Debates

L does a couple of runs and just her regular PT but also a Pilates class and a swim at David Lloyd. As ever I have my cycling. 

On Wednesday L is in Derby first with a couple of friends of hers and then with her Mum. She comes home complaining of two immigration debates in one day. That must have been tough. She does it all again with her Mum on Thursday. 

I have a better night out in Derby with my old school friend. We drink in the Alexandra and then eat in the Exeter. That is apart from the trip over on the bus on the new Red Arrow with their new dodgy app and their dodgy barcode scanners. They let me on eventually. 

On Friday evening I go to the match on my own, as it’s too difficult to get my Dad there for an evening game. Derby draw 1-1 with Bristol City. L meanwhile is at a bird walk with Daughter at Attenborough Nature Reserve. She is still up when I get back which is rarity and a nice treat. We share a few drinks. 

Saturday’s parkrun is at Shipley which has its briefing and its start in different places which means I am able to get on the front row with my excitable dog. Hence we do a decent-ish time of 28 minutes although I was hoping to be a little quicker. I then drop L in Derby and visit my Dad, who I take to the Navigation. Later we have another go at getting to the pub in Stapleford on bus with the Lad. I think he handles it a lot better this. L disagrees. 

On Sunday L and Daughter are back swimming at Colwick while the Lad and I do our walk. 

(Sunday 24^th August)