A Final Send off for a funeral

 So, this year starts off on a note of sadness, albeit in-betweener the weeks i've been supposed to catch up on Admin and accounting before delays to get the tax done before deadlines. But this day was one to focus on a celebration.  One that had a send of of some bright proportions and some overdue near admin bits. This will be added in to the vlog from the week before of shopping in the morning. 

The Morning 

Well, it was a fap over a new cutie i've been chatting too from the glam part of the UK in some way, this now leads to the start to walking upo about 9:15, since there was a phone call to sort out via 10am regarding VOIP, which I finally got a nice breakfast of a toasted  chicken tika bites, frosites, ketchup and chocco nussa sandwich sorted. 

The choco nussa ketchup chicken tikka bites frosties toasted sandwich 

This then leads to getting some time to go through a phone call for some voip hardware never works up as it should, since it was near the hour phone call and macos does screensharing much easier now. But then it was soon time to sort out some bits and start to shave since it was going to be a shower. Before that happened it was going to time to see the flowers that were going to be arranged. It was emotional but nice to see the design of how  they looked.  

The flowers layout 

Then it was time to get the time to end up going to prepare for things and it was on its tail. But the time to shave, since i did top up the hot water from the kettle but that did not work out. It was then to be getting into the shower, but i weighed myself and now 174.6lbs, up 8lbs from 168 before I had the  time off to get the accounts up. But then it was that shower and shave done and time to get changed into the suit, the same for the wedding and the funeral. Before that was going to happen, it was actually going to end up to have a lush koka chicken noodle tomato soup. 

The koka chicken noodles with tomato soup and curry powder  along with bread and wheat sticks

But then it was time to get the suit on and start to get the speech printed out. Since there was one amendment in my head I wanted to write which made a bit of truth have to come out about family in some ways. But luckily it was charging up while having the soup since of the battery life. But it soon became time to print it off and then get ready to look presentable before it was time to head out into the car, I did have one phone call in-between this but a text later would ease that tension. But luckily i planed and closed the work line off but that would just cause more backlog as I was going to find out. Due to the hair cut from a lump on the back of my head to shave off 1 week before, the head was cold and a beanie was going to be needed.  

The selfie in the suit

Portrait on google camera 

Selfie mid filming with the beanie on 

We travelled by car, some ice was left on the edges of the road, but then i had a customer call up and that was to then have to end up texting him partway through the rest of the day. Eventually it was time to arrive by 1:15.

The Wait and Hearse to the Service 

Then it was time to wait for the hearse, since this in itself was suspenseful but at the same time. It was actually killing time to check some emails and give some whatsapps while in all of this, was  going to end up the time killed.  Since of the the time of the hearse was coming about 1:45pm to pick us up, which was fine, but it was the 20 minute wait to explore the house, check emails and there was more voicemails to come. 

But eventually it was 1:35 and the hearse turned up along with my sister and partner behind, but they drove up the road and parked at the top to greet us all. Then it was time to load the flowers into the hearse and it was a look and it was beautiful. Mum and Sister cried and i just stood still. But it was then time to go into the Limo for one final time for a while...i Hope. 

But in  the end game, we got in and drove. it was quiet on the road, but then it turned out for parking on the road.  A few cars were passing by. But then it was time to walk in and the Funeral service had begun. 

Now this was a bit more emotion and was close to a tear, not breaking down but a tear or so, but it was then the hymns and messages. Since unlike last time, this time I had a role to play. There was a speech I had to do with mine and my sister's memories. So what was meant to be said was below for my part. 

As many will know today, Nan as I called her, was always a sign of positive light, she always got a smile on her face, with so many memories that have been involved with the family over the years. Especially as being born on the same day as Nan, fate has its ways of bonding. 

As a toddler, she would always accompany me for various day trips to the park in Bere Alston, back when I was a blondie, trying out the slide.  She was always there to pick me up after nursery and eventually primary school. Sometimes we would go to the Café in the park after school for a bite to eat. There were always afternoons out to Panto which was still the last time I’ve been to the Theatre Royal.  She always stood up for me which has formed a part of my life in many ways. 

There were times she would join me when going to swimming lessons at some of the primary school times too. During primary school, I interviewed Nan on tape, regarding her WWII life as an evacuee. It was amazing to listen to and show how inspiring her emotional strength was, especially how she mentioned the past with her dad being an inspiring part of her life on many afternoons when spending time with her and Tom. 

Eventually, as age went on, I would be greeted at home with a sausage roll and those Co-op Bramley apple pies to eat before doing some homework with Grandad. Her hospitality was always generous and kind, even cooking sausage and chips for lunch while watching the news, on days I would travel on the bus to see them, even well into working at my first job on days off. 

She used to say “Give me 3 rings when you get home” which many of us now relate to “Text me when you get home”.  I still remember having my second Holiday on my own 4 years ago, calling both of them at Milton Keynes, letting them know I was ok, especially before what was to be one of the best weekends of my life. 

During the Holidays they had taken us on, she mostly was resting by the poolside at Dinham Farm while I, sister our friends and were in the Pool, she treated us to Fish and Chips and then to Crazy Golf, it was even on a first-name basis with the owner in Polzeath. For some days out, we went to places, like Shire Horse Centre (Camel Creek) and some of the tourist attractions, they were fun days out even as they always kept an eye on us. 

There were times when of went on the Train to Looe with her along when her sister, the only sister of Nans' regularly came down from Welwyn Garden City for a week's Holiday in the early summer days to see. There were days out to Dobwalls, which includes the saying “Mr Blobby”. There was going up with Nan and Grandad going with the coach to London and then getting the green coach to Welwyn via Hatfield to see her sister Jean which was my first experience of coach travel outside of school. 

Life changed for her when an accident happened in 2009, we all supported her but still, she was positive and strong through. Eventually, with lockdowns approaching in 2020, there were signs that she was starting to have Alzheimer’s which in 2021 became official. 

This affected her in many ways, again she was always being positive, even as Tom was becoming her full-time carer, she always seemed to be positive but was starting to want to ask to go home when she was home already, reminiscing on her past. When she moved to the care home, she started to say this less. On the final days, I saw her in the Hospital after her stroke last December, she still smiled and said the words “I’m alright” and kept that positive feeling. 

It has been a pleasure being there with you for so many years, you will be missed for those smiles and positive attitude I’ve needed more than ever in the past year.

My mind will always call back to you Nan. 

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But it leads to itself being what it is, and I did mix up the tone and some of the words, not in a broken down sense but it was meaningful to say, some comments are made but a lot were impressed by it as I find out later. But then the service continued. Eventually after the final hymn where I nearly messed up the words less than the first. It was time to slowly walk out and wait for things to settle down, mum was in tears rightly so and a few pats on the back to me and getting told how good the speech is and got told, "you made me laugh" from my sister meant alot to cheer things up. Of course it was a bus queued up for the  travel to Tavi but it waited for the hearse, and limo. Unlike last time of me going to the post office, it was time to get in the lom and get the lift to the graveyard, especially with the understanding that i still had some texts to sort out with a customer that called me on the drive to Bere alston earlier. 

The Burial

This is the final part of the proper send off, the final time to see the presence of nan in a physical form, which the sun was glistening, the clouds were far way and the sky clear, the wind was picking up however, so instead we took time to walk up after the cars parked up and  then it was to see the coffin being laid into rest.

The burial set up in place 

The wreaths and flowers before the burial 

Then it was coming up to the burial stages, which the speech was still relating about the room for us in heaven and the passing to the father, but on a less of religion than Grandads,bur then it was time to throw the rosses on the coffin after dirt was placed onto it.  But then it was to reflect on things and say the final goodbye. 

The sun in the sky 

Then it was time to drive for the final time. Since it was to the bowling club to go to. There is some relevance to this. But having to text a customer in the limo on the way there. 

The Wake 

We eventually park out and got escorted out of the car, then it was time to go inside and greet, however, there was a chance that emails were going to pile up, so it was to check on them, but then it was to walk into the bowling club, but then it was to sit and chat at various people with the event, which it was time to reflect but most of the time was to just check phone and more emails. Some of nans friends spoken to me, given me thanks on how the speech was, but the groups  that formed from last funeral was the same. But this time the spread  of food was slightly different.  With chicken and bacon pasties and some blt wraps were lovely too, I might have to make them, but the ppasties looked like the had cheese in them, but it turned out it did not happen. Plus i had to go out when after a toilet break and 1 glass of water later. 

