Monthly Archives: August 2009

Problem Solved

I decided there was no way that I was going to pay an extra 36 pound a year to the council just to get rid of my garden rubbish.
Lets face it I already pay them over a thousand pound a year, in council tax, what for I am not quite sure.
So this morning I got myself a reusable skip bag which apparently will not rot.
It will take me a good few months to fill this bag then either me or my son will take it to the recycling centre.
Today I filled it along with another two plastic bags , have been to find the recycling centre and now my garden is cleared of all rubbish.
AND it feels great !!!!

From Sallyinnorfolk blog pictures

Giving in..

If you remember back in February I bloged about garden rubbish.
Well I am finding it very difficult to dispose of my Garden rubbish and may just have to give in and buy a bin.
When I was In South America my parents came to visit, did the garden and had to take all the rubbish home with them.
I have looked into a compost bin and its not really suitable for my needs.
The other alternative is to collect it in bags and take it to the recycle centre,which is right out my way.
Also not very green as this involves a 10 mile round trip in the car.
So will finding the time to go to the recycling centre,and cost of petrol be any cheaper than getting a bin.
All I know is that I will feel much happier just getting rid of all this rubbish.

Mega Bike ride

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Yesterday I was lucky enough to be able to bike to London with Geoff, it was the first stage of his mega bike ride to his Apartment in Les Gets.
We had a fantastic day and covered 73 miles, with only a few minor hiccups on the way
I thoroughly enjoyed the Route Geoff had mapped out for us.
We followed country lanes to Ware then biked along the River Lea and canal tow-paths into London.
After spending a very enjoyable evening with friends who live in Queens Park, we woke early and made our way to Kings Cross at 6am to miss all the London traffic.
After having some breakfast and coffee Geoff set off on his way to Dover and I caught the Train back to Cambridge.
Now I know I must be mad BUT I would so love to be biking the other 600 miles to Les Gets.
We have a christening to go too on August 21st in Finland so Geoff has
20 days to complete his mission, which I am sure he will do easily.
I did think about going out to Les Gets for the weekend once Geoff gets there as I am sure he will need a massage.
The flights only go from Luton in summer and are too expensive just for a weekend especially once you add on the transfer to Les Gets.
Maybe we can out for a week in September when I have a weeks holiday, to do some walking and biking.
So back to my running while I wait for Geoff to return 🙂