The Easter Weekend

I was a little down in the dumps, on Friday. It was the thought of sending Lilly to a friends and not using the bank holiday weekend to enjoy having a dog. To be able to walk with her and see her having fun.

The plan was to get our re-enactment items together, drop the dog round J's and finish the finial bits and bobs off before we when to Raglan Castle. Hubby realised I was not my normal self. So I explained that it was because I had to give Lilly away for the weekend and that I was just going to have to get on with it.

Everything went to plan and we arrived at Ragland Castle just as it was closing to the members of the public. We sent the tent up. It consists of a hand made (by Hubby) bed, this is brilliant for keeping us off the floor and away from the drafts. 2 tables, 1 for displaying the icons and pottery that we have. The other is for the food and not medieval items. we also have a large box full of Hubby's items (i am sure it can be reduced down but he like to have everything to hand).

Once I had got there and got busy I was fine, the group of people that we were with are very friendly. The solders actually come over to us and introduced themselves (this would never have happened if were with the old group).

We were very lucky to have very sunny days, I actually told Hubby not to bring my straw hat as the weather forecast was for overcast and possible rain and I didn't want it to get damp. So I have a sun burnt neck! The nights were VERY cold to the point there was frost on the ground. Having the 6 sheep skins under us and 8 sheep skins on top made it so warm that you didn't want to get out of bed in the morning.

I had fun cooking for Hubby and myself and talking to most of the ladies about wool and what you can do with it, but I don't have the same enthusiasm that I used to have. I was just looking forward to coming home and being warm.

Today.

A, was kind enough to ride my new bike out of the city so that I could ride round the quieter road of my town. There was a trade off with picking up a table for them but it was worth it.

The first ride on my shinny new bike was from J's house. I decided to make my first turning, into a busy road, a right hand turn. I was lucky enough to be let out of the junctions as the light down the road were red. I rode a round for about 5 minutes and then came home for a cup of tea.

A, adjusted my clutch for me as i was finding the biting point was a little to far away and I kept dumping the clutch (not a good thing) but it is much better now and my pulling away from the junctions are a lot smother.

I decided to go for another ride and A had mentioned that he thought that there was not enough air in my tires. He is used to riding a lot bigger bikes with larger wheels at the back, but I would check them anyway. so I went for a second ride along the sea front and down the posh shopping area. I had forgotten that at the bottom of that road was a very tight bend. Well I turned down it and found myself on the wrong side of the road! I was so lucky that the road was clear and I had plenty of time to get back to my side of the road. I think when I have another lesson with an instructor I will ask them to go with me to that bend and tell me how to get round it. With that I rode to the garage and check my tyre pressure (which was fine) and made my way home. I was just about to rain!

I am now thinking about roding to work tomorrow. If the weather is fine.

looking forward

Last Sunday I went out on the back of A's motorbike and looked at all the 125's that were available. It was great fun to instead of just looking at the bikes to actually sit on them and find out if they fit. I had to tell a few sales people that I didn't want a scooter i wanted a BIKE.

I think it is a women thing, but I always seam to go back to the first thing that you have seen a buy that one. It happened to me but I did find other possibilities but they were a lot more expensive and older.

I am really excited as I can go and pick up the bike on Tuesday. So I now have the gear so bring on the bike.

I can not pick the bike up any earlier as I have to re-enact the medieval period this weekend. I am not really looking forward to it but I have asked Hubby to do a few things for me over the last year so I really should join him.

I have just worked out that re-enactment will take up 3 of the 4 summer bank holidays this year so that is not making me too happy. I just feel that if I go and do this it is stopping me getting my veg garden going and I could actually pick the bike up tomorrow or Saturday. I am sure that the other bank holidays I will be able to find other things to do to.

Oh well I just have to get on with it!