The first plat from the spread of food 

But it was then time to catch up on more emails which was a shame but had to be done, but it was passing time and sitting on a lone timble while eating and hearing more comments was nice in its own way,  but eventually it was talking to people about more bits including the accounts issues in work i'm catching up on. But it was then getting near the 5pm mark and it was people dispersing bits at a time, with the food to pack up, the memorial book looked at and the dusk was starting to settle in. I said my goodbyes on a clip around the 4:30pm mark.

The selfie with a beanie on 

The end of the clips

The sunset of golden hour overlooking the valley 

Then it was time to start to pack up, with the car back at grandparents (formerly) place, dad hitched a lift with a relative to then drive us back, my hands and fingers were going cold. Eventually the darkness came in and dad picked us home and we made our way home, talking and reflecting n all tat had to be said from a handbrake causing a pile up to the hypocrisy of those that didn't see nan when she was at home moaning on of their friends and relatives visit them. But all in all it was a very peaceful and pleasant sent off to a beloved relative that fat bonded me more than whats was ever said. We unloaded and got home to then get things sorted out, I was typing this up and then went in the warm and had a late tea, to only find more phone calls with a customer at 8:50pm to then i finally at a reduced fat chicken tikka masala while watching merlin. 

The reduced fat chicken tikka masala, rice, honey loops, rybread and chocco nussa 

But like there we are, 

Thanks for joining me on this one and more things are planned this year, whether they get implemented due to accounts to catch up then back to working as normal means to be seen but we can see what happens 


Take care

omracer

A Year of Reflection and negativity Part 2 - (2023 Year in review)

 So, this is coming towards the second half of 2023. Which things were going to get worse and hit with more news of sadness and loss, even very early on in this part of the story.  

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July: 

So this was going to be the start of the end of some eras, but for now it feels just the same as getting the Bus in, to then visit and run to the roundabout to get a lift home. 

The run on the road 

Weetos and a  nice bap

As the first weekend of the month approaching, it was nice to semi have a warm walk around with family, it was nice bit it was coming over to the main part of more messages asking for maccies, Especially as the heatwave was on its way out. But smoothies and toasted sandwiches always gives some vibe of tasty bunches. 

The Toasted bap and smoothie

But as it leads to another Monday and more, plus it was also a visit to lidl and Morrison's which have some bits to grab like Paella and even more of the famous raspberry sorbet. Plus the price of these due to the cost of living.

Another shopping at lidls 

The selfie as leaving Lidls

But then it leads to being able to get a first time to have an Indian takeout which was a lovely taste it holds but this was not the final time that the takeout would be happening.  Especially as the days ahead would be  more distance  to get home as the weather settled. Which was to do with more of visits so the bike was used, since there was soon to be a family health scare. 

The first indian takeout in the past few months 

The view of the main street after dropping off a friend to the kebab place using a backroad 

Running past gulworthy 

Now there was chatter to an OF girl that wanted to get to a concert so using the SWR app does give deals, but that app does some really good tickets to say get from Guni to London waterloo for like £60 return which is an incredible feat. 

The ticket prices of using SWR for some reason is cheaper 

But then it leads to getting back from a visit in Guni to then run to the pub for another pub meal with family since they insisted on it, which it turs out to be another burger and chips on the agenda.

The burger and chips with the mayo 

But as the weather keeps going, the bus was missed so it lead to another run to work, which it was learning the quick road of going down the paths near lumburn. Which can make it 20 minutes quicker to run to work as to run back home. 

The selfie running down lumburn 

The canal 

As it leads to the mid July, it was actually being driven to Halfords to check on bikes since it was going to soon be the end of the bike, so we went to Halfords and rushing on having to choose a bike was going to be a stressful pain but it was going to have to soon happen since the bearings on the bike was on its last weeks before it was going to be forced retired. 

The view of Tamar Nurseries 

The view while walking Rosie 

Which the choices in Halfords were not to be what i was looking for since it was an online choice for the place i got the wrong battery from but ELEGLIDE had some good reviews, Sadly it was going to be not for me as the building could cause warranty issues and since soon neighbours were closing earlier than the retired date it was not looking like the best way. But the Monday was still being nagged for favours at the same, but it was getting raining at the same time for a send off to the final ride of the bike. 

The bike on the canal path for its final time

The selfie as I ride the bike for the final time 

But as more visits were to occur, it was the promising vibe that I had to end up waiting for lifts due to the way that getting home was no longer easy even with nearly it being a year later. 

The selfie outside lidl 

But it was soon coming to the time of the Carnival which was going to be the big time of change since of what was about to occur, in both the weather was coming in and a shock moment of one family member. The messages on the F was getting good, from a girl I crushed on/simped  getting to the big 400 before she started to lose weight in the past 2 months or so, from a scammer or someone I chatted to then just blocked me out of the blue a month later when we spoke, there was a submissive tone with her letting me control her weight from what we talked about. I would say girls from the south east can be confusing more so. Northern girls are much more dreamy and easier to get on with. 

The view on the way home on the bus 

But soon it was going to lead to the Carnival itself, it was actually Cancelled since of what was to become one of the worst storms of the year, which actually to be fair ended up not as windy as other days later in the year. But itself was another day on Saturday, the day was a lot of winder but the thunderstorm itself was not as aggressive which thunder this year. But it was then the news on the way home which itself was going to be the news I was not shocked at but still a sad loss. Grandad passed away on the evening of the 15th July. With that news I finished  my visit at a customers then it was either wait for a bus to the care home or run it, so well. I ran it. 

The selfie when running to a customers after the shop   

It was wet and getting to dusk but I got to the care home along this road 

But it leads to seeing my grandad, stone cold but sleeping in a comfy sight, from what he Told the doctor, he was at home in bere Alston with his partner and comfy. Which actually he was starting to suffer from dementia as well an forgetting things, but this was going to be the start of the end of positive things for me this year.   So that was the end of the carnival chance and it was STILL being asked for being relied on  while this was going on which is not good. But the next few weeks were going to be a deep one.  

But the Sunday was to then pick things up and break the news to my nan and also my sister, since it was in itself going to be the moment that I've seen and heard the emotions flow. But this started off with a dog walk to reflect on what happened, since it is going to fee la bit raw at this point.  The burger from Tesco was nice along with a nice dragon fruit smoothie, which a girl from wooplus I eventually matched up with loved that flavour of fruit.  

The Chicken burger with chips and ketchup too 

After that it was time to make the deal turn and tell the sister which this part was going to be emotional for all, Myself not so much but maybe its more been an inside emotion than showing it, but that in itself was unsure of how things will proceed from here but it was tough to talk on, even the pat on the back is going to mean something. But in the end we left and a gammon for tea when we got back home. 

The roast gammon 

But it leads to more of the Monday and it was going to be the first chaotic time of having to run for visits, which in its mindset, was actually running via the tamar trails forest, this path can be confusing, but in the end after having to run from one place to another, it was then getting another lift from Lidl since of the long day just gone and nearly one more week until the bike had to be replaced. 

The selfie outside lidl 

More cool bits like Sorbet and Tango squeeze pops 

Pasty with chicken tikka and coco pops to go with it

As it leads to another days of working and more friends to visit even when feelings were a bit raw in its mind, since this weekend was to make sure to find preparation for what to say at the funeral as well as something was going to happen with the carpets in my bedroom which means sleeping was  going to be a different way of sleeping for the next few days, especially as my legs were starting to get rather red spots of itch which were going to feel at their most feral and a lot of numbing cream was to be needed. 

Bottles of 7up for me and the friend/colleague 

The running on the canal path

Running up the hill 

Chicken Pie and the garlic with the cereal clusters 

As it lead to more distance around, it was sometimes easier to run on the path and the road, since the light was still there and the place I got from was on a field I've not been on since dog walking back near lockdown 3 at least.

The field on the way home 

Rosie greeting me when i finally got back in bed for the night 

As the weekend was going to approach, it was time to have to clear my bedroom out for a few days since the carpets were going to be changed, maybe this was the cause of the bites I've had on and off for since I moved into this place, but it was hopefully going to and actually seems to confirm it was the issue since I've not had the issue for at least 2 months now.  But as this was coming up, it was past the 14th Twitterversary which really has passed me by since X as it was soon to be called has skipped my mind with trying to focus on things to sort out and working online in-between the 12 hour visits. 

The 14th Twitterversary but last time twitter is named 

More waiting 

The empty bedroom 

But as the weekend goes on, it was still to spend time with family during the difficult weeks that were to come with having to soon lay to rest a family member, 

More toasted sandwiches 

Finley having a little peace on the dinner chair

A selfie when on the moors after seeing nan in the home 

There was peace and quiet from being relied on in a one way sense for a bit of time while trying to fit things into play, there were some polish messages of one sided need but profile reading was not the foray of this, and Bumble was soon to be on its way out from no matches, let alone other apps were not much joy minus FB dating was close. But Monday approached and with luckily a week off from Regulars, it was a reprieve to get the bike sorted and not have to worry about that, which for me was also another run to a regulars semi down the road, which before that was lunch to have first in a fair bit of time. 

