Well. It’s been a while hasn’t it.

There have been a variety of reasons – the main one being me not arsed to actually put fingers to keyboard. And, in that time, _alot_ has happened.

Clearly, from the couple of short posts that I made, Her Ladyship’s brother – Ian – dropped dead unexpectedly. That was a very hard time for all of the family, particularly for Her Ladyship though – as being the matriarch of the family, and treating Ian as another son (due to his various “problems”, and his ability to isolate everyone else) and, of course being there when he died.

There were a good few weeks of sorting out the funeral, clearing his place out, and generally tieing off all the bum-fluff that comes with someone passing away. The only thing left to do now, is to finally do something with the ashes – as they’re gathering dust (no pun intended), in the cupboard at the moment.

Alongside that, we’ve been up to the farm for a visit with her sister and brother-in-law – which was a superb time, imbibed far too much senior Tizer, and generally let life slide somewhat. I managed to break a toe – which kept me out of exercising, and simply got into a rut of laziness.

I have finally seen the light though and, as the header of the post might hint at, have signed up for the Thames Challenge again (100KM from Putney to Henley). It’s going to be walking this time – as opposed to walk/running, and I’ve only got three months to get back into shape.

All was going well in the first week of sobriety (a fortnight ago) but, last Sunday, I malkied my other foot, and have been unable to train this week. I reckon it should clear up by next week, but that still leaves a pretty small window to get from ten miles to sixty-three. Something to aim for though.

Hand-in-hand with that, is another spell on the wagon – as it’s the only way to focus on training, and for the body to recover sensibly. There _will_ be drinking on Regatta Saturday, as we managed to get tickets for the top floor of the Pavillion as Phyllis Court, and there _will_ be drinking at the beginning of August, as we’re going on holiday together (first time since our Honeymoon), and will be making the most of it.

I’ve got a call coming in from the boss in a moment, so will sign off. Updates will be regular again. Promise!