It is done..

Weather: Still raining and still cold
Activity: Running, walking, biking. All involved mud.
Today's Tune: Retro tunes this week - today is Fleetwood Mac Day
Comment: She who eats entire packet of wine gums, deserves gut ache.

I havent blogged for a couple days again as we've been kinda doing family stuff and its been great but left no time for 'puterin'. However, Easter is over and am back to work.

So what news from this soggy grey part of Aberdeenshire? Well, it is done. The new bike has been ordered! In the end I went for my second (more sensible) choice after forking out for last minute bits for the Rangie which blew head gasket yesterday. So I haven't got my Cube Agree GTC Pro (compact) but gone for a semi-blinged up Cube Peloton (replaced a couple things [cough]...). It should be here on Friday and I am beyond excited. Being a mechanic-in-training, I have been told that I shall be building it myself - at least having built the rest of the range, I know what to expect.

Isn't she lovely! Apparently (from other Peloton owners) the frame is good enough to warrant upgrades over the next year or two if I want to. I shall probably change the wheels fairly soon. I'll add them to the pile of accessories I've already amassed in the shop awaiting her arrival! Its probably going to be Saturday before I get her built up though as have mates birthday celebrations on Friday afternoon. Still, be ready in time for the Sunday outing.

Other than that news, well, generally its been a good few days. Been out and about, been eating out a lot, got a few walks, runs and rides in (nothing startling - keeping to BG half marathon program). Bob developed a brake fault but I've since repaired him. Went to Storybook Glen with Jnr on Sunday, which was really nice actually. Years since I'd been (with Kids #1 - 3) and N enjoyed himself too. Probably more than Jnr..Weather has been minging though - just typical Easter Weekend stuff :)

On the not-so-great side, I am back on antibiotics, anti inflammatories and painkillers after my throat got a lot worse in past couple days and now I have killer ear and neck ache too. I feel washed out and drained again and I got the total of 90 minutes sleep last night because of it. Had docs this afternoon after work and she says whatever It is, is too far down for her to see so its a case of manage - try and ease the symptoms -  until I get seen by ENT. I haven't even got a date for ENT yet! The referral in the 'process of being sent' from GP to ENT apparently. Could be a long wait....its been 7 months now - am I on for a year?

Anyway, really mustn't grumble! In fact am off to make Jamie's Italian Quiche for tea and then have a nice long soak....