The Selfie when dogwalking 

A light one of noodle soup with waffles 

But as the run on the main road there with even dealing with a call from a regular customer on the way there, but 2 hours later then a run in the woods to get back before the usual routine of more dog walking and things to get done, since it was going to be one night or so to start sleeping in the lounge, But it was nice to play some PS4 which I've got to go back to gaming videos at one point but it will take time and focus. 

The selfie in bed playing CTR at midnight 

Work continued and it was nice to get to visit calstock in the basking weather, as this one was a nice one with a Mac and managing to get the thing patched up. But then it was that nice run up the hill which is shorter than people expect it to be, but Calstock gets a repeat return in the coming months too. By then the bedroom was ready and sure my legs were recovering, it was nice to finally change the bed to the way I wanted it and not facing the window, which made it harder to sleep to be fair. 

The selfie as running up Calstock hill 

The bites on the legs 

A Look at the reorganised bedroom

The other angle of the bedroom 

As it leads to the end of the month, with the funeral only days away and also the visits being bundled up to make sure I had time to catch up, more running's in the rain were ahead, since the weather was starting to take a bit of a nastier turn. 

A selfie going up the hill again 

But it was the final time to see my grandad and write notes to go in the coffin as the goodbyes were going to be in this resting point, not the final goodbye but still it was to reflect on what our wishes to see and say to him were to stay with him forever until things take their place of nature 

The messages and a poem to go with his grave

As me and my sister still heavily pregnant and mum walked from the undertakers to the car, it felt a surreal vibe to this and it was also the next day to continue with which 2 days left until this weekend of sorrow was also the time of a birthday in the family too. But the Friday and Saturday were just the usual bits of calm and working non stop to numb my life. Especially as voice notes were to be heard which was going to lead to the repeat of earlier on while still going through this uncertain time. 

Selfie while waiting for the bus yet again 

The fish and chips from the local place on the Friday evening 

One card to go with the flowers 

But as the Saturday evening was concerned, it was finding the famous emoji actually in there and growing quite massive too, so it deserved a selfie and a joke. 

The greenhouse selfie 

As it then came to the final weekend of July. it Starts with a birthday trip on the train. Which in itself was nice and not going to be the final time on the train for me, but the weather did semi perk up a bit but we did missed the Sunday breakfast, instead it was then leading to a very expensive Sunday Roast. 

then to was a walk around which sister could not hand with the baby in duel less than 2 weeks to go. But we then made our way to the aquarium which turns out the  £25 each admission was actually for the whole year so I can still go on my own if I get time to. But the aquarium is been a while since going but it really has changed a fair bit of time and looks and feels better after thar time.  Plus more calls awakened an even the drink of candy can apple while we we having that mini break before the second chance to look around. 

The fish 

Swimming together 

The turtle 

The coral tanks 

The reef and the shallows as the last tank to see 

The candy apple and the donut from the café 

But then it was time to leave and make our way back to get some shopping sorted which actually ended up me choosing the like I would end up needing for a daily commute here and home and everywhere again, for £1849 was the Raleigh motus which was a centre electric motor with decent batter and CSR tyres and a step thru like the eleglide, so I paid for that on works account then we got the train back and 1 week later the bike would be used and built. 

The empty streets in the Sunday august afternoon 

A lemon cake 

Which then coming home on the birthday meal felt good, it was nice to finally take it easy and catch up before the big day of the funeral on Monday.  Which in itself was a emotional day, felt surreal for this to happen, like being in the front of a Limo, wearing a special watch grandad used to own, to leaning  over nan to watch my grandad being buried, with more strange members of the family being able to come and more unique connections to the family were invited. 

The burial 

The wake meals with hardly much food to have really. 

A sombre selfie 

But once that was it and family left, it was a sad drive home, with bits to unpack and even still some of the digital legacy to cut off now. It still has tasks even as months later nan passes over which means part of this will be repeated again with a similar style . 

But then it was the end of this Sad month and it was time for my own challenges to be faced and my time to be pushed to limits as some new faces appear to actually having to wrap my head about things. I know its much later but there was a video covering the events of these past 2  to 3 months too. 

 

August: 

We continue where we left off with more work, the start of  and more visits meaning to be picked up at later times,  but another visit was coming to pass which again fate has to turn its head and I finally had the shit to say to someone 

"This is going to be the final time I can help out unless I'm things go back part or all I've helped to you in the next two weeks, If you can't then I'm blocking and cutting off like last year since it's now out of control and I'm working and don't need the words I'm desperate to be heard/read at least 5 times in the past month"

With that, the air was clear and the gamble of bet with a colleague began as I ate some spare crisps left on the train home. 

The selfie waiting for the train at 10pm

the Niknaks on the train 

The meal at the end of the night once off the train home 

But as it leads to just continuing on with things more visits to go and meals of leftovers to save up to enjoy on top of some of the late nights with things to type up and also pacing excitement for the fireworks in the weeks, thats not even alone with the plan for the bike to collect and that inside my mind was thinking it was going to be a mixed bag, especially as it was the weekend of my sister in the hospital as the baby. But that in itself will come soon.

The view of town on the way home 

But then it was the last day before the bike being collected and it was itself of more being able to just continue with more working and visits to deal with as I ran home, Rosie was also doing her shaking rounds with begging for food  after I had finished mine. 

The leftover tea again for the Saturday 

Rosie being rosie on a selfie 

But then it was the Saturday and it was time to get the bike collected, since the plan was to get the train in on the morning to pick up the bike after some toasted sandwiches for breakfast. 

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Leftover toasted sandwiches from a toast. 

How it looks when made 

me and mum went on the 10am train which was nice to enjoy some time. we talked on bits like the google wallet and adding things across as well, the loyalty cards are always a bonus to sort out. But then we got there and it was time to do some errands as we picked up glasses before we made our way to collect the bike and check on other bits we needed to purchase. We browsed Drakes circus and Primark for a bit too, especially as it was getting some cheap shoes for a good value of like £10 for 2 pairs of shoes from there. 

The view from the train as the rivers meet

Eventually it was time to get the bike collected and enjoy a chance to go and get some subway which we have been to a few times now, like it was going to be the chance to get the train back BUT it turns out the train home was cancelled due to staff shortages, which ended up the chance to get to Saltash on a train instead to get to see my sister's husband instead since Dad was going to pick us up from there. 

The bike already having its first load 

Sitting on the sears on the train to Saltash 

But once that was out of the way, it was time to finally get home and have the subway for a late lunch, before getting to end up to get a chance to test the distance with the bike, which Kit Hill was a good place to start, The wind was not as strong but the weather was clear and hot which is a good time to experience it. 

The mashed up subway when i got home 

Cycling to Kit Hill and testing its electric

The selfie on the mount 

But it was time to get this out and vlog a trip on it, there is more of these to come that did not get released either so that will be in the music video. The hill is not too bad and to be fair, its nice to get a bit of distance on this even though I was not going to be prepared for how much distance will be used here. 

But then it was time to deal with the end of that day which has been the nice meal at the end of the day 

The tea from that night of Katsu mayo, garlic Alloli, Doritos and some chicken curry. 

But then it was finally the time to continue onward and it was still lush weather which is ideal for swing ball with Rosie, thought she gets bored with it, But the first cycle was nice to cope with. Except on the way back was the start of a scam being formed. 

Rosie and the swing ball with the £3.00 clogs 

As messages were semi coming in and also no at all, it was that limbo of more work and also the rain coming in for the distances home, especially after running home from Lidl after yet another browse in there for some bits to enjoy or consume since the Plus app promos do get good eventually. But it was also time to start to prepare to get videos editing to clear the schedule out for the next big event on the way next week. Which actually the start of next week was going to become a scam to really cope with and this was going to set work back a Switch. But thats how Facebook messages and pressure was going to get to me eventually, Which that was going to really tip things off with how things were running high. Which for me was also going to deal with some people scamming via a false refund, It got really rage when having to deal with this harassment was going to be me shouting when in the grandparents house for the actual final time. 

The smooth tear after work 

Waking up to see both pets sleeping on my bed 

The popdots on the way home after getting off the bus 

The Mini shop home from lidl on the Thursday

But this Friday was one day I've really gotten pissed on, since I had one customer around the corner from the grandparents house, which I then could run and get the train back, except I finished a bit too late and missed the train, so it was taking time to stay at nans for a bit, the problem was the scammer was getting pretty aggressive, and I RAGED shouted in that house, which really did not do me any favours. 

