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It didn't get off to a great start!  Bearing mind that my November challenge is based largely on support, motivation, care for eachother... I set out into the breach last weekend, fighting my way through torrential rain and howling wind for Bertie's walk. I thought that if I took the chuckit and a couple of tennis balls, I could tire him out quickly and get back to my cosy sofa. I had  90,000 acres of New Forest to choose for my walk. NINETY.... THOUSAND...ACRES.

After a few throws and much galloping in the mud (him not me), I went for my grand finale. I raised my right arm, extending it way behind me and with all my might, executed a pretty impressive serve, launching the tennins ball in a high arc of some considerable speed and power.... right into the side of the helmet of a cyclist who had just ridden across our path some distance ahead. Unfortunately when I get nervous, I often get the giggles so as the cyclist dismounted to look back at his assailant, he saw me waving the offending weapon while laughing my head off. As he rode off he gave a little wave and said something like "have a lovely day, toodleoo". To be fair, the rain was so heavy that visiblity was limited so I cannot confirm beyond all reasonable doubt that it was a wave and as I was wearing headphones under a furry hood zipped up to my chin, listening to Graham Norton interviewing Julie Andrews I can also not promise that he wished me a good day but I like to think that was the exchange that took place. I guess it can only get better.... which leads me into.....

The 30 day November Wellness Challenge 

Please see earlier posts this week giving you all the informatoin you could possibly wish for! I will post the first video 8am Sunday and really hope lots of you will get involved. All Challenge updates will now be in their own posts. 

     9.15 Back to basics. EVERYONE needs to do this. A refresher on the principles, fundamentals and technique. Just mat but as always have your towel and block handy. Start with some foot massage - have a tennis ball to roll your feet over.