Chasing my shadow
Oops! I seem to have veered off course even before I’ve started. I was supposed to be leaving from Land’s End on my Circe tandem with Molly and Daisy this morning (August 1st) but now I’m heading for Holland. Destination Denmark! I have two girls, four wheels (tandem plus trailer), two buckets, one potty, multiple bags and even one building husband – though we’re not sure how long he will stand the test of time.? The reason for the last minute change of plan is to do with my mum and dad. I’ll explain more on my return as time is running out – we’ve got a ferry to catch. I’m still hoping to raise enough money to buy the children’s charity Dreams Come True a Nihola Trike.? (Please see last post for details). So Dorgand Verkeer (‘on-going traffic’ in Dutch), here we come!
August 1st, 2012
via Banbury? I imagine not.
August 7th, 2012
I just wanted to tell you that I’ve read nearly all your books (in Dutch, I’m a little bit lazy to read them in English ;-)); I’ve just started reading (I am flemish, but now on holiday in our home in Sweden) ‘A ride in the neon sun’ and afterwards I’ll be reading ‘The sun in my eyes. So I’m always enjoying your books very much! Your humour is so fantastic! I’m must always laugh with the way you’re explaining things… Thank you very much to make me laugh such a lot! And please, keep writing!!! How many books have you been written, 6, 7 or 8… because I want to be sure to have ’em all ;-))), hopefully they’re all already translated and edited in Dutch…
Kind regards,
Marthe
August 11th, 2012
How extraordinary! I am at present reading your book Slow Coast Home which I got from the library, never having heard of you before (sorry!), where you mention the word ‘spinster’ more than once, and now I find your website to see you are married to the builder and have two offspring!! I suppose it IS 10 years since your wrote the book I am reading and a lot can happen in 10 years… Anyway, good luck on your summer travels – sounds as chaotic as ever!!
August 16th, 2012
I got very saddlesore there; very few hills ! But the people were the kindest most helpfull I’ve ever come across .One Father even called out his teenage Daughter to cycle with me to the next Town to the nearest Hotel ( very Cheap !)
August 16th, 2012
Got to book 3 of 7 and so far your trips often start with you intending to go somewhere else. So it sounds par for the course.
Hope that your wobbly knees holding up to the road train. E. thinks you will be getting help from one who sits behind you. If this is true, how did you train yours to do it? Mine still wobbly on 2 wheels.
We are all enjoying snippets from your previous travels. Keep up the good work.
Love to all, H.
August 29th, 2012
Well, Josie, whatever way you decide to go. You will get there !
September 5th, 2012
Good luck, Josie. I have, to my shame as a cyclist of one hundred years standing (Well, it feels like that) just discovered your books. I’m half way through “Travels In A Strange State” and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I shall be seeking out more of your excellent work!
Regards,
Steve.
September 7th, 2012
Looking forward to the rest of the adventure as I havent checked in lately with the entourage.
Good luck with the toilet training!
Heather
(Geelong Aus.)
September 14th, 2012
Good luck, Josie and crew! Holland is the ideal country to try out your family tandem. Our fietspaden are more than happy to carry you all!
groetjes! Janine