A look around the empty kitchen 

 So it was decided to actually fuck it and run home, which this was going to be the last run home from Bere Alston to Guni I would do this year, since as I ran my way, the darkness was coming in much earlier than when I ran home on the longest day of the year. But it was a gruelling 1hour 41 minutes, since eventually it would be a bit of a different distance to get home via a footpath from gulworthy rock. But I got home and a bap was the reward. 

A nice ham bap when i got home from that long run 

But it was then looking towards the end of the week, more visits done to regulars and also it was the first time to finally see the baby, I was not excited for this whats so ever and Emailed the local ward about wearing the mask, in front of them so they would not catch anything from me. This was the first time having a Greggs for lunch ever. I did ger a reply from a Fruit named cutie which i still ned to sort out a scale for her at one point too. 

The lunch at Greggs by the roundabout on A38 

But then with bits go, the Monday was in for a morning off which more smoothies and chance to go to Tesco for cold drinks after since Ginsters I did miss the chance to  get some of the deals on food, but the month ahead would give me the that opportunity 

Smoothies and the stick 

A bit of a top up in Tesco 

But after texting someone special near her birthday and my mind still misses the what if and what could have been, it was soon time to face the facts and get back to get a chance to video edit and know its going to make things right with the Fireworks Championships 

This was also the time that I finally blocked the person from that warning which is a relief but we all know that people do not have boundaries, That and the cost of living has made crispy seaweed go right up in price. 

The trainers on the bus as it went over 

A view to walk up to the hoe

The famous fiew of the fair in the sunset 

The barbican glowing up 

Display 1 

Seaweed inbween the 1st and 2nd display 

The reflection on the lights 

Higher up in the sky 

The glow on the final display 

The view of town at nearly 11pm 

Getting that train home 

The bottom of lemon lime prime which fyi is still in my house and not had a sip of it yet as of December 30th 2023 

But then it was going to try to get the crunch time to edit that in-between more visits after work since the blocking had the peace of mind. But it was also coming up to see nan again especially with the Harrow beer RAF airfield 1940s weekend back for a time, the potential final time I might be going there now from the passing. But it was soon to be the weekend and again missing the bus and then running back via a new path of getting lost between gulworthy rock and the path between morewellham and Guni was a new one, this was going to be the final time of running in the forest this year I still remember to myself . Messages were few and far between minus a few Just eat and flirting here and there. 

A morning run in 

The selfie in the forest 

The nights were starting to pull in 

RAF 1940s weekend. 

The pint glass from the Queens head 

After more pints in the warmer afternoon evening to then still get to catch up on things, it was coming up to Friend birthdays was a mini cake was in order as well as the caining of the content to get edited and posts to finish typing up back then, working the evenings was causing the knock on effect but my fuck it was going to get worse according to some people telling me.

The bike selfie of another working day 

The Cake for a friends 60th and colleague came with me on his last few weeks before he was let go 

Spice pasties from the food fridge on the way back home after the cake drop off and bus home 

A Potato and Cauliflower affair for that tea 

The insta story to let things know how the catch up was going 

As time went on, the introduction of a brand of donuts i want to try more of in the 2024 year including feeding of to make sure it was going to be nice, especially for £3 for 4 frozen ones isn't too bad. 

The £3 for 4 frozen dunking donuts from a spare 

More salad bits on a tea when getting home 

Late night selfies 

But as the time was passing by, it was soon time for more visits and this in turns out its going to the be the exhaustion of me to prove my worth of distance due to 3 customers to see in one night plus being late and the phone call from that scam earlier in the month was going to haunt me too. It was 1hour and 40 minutes to get from Horrabirdge to Guni, luckily it was dry that night too. 

The run when going to Horrabirdge nearing 8:30pm

Part of the run back from Horrabirdge back home 

The toasted sandwich as a reward and very late tea 

As it was coming to the bank holiday, it was actually coming to be a big choice to have to really show what the bike was capable of, since eyes were going to be the topic, but after more visits and having to run to the Indian takeout which was the 2nd Indian this year to be fair. Takeaways in 2023 were not as many as it used to be, especially the cost of living and the distance 

The takeout from the Ganges on bank holiday august 

As it leads to another bank holiday, it was in term going to relax, but especially as it had to be more self sufficient due to looking after mum with a regen eye operation that was going to be planned in the next few days. 

Selfie waiting for the bus home 

The tea on the final night before bank holiday weekend 

As the final days, the meals were more classic for me with Chicken tikka along with pasties and even some air fried garlic bread to but that was after the chores of more dog walking  since of the operation recovery having to take effect here.

The selfie when dog walking as the clouds come in 

Chicken tikka, gluten free Pasties, Garlic bread Cereal and rice 

Gifted sandwiches from the colleague 

Selfie when more loading things to go back home  after cycling back from Peter Tavy 

More selfies on the final cycle home of the month

Then it was it, the end of August and time to deal with ALOT of repercussions but at least the time to not have to worry about Busses  was ending, right...

The sky on the final night. 

September: 

Now here we go on bits and pieces and we start as we mean to go on, with having to cycle the backroads of Yelverton and experience the start the nights really starting to get darker in smaller stages. 

The red sunset in Yelverton 

It was dusk as i cycled by Denham Bridge 

By thus point it was some overdue takes in work like PC builds to do and it was soon time to face facts.  Getting to have to unblock when I meant what I said to then deal with paragraphs and the same shit in a different terminology most of the time. 

I get you’ve said you don’t like it but is that just because you’re upset and angry and there’s a way you can forgive me and give me another chance or not at all? I’m sure there’s better girl options than me and you haven’t seen me in ages but I feel like we’re close so I don’t want to fall out so whatever you decide I will just go with it but if you could give me another chance and help me help myself I’d be so thankful

But with this on the way it was going to have to deal with this on top of the face there were 2 PC to build on that weekend,  especially as now I could cycle in and get time to have a lay in in the end. But way life goes, that Sunday was going to help ease pressure and also make me realised the Bungees are not as good as I originally once thought. 

PCs 2 Build

Mini biscuit mayo ham subs 

Cycling in the dusk some more 

AS I dealt with another long Monday of multiple people to see in  that day,  and as the bike was used, evening visits could get easier for me. So some of them I could go to Lidl on the way home Like I used to do in some cases. 

The selfie as leaving to go to lidl then home 

Lidl shops 

As the stress of the demands were coming in on top of longer days to deal with at work, Rosie was also getting tummy trouble so it becomes the case of Walking at the station in the Midnight hours too. 

The station at night 

Plus it was a time of chatting to more Welsh cuties, even though one of them use to take the mick out of me years back, she softened in weight for sure and her sister is in on the action of feeding now too which has its charms but not my type. But that started more often of the other. 

On Snap it was saying goodbye to the Scottish feedee since things just went like out of the blue wanting just eat and not even showing or chatting much, I did end it loke a relationship in a way so it was on good ish terms. But that was in itself and more running on the backroads while I still could in the dry-ish weather. 

Selfies on Paths towards Harvest Home 

The Sky getting clear and dark when Walking Rosie 

But as it stands it was also time to explore the moors more when I did the visits on the Sunday to carry up since it was coming up to non stop mode again, this about the 3rd month of non stop work nearly. That bike was coming in handy, Plus it was to just make it easier to sort out some of the fiendish tasks, all while getting messages like. 

Hey any luck by any chance with xxx? Getting desperate now and can call them before 7.30

A Sunday morning selfie before getting to work again 

Cycling back from Pork Hill the Monday 

Plus on the way back I had a message of this 

Hi there how's it going? I was wondering if I could give you a little bit of advice for your profile if that's ok? It will stop you getting taken advantage of as much 

The mini shop and soon to be final bits of sorbet 

But it just felt the same as all times go, since it was to carry on with more tasks and it was having to juggle things about, since more messages were going into the chance of having to make sure it was being able to have to sort more visits out, including Mary Tavy  and back home in the dusk.

The selfie on the way back 

The weekend was approaching, it was the final time to get plans started to get favours back, but it was also the first weekend off since this weekend was going to be my first Monday off in the next many months. Since I even got to play Ridge racer 7 as the Sunday approached. 

Dog walking selfies at midnight 

Shaving in the bath 

RR7 and actually the game was not lagging online with the 4G 

Bike Cleaning 

But with soon it to be that day off, the meal was quite nice to have a bit of leftover peshwari naan that was frozen in the fridge. 

