Warning - High Pitched Squeaky Panicky Post
Apr2220101:30 a.m.
I am in an utter spin. How quickly can one person go from lovely relaxation to total panic meister - well for me an hour did it.
Firstly the relaxation was after the sports massage with a very lovely lady who only made me wince a few times, and said I was in pretty good condition with no real problems - oh hurrah, I can't tell you how pleased I was with that. Every morning I wake with all these extra aches and pains and luckily none of them is very major. Although I must admit when she asked if I had any problem areas I don't think she thought she would be writing out two A4 sides of notes!
Then I decided to plan our journey to the Expo. This is turning into a major headache and quite possibly some marital disharmony. Originally the plan was to drop the children with my sister in Richmond and then go by train. But then we thought this would probably take too long, so the decision was made to drive straight there. It turns out that it is a lot further than I thought. Cue husband taking over laptop in a Man Must Plan Logistics of Getting to Expo moment. This was followed by much head scratching, chin rubbing and loud sighing and coming out with phrases like "I am not sure how we are going to get there". (I did point out that this was why I wanted him to take one little day off work so I could just go on the train and sort it!). Then he moved on from the Expo and started to plan how I would get to the start on the morning of the race. More head scratching, sighing, and phrases like "I am not sure how you are going to get there in time for the start". By now I was a kettle ready to boil!! Cue hysterical you are not helping moment. I had it all sorted in my head and now you are telling me its all bollocks and I am going to miss the start. After six months of training, soul searching, injury panics, pain etc etc, you are now saying I won't get to the start!! The fact is we are staying round the corner from my sister at Kew Bridge, and her husband ran the marathon last year, and he managed to get to the start on time. All I have to do is get the train to Waterloo and then onto Greenwich -see I can sort some things out. Does he really think I am that inept that I can't manage to get on the right train! But no Man Must Plan Different Route for Wife, Just to Wind Her Up While Shaking Head Lots - or so it seemed.
That had to be got off my chest! Well I have decided that I will pack the car on Friday, take the dog to the dog sitter, and I will leave early on the train. I will go to Paddington, where I will get on the tube and get to Canning Town, where I can get the Dockland Light Railway to the Expo. I will then get myself back across London to meet at my sisters. All Husband In The Doghouse will have to do is drive to Richmond, where I will meet him, with luggage and children. There that wasn't too painful was it??
I am glad I just typed all that, an air of calm has descended ..... phew!
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ClareVR 'Heee hheee heee that has made me laugh a lot. Glad it helped writing it down. I find men and directional based activities are to be avoided at all costs generally! Enjoy the air of calm and carbs!' added 22nd Apr 2010
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Firefly123 'Ha ha! I loved that and can so sympathize with the 'husband must plan route because wife won't be able to' scenario! I can imagine you getting more and more panic stricken and the voice rising decibel by decibel - its happened to me on many an occasion. However, Sue, I have every faith that you are perfectly capable of getting to the expo and the start! BTW are you blue or red start? ' added 22nd Apr 2010
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Hat 'Ha ha! Great post - you just have to switch off, let them tell you what they think they need to tell you in that tone of voice that says you're a woman so you just can't work it out for yourself, then smile, say yes darling and do whatever it was you were going to do in the first place before they interfered. Sounds like you are sorted though, well done! And deep breaths - you will get to the start line on time and you will enjoy the day!xx' added 22nd Apr 2010
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Way_Too_Slow 'And breathe!!!! Do I sense that you are a little wound up at the moment?? You do know that the start has been brought forward as it's going to be so warm don't you?? It's now starting at 9.00am. That won't affect you getting to the start on time will it?? . . . . . . Only kidding!! (WTS ducks rapidly!)' added 22nd Apr 2010
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crooxi 'Oh dear, first the fish debacle, and now this - he's really going to have to work hard to get back in your good books! But it sounds as though you have it all sorted very nicely thankyou, so you can just ignore the Voice Of Doom and follow your own perfectly capable plans. Good luck - you'll be great!' added 22nd Apr 2010
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Nick 'I'm sure everything will be just fine on Sunday. Have a great day. I'm sure hubby will be very proud of you!' added 22nd Apr 2010
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SeanG ''er Indoors knows better than to interfere with my plans. I think your other half needs a word in his shell like to listen and do as told and DO NOT interfere! Enjoy the expo but don't spend too long on your feet and Friday and Saturday. Good luck and best wishes for Sunday. Enjoy the day.' added 22nd Apr 2010
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squa25 'It's very simple... How could HE not get it?!? Lol you should just nod and say yes but totally ignore anything he says. Would save you the stress!! Hehe. Red start on Sunday? Sue's organising our little meet up... Who aren't in the blue group! Hopefully see you at the start which you'll get to with plenty of time to spare! :0)' added 22nd Apr 2010
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glen_b 'I'll bet the husband is right! He he he, I'll leave now................' added 22nd Apr 2010
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STUBLACK 'Now I'm starting to panic, do I need a plan, do I need to plan making my plan. I'm sure we will all get there on time, I've allowed 3 hours to get from Slough. Hope you have a great run , good look on Sunday' added 22nd Apr 2010
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peterb 'Hope your a lot calmer now , good luck for sunday .' added 23rd Apr 2010
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Jenny1961 'I missed this blog yesterday and hope you have now taken a de.e.e.p breath and relaxed! All the very best on Sunday. At least hubby won't be running beside you on the marathon course shaking his head in a worried manner..... I trust he believes you won't take a wrong turning? lol! :0' added 23rd Apr 2010
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Your_Husband 'Hmmmm !!!!' added 26th Apr 2010
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