A few years back I met Bill Bailey. He was getting out of his car just as I came off the path at the bottom of Fleetwith Pike on to Honister Pass. He was renting a cottage with his family in Gatesgarth. Lovely fella.

Lydia Leith

nbt YGM.

If you’re up for it, throw in Fleetwith Pike.

DaveyBoyWonder.

Speak to the specialist and insist on starting the disease modifying drugs. The sooner the better. I can’t fault the support and care I’ve had from the NHS. Having read some of the previous post I feel lucky to be receiving the level of care that I am.

I had a change in medication in Dec 2012. I’d be injecting once a week (in my thigh) with Interferon Beta 1a for eighteen months but my doctor didn’t think it was doing enough. I’m now on Gilenya which is a capsule taken once a day. It’s a new drug and appears to be working for me. Taking a pill once a day is better than shoving a needle in your leg. Fatigue management is a big thing for me. I have to be careful in how I get about. My left hip and leg are my weak points and walking any distance can be tiring. I use a stick which makes all the difference. Overall you learn to live with it. If I was married with kids I’d perhaps have a different take on it but it’s the hand I’ve been dealt so no stress. Live life!

I have to agree with MrOvershoot although it’s early days for your brother. Historically it affects women worse than men. The steroid treatment is very effective in most cases and will level things out. Daily meds will help reduce the impact of further relapses. I’ve only had one minor flair-up in the four years since my diagnosis. I feel quite lucky that it’s under control at the moment. In the main it a physical condition but your mental strength is equally important. If you have a good support network it will make a huge difference.

OP, has your brother had any treatment yet? I’m sure he’ll be given steroids initially and then be prescribed medication to help the condition day to day. MS affects people if different ways. I know a fella who thought he was showing signs of bell’s palsy and it turned out to be MS, eight years on and he’s still do a physical job as an electricians mate. Jack Osbourne lost sight in one eye that lead to his diagnosis and as far as I can tell he is as active as he’s ever been. Me, I went to the doctors thinking I had bad circulation in my legs and ten weeks later I was diagnosed. This was four years ago and I still work twelve hour shifts. Sadly for me mountain biking was the first thing to go. I have inflammation on my spinal column (myeline sheath), my brain and at the base of my neck. This means I can’t get the ‘power down’ and my balance is shot. Road biking has help me maintain a level of fitness. Life doesn’t end with MS, it just needs some adjustments.

Newlands is longer and more drawn out. There is a kicker in the last 150 metres but it’s all doable. Lovely valley and a favorite of mine. Whinlatter is shorter but still graft. No views as such as you’re surround by forest. The decent into Lorton is fine, couple of bends to be aware of but all good. Left at the bottom for Buttermere. This is a cracking stretch of road.

Enjoy.

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You could always buy pre-owned. There are some Explorer and Milgauss in the link.

Might be worth emailing this fella. He has taken on apprentices previously. He’s only 22 himself.

Rob Richardson

Probably best you don’t practice in the kitchen

I left an exhibit in Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Like a miniature Henry Moore it was. I’m ‘firmly’ of the opinion that when it’s time it’s time.

Ciclo Montana + 1

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He’s based in Carlisle which is only ninety minutes from Edinburgh.

Nice steps (and the rest) Spooky.

Re Watendlath climb.
I consider it a triumph if I make it past the wall. Only ever done it a handful of times.

The short sharp shock at the start of Lonscale Fell from Skiddaw House end. Rocky and quite often wet.

Whittard Coffee

It’s like watching adverts with some cycling in-between. Better than nowt I suppose.

Ian Blowers.
Austin Kaye.

Watch out for marras lowpin owa yats

. In this parish they’re known as ‘jam eaters’.

Thanks everyone, much appreciated.

Thanks jonjones262. Have a fantastic day.

Ian Blowers.

thanks Swavis.

I hope this works. It’s my first time posting a pic. Fleetwith Pike

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Fantastic. Bonus points for the swearing.

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Here goes…

The Afghan Whigs – Gentlemen
At The Drive In – Relationship Of Command
Pavement – Wowee Zowee
Two Lone Swordsmen – Stay Down
P J Harvey – Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea
Mogwai – Young Team
LCD Soundsystem – Debut
The Longcut – A Call And Response
The Streets – A Grand Don’t Come For Free
Soulwax – Nite Versions

I’m going to get all Spinal Tap and include Doves – Lost Souls.

Ian Blowers

go nuts!

Ian Blowers

What you wanting to swap?

I’m just relived they didn’t perform a cover. That would have been awful. Grohl on the drums makes it tolerable.

Lakes Four Passes forum.

The Band final show @ Winterland Ballroom.

My Curse by The Afghan Whigs.

“hyssop in your perfume….”

First gig: Status Quo, Newcastle City Hall 10th June 1984 (aged 11). I was top dog in primary school for a couple of weeks.

Next gig: Nothing planned although I’ve just arrived home after watching John Cooper Clarke which is kind of a gig.

Band: Pavement (consistently great records).

Album: Gentlemen by The Afghan Whigs.
Relationship Of Command by At The Drive-in has to get a mention because it’s the greatest production I’ve ever heard. All hail Ross Robinson.

Single: The Rat by The Walkmen

Gig: Six By Seven at King Tut’s (2001). Rival Schools at King Tut’s is a close second.

A friend’s ex wife had Micheal Hutchence sometime in the late 1980’s. From what I remember of her, Hutchence definitely took one for the team.

Take in a gig. Teenage Fanclub were in town when I was there. Twas a great night.

Muddydwarf, I am very jealous. I hear the fabled Swedish Girls Mountain Bike Team have been staying this week.

Be safe.