The leftover peshwari naan 

But then it was the first and luckily not final Monday off of this year, which it was nice to finally spend some time with my mum and sister, since she was recovering and gradually getting the sight back. Which it was a shopping trip which involved a decent deal of Gluten free pasties and a box of smaller Chicken Tikka pies, both of them total cost £8, like actually that is one intense deal. 

The boxes from Ginsters on the way home 

Which that in itself is nice and also gets to enjoy some soup in Louis Tea rooms and this did burn my tongue from the heat to be fair, but it was going to be the first of a few meals to now be having company of a new-born. 

The tomato soup with a scone 

Walking selfies with Rosie 

But as the week was going on the start to really show  its own plan and Cameo was starting to get its first few customers now I've finally got to enjoy a new income which has helped in the time of the needs going up especially as I can film smaller clips which don't need over 30 minutes to do this on a podcast that was still being asked of me. Plus more distance and back and forth on the Wednesday to lamerton and the shop, then back to lamerton. 

The run on the anal selfie 

The sun going in as we cross the road 

The end of the messages were there for the moment since it was just feeling like a cosier on this point of view, Since t was going to be short break before they continued on as it comes to the final 3 month ahead, but the bike was letting that distanced to let me cycle and gets B^M bits after customer. 

The B&M in the dusk 

The selfie in the moonlight 

Bits from B&M

As the months end days come, there were Cameo to be used on top of the online customer assistant service to earn the mistakes back , especially as Cameo you can do it mostly anywhere and it works, even in rain on a fam lane while cycling with carboard on the back of the bike. 

The selfie before taking the cameo

Even with the weather still pulling in there was just enough time for Visits to Mary Tavy and this time it was one i would never expect to go as far as, but it had its peace with the deep living on the moors, but cattle that block the road can be a scary one, I was lucky on this occasion with those Red bullocks. 

The selfie as the  bullocks eating the grass on the side 

With a few messages here and there this month was over and the month of content crunch time was to begin, especially as things were going to be unknown and more busy times to cope with. Work was starting to get busier too. 

October:

We start over to more visits on the Sunday, which this time I did a half day and skipped going back to the shop since there ware going to be the chance to do that on Monday, especially as there was going to be some more free time. Since most of October was going to be quieter from the mistake of the past of helping out. I only decided to just go to Lydford and back instead. 

The selfie on the way there 

A foggy selfie on the way back 

The roast after on the 1st

But as things go into it, chores for bits had to be done and it was always like those spreadsheets can be a toughie to get the energy to do on top of others bits, especially as this new feedee from Bristol was to come into my life and this was going to be the start of more painful errands and one-sidedness which was not going to last long from how things turned out. But this was filler and more cycling between work and home and visits too, pls leftovers and that chicken tikka pie batch came in very handy.

 

The Gluten free Pie and parts of a reheated previous meal if I recall 

Selfies while on the main road home 

Chicken tikka pies with eggs and Cheesecake too 

As more visits to do on the way back form internet issues on the other side of the house, it was going to be more visits on this strip of road to admire the views more than actual work itself, since the night time the sky opens up lovely. 

The selfie outside the petrol station just past the village 

 As it leads to, I had to start to take jobs home with me to catch up since consultations in the shop were just going over me, but Switches were going to NOT be my friend for repairing in the months to come. Especially as getting it done before the big week was upon me. Especially as the snap flirting was going to be deep in both text and demands. But we carry on with work since the next few days was the limbo to make sure devices and things were charged up. Work was prepared for closing to get  crunch time done. 

A Switch to repair in the twilight hours 

More selfies on a roundabout home with luggage 

Chicken tikka pies and even a cereal spinach curry to go with 

As the final day before the big week of the fair, it was a long visit at one of my other customers in the town, before going over to the shop and picking up more things to cycle home with, since slowly but surely, the cardboard weas getting removed with straps, but little did i know the bike was going to suffer, which this was when the service was needing to be book just over the mark of when the service was due. 

The selfie of blurred  

The lorries already parking up Saturday evening 

Then it was the weekend to relax but also having to see more of the little baby, which this was involving more chatting on Snap at the same time of walking around the Nurseries with the pram in full force, which was company for all of us and the weather was actually near sweating. But the bike was booked in for  a service the week after. 

The bike cleaning was becoming a weekly routine 

A Crisp toasted sandwich to start the day 

This was also the time I saw someone/ walked past a girl I swiped right with on tinder a few times but no match back, especially as the dating side was going weekly but my mind was not focused onto it. 

The view from the road 

Selfies with the clear sky 

Portrait selfie 

But then it lead to the Monday,  which was going to be being a chance to get some bits and pieces sorted out due to a overdue visit which the visit was done without any hassle either plus it gets to be the case that I get to go lidl, but instead it lead to 2 more visits such as an iPad setup then one more phone lesson or item to drop off to a regulars before heading home, which tied off the day well. 

The bottles of water and maize snacks, the water was for the preparation for the big event 

 

The selfie cycling back from gulworthy 

But alas things were being at their need a Welsh cutie did finally rely back to me after 3 messages which was going to see how things went but that was going nowhere, and trying to upload bits and pieces to clear the phone out before it becomes the big event, which had some changes this year. 

Goose fair back in its 2nd year since the pandemic is that  it was going to be a less event one since of the avian flue caused the issue of the Cattle Market to close, so that coverage was less. The Tuesday was more of some work to get done and then explore before having to get nagged to get a lift back instead of walking/running it back. 

The view of the Hall with the neon Fun house shining 

Empty people around the rides 

The freakout which was only here for 1 night and day 

The views of the street 

Stalls being prepared 

Then it was getting home and a caining to get this vlog up before the time tomorrow, so the 1st of the mostly all nighter. But then it lead to the Wednesday day vlog which the day was felt a bit different. Especially with getting a lift in with sister and mum and walking from the old house downwards which felt like the past in ways. But this vlog was nice to explore with gossip and some chatter in between. 

The grey sky 

Christmas cards 

More stalls 

The foods and more crowds 

The stall to get the cheap burger 

But as it stands it was time to go back to the shop to edit it up, which ended up getting to make a don't eating video, I'm still shocked for 4 donuts  for £11. 

The donut burger 

The selfie of it half eaten 

But then it weas caining and video editing the day which I nearly got it finished before it headed to 8pm, which gave about 2 hours to look around for the night in most cases. But the night itself was terrible with the rain and some bits as early Christmas presents in both work and family parts used, even borrowing money from till is NOT a good sign due to the consequences of the mistakes part of last month either. 

More hoodies 

The bar and catering part of the bits 

the moon above the stands 

City Hopper 

The bits purchased from the night 

The meal 

Then it was coming to be the all nighter and it really did help get things going, sure it was weird to be in trackies outside the shop while it was pissing it down with rain at 3am and sure it was also gfuel to enjoy some of the popping candy and the bottles of water came in handy to stay awake. But it got done and made a sigh of relief, but it really did cause some knocks on the door even with pre warning on both poster and telephone . The end of the day it was the last day I've closed the shop this year, which even having 2 visits and even that was a rush to get the video up by 6:30pm, before a friend to visit and a near 2 hour run home since of the laptop in my rucksack and also the shoes were not the most comfy. So the meal reward when home was just a saviour. It was also night to se the glow of the fair in the night sky which had cleared up too. It was also the first time I've slept in the shop since being there for 3 years. 

The meal home on the 12th for the first night at home 

But then life resumed, and work visits carried on while in between was to get the blogposts typed up. But people still have to insist on me to visit so I do travel my way, Lamerton was a nice look at the fair's lights from across the valley before a nice fish and chippy to go with a chicken tikka pie and cereal to fill me up too. 

The view of the lights from Gulworthy 

Battered sausage , chicken tikka pie, cereal and ships with curry sauce too 

But then it was the final da of this week and a nice look around the fair on Saturday after one visit to go near the bus station, which the sky was lovely but rained just as I was go to back to the shop to finalise some bits off and pick up the bike to cycle home. Nothing special, but missed the chance to get a cosplay of sonic to sign my copy of frontiers or origins plus  since superstars was a month away at that point 

The view of the fair on the final day 

Over the falls in the sky 

The view of the fair in that blue glow across the valley 

Chicken tikka and a chicken tikka Pie 

But then it leads to the rest of the October month.  Which sure it was chats with new models on curvage which I've yet to buy clips off even though they now have a partner plus there were some matches that didn't really lead anywhere on Hinge, but Hinge as been better than Tinder. But we start with the bike being serviced and another train ride to get this done, which had some time to get 2 cameos filmed too, plus it was nice to be able to visit the oriental supermarket and I will have to go and get things from there more. 

