Well it's Sunday 26th March, the clocks have gone forward and the first signs of spring have arrived, the cat is molting, there are flies in our kitchen, I got bitten by a mosquito and Libby saw a wasp. On the upside, we have just heard on the news that it's going to be sixteen degrees tomorrow, I've got the house to myself and I just noticed that there's a lonely beer at the back of the fridge so roll on summer.

Friday 24th: I trained in the morning and went to Thea Ammerlaan in the afternoon. Thea is an acupuncturist with years of experience and she is one of the Ride for Research sponsors and treats me with acupuncture once a week.

Last week Thea treated me with acupuncture in the legs and back which she said would improve bladder and kidney function. I was amazed to find that my incontinency I have been suffering from got better and I have had ten completely dry days.

This week Thea has give me some acupuncture in the shoulders and forearms which should improve shoulder movement and upper body flow so I will keep you posted on the results.