That’s Bugsy, Mark G and myself just done Day 3 of Leicestershire Round. Covering a distance of 10.10 miles.
You can check out the route at connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/10129073576 or www.strava.com/activities/8244054207
Look back to 2022…
Yes I know 2022, is not over yet… Starting to look forward to 2023! Just want to get this year over and done with!
It started off very well indeed by going a long walk with Mark G and Cooper. We did the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union Canal.
Then a month of so after that, got hold the landlord was selling the house. So we had to find somewhere else to live.
While all that was going on Cooper died. That was back in March and still never got over losing him. Life has never been the same without him! Still miss him, each and everyday!
Then of course, also in March Bugsy come into our life’s! For the first number of months, he was very, very hard work! Also not helped by the fact, he was not Cooper.
Of course, lot’s of good things have happened this year! But, will still be glad to see the back of it!!!
Bugsy’s walking map – 01/11/2022 to 12/11/2022
We are only 12 days into November and look at all places Bugsy has walked already!
- Caythorpe to Brandon Circular – 5.93 miles
- Day 2 : Leicestershire Round : Gaddesby to Thorpe Satchville – 9.07 miles
- Day 1 of 2 : Brampton Valley Way : Northampton to Lamport – 10.76 miles
- Day 2 of 2 : Brampton Valley Way : Lamport to Market Harborough – 9.49 miles
All going well before the month is out, will do at least another 2 or 3 days of the Leicestershire Round… Plus doing a test day of The Dales Way. Just to double check that Bugsy and myself can do the whole route, in one go next year…
Please do give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/bugsythedog
Bugsy’s travel/walking map : 01-11-2022
That’s me just updated Bugsy’s travel map. It now includes the holidays he had on the Isle of Wight and the North York Moors, with my house mate Mark.
Please, give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/bugsythedog
Bugsy has now used 7 railway stations
So far Bugsy has started and/or ended a journey at the following railway stations…
Bugsy is already a well travelled boy…
Bugsy is already a well travelled boy! I know in the coming, days, weeks, months and years this map will really fill up!
Please, give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/bugsythedog
Getting Bugsy use to trains…
So far Bugsy has started and/or ended a journey at the following railway stations…
Happy National #GetOutsideDay 2022!!
Since it’s National #GetOutsideDay. What a better time, to post some of my favourite outdoors photos from 2022, so far! Whether it be, cycling, walking or even being helpless in bondage gear! I love being outdoors!
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2022/
Monsal Trail! Tick!
Well OK, I’ve walked the whole of the Monsal Trail before… But last time, we did it over two days! Walked to around the half way point from Bakewell. Then the following day, we walked from the other end at Blackwell Mill… Of course, had Cooper with us then…
This time, we walked the whole thing in one go… From start to end, then back to the start! Covering a total distance of 18.53 miles!
It was also the longest walk that Bugsy has EVER done in his life! So, very proud of him today!
You can check out the route we took at connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/9637724457 and www.strava.com/activities/7834897778
Happy #InternationalDogDay 2022
It’s International Dog Day 2022! So here are some photos of my new best friend Bugsy! Oh and don’t worry Cooper, I will NEVER, NEVER forget you!
Cooper may have passed anyway, a good number of months ago now. But still miss him each and every day. Can’t get my head around it. Still in mourning… Every time, I think I am getting use to him not being around, something sets me off…
Life has just not been the same since he died! xx
But of course, having Bugsy has really helped me! He’s starting to be great fun to be around! Can’t wait to go on many adventures with him…
Here are some photos of Bugsy….
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/bugsy/
And course, had to post some of Cooper…
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/cooper/