am. Continued to Poole, and Sandbanks - ferry at 11.00a.m. Arrived ast Old Harry at 1.00p.m. and Swanage 3.00p.m. Bus full & then heavens opened. Distance approximately 23miles
Monday August 9th
In morning 6.00am walked to Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Highcliffe [Cliffhanger] and basck by 9.15am.
In Afternoon [depart 12.30] depart Tuckton Bridge, Wick Fields, the Run, Hengisbury and back.
Total distance of both walks approximately 23.5miles
Tuesday August 10th
Set out at 8.00a.m. Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach to Cliffhanger, on returning to Avon Beach met up with Dave Galpin and had coffee together. Lift home with Dave due to personal problem.
Wednesday August 11th
Set out at 6.45am Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Cliffhanger, back to Avon Beach and to Mudeford Quay. Ferry to Mudeford Spit, to Hengisbury Head, accross sand dunes, Harbour road, Wick, and the Quomps. Met John & Brenda so stopped for a coffee. Home at 12.45. Distance walked 15miles.
PLANS
To continue walks until August 21st and then have one week relaxing and finally getting ready for start date of my "Dawdle" on bank holiday Monday, August 30th.
More walks in July 2010 etc.
Saturday July 3rd.
Took bus to Newport and then to Yarmouth.
set off from Yarmouth to Bouldnor Forrest, then Newtown Bay to Shalfleet. From Shalfleet to Gurnard Ledge. Footpath closed but found someone who confirmed that it was still passable. Diversion was a lot longer. Eventuall got to Egypt Esplanade and arrived at bus termininus at West Cowes at 6.00p.m. Caught no 1 toNewport then no.2 to Sandown. Distance walked 16miles. No problem with walking but legs were a bit heavy - it was a bit of a plod.
Monday July 5th.
Took bus no 2 to Newport. Shopping in Newport. Bus no 1 to West Cowes. Took chain ferry to East Cowes. Turned right along by industrial sheds to power station and then turned left up hill past allottments to minor road and turned right and continued to Whippingham Church. Stopped for a coffee. Continued to Ryde and then on to Seaview, St Helens and Bembridge Harbour. Left leg swollen. Distance 14miles.
Tuesday July 6th
Left leg badly swollen. when to see pharmacist who directed me to Medical centre as it was cellulitis. Saw nurse practitioner who prescribed antibiotics. No more walking while on holiday.
Tuesday July 13th
Saw Dr Oliver who said walking would improve leg. Also dermol twice a day would reduce risk of cellulitis.
Saturday July 17th
Went for a short walk. First walked to chemist and then into town. Walked around Stanpit marsh to Avon Beach and returned same route. Distance about 6.5miles.
Monday July 18th
Short walks. Distance recorded as 3.38 miles
Tuesday July 20th
Walked around Stanpit Marsh to Avon Beach and back same way. Walk to dentist. Distance 7.5miles.
Wednesday July 21st
Walked Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Cliffhanger and back to Avon Beach then home. Distance 11miles
Thursday July 22nd
Walked to Tuckton Bridge, Wick Fields, The Run, Hengisbury Head, Southbourne, along Harbour Road, Wick village and home. Distance 12miles
Friday July 23rd
Took X1 bus to Lymington onl;y to find that the timetable for the 112 to Hythe had ben changed to 10.45 and had left. Changed plans and walked from Lymington along Solent way to Sowley Water and back using the newer off road section which was very nice and pleasant apart from the field with cattle in it and on the far side there was a notice "beware of the bull" but on the first style into the field! Fortunately there was no sign of a bull.
Wednesday July 28th
7.10am departure. to Tuckton Bridger, Wick Fields, Sanddunes, Southbourne, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Poolwe, Sandbanks arrving at ferry at 11.45am. Then Shell Bay, Studland Bay, Old Harry Rocks, Ballard Down and into Swanage. Distance approximately 23miles.
Thursday July 29th
Took X1 to Lymington. Departed at 11.15 and 11.30 from lifeboat station. Lunch at top end of Milford-on-Sea. Met Jenny at Avon Beach at 4.15. Took ferry to Mudeford spit, Hengisbury Head, Harbour road, Wick and home at 7.00p.m. Have more energy and less tired on slopes. Distance approximately 22.75miles.
No more walks to end of month. Distance walked in July 134 miles. Not a lot but remember I was really ill and lost a lot of blood and my haemoglobin levels were low and slow to recover.
Took bus to Newport and then to Yarmouth.
set off from Yarmouth to Bouldnor Forrest, then Newtown Bay to Shalfleet. From Shalfleet to Gurnard Ledge. Footpath closed but found someone who confirmed that it was still passable. Diversion was a lot longer. Eventuall got to Egypt Esplanade and arrived at bus termininus at West Cowes at 6.00p.m. Caught no 1 toNewport then no.2 to Sandown. Distance walked 16miles. No problem with walking but legs were a bit heavy - it was a bit of a plod.
Monday July 5th.
Took bus no 2 to Newport. Shopping in Newport. Bus no 1 to West Cowes. Took chain ferry to East Cowes. Turned right along by industrial sheds to power station and then turned left up hill past allottments to minor road and turned right and continued to Whippingham Church. Stopped for a coffee. Continued to Ryde and then on to Seaview, St Helens and Bembridge Harbour. Left leg swollen. Distance 14miles.
Tuesday July 6th
Left leg badly swollen. when to see pharmacist who directed me to Medical centre as it was cellulitis. Saw nurse practitioner who prescribed antibiotics. No more walking while on holiday.
Tuesday July 13th
Saw Dr Oliver who said walking would improve leg. Also dermol twice a day would reduce risk of cellulitis.
Saturday July 17th
Went for a short walk. First walked to chemist and then into town. Walked around Stanpit marsh to Avon Beach and returned same route. Distance about 6.5miles.
Monday July 18th
Short walks. Distance recorded as 3.38 miles
Tuesday July 20th
Walked around Stanpit Marsh to Avon Beach and back same way. Walk to dentist. Distance 7.5miles.
Wednesday July 21st
Walked Stanpit Marsh, Avon Beach, Cliffhanger and back to Avon Beach then home. Distance 11miles
Thursday July 22nd
Walked to Tuckton Bridge, Wick Fields, The Run, Hengisbury Head, Southbourne, along Harbour Road, Wick village and home. Distance 12miles
Friday July 23rd
Took X1 bus to Lymington onl;y to find that the timetable for the 112 to Hythe had ben changed to 10.45 and had left. Changed plans and walked from Lymington along Solent way to Sowley Water and back using the newer off road section which was very nice and pleasant apart from the field with cattle in it and on the far side there was a notice "beware of the bull" but on the first style into the field! Fortunately there was no sign of a bull.
Wednesday July 28th
7.10am departure. to Tuckton Bridger, Wick Fields, Sanddunes, Southbourne, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Poolwe, Sandbanks arrving at ferry at 11.45am. Then Shell Bay, Studland Bay, Old Harry Rocks, Ballard Down and into Swanage. Distance approximately 23miles.
Thursday July 29th
Took X1 to Lymington. Departed at 11.15 and 11.30 from lifeboat station. Lunch at top end of Milford-on-Sea. Met Jenny at Avon Beach at 4.15. Took ferry to Mudeford spit, Hengisbury Head, Harbour road, Wick and home at 7.00p.m. Have more energy and less tired on slopes. Distance approximately 22.75miles.
No more walks to end of month. Distance walked in July 134 miles. Not a lot but remember I was really ill and lost a lot of blood and my haemoglobin levels were low and slow to recover.
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