Well today had a very poor turn of the weather. Less hospitable than an early day motion promoting democratic reform in a Central African Parliament!
Yesterday by contrast was glorious weather with terrific views through the Lake District - Windermere was half way at 480 miles, and it seemed all downhill from there - how wrong we were!!
We left Penrith this morning, and the weather was overcast. Within an hour, it was pouring down. We crossed into Scotland at Gretna, in dreadful conditions but good spirits.
Bodies are hurting - Jules' Achilles is hurting, Brownie is struggling with the cold and Oakley's knee is aching.
We are kept going by the texts and comments - so please keep these up. They say a picture speaks a thousand words - here are the Adonis, old man, halfway team picture and eating stop.
Bren and the the team.
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5 comments:
Guys, it was great talking with you last night. Keep on pounding-out the miles and punishing your bodies - I'm sure it will all be worth it.
It was never going to be easy. But the weather is just making sure it's not! Sorry to hear about the achilles problem, look after it, Jules.
In hindsight, planning a LeJOG trip at the same time as the cricket test match at Lords might have been asking for trouble! Nothing can perform a raindance better than 22 men dressed in white representing their countries!
Hope the weather brightens up a bit up there and you have a pleasant finale soon. Enjoy the views!
Breakfast this morning was a sombre affair without the usual barracking of the absent Mr Brown. Tosser factor was far more accurate without him, however: 21 booked in, 22 present. Looking forward to all your "war stories" next Thursday. Is Howie still with you? He doesn't seem to be getting any mentions. Probably mesmerised by all that moist highland cattle...
Hi Guys
Well done so far this must be the hardest yet.Hope brown is not crossdressing on the trip and left jules clothes at home.
You know we are all routing for you so keep going its a great effort.
Well done
Dave C
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