The selfie when getting up 

Bike on the train 

The mixes and food from the Oriental supermarket, the Plum sauce was a nice buy 

Its been a while since walking here 

The selfie walking Rosie again 

The homemade curry and the air fryer becomes useful

But then it was still to continue on with bits and it felt a lul in the side with swip9ing left and right but also longer nights approaching. 

More selfies in the dark 

Then it lead to waiting for an hour to be picked up due to phone texts not going as they should when i could have just ran it in the dam rain form my regulars, but instead the day after was more cycling to make life easier 

The selfie on the backroad running 

Heavy meals after a heavy day. 

But itself was leading to a weekend of  normality but also the half term was coming up, so that meant a afternoon out to see the pumpkins aft Lifton Farm shop, which I swear I saw Bronti there but memories fade from knowing faces, which vegetable pasties and also seeing cute parts of the farm is nice, which they can charge what they like and the cream afternoon team was a posh peng experience, even though it was a text or a email to sort out for the visit to Lydford the day after. 

Vegetable Pasty 

A Double decker bus serving ice cream of things 

Pumpkin arches 

A Pumpkin Alien gun 

The afternoon tea 

A selfie on leaving 

But the Monday was actually to go and sort out a shortcut in the Tamar trails for the last time from a regular to go to another part of Guni in the pissing rain that day, plus a friend up near the station was a nice route to make it on the way home with anyway.  But the next few days was calm but also getting visits and leftover bits done, like a bit of bread and that garlic Alloli made a return, plus the weather was starting to get a bit better towards Hallows Eve. 

The bigger chicken pie with extras 

The introduction of a spicy kebab sauce to go with the garlic Alloli 

More selfies on the roundabout 

But the 26 had some interesting messages on F which to be fair only became 2 of them so it didn't really go as a connection so to speak, but the introduction of now running via colcharton was going to be the idea and even that was going to lead to one customer dropping me home since they saw me running past them from an errand and lived nearby. But it was 2 days before shit was going to hit the fan with  a repeat. 

The clouds in the sky passing colcharton 

More selfies running back 

Then the message happened , Things go in and things come out.  But Luckily the 28th I cycled since I know it was going to be a long day with a customer and learning some facts and introducing someone to be told that reddit hides the truth and censors the medical truth but implies I think Telegram is communism since it is mostly used with Russia. 

Another selfie in the moon light 

Sunday was a family day to sort out and check on nan since she was suffering from another infection, which soon we would know its the final times. 

Toasted sandwiches for lunch 

Rosie on the moors 

A Selfie seeing a rainbow

But the final days approach and more visit and picking things up from supplies is the key, Yelverton post office do cheap cartons too.  Plus more messages back with G since was was unsure of her feedee side and ice cream is always a temptation for some people too.  Now the clocks were going back 

strawberry juice at Yelverton 

The selfie with a pony 

Cranberry was good for me then 

Halloween was normal but wet and the food fridge has a bake that had cheese so i skipped it and tried this windows tablet leftover in work, it ran ChromeOS Flex but no sound 

The selfie with the bake 

Bits of pasta to make with the Kebab sauce 

We then tread into the final 2 months, which things were going to be the chance for revelations. 

November: 

This was the start as we left of to go to another visit to the friends house, which this time I was able to get the bus a bit more since some visits were going to take its time and lecture was going to happen. Especially as some of them was not too  bad but as we repeat the theme, so it was even coming up to a birthday, but as it was running up Stony lane, on the 2nd  I got a call from my rep by accident.  Either way it was eventually time to get things cleaned up and tidied in the shop since preparation for Dickensian was on the cards. 

The bits to clear up 

Another selfie with the loaded bike 

it then leads to more messages after giving in and a birthday thing, but it was to learn about how ATMs work, which you know we lead to it  actually more issues since the 5th was a Sunday which hence there was no way i could get on the Train and back to get the vlog done, so it was normal to relax before having tea then actually to run and see the fireworks across  valleys. But it was also going to deal with scammers on Hinge that matches turn to just the same as others 

Another bike cleaning selfie 

The toasted sandwich when i got the chance later on 

A tired selfie for the breakfast 

The wet view of the petrol station 

Another view of the valley 

Looking with the fog above us

The fact that hinge matches were the same as the others 

But then it leads to more of the week, which it was another quiet on for working Monday but on the way to get some things on thew way back from Lydford since it was nice to finish early for a change yet again, but £3 for crisps is a local business joke of support.

The Slush puppies form the Lamerton Stores 

The crisps for £3 

But then it was to go to more depths of cycling around for visits, which in itself was going to be the case to arrange. It was also the start of some new messages and even getting to know a new person which in that case was nice and it was going to make. Some nice cuties in north really make its moment. 

More wating around selfies 

The selfies when looking back after a cycle 

But as one fireworks was going to be missed another one appears which was the way which in that case was rushing straight from work to Calstock which I managed to get there just as it started . 

The selfie as the end of the fireworks 

But then it was getting to have that edited up, especially as the rain was coming in which means  it was nice to not actually do anything which was ideal for the  most part and helped with the video. But it was also  going to be the consequences of trying to help out when it was texts in the evening. 

The toasted sandwich 

But now this Monday was going to be a case of the favour and showing the true colours, which we first have normal visits, but there was a few messages and the plan was to deliver a laptop to finally get things to be resorted and resolve the mistakes I made was the plan, but when it was a few Saturdays ago, I managed to skip part of the reset which I would have done if things went to plan. 

The view of the A38 on the way 

The google maps route 

As I got to town, it was also to check some bits out on the bike and get the GWR smartcard, plus that and a box of the min dough bites from Krispy Kreme since that is a feeder vibe. But it was nice to finally see how the trucks are laid out for the Christmas light switch on in the coming days. Especially as I was non stop nagged on the phone to get. This was after some messages realising someone is 400lbs but the height does not show it. 

The Selfie after delivering the laptop down the road 

Once that laptop was delivered, it was going to be the case I wanted to actually get it setup but since we could not go inside, and I rushed on the setup which did not finish, this was going to be the downfall, but also shows the true colours where there was Doughnuts delivered and it was not enough. I got back to town and managed to get the time of a drink and food for the train home. 

The empty streets 

I purchased the imported drink and then got on the train which then as i got on, it was a text to deal with. 

It seems like if you gave it to me knowing it was broken maybe you did it out of spite to get back at me for borrowing money this year maybe you wanted to upset me :(

But with that to deal with, I just had to sort things out  then it was the case to finally get some time to review the drink, which was nice for a change and people were wanting to see more reviews, especially as it was more asking to find time for an interview when I don't have the time for that to spend, Camoes are easier since its 1 minute to 3 of recording, NOT 30 minutes. 

The smartcard and the drinks 

The selfie before drinking 

The drinking 

But it leads to finally getting some tea after and the regrets of helping out were starting to loom, it was back to the grind and the preparation for black Friday. But in its mind it was still a mind mess of confusion and non stop work, especially as soon it was going to be having to d a wet long cycle which I only have to forget the things i need and then get the last train home which I was lucky.

The late tea with chips and baked beams 

Pasty from the fridge on the way home 

The leftover intense hot curry with the garlic bread from the pizza van that appears 

The selfie while waiting for the train 

Late night meals 

Pitch black Saturday 

But as the Sunday was another weekend to get things, it was time to organise my desk to make it easier for me to handle video editing, But that could lead to more people wanting to deal with me so I had to go and do a visit in the middle of the afternoon, running after a lunch is never nice either. But end the end, I got the desktop cleaned and monitors organised. But the mouse decided to not work which stressed me out. Whats worse is a collect call and in turn that was going to be the final straw. 

Bike cleaning self in the morning 

The toasted sandwich on another sunday 

The dstart of the desk to rotate and organise 

The roast for the tea after I got back from the visit 

Finally complete on the desk

Getting logged in 

So while an intempo hub made me realise that this was going to not plan, and even causing the  mouse to die but that call of and I just said "I can't help you right now" and that caused texts up the Ying yang like this 

Why would you be so rude like that

Even if you can’t help me if you’re a friend that’s now how you speak to someone

1 I’m so upset and hurt, All I was asking  for help when I’m stranded ,you give me a broken laptop I thought you’d at least help me or if not speak to me like a human or nicely 😭

So that was going  to be tough and getting locked out of starling was even working so that caused more rush. But  in itself is going to be the case of many hours for it and well it was also the morning off. Which things begin to show. I got a message pretty much saying about the laptop was then given to someone else since I "sold" the laptop to and then that someone else had to loan them the money that i sold it for. But whats funny is after talking to this person, I got a message halfway during the visit which suddenly disappeared, so that means it was time to block. This HAD to end and it did. I cycled to another visit which turns out was a part from the day before. The route in the dark is scary 

The google maps route 

 

The night sky in the dark on one camera 

 

The night sky in Google camera 

More leftover and mixes when i got home 

Another Selfie as leaving gulworthy 

Then more air fried food to enjoy with extras as the per 

 

More Night selfies 

 

My attempt at crispy kale again with extras 

But as the days were nearing, the work distances were going to be more extra tough and this was going to cause arguments, since black Friday was approaching which it was going be a NASTY argument with family about working until 11pm due to 2 visits to sort out and like having to cause boundaries, which I'll slowly learn but that demand is not constant and soon eases off since 2024 was going to be able to have that time to myself which includes  some projects and some other things, like health check-ups up in the eyes and the Penis. 

