Starting something you couldn't finishFinnbar says: I used to know a guy who tattooed LOVE across his left knuckles, but didn't tattoo HATE on the other knuckles because he was right-handed and realised he couldn't finish. Ever run out of skills or inspiration halfway through a job?
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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 24 Jun 2010, 13:32)
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Am I about to start something I'm not going to finish?!!!Well quite ironic in a way that this QOTW sort of falls onto something that I'm going to attempt to do. Sorry it is a bit of a shameless plug here, but hey its for a good cause.
Ok to recap. I'm an IT bum. I sit infront of a computer day in day out. A few years ago when I was 25 I had a medical and they told me I had the lung capacity of 37 year old and I dont even smoke!
On September 4th, I'm going to get on my bike and pedal from Gibraltar (sat hanging off the bottom of spain) all the way back up to my home town of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. All in aid of cancer charities. The route is about 1,500 miles.
Question is, am I going to make it back? Or will I get as far as Madrid and think. oh sod this! Of course I am! If im having any doubts now then i'm doomed before I even set off! I will make it up there. I'm already training for it. I've pulled off 130 miles on the bike in one day (tho it nearly killed me lol!) but plenty of more time to prepare!
To make matters even more fun. I am doing it solo, I am carrying all my own gear! It will take me 3 - 4 weeks. But I will finish this!
So wish me luck guys, and you can follow my progress on www.gibraltartoyorkshire.co.uk (and if youre feeling nice you can donate to the Jane Tomlinson Cancer Appeal too)
Sorry for the shameless plug. Carry on!
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Who is the 37 year old?If its Lance Armstrong you're doing fine.
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If it's a Hamster,then not so good.
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Fair play to ye!I did a 55 mile ride for charity the other day, with no training and managed ok. Apart from a sore arse; but it was nice to stop. 1500 miles sounds quite the challenge (tempting too).
Bloody well done in advance!
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LemonEntryMyDearWatson This time, Moriarty, the hand is on the other foot, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 16:36,
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Good for youhope it goes well.
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whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Tue 29 Jun 2010, 18:22,
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Best of LuckHope the ride goes well.
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