Still guinea pig sized. 

Squeak squeak .

From my wife: 

Just found this and made me larf. Think this was the Bristol trip that marked our first meeting?! Text is as follows:

Dani xx

( this was a report in the University magazine ….)

 

RUGBY

 

The last excursion for the three teams together was to Bristol Poly which was a major success both on and off the field. The Poly were white-washed, the first’s won 11-14, the seconds won 16-3 even with the Poly playing an extra player in the form of a Doberman wolf that attacked Kelvin Rowland-Jones now know as Boneland-Jones and the thirds won 6-0.

 

After a few drinks and a visit to the poly’s plush refectory, or was it the local cafe, it was down to the Fleece and Firkin.  Biscuit followed “buzz” on Theakston’s Old Peculiar with “buzz” on Dog Bolt and achieved the same results.  A star performance by Russell “the muscle” Dawkins whose magnificent coiffure and debut try were well rewarded by Biscuit.  Russ was last seen doing an impression of  a dolphin cleaning it’s blowhole whilst lying face down in a pool of the said Dog Bolt. A more athletic performance was given by Mr Johny Whitehouse whose Nureyev like pirouette off the table was accompanied by the sound of his trousers being ripped off. Even the simple act of getting back on the bus at the end of the night proved far too difficult for a couple of players. “Dull Irish Bastard” hit his old form and along with Jason Rowlands was left in Bristol.  Meanwhile back on the bus Murray who had proved very inept in the session, was relieved of his clothes and clad in team bandages after various messages had been scrawled on him which were read the next day in lectures.

 

The following week the seconds were expected to do well at Leeds in the UAU. On the day it was not to be and they lost 15-0.

 

During the holidays, the Uni of Wales trials were held and Dafydd Williams, David Thresher and Meiron “Taff” Williams earned their U.W. colours by playing draw again London Universities. Ian Marshall and Andy Donald were unlucky not to get their colours the following week as their invitations to play arrived the day of the match.

 

So far this year there have been no games due to the Great British Weather, but we start the SWWA campaign soon.

 

Saatchi the Crow

 

Lasagne, buffalo mozarella salad and cakes. What a treat. 

Having survived thrashing around half under water at 9 am for half an hour followed by some gym and a discharge ( no, not that kind of discharge ) meeting, it was good to have a laugh and eat well. 

My voice is finally getting a little stronger, improving my confidence in a group setting. When all you can do is speak quietly, it drags you down…. I think my lung capacity is finally increasing. Wey hey!

Dani left later on, and my parents arrived with shepherds pie. Very tasty!

I was a little alarmed that I seem to have LOST a few pounds this week, despite my biceps growing, seemingly by quite a lot. 

Of course it doesn’t make me strong, as in some ways I have no capability at all. 

I can’t hold both arms in front of me. If I try I fall forward. That’s probably for life. 

Bad!

It means that one hand always has to hang on to my wheelchair, as an anchor, usually to  one wheel rim. 

Still, the biceps at least look ok. 

After weighing, I’ve eaten non stop. 

I can’t kick my healthy habits tho, so I avoid crap food. 

Fat in a wheelchair ? Very easily done I’d say, but not me, if I can at all help it. 

Thanks to John, Marta, Cressida, Pia, Stuart, Prab, Mitul, Ali, Jas and Jayna for coming to make my day. 

Each and every one of them was a joy to see. 

Yep, I felt loved today. 🙂

Given that at 7 am I felt suicidal it goes to show how influential other people are in my life. 

And thanks to the whole lot of friends that continue to text, email, Facebook and Whattsapp me. 

It really makes a difference. 

And thanks to my lovely daughter, Amber whose phone call made my eyes light up. 

Xx