 

Blurry selfies running up the hill 

 

Small leftover snacks including the seaweed thins 

But that means the busy retail weekend was not out of the way since posters only just got up and also if you keep in mind that visits were going to be daily and also online working was no chance, since especially with the Dickensian to come and the start to plan the typing up end of the year so it would finish BEFORE 2024 was the plan but fate always changes it. But its a good time to get Gfuel topped up in work and this was looking like it was going to semi pay off. But not as many cans as March, but this order has been like 3 months to sort out.  I've had sips of Sage mode and Spider-Ver Glitch mix, 2024 is when I deal with getting to try out Cherry Lollipop and even the Knuckles flavours when and as I can say yes I'll pay for them on the Tab i have in work, since it was soon that Tab was paid off and another new one begins. 

 

More cans of Gfuel in work 

 But as the days were nearing, the work distances were going to be more extra tough and this was going to cause arguments, since black Friday was approaching which it was going be a NASTY argument with family about working until 11pm due to 2 visits to sort out and like having to cause boundaries, which I'll slowly learn but that demand is not constant and soon eases off since 2024 was going to be able to have that time to myself which includes  some projects and some other things, like health check-ups up in the eyes and the Penis. 

 

 

The fun views of sight 

But I never listen and have the dad's side of stubbornness and which in that case it leads to more working after with one visit that was just the miss of the last bus which means colcharton again, 

 

The selfie in the moonlight 

More mixe of fried food 

But Sunday was actually getting to the grips of things with finally being able to get work sorted to , some jobs done and clearing out a fair bit of the shop was going to be the goals, carboard to be scrapped, this was that cleaning and preparation to finally make sure things were working and not messing me about. The lettuce from the community fridge was proving useful for more bits and pieces too. 

 

The toasted sandwich and vitamin drink 

But it leads then to the final week, with Cameos to do and the Tyre on  the bike was now in the no choice, it needed to be changed, we have to make sure it was done. So the Monday was a normal day, except there was that extra visit on the way, Emails cause things to not stop. From cameo selfies 

The selfie before the cameo 

The views from the estuary as I cycle from dusk to night into the city 

The bike parked up 

But with things purchased like Primark shoes which actually to this day over 1 month later do NOT do my feet any good, the durability of them were tested and really the white versions of the other shoes i should have gone for. None the less after that and a cheap drink on the way back, it was time to get the train home. The railcard works and this was the final time of going to Plymouth in 2023. 

The shoes for £10 

The final time in Plymouth in 2023 

The final time off the train this year. 

Which for me this was still not the end of me biking, since it was then to catch up on more visits that last week could not fit in, people missing out on the controller sales and also Console sale gambles were here. But it was then more prep work before Dickensian to sort out . But it was nice a famous model messaged me and we got a tiny bit talking with a cute ya ga. 

More offloading selfies to empty the shop 

And more straps to use in the rain 

December 

But it leads to Dickensian itself and it feels a blur and when the temperature went right down, but this was meant to be how working was, even when having suppliers to call up to order Pac-man world rep-Pac was physical for indies like 1 year later since of the Game exclusivity ended like really Bandai, so that was to be grabbed and a PS5 for a treat from the one in April is finally being sorted and was sorted. In the end it leads to more of the same and no time to film, I really should have used glass here. 

The Lights on the tree 

But as time goes, work never stops and the visits were luckily starting to ease, but before that does happen, it was one last second to last bout with one more customer to make sure things were working for the printer, plus it was leading to also a phone to sort which the 27th it was part of, since customer service is important until it burns me out.  

The selfie on the way home 

More food as i got home 

But as December was coming into its first full week, it was, more visits to sort out especially as it was still the seen week of working straight and it could have been potentially 3 weeks,  but that was soon to change as news was coming in.  Plus more messages from the F was to come in and it felt nice since the moving on affair from the past mistakes and regrets. 

Selfies near Asda 

During this, it was some flirting and managed to actually get someone to cave in and buy mass gainer powder since they wanted that extra support and live a lucky life some would love to lead again, which does excite the consequences of binging and calories. 

Microwaved meals to enjoy 

Waiting for the bus home 

Noodles and Cereal were the case but these were HOT Noodles 

The Thursday was train strikes so one of the days I had to get to  Bere Alston for an overdue visit, but it leads to actually something ended up seamless in the just far of it with the routers working as it should be with the right branding, but a lift back was nice and also it was late but the final one of these types in 2023 is a good way to end that there. 

The selfie on the way home after the drop off

But now we begin something, since there was a cold coming on which I noticed after mum started to get it and from one of the visits I was in on the Monday, there was a slight sore of the throat. But what was getting weird is soon there was something stuck in the throat. A Toasted sandwich that was made but it might have been a bit filling. 

The toasted sandwich 

But thi weird feeling was in my stomach and it was like burping quite a lot, not sure what caused it, I was soon to find out, but this was in the mean time to get the blogpost of the review typed up.  Like watching Batman to help me type it up in some focus. But also it was more cycling Back from Lamerton, so it means I could take it easier. 

The light weight meal after a cycle home 

The cat on the laptop while I was typing up the review of the year 

As another day goes, it was having to cycle to Yelverton again for an overdue visit which was good that I managed to get time to sort it, the bike really does show its usefulness and as the nights were getting darker, so the cycle was seem more scary. 

The selfie as I left for the next day 

Distance on google maps 

The next mal which seemed t go in fine 

As the weekend appeared I was finding out about a project for a conservatory, so it means that the WIFI would struggle for the next few weeks at least and that made the typing up even harder than it could have been harder then it was. But this would look better than we think. But B&M was the time we made to get some extra bits and even when the Traffic warders out on a Sunday afternoon in the Dusk, its crazy 

The lounge had to be cleared 

Sunday roast 

But then it was another light bit since i was still being gassy on the pipework insides,   

But that tomato soup from B&M is quite nice and light. 

The light tomato soup meal 

But then it was the final time to going to Lydford for a bit of a check-up   which even seeing seem my former substitute teacher from Tavi College become a plumber and it was good to check bits and pieces but it was go to get the chance to cycle back to the shop, this was get to catch up on the moneys and the cash was still not paid in, even in 2024. 

The selfie on the way home 

But then my body was going into the risk, since this was going to make my tummy puke, and I mean PUKE, this curry i had n way home was a bit heavier than the other recent means , it tasted nice but it was a bit stuck. 

The curry with garlic bread and salad. 

It got really stuck and by the twilights, it was coming up and it did, the whole bathroom was puked out and it big puke that spread scross the bathroom  and took me a fair bit of time to get it cleaned up , this was th time of having to not eat. 

The puke after the curry 

But then it was to rest and try to ease things off and carry on working to empty the tummy out, but also a cutie on F did message back to me which was lovely too which the temptation to get to know here is there but it was not going as it once, but it was still more to find that time to type up the posts this 2023.  Especially as I got a lift home in the dark as the road past gulworthy. 

Another run selfie before getting s lift with parents since they wanted me t let them know when going back 

But this was getting to a hearing about my nan, she was in Hospital, which this was hearing to the part this could be it, so it was too find the time to go and see her, which in itself was not good and a sad. 

The selfie before leaving 

The leftovers when i got home 

But my tummy was recovering and means more visit which was coming ot bad news and a phone call could happen at any moment of the passing but the 2 visits of one after another and then I cycled home in the night yet again.  But the way it was with soup and then toasted sandwiches was a craving after not eating for the day in-between and the blogposts were needing to be typed up top. 

The soup with doubt and mini dipping bits 

AS the weekend approaching, it was flirting with a new person which sometimes a gothic girl was going to be playful and might lead to something further, but this was soon overshadowed with one other person getting gain powder and also a new match with Hinge which I managed to get this march with a girl in Bristol and things might be actually going  to be the chance to finally meet someone and spend time, so it was starting to get quick  on chatter. 

