It's All Over

Hurrah !!!! We made it. It must be said it was hard going at times, but we persevered, and walked through the pain on occasions. The whole event proved to be, certainly for me, as much a mental challenge as a physical one. There were definite highs and lows. Thankfully the lows seemed to coincide with people dropping money in the bucket as we wended our merry way. If any of you anonymous donors get to read this ........ THANK YOU!! Hopefully the traumatised children will grow out of their fear of a 6 foot bear.
Massive thanks too to all those who have given so generously on line.
My own special thanks to the support team. Suzanne and Jo with Kerrie's help over the weekend. Fantastic job. We couldn't have done it without you.
Heartfelt thanks for allowing me to share their great company, and even more awful jokes to Sean, Gaz and Berry.
Biggest praise goes to Martin who has not only single-handedly organised this mammoth undertaking but also completed the physical challenge of it all. I know how much it hurt so WELL DONE MATE!!! Thanks also for actually thinking that a 52 year old overweight unfit old git would be a worthwhile member of your team. We Showed 'em!!! I will leave Martin to add all his thoughts and write the story in his words and add some of the photos we took along the way.
My main solace through all this was a radio plugged in one ear which was a great help through the hard times. To pay homage to this I have selected a few tunes which may help you if you wish to undertake a similar challenge. There are "banging tunes" and 1 slipped disc for each day. Enjoy. Once again thanks to you all.
Day 1
Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush
Living On My Own - Freddie Mercury
Everybody's Gonna Dance Tonight - Paul McCartney
Grace - Simon Webbe
Rainy Night in Georgia - Randy Crawford
Slipped Disc
That Umbrella -ella-ella-ella song by Rianna - Pants!!!!
Day 2
Get This Party Started - Shirley Bassey
Mr Blue Sky - ELO
I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmonds
Layla - Derek & The Dominoes
You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - Gladys Knight
Slipped Disc
Still Rianna not heard anything worse today - On and on and on !!
Day 3
Take Me Back Home - Slade
Night To Remember - Shalamar
Big Love - Fleetwood Mac
We Close Our Eyes - Go West
Breathless - Kenny G
Slipped Disc
Daydream Believer - The Monkees Sorry guys wrong time,wrong place......Yuk!!
Day 4
Summer Sun - Texas
Shine - Take That
Roll With It - Oasis
Down Down - Status Quo
Dance With My Father Again - Luther Vandross
Slipped Disc
Anything sung by Lily Allen - just not for me !!!!
Day 5
Homeward Bound - Simon and Garfunkel
All I need Is A Miracle - Mike and The Mechanics
Always The Last To Know - Del Amitri
Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
Gravity - Embrace
Slipped Disc
Yes Sir I Can Boogie - Baccarra There really is no need !!!!!
Day 6
On The Road Again - Canned Heat
This Old Heart of Mine - Isley Brothers
Come As You are - Beverley Knight
Dock of The Bay - Otis Redding
Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Boccelli / Sarah Brightman
Slipped Disc
Flash Dance - Irene Cara Welders in leotards and leggings. She should be shot.

Well that's it. If that doesn't get you walking try what I do slam in the old original soundtrack from The Blues Brothers and get on a mission.
Best foot forward now to the bar.
Thanks for reading.