'Meow'

Last week I posted about raising much needed 'CASH' for 'Cancer' research.
A subject close to Spiky's heart in particular as she raises funds for this evil disease, and as she done me a huge favour *wink,wink*
I promised I would make her charity some £$money.. And I NEVER go back on my word. So I posted a couple of unwanted
paintings *not mine* and a mermaid of which I have yet to sell. I did get a buyer for the two big cats, she got what she considered to be a bargain, I have to agree the original price would have been a no go area, as quite a few people in the past have made quite clear, they cannot afford to chuck out hundreds of pounds for a painting.. who can?! So I'm delighted that I could make her happy and get a small amount of money to start off my charity fund. The blogger in question is 'Vi' www.villagesecrets.blogspot... go pay her a visit. She purchased the cats for her son as he adores and collects cats. He should get them today, I sent them recorded delivery just to make sure they get there, you know what the post can be like?! Any how if any one would like to buy any off the paintings I have left..please make me an offer, I can promise I won't rob you 'AND' it is for s very good cause. 'Oh and by the way - as a gesture of my love to raise monies, I will pay for the P&P anywhere in the world. I might come across as 'pushy' but I won't stop until I have made sufficient dosh for the charity. So 'YES' I will bang on about it .. Cancer is a KILLER and we need much needed money to help find a CURE... hopefully one day. I have lost friends and relatives to this SHITTY disease... I don't wish to lose anyone else who I love. DO YOU??

Ever closer

The weather has been kind, although the wind can be rather intensive. My training is coming along nicely. I am developing calf muscles like walls of rock; my breathing has settled down too. I can't ever go back to the disgusting habit of smoking, I won't go there. Why do people do it, it's horrible and evidence proves, it eventually KILLS you! I checked the calender yesterday, my race day is getting ever closer. I'm actually rather looking forward to it. My appetite has doubled but so far my weight has not...phew! I am starting to suffer slightly with hard skin, but as I learnt over the years of marathon running, this can be solved quite easily with a regular application of Vaseline petroleum jelly, 'Mmmmm' can think of other ways of using it!!!!! Any how this softens the offending area from becoming blistered, when applied on a regular basis. I have graduated from not just one mile but three.... still got a long way to go yet though. My sponsor money's doing nicely.. about £120. I often think about my best friend and what she'd say if she knew what I was doing... I can see her face now even as I sit here typing away. I used to cry but now I hold my head up high and smile at her. I don't think I'm losing my mind as I often hold a conversation with her... it keeps me sane! Today is my rest day, but itching to get out there tomorrow and run some more. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly at the ready!