Tuesday, 22 August 2023

AT 146 - 21st August [234.6]

 


Bemis Stream - tenting


Happy Birthday to me,

Happy Birthday to me,

Happy Birthday dear Stephen,

Happy Birthday to me,


Worst Birthday ever. 


No one to put a card on my pillow, saying I look like I did when we met. 

No cards in the post. 

New shoes are not as grippy as the old ones, fell twice. 

You know in a spin class when you increase the resistance and your legs burn, I have that on every climb. 

Just another day hiking as normal.

No restaurant dinner out. 





Best Birthday ever. 


High Route sang me Happy Birthday at breakfast. 

Donnie caught a fish for me, but I had already hikes out so he ate it!!

WhatsApp message from grandkids and loads of friends and family. 

High Route hikes out a bar of chocolate as a present. 

Wheels had a cup cake with a candle for me. Chop Sticks’ birthday is also today, two strangers on the same day in this one point on the trail, mad!!!

Then to top it off, Jason & Matt turn up on the trail, yes Jason flew in from London this morning to surprise me on the trail. 

Swim #35 with my two boys. 

What a birthday!!!!

We are all camping together tonight beside river. 

   









8 comments:

  1. Absolutely amazing!! Well done J and Matt… V 🎉🥰

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  2. Happy birthday Bittersweet!
    You’re celebrating in Gods masterpiece.. that is present and cards and candles enough!! 🌲🌞

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  3. Well done Jay and Matt! Your presence being the best present 🥰 M & S

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  4. Oh wow! Brilliant! What a great birthday surprise. Well done Jay & Matt. Hilda R

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  5. Happy Birthday Steve … 23.56 so just j in the Nick of time from over the water . Amazing Matt and Jason are with you . Much love from all us Ellises
    Lisa

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  6. Happy Birthday! You are doing great especially for a senior citizen! Have you joined AARP yet! I'll be starting back on Sept 3rd. Your an inspiration!!

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  7. Happy belated birthday Stephen - lots of love Tina xx

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  8. Delighted, thrilled the surprise worked!!!! Love you Dad nxx

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