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Oh, the memories came flooding back
I recall cycling for miles
The wind blowing through my hair
My face full of permanent smiles

OH and I would pack the panniers
and set off with rucksacks on our back
Staying at B+B's on the way
Never knowing when we'd come back

Alas, the 'rear' did suffer
But we pedalled through the pain
Now all a distant memory
As I shall never cycle again :(

Enjoy Tina !

Maggie x

lol ! oh Maggie !
I could just picture that !
Pedalling gaily through country lanes
praying you won`t get a `flat` !


I`ve had many bikes
over the years,
but the constant punctures
almost brought me to tears !

now this new `bike`,
(provided I set it up ok)
will mean I need not worry
and can use it any day !

and if (or when!) I`ve had enough
I won`t need to cycle home,
the kitchen is the furthest
that I will need to roam !!

Tina x

Well......It`s here & yes, I`ve set it up.
that was the easy part !
getting the thing to actually work,
well, honestly... where do I start !!

A booklet came with the bike,
Oh good, said I, here we go !
well it could have been written in Japenese
`cos it made no sense, you know !

Theres buttons here & `thingys` there-
all manner of knobs on this bike,
And does the book tell you what they do ??
does it `eck as like !

I went on line & found a Blog,
kindly written by a nice lad,
who ALSO had had problems
& ,like me, it drove him mad !

But he persevered & sorted it
& I followed what he done,
now my bike will work (in "game-cube" mode)
but I`ll have to ask my son,

because I can`t get the thing to work
as a bike should, using handlebars,
I`m riding it using buttons & knobs....
(sighs) not as easy as driving cars !!

Tina x (who has now ordered a soft gel seat cover from Amazon !!

Oh Tina I am sorry
I can't help you here
A cyber bike, well
I am hopeless I fear

I have heard of these things,
like 'golf' and the like
and playing 'ten pin bowling'.
Do they do a hike?

My advice to you
is to get the real thing
And go out in fresh air
and let your heart sing

You can use your new gel seat
to make an easier ride
So no more sore bum
and the world opens wide !

from an ex cyclist ...lol

Maggie x

Alas, Maggie, I don`t have a bike now,
The last one bit the dust !
and I thought, well, it`s exercise,
& get a bit fitter I must !

and I thought it would help both of us,
but now I`m not sure at all,
because it`s ok for me, I don`t hit my knees..........
but then, I`m not 6`3" tall ! (ha !)

Tina x

Oh Yes, you asked about a Hike?
I don`t think they do that,
but they do do one where you can jog
to help you lose some fat !!

I hate to drive
I find it a chore
I would be happy
not to drive anymore

BUT, today I took the bull by it's horns
and drove to see my son
He is only fifty miles away
but I hated every one

An accident closed the carriageway
and I sat for half an hour
I put on the radio
and imagined a beautiful flower
(to take my mind off everything )

I did have a lovely day
but so happy to be back home
Does anyone else feel this way
Or am I the only one ??

Maggie x

I don`t mind driving generally,
It`s usually OK,
& I`m driving down to Somerset
a week on Saturday.

it`s over two hundred miles
(and the same to come back home!)
and I leave early in the morning
to avoid all those folk who roam.!

I like to reach the M4/M5 junction
before too many cars get there,
as its busy going to the West Country
and you have to be fully aware.

I can do it in about 3 1/2 hours,
(including a stop for a break,)
and get to my Sons` by breakfast,
often before they`re awake !

I`m looking forward to seeing them,
four teenage gr children to see,
all of them taller than me now
and as lovely as can be !!
Tina x

Ladies, I'm sorry
I've been away
Then had a headache
Nearly every day.
But now I am back
And I am here
But I see Ron
is still missing
with his wine
and his beer!
And Maggie
Of your escapade
I read
You are a Samaritan
Heroine
On this thread.
You looked after
a man
You couldn''t do more
A real super star
Of that
I am sure.

I've just been reading all your lines
And this is what I have to say,
I'm really sorry Stella,
That I missed your birthday.
I hope you had a great day
With lots of pressies and much fun
And a nice big chocolate cake
Did you save me some?!!)

