The Ice Storm

So Ice Storm number two of my stay in Oklahoma is coming. Actually it's here and it's not going anywhere. The last Ice Storm lasted a day and took more than a week to melt. This one is predicted to last possibly until Monday. Goodness only knows how long this will take to melt. It is hailing fairly hard and has been hailing since about 9 this morning. Although the roads are only just now cold enough for it to settle, the grass in front gardens, the tops of cars and roofs of houses are white. We have enough food to last us and thankfully we have gas heating in case there's a power-cut we shouldn't be affected. I even bought a couple of loaves of bread just in case for some reason we can't cook. We have candles, we'll be fine. Actually being trapped in the house all weekend is really rather romantic particularly as we have nothing pressing to do. If only we had a fire to curl up by.

This is of course totally messing with my marathon training schedule of which I am in week 2 but I'd rather skip a run than risk breaking a hip. It's only a seven miler anyway!

I'll try to keep you posted as the storm develops, I've even charged up my phone so I can keep you updated by text.

Mission Eurovision

I am a woman on a mission. May is nearing and May is Eurovision time, unfortunately for me Eurovision isn't shown on TV in America, not even on BBC America (which, by the way, shows nothing but Cash in the Attic, Benny Hill and Whose Line is it Anyway?). I could watch it online through my laptop but what's the liklihood of that working as it should and not crashing half-way through Bosnia's piece de resistance? Also the internet broadcast Eurovision shows a distinct lack of Terry who is Mr Eurovision. Without his commentary, frankly I am not interested (well maybe a little bit but not nearly as much). So, with my heart full of longing for Terry and Eurovision in beautiful union as they should be, I have started a petition which I intend to send to BBC America making my demands. Please sign it and save me from a Eurovision & Terry-free year. America needs to see this! I also recommend if you could take the time that you go here and fill in the form direct to BBC America requesting Eurovision to be added to the schedule.

Spread the word.

Steady and Slow

Since all the snow excitement there hasn't been much else to say, Christmas came and went and the New Year was ushered in with a tiny pop. On the 31st of December I finally took the plunge before the price went up and entered myself into the OKC Memorial Marathon. Time will tell whether or not this was a wise decision or not but on the 1st I duly began training in earnest. Fortunately this took the shape of a 2 mile slow run which given the late night and the vast number of puddings was probably for the best. I've had another run since then as dictated by the Runner's World Plan and have another today. This is knuckle-down and get serious time thankfully I have a new toy to assist with with this. With the magic of magical things I can put on my training plan at a click of a mouse and with a press of a button and some satellites doing something clever I can make sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to be. I love new stuff and running. And stuff.