Author: martinjamesphd
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2021 Ride #4, Saturday 5th June.
I went out at peak heat and repeated Ride #1 of 2021: exactly the same distance and route. I was 1.5 mph faster, which doesn’t sound much but is when you think about it. 💭 I’m no faster downhill (one has to think about safety on narrow country roads) so it’s all based upon extra…
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Growing Season
It’s been a tough one that’s for sure. There was some lovely weather several weeks ago so I made an early start reseeding the lawn. Then it went cold and rained for weeks and my grass seed didn’t take for the first time. Seeding round 2 has gone much better, a little sun has made…
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Ride #2 2021
So I got out again at the weekend. It was one of those frustrating rides where I performed better than last time but it didn’t show up in the metrics. Such is life, progress is always a few steps forward followed by a few steps back, especially when you’re the wrong side of 40. 🙄
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Spring blooms
Check out this cheerful character in the middle of my shrubbery. Beautiful purple flowers that match the magnolia tree next to it. It’s the first time this flash plant has flowered, 3 years after going into the ground.
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VegTrug of dreams
After weeks in the making my grand vision for a future of fresh herbs came together today. Just need to wait patiently upon nature now.
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At last: a Sunday road warrior session
I’m not typically a fair weather cyclist but getting out in the off-season simply wasn’t an option this year. Today was the big opportunity so I got out and got 20 miles in. Didn’t feel too bad, although not especially good either. It’s a start though, back on the horse 🏇
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Mid-floor bathroom
When I moved into this house it was undecorated, which is baffling given that two families had owned it prior for 9 years combined. I guess to some people living somewhere aesthetically pleasing isn’t a priority. I’m not “some people”…🙂
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40.
As with last year I made a fuss of my best friend’s birthday, us happy singles have to have eachother’s back at birthday and Christmas time. Had a great day myself, hard not to when it includes gifts, a traditional English breakfast, a safari park and a roast dinner with Champagne. 🍾🥂
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Cat’s Birthday
You heard it here first, my little pal became a world wary 6 year old on Thursday 6th May 🍾🎂 As well as serving his favourite meal I bought him what I’m sure every cat wants: a statue to guard his outdoor den and keep evil spirits at bay! I’ve been getting more lap time…
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Keeping it fresh
Fresh herbs are a great way to add flavour to clean eating, which explains why I’ve spent a portion of the last 3 days assembling and painting my Vegtrug herb planter. Bring on the basil, rosemary, sage, etc etc
Dr Martin James 