Busy, busy, busy...

Yesterday, DH and I went on a road trip. DH is very fond of motorbikes, particularly old, unwanted and unusual models and relishes a challenge. When he was offered an abandoned/recovered Honda CG125 for a modest sum, he couldn't resist.

This isn't it, ours is very dark purple and tatty

He first checked that it was mostly complete and got it going. The engine runs perfectly, has very low mileage  and someone has obviously cared for the rest of the bike in the past. Because it was abandoned/recovered, it had no paperwork. So the decision was made to get the documentation and get it on the road, particularly as it can achieve 100 mpg. which would save approximately £24 a week in fuel for DH to get to work, more than paying for it's upkeep. We applied to DVLA but there was an anomaly in their records so they insisted on it being presented for inspection at our local inspection office 40 miles away. Having come this far we decided to take it. We had a lovely ride out in the sunshine, the inspection was very straightforward and a picnic on the way back. We now have to wait for the paperwork to come from DVLA but the inspector didn't seem to think there would be any problems. DH will have to be patient for just a short while longer but I think we are all looking forward to seeing this little beauty back on the road.
 
I had prepared a stew the night before and we set that bubbling away around lunchtime while we started planting the bottom greenhouse with tomatoes. We had to take a break so I could make a podiatrists appointment, so DH took me then returned the bike trailer to his friend, collecting me afterwards. My foot is healing steadily. I just have to carry on with the dressings and conservative management of my feet and legs and go back in two weeks. We continued planting for the rest of the day around dinner and homework and are feeling like we are making progress.

I have to go soon for an appointment with the Neurology Department. I haven't seen them in some while but I know that they are very short staffed and appointments are like gold dust so I shall not miss this one. I imagine it is to monitor the progress of my condition which I'm sad to say seems to be affecting my hands now.

Anyway, must make the best of every day so will catch up later, x