A toasted sandwich with ham and mayo 

Which then it leads to the sunday and this was the final time to see my nan in hospital. Which actually was the best shes been, since she managed to speak and smiled alot, it felt good to finally listen and see memories but this was coming to its end, we first had lunch in the Range which café did improve, we went in there and I had turkey roll and half of mums chips too. 

The roll and chips 

Then it turns out it was exploring the streets, the aisles were not all packed but soe many Christmas stuff , the sports and travel was much less, like no festival trolleys there at all. But there was the chance to see her and those we taken time. Even with the break we had at 4pm which was of a sausage roll and the tango ice blast was tempting. But we left around 5:30 and time to go home and see if anything happens. Which instead it was to finally settle with the microwave meal to line the tummy up a bit. 

The selfie as leaving the hopstial 

The meal for tea after 

The Monday was more than a few visits which was going to be the the cycling in the dark, the bike light did not work and those Shortbreads from Goose fair needed to be posted off, which instead was to go to Horrabirdge to get them posted off. This was after the final visit to the customer of regulars. 

The view of the post office 

The last 10 minutes before 5 and 4 parcels sent out to the suppliers and it felt like an end of a chapter, which in itself is good, but then it was a wet cycle back home, but this was not the last time I went to this village. 

The blurry view of the village near the bridge 

I managed t pick up some onion rings and mint cordial which was to help the tummy. Since there was no chance of it in lidl, tesco was the solution here. 

The onion rings, lime and mint from Tesco 

Junctions on the way home 

Something a bit more to eat as the end of the day 

AS the next few days overcomes, it was going to be tough work visit were becoming non stop, jobs in work were starting to ease off but some demand were itself causing some delays and it was soon time to learn, as I cycled home on Friday 22nd. 

The night sky on the 19th since it was on the last visit from a Cornish regular 

Lighter Chicken Tikka Masala and Onion rings 

Onion rings bap and a Pasty plus ketchup

The next day was another long one and this time it was nice to cook chicken burgers and attempt to use zinger chilli garlic season on this which was not going as right as the spice was a little bit more than i expected, but my dad would disagree, my tummy was not. Bu it was also going to the face that this was it, the legacy of a family was over when I got home and parents gave me that silent look before telling me Nan passed away at 10am on the 22nd. That was after a delayed visit which I was meant to have done last week but did this day instead 

Mini shop at Morrisons 

The selfe before leaving 

The 22nd meal of a curry with onion rings and ginger biscuits 

O the 23rd it was final prep work before being able to do what I wanted and have the 3 days off, for Christmas, one of them was attempting to copy from my PS4, but that was going to take 22 hours on a old VDSL router and another one with gigabit was taking 9 hours, but still the Saturday was the bus to go in this time.

The PS4 to PS5 transfer

Leaving work for the final time before Christmas 

The wet look at the road 

A selfie before the fridge 

23rd was shopping 

A Christmas eve eve meal 

Then it comes to the Eve itself and that was a quiet one, sure I should have filmed the video before hand but things get rushed and not being prepared is something I've learned to face a lot this past year. But for me I can really say it was somewhat a nice one and I didn't really have to save much and just observe and smile here and there. But the weather through the weekend period was shit. 

The christmas eve buffet spread plate 1 

A selfie of where i really wanted to film the Christmas message but didn't since Rosie was going to be in the barking mood 

The gifts from that Dad's side of the family on secret Santa 

Then it came to the day itself an it was a more relaxing affair but albeit the rush to edit the message came cross harder and that tight deadline, but it was also nice to help out with the cooking a bit more as well as that small walk in-between to get some fresh air before the sister and husband came around. 

Rosie and the presents 

Another cloudy wet sky 

AS the meal was, it was very filling but this time was not a sense of omg rush ourselves and scoff it bur it was gentle paces, the chocolate desert sides was probably the most sickly for me. 

The roast itself 

The desert parts

But it was also the first Christmas without nan and grandad which feels surreal but due to the newborn, mum and dad are now called nan and grandad so the name is there in spirit. But it was leaving some of mine to last so i don't seem too greedy, but it was then to watch the King's speech as the per. Before it was then time to end the afternoon with sister and their family leave to see the other side of her family now too. Which later it lead to a leftover tea 

The best present was this snuddiee

The speech itself 

Leftovers 

But then it was to continue the typing of that post as leading into the Boxing Day, since that itself was just a quiet day of walking and reflection since it was the final day off (for me) but also the time to not be as greedy from the 2 days of gluttony most have, sure its not as intense as dream girls pigging out as I was to find out on F and the girl from Hinge seducing me with her voice note of appetite which later in the week was going to lead to a NYE special. I did get messages from a supplement cutie but it didn't go much after that day. 

More taosted sandwiches on my days off 

The selfie on the summit of Kit hill 

Leftover gammon and roast potatoes for lunch 

The night of typing up 

And so charismas is over and for me its back to work, which things were about to go more stressful but also semi prepared especially as having to be lifted into work since of the storm that Wednesday was to bring in, which is fin in itself. Especially as there was some same days repairs to do and boy it was going to get worse the days after. But also mean the final time to Cycle outside of Tavi and Back Home, via passing Morrisons on my own of course. Plus Tesco had some sauces I wanted to crave since mayo had gone off on me a bit. 

Reduced items for nice deals 

BBQ Sauce and doughnuts 

The selfie leaving Tesco for the final time in 2023 

A nice turkey Balti with more biscuit-y extras and poppadom's too 

The Thursday and Friday felt like a blur, sure here were 2 messages from models t enjoy and also quiet from Hinge, but consultation after consultations were hitting in and that was making some repairs that didn't go to plan, Get delayed and cause mistakes, My own regrets and one of the suppliers didn't arrive at all but they were closed over the holiday period, which means closing for the 2 weeks will have to be after the start of 2024. The Appetit was back to normal. But the Friday I got a lift back home since a customer insisted which is nice and does those as favours rather than pay me though we do meet in the middle on payment options. 

The Thursday night of Katsu curry spagbol with salad cream, crunchy nut and steak crisps 

Friday night was a bit light with sweet n sour with salad and crisps to go with some pickle 

But the Final day of the year working wise was another windy cycle, and lucky I did since it was a fair bit of people chatting in the shop, some advice here and there. Plus it was also coming to the point to do 3 visits last minute, one called up after one popped in and then one I was meant to do on Friday I did the last visit. Those were harder than it seem, the first 2 anyway, which routers being setup with passwords forgotten, then Powerline having the issue on slow speeds. In the pouring rain all 3 got resolved before picking what I needed from the shop before cycling home on last time in 2023. 

The selfie on my way back to the shop the final time in 2023 

The bike ready to go in the rain 

The view of the town from near Gulworthy cross 

I finally got back and time to put the bike in, but since the bike back in august on this post, its done over 1500 miles, that is a crazy amount of power but especially as I have pushed the battery level the past few days like using the Tour speed instead of just eco on hills, it can help but that battery conservation is the key for 100 miles per battery charge. After that it was time to get in the warm close then to have a nice big leftover meal. 

The total bike miles since purchase 

A filling meal of Chicken wings, noodles, salad, biscuits, peanut butter, steak crisps and even mayo 

But then it comes to the final day and this was mostly relaxing, Ideal wanted to get this post up before but fate was having other ideas due to 4G mast planning on where to get ta better antenna fitted, that took up most of the morning until it was lunch, but before lunch a text from one of my customers that tested Positive for covid after i saw her last night, Now I was quite distanced from her in her room and testing later on did show good promise so this could be 2024 is the year I got covid, i hope not but thats how the cookie crumbles.  The soup was nice even with golden syrup and chicken stock added. 

2 Bacon sarnies for the final breakfast of 2023 

Leek and Potato soup with chicken stock and golden syrup 

The negative test 

Later on we all went for a nice walk before dusk and mum used some spare change to get all 3 of us scratch cards to see if we get a lucky break of fate, but all 3 of us won pretty much £5 each or so so its just about paid for the 3 cars themselves or actually £5 profit from £8 spent. 

The scratch cards 

Then it was the final meal of 2023, with a mix of various microwave takeout's to enjoy and the prawn dumplings from a few week ago on that reduced shopping trip, the dip was nice and the crackers always have their charm. 

The mixed fakeaways with Salad and breaded chicken dippers too 

Then it was to relax from 8 onwards to finally finish this post up, which brings me to the end the year of shit as a very peaceful ne, The ringing  in of the new year starts in a different post. 

The final Bereal of 2023 

And there we are, many thanks for reading this and some might have gotten hints of what truth has happen and some will probably say its my own fault and maybe they are right, but next year might be more of the same or less chances to make mistakes. 

Take care and enjoy the New year, this time will have more goals to go to in 2024.

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