Message 1 from Nicole

Been to Canada and survived trip. Didn't see much of Canada as it was a full time job looking after my mum, but she enjoyed it very much and has come back much more alert. I doubt she will go again and I am certain I will never do it again.

The foxgloves look good, thanks for pic. (Nicole had given me some foxglove seedlings and they are now flowering, so I had emailed a piccy. Ed) Not seen any white ones here yet, actually very few flowers have come up so I must have done a good job digging them out last year. I'll keep looking though.

Seeing a specialist on Thursday so can let you know how it goes if I find out anything. Really miss you all. Congrats to John on his Josh N and good luck to Ian on his 55 next week. Been a bit too jealous to read the blog lately but will get back to keeping up with the Whiners.

Message 2 ~ Went to see specialist on Thursday. In ages. Anyway the advice was to run through the pain but they are sending me to biometrics for gait analysis to support me. Quite encouraging really although ran round the 2 mile moors run at night and it hurt all the time. Still no pain no gain.

Seems like I could have done the marathon after all. Felt like I was running with lead weights on legs, have lost so much fitness. Might take me a few weeks to build up to Saturday mornings but am looking forward to seeing you all.

We might all come to track soon. See you soon.

Nic'O