Yesterday we checked the weather forecast, which wasn't good, but was said to be dry until around 1pm. We decided that we really ought to get out and have a good bike ride because the last week had just been impossible. We left around 8 am and planned a route that would be about 36 miles. The first 20 miles we rode into a head wind, which was very hard work - and tiring. In the end we cut it short by 2 miles because as we approached Stratford upon Avon we could see that there were huge black clouds, and it was also two miles on an extremely busy road, so we looped back. We much prefer country roads, because some car drivers just show no respect for cyclists and it can be quite hair raising. I managed to get up all the hills this time but I must confess that by the time we got to the two finals ones, only about 1½ miles from home, I was very tired and really struggled. But I made it! Hurray! We had been home about half an hour when the heavens opened, so that was great timing. And for once the forecast was just about right.
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Monday, 13 May 2013
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Yesterday we checked the weather forecast, which wasn't good, but was said to be dry until around 1pm. We decided that we really ought to get out and have a good bike ride because the last week had just been impossible. We left around 8 am and planned a route that would be about 36 miles. The first 20 miles we rode into a head wind, which was very hard work - and tiring. In the end we cut it short by 2 miles because as we approached Stratford upon Avon we could see that there were huge black clouds, and it was also two miles on an extremely busy road, so we looped back. We much prefer country roads, because some car drivers just show no respect for cyclists and it can be quite hair raising. I managed to get up all the hills this time but I must confess that by the time we got to the two finals ones, only about 1½ miles from home, I was very tired and really struggled. But I made it! Hurray! We had been home about half an hour when the heavens opened, so that was great timing. And for once the forecast was just about right.
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This is a really stunning card Christine, the colours look so classy and rich. I'm exhausted just reading about your cycle ride in all that wind. I take my hat off to you both. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful,love the image...fab colours.xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is one stunning card love the flower , I take my hat off to you for that long ride ,I could never do that .Melanie
ReplyDeleteDit is een mooi kaart met een prachtige tekst.
ReplyDeletegroetjes Janie
Beautiful card Christine. Never thought of colouring the ribbon - thanks for the tip Karen x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Christine. I love the design and colour scheme and such a lovely sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
WOW... What a ride Christine, you must be so tired.. thank goodness you both made it home safe & dry... Gorgeous card, Love the colours & beautiful sentiment & embossing... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card. I think grey is a much under used colour. I love it on your card. I'm surprised you've got the energy to craft!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Lea
Love your card Christine very classy.
ReplyDeleteWell done on your bike ride
jacqui x
Such a stylish and elegant card Christine. I love the image and fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your bike ride in just in time yesterday.
Sue xx
Lovely card like the monochrome look...congrats on your bike ride
ReplyDeleteAnne
Oh Christine I couldn't even think about cycling all those miles, well done you! Love your card, the colours are very striking. Hugs x
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Christine, so elegant. Well done on the bike ride too. Carol x
ReplyDeleteGood sunny morning Christine,
ReplyDeleteI love this simple but oh! so elegant card. Given me an idea for John`s birthday card.
Well done with your bike ride I will need a lie down just reading about it. Did get my bike out but by the time I decided to get on it the rain came down so back in it went.
Have a Great Day
Patricia xxx
Hello Christine from a very wet Somerset. I too take my hat off to you and John on your bike ride well done and you beat the rain too. Love the grey colours of your card not a colour used very often. Love the stamp you have used and your design.
ReplyDeleteLove & hugs Christine H xx
This is a fabulous monochrome card. That image is so pretty and love that you embossed it in white ink!
ReplyDeleteGrey is very popular over here. It is often used in the decorating of show homes!
I think the grey looks very elegant on your card.
Fabulous card Christine image is so lovely huggles hun Sue xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and love the grey and white...xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeletefabulous card. Love all the stamping and embossing it looks so fab.
You make me tired just reading about your bike rides.lol. You are indeed a very fit lady.
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Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Christine I love this gorgeous card, that sentiment is so lovely, the colours and design look very pretty a super card.
ReplyDeletehugs
lorraine x
A very stylish and classy card Christine, love it! Carole Z X
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