Scottish Celebration of Pirate

 

I didn't get a photo of the hall and the people....but about eighty turned up...most of my family, and many sent apologies for being unable to be with us. Eight or nine shared memories after the initial talk by Dr Tom Smith.

Quite a few different clubs, although mainly Ayr Roads CC and Ayr Burners.

A few who were not from the world of cycling..and a few non cyclists drawn into that world...a lady who did event catering for Pirate when her daughter started cycling....a physio...and Dr Tom himself, who came to know the original ARCC when their club hut was sited the other side of the burn to his house....

I am hoping that others, especially those who sent apologies, will send me memories....and then these will go in the Book of Vic....

One step

 First hurdles cleared, pre op tests all ok. Pirate needs to lower his blood pressure a little...he does stress over things....but they are all happy, and to top a good if lengthy hospital visit, the anaesthetist we saw is from NZ...her father's family was from the far North of Scotland. 

As she said herself, she isn't over here for the weather! One of her best mates is the daughter of friends in Whanganui...and although coming from a running and rowing background, she now runs and cycles....and knows all our friends in the local Ayr Burners Cycling Club !!

We said Kia ora to her...her reply was Kia kaha...stay strong.

Good news

 

Last Wednesday afternoon Pirate spent an hour on the boards, off and on, just steadily riding.

He feels much better about himself now.  Endorphins boosted.

The Dutch track squad were busy training and trying out the track as we arrived during the session previous to his.

A nice bunch of folk, across the board including World Champions.

Getting ready for the World Champs to be held in Glasgow later this summer.