Been a while!

Hi Ladies,

I've not been around much recently, had both major comp issues and canine issues on top of that! My computer decided it didn't like internet explorer so could only snatch little bits of online time a day.

Hamish had the op on the 12th Feb.
I got myself a little worried, as it was 2 yrs to the day since my initial collapse, the same right leg, and the same orthopedic surgeons! So, I had to really keep my spirits up and think positively. It was then that I really missed my online time with you guys.
Anyway, apart from some pretty nasty skin problems (clipper burns and stupid stafff sticking tape directly to em!). He is recovering well, still a little concern over his actual wound site, still an awful lot of heat on the leg it'self, but he is at least beginning to try to use it. So as long as I can cope with his 6 months off work, and 2 months of no walks at all... we should be fine!
Myself? Well, I've been busy too, I joined the local disabled sports club, and am having a great time, been doin basketball, archery and gym work. Now, gym work is a passion of mine, and I have now taken up powerlifting. Now, wheelchair, powerlifting has only one event. The bench press. I'm currently training, and have a chance to go to a major training weekend with several of the top lifters in the country. I'll let you know how it all goes! I'm pretty excited about it all.
So, one major job I have just now, is to train, train and keep training!! I've got just under 4 weeks to lose as much weight as posible, but, at the same time, build up and tone my muscles! I wish there was a majic cure for being rather large, my huge problem is the wheelchair, I've been trawling the sites looking for ideas on excercises to perform in the chair to burn off fat, increase stamina and tone upper body up too! Here's hoping my mix up of different excercises works..some, I've made up myself to try and work some muscles.
Apart from that, not much else happening around here. We've had some wild weather this year so far with heavy winds and serious rainfall. But, I feel for all you folks in the areas of America that have had it pretty badly this year. I hope you all get the worst hit areas repaired and back to normal soon.

I must get myself moving and get on with some housework, Then, as a reward I can get training, I have had a free weight set and bench delivered, so better get using it, saves me almost £20 per day in taxis / gym charges. I think it was a good deal, heehee At least, that's what I've told myself!!

Take care ladies,
Hope everyone is well,
Happy SHOE day on the 4th!
HWx

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