Eddy the Dog

I'm delighted to report that after 2 weeks he's settled in very well, to the extent it's hard to believe it is only 2 weeks! We have a few minor issues tosort out but he's just about as ideal for us as he could be. 'Fame' is long gone and he recognises Eddy immediately, at least when there's a treat waiting. He likes his treats, oh yes! He has a mind of his own though, and can be a little stubborn when he wants to be but no malice whatesoever, unless you happen to be a tennis ball in which case your life would not be worth living! Lots of work to do to train him up but he's keen and able I believe. Whether I am remains to be seen. He's reliable enough to come back when called off the lead now and he's much happier racing around the park and woods without the restriction, and his contrtemps with other dogs is restricted to 'on-lead' incidents. Can't say the new regime has made any difference to the waistline - mine that is - but he's fitter and slimmer I'm sure. Maybe i need to do the running while he walks...?

Reading Toy Run

Well it looked highly doubtfull during the pre ceding week that I would be able to make some time for this event this year. Having managed to attend for the last 4 years that was a bit disappointing.

Sunday was a beautiful day though and after a long trail through the fields with Eddy - previously known as Fame - and deciding I could finish clearing out the dross from the office later, I was tempted.

A big part of the event centres on taking a toy, strangely enough, and I wasn't prepared for that, but, Mrs C came to the rescue with Rolo, a very cuddly, Xmas spirited reindeer that would surely keep some youngster very happy. She won him in a "guess his name" contest at the school fete, and as our babies are a bit old for him, it seemed like an ideal oportunity.

Fortunately he was pretty comfortable on the pillion of the BMW so off we went.

Must have been one of the best supported event for some years as FW carpark was crammed full of bikes by the time we set off sometime after 2 pm. Glorious sunshine no doubt bringing out the masses.

What a great event it is. The chance to ride through red lights, round roundabouts without a look and blow the horn as much as you like. I even managed a few Hi 5's with some braver than average spectators. (Probably not recommeded, but nice to make a real connection!). On top of that, it's great PR for bikes and bikers and it really gives a real buzz to know its all in a good cause.