Ok ok i'll just park up a min
A lorry full of drink I do bring
Beer, wine vodka whisy and some gin
so drink for week let the party begin.

Forget your worrys and all the rest
party on here with the best
Music lights and good food
come on in, if your in a good mood.

Oh hooray!
He's made my day!
That lovely 5EXY guy
Has just dropped by,
Added some welcome lines,
Brought us loads of wines.
What a 'jolly' they will make
Drunk with friends and Stella's cake!

Popped in again today.
Where are you all?
Have you gone away?
Maybe Tina is cycling
On her Wii
No one is here
Only me!
Maybe I'll add a few lines
Drink myself silly
On Ron's gift of wines!
Oh I feel lonely,
Nolls has gone
And we hardly hear
From our Ron.
And do you remember
Dorothy G?
She sometimes sends
An e mail to me.
But I've read your rhymes
And i have to agree
With Maggie
For driving doesn't
Suit me.
Well, I like to drive
On my own
In the car,
On country roads
I can go far.
But motorways
Are a definite no,no.
OH drives on motorways
If we have to go.
Because he says
My driving
Is too slow!!!

Chrispy, you are not alone
I look in here most days
Waiting for you all to rhyme
but sadly no-one stays

SO.. now I am on a recruitment drive
Such a shame to see this fold
We welcome all you rhymers
be you teenagers or old

We used to have a lot of fun
the world together we have travelled
Problems here, and problems there
together we have unravelled

I am going to change the title
welcoming rhymers to join us
But if they don't appear
well, I guess it is just us !

Maggie x

I saw the change of title
& thought .."hello, whats this "
so had to pop in to have a look
as I didn`t want to miss !

its true our numbers now are few
but I also look in daily,
so when I see a message
I try to answer, see !

We could do with other folk
to exchange our verse & prose,
they don`t know what they`re missing
`cos on here anything goes !!


Saturday morning I set off
to drive to the West Country,
but I`ll be back by Wednesday
and I`ll get back on my Wii !!

Tina x

i keep forgetting to find the thread
then when i remember
i've gorn to bed

my writing skills are dwindling you see
i am even having trouble
writing poetry

i'll try to remember to pop in again
it might soon
or it might be when

if its when i'll remember you see
but if it's soon
it will still be me..

Hi Stella,
hope you are well,
nice to see you....
to see you... swell !!

Tina x

~~~~~~~~
waving to everyone.
back next week

Tina , have a really good trip
and take good care on the roads
Watch out for the 'greckels'
and the crossing family of toads!

Enjoy your time with the teenagers
they grow up so quickly
My heart is my mouth for results
given out come next Tuesday

I am sure grandaughter will
achieve the grades she wants to get
But till the day arrives
She's not getting the pressie yet !!

Maggie xx

Tina, have a great time,
Visiting family.
You'll be back in no time
Cycling on your Wii.

I'm going away on Monday,
But please don't pine for me.
We're going to Northumberland
To walk beside the sea!

Oh Chrispy, I am so jealous
of your trip to Northumberland
We have spent many a happy holiday there
with great walks upon the sand

It is an amazing coastline
With sea so clear and blue
Let me know where you are going
and I can swap notes with you !

Today I have strolled along the canal
watching narrow boats glide serene
Bringing back memories of past holidays
Some of the best that I have been

We would fill a boat with a dozen of us
family and friends galore
Navigate locks with the greatest skill
Then call at the village store
to fill up our larder with convenience foods
Never a minute to cook
Spend all the hours taking in the scene
or with my nose in a book

Alas, they are like my cycling days
All over and done with now...sob

Maggie x

Aaah Maggie, but what memories !
they will never fade.
they wait there for you to conjure up
and not a penny paid !

I`m back now, as you can see !
I stayed ahead of the rain,
but I was pleased that I went there
to see them all again.

Gr daughter (17)
A level results all OK,
she now will go on to study some more
to take MORE exams one day !

Gr sons now all bigger than me,
fine boys they are, all three,
their schooling is also going well
they all enjoy school , you see,
(which I must confess I find quite strange
as it didn`t apply to me !!!)

Tina x