Ok, so not a race exactly, but I have been very lazy over the last 2 weeks.... we've had a few relaxed walks with the dogs, the kids...even followed the noise of a hunt pack the other week, without actually seeing them. However, climbing Kilimanjaro will be slightly tougher than a stroll through the countryside, picking corn on the cob, and chasing the kids.
We did have a laugh when Murphy fell of a bridge into the stream.
Anyway, after 2 weeks off, I decided that this weekend I needed to get active.........and then it went a bit Pete Tong!! (Ok - translation at this point, for anyone from Russia, Turkey, Korea or of course the Netherlands...Pete Tong = Wrong!!)
2.5 hours up the road towards Shropshire was cut short by traffic problems on the way, so I end up instead in Cannock (That's #1). I decided to go for a walk round the Chase. Three hours was enough, I have to say, with apologies to anyone from Cannock....it was as dull as ditch-water, and I've seen loads of that recently !! (That's #2) If you ever fancy a scenic walk with loads features, plenty of variety and stiff enough to give you a feeling like you've exercised? Then stay away from here! I wouldn't describe it as totally boring, but only because it's not that nice.
Anyway, these things happen in 3's yes? And so it happened...Charlie, despite the nature of the walk, had managed to dig himself into a few holes, jump into a few pools and cover himself in muck...so he was going in the back on the way home...relegated from his relative comfort on the way there.
The estate was full, so while I moved the contents to the back seat to make room for Charlie, I placed my camera onto the roof of the car and......yep...you can guess the rest!! (That's #3) Fortunately, this means I have no pictures of Cannock Chase to share with you!!
I've never been particularly superstitious, but maybe I should have exercised more in the last two weeks? The payback was a bit rough mind....I mean, why guide me towards Cannock for a walk??
Suitably punished for my lack of effort in the last two weeks, tonight I went back to the gym. I may brave the wrath of Mr Wii in the morning....I'm sure he won't be too tough on me.
There has been a couple of positive things to report in the last couple of weeks....my friends at
Catalyst Logistics became the first sponsor of my Kilimanjaro coat, adding £201 to my fund. Thanks to Jeremy Batchelor & his colleagues for the huge donation.
And, the
Northampton Saints, who have already come up trumps with their enthusiasm and assistance publicising my challenge in their match program donated 2 match tickets, which were purchased for another £50 in the pot. £2370 raised....4 months to go. Bring it on!!
www.justgiving.com/graham-kennedy1
We've been busy getting ready for a huge weekend of fundraising and fun. Liz has been collecting wine bottles from pubs, clubs, neighbours...even stealing them from recycling bins. 
Samuel, Sam & Jessica have been helping prepare our table poster for this Friday's Christmas street fair, and we've been finishing our preparations for the quiz night on Saturday.....phew...breath!!
In between times, I've been on a couple of great walks around Farnborough. It's freezing cold...minus 5 degrees on Sunday afternoon, but a completely beautiful day.
We've got the loan of the Autism Concern publicity stand for the weekend, so we'll be easy to spot at the Christmas Fair....We'll be delighted to sell you a bottle for just £1.00 each....(trouble is....will it be wine? Or just water?) 
