A canopy of stars

Now that the clocks have changed, cycling has taken on a new dimension with new challenges. The biggest problem is how do I cycle down the pitch black lanes without a serious accident. The answer is a very expensive pair of lights that illuminate everything. These lights arrived a couple of weeks ago but so far I have been only able to use them once. It was a lovely clear evening. The lights worked a treat and I felt very safe and confident.

The night cycling was an all together new experience. The stars were out. All around it was dark, but in the heavens the universe opened up above me. What a humbling experience. I saw a fox, and heard something large making its way through the hedgerows. My sensitivity to sound was heightened by as much as my sight was diminished. I felted positively alone with an acute sense of isolation and freedom.

unfortunately the weather has intervened to prevent me repeating this experience. Last week it was severe gales and today it was ice - both hazards of the winter. Hopefully I'll be back on my night road soon!

A golden shower

How beautiful the last week has been as every thing has slowly turn golden brown. There is an intensity in the colour that only nature can produce. What a wonderful cycle ride it has been to and from work this last week as I pass the hedgerows and small woods that shower golden leaves on me as I pass.

Speed of light

Never mind the slow lane... It's been a month of working in the evening, working at the weekends, 12 hour days, sleepless nights, not enough family time, stress and an overwhelming sense of having taken on too much. What has been the cause of this you might ask. In short, taking on a lucrative piece of extra work on top of my already demanding work schedule.

Was it worth it?

It didn't feel like it mid-last week. But I did enjoy the work and it will feel nice (at least for a while) when the £££ comes in.

Would I do again?

I have missed the slow lane. I am tired. I want to spend time with my loved-ones. So if you asked me now, no I wouldn't. But, unlike an elephant, I do forget!!!