I recently attended my cousin Sean’s funeral. He was only 33. I will not beat around the bush here or try to cover up how he died; he committed suicide by hanging himself. Regardless of how well I knew him as an adult, this came as a devastating blow. It bought home all my personalContinueContinue reading “There’s No Shame to be had with the Demons in Our Minds”
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Flying the Flag for Cornwall Biking…..
It was three years ago today that Karen and Robin opened the doors to their delightful motorbike pit stop Chequered Flag Cafe just off the A38 near Liskeard, proudly flying the flag for Cornwall biking. I first visited the cafe in October 2015; Back when my bike had that nasty dent from those storms. BackContinueContinue reading “Flying the Flag for Cornwall Biking…..”
Yami Restoration From Red to Purple Part 3/3
My bike had finally had all it’s paint work and damage repaired (See Part 1 and Part 2) after falling victim to storms some years ago and she was beginning to look awesome again. Before @lonelyTWAT After @lonelyTWAT But as shown in Part 2 the excitement of finally getting the bike looking good again was short livedContinueContinue reading “Yami Restoration From Red to Purple Part 3/3”
Not Getting Bugged by Bugs!
I recently went to my 1st motorbike rally. The camping area was pretty much a bramble field which they had only cut the day before! It was going to be interesting pitching my tent here. But I had bought a festival tent from Mountain Warehouse which was perfect to fit into the smallest area knownContinueContinue reading “Not Getting Bugged by Bugs!”
Motorcycling in a Heat Wave – Don’t Sweat It!
With things hotting up in the UK these last few months, we’ve had some fantastic weather for riding. But to enjoy it, staying cool is essential. Now you could don the flip flops and shorts to nip around on the bike. But for me, the pure thought of degloving simply makes my precious skin crawl!ContinueContinue reading “Motorcycling in a Heat Wave – Don’t Sweat It!”
Getting Ready For The Litas Plymouth’s Mighty Quiz!
On Saturday 4th August The Litas Plymouth will be hosting their Mighty Quiz in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK at Chequered Flag Cafe in Liskeard. Not only will there be £100 up for grabs for the winners of the quiz which was donated by Litas Plymouth babe, Helen and her company Doorstuff but there is also some greatContinueContinue reading “Getting Ready For The Litas Plymouth’s Mighty Quiz!”
Balancing the use of social media whilst making the most of the little things…..
I started my Motorcycle Travels FB page, at the cusp of gaining my full motorbike license and moving to Cornwall. It was also after we had suffered several losses of loved ones in our family which made a huge impact on me wanting to start sharing my own memories for others to look back on.ContinueContinue reading “Balancing the use of social media whilst making the most of the little things…..”
The Rising Fear of October
Plymbridge Woods As the nights close in and the days get shorter I can’t avoid the anxious fear rising in my belly. It’s October once again and as far back as I can remember I have suffered with the dreaded blues that always arise this time of year. But it’s more than just blues andContinueContinue reading “The Rising Fear of October “
Through Stormy Skies
@lonelyTWAT Just less than one month since I wrote written in the stars with hope to start a new life in Padstow with my husband Rob. Just one month for us to realise that out of the ‘frying pan and into the fire’ was actually into a raging inferno. Just one month to finally standContinueContinue reading “Through Stormy Skies”
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