I’m Alive–Biking Picture

Well I’m happy to report in that I didn’t kill myself on my maiden journey.

We got up early so that there wouldn’t be much traffic on the roads and as soon as daybreak dawned we went out.

I did a few runs along the top of our street just to get used to the bike and then off we went. I didn’t take much of the scenery in because I was concentrating so much on the gears and trying to get the hang of them, After all Chopper bikes only had 3 gears and this one has 24 eek!

So this is me dressed ready for action

We soon realised that I needed a handlebar riser which has since been purchased and is on my bike ready for tomorrow along with a back mudguard. I’ve also booked it to be correctly aligned in the set up of the bike for next weekend.

I’m using the Endomondo app to track my progress and this is a screen print of what I did today.

Little journeys to start with, I have to say I did have to get off on one bank but I'm proud to say that I managed the next one. At one point i was unable to speak and I came home totally wiped out but you know what? I loved it and can’t wait to get back out there tomorrow.

I couldn’t have done any of this had it not been for Chris staying with me and talking me through the gears, He had the patience of a saint.

He saw me back into the house and made sure I was ok as I had the jelly legs syndrome when I unmounted the bike. He then went off on his own and did a further 20 mile on his own.

My under carriage is definitely a little bruised but I guess that will get used to the saddle in time.

No Giggling - I've Bought a Bike

Every weekend I have watched Chris go out on his bike and wished that I could go along with him, he started when we began our healthy eating regime and has got up to a 20 mile ride in one trip.

So in light of this I somehow decided and told him that I intended to get a bike and start riding. I had money gifted to me at Christmas so I bought a Nishiki Hybrid lightweight cycle.

It arrived today and this is Chris adding the bits for me.

I was tempted at this point to tell him it was upside down but I was good and held my tongue.

He had it the right way up in no time at all

I am super excited and can't wait for tomorrow to come so I can give it a whirl.

I've got all the gear, hi-vis-jacket, helmet, trainers, tops and leggings.

So wish me luck, if you are really good and I survive my first bike ride tomorrow I may even take a picture of me alongside the bike dressed for action.

 

 

Inspired by Africa

I’m not sure how many of you watched Sir David Attenborough's new series “Africa” but let me tell you it was awe inspiring, I sat mesmerised, willing it not to end.

Those that missed it can catch it on BBC iplayer.

So that was totally responsible for inspiring my next card.

Meet G-fa Giraffe from Mo’s Digital Pencil 

I tried to keep to the warm spicy tones for the papers and I think it worked quite well.

I used the MFT Flag dies to cut the shapes and got the Paper, twine and flower from Ribbon Carousel and a button from Dainty Paperie to complete the look.

I used Kraft card and distressed the edges.

Free Poppy Elegance Craft Sheets

It has been quite some time since I made some sheets for you all and I know we tend to need a mojo boot up the behind to get our MoJo going again after Christmas so I thought I would be that boot and get you all on the way.

As you know I just simply adore Poppies so I thought I would share my love with you.

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Little Dude with Tude

My card today is using the one of the funniest images for me, I often see Jack looking like this, he pretends to be all moody but he is useless at keeping it up for long, he totally cracks us up and we all end up in heaps of laughter.

Little Dude with Tude is from Mo’s Digital Pencil I just love the way this little tough guy has his Teddy over his arm whilst giving the attitude.

Coloured with Copic Markers.

I kept the card quite simple using My Favorite Things Die-namics dies to accentuate the card and just a button and some twine from Ribbon Carousel to embellish it.

 

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