Dublin 2 Dingle

Bunny and the Bandit

So sad to be leaving The Apple Farm

With Patsy Kelly in Sean Kelly Square

At last a nice hotel, The Hibernian in Mallow, with fresh cotton sheets and soap to slip on in the shower. Makes a change from what I was slipping on in the shower this morning. Add to this, the fact that we cycled today's section of the D2D without getting wet -other than a bit sweaty and hence Adrian who retained the bracelet jaune yesterday extends his guardianship of the revered prize since he has a chapped bottom to boot today. One more puncture today to go with the one we had yesterday keeps the Ps to 2 which is good going given that we have cycled over 200 miles so far.

I must pay respect to the support crew who have entered into the spirit 100% as demonstrated in the top photo above. Bunny has provided carbohydrates and first aid when required and the soigneur is not reluctant when it comes to placing hands on. Without the chaps we would have struggled to complete this trial. There's more to it than simply getting on the bike everyday. We need to put petrol in the rider and fill him up with love.

Other interesting and exciting news is the fundraising total. We are absolutely delighted with the level of generosity from all of you out there in cyberland. We have still to add the bucket content but we are hopeful of reaching the £4000 target which is outstanding. The Hospice will be very happy.

When the wind blows tomorrow we know we are doing this for a reason and frankly my dears we don't give a damn because tomorrow is another day. Bring it on.

LLL