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May 16th 2012
Sun Sun Sun
For how long I don't know but its beating down onto my keyboard this morning! Hopefully it will at least stay dry over the weekend - I'm off walking in the mountains of North Wales which will be miserable if its wet!
Book 10 is going well, chapter 8 is in progress and I expect to have the first slew complete by the weekend!
But you lot want stuff to read today and its part 30 of Book 8, chapter 310 in the saga that you can read by clicking here.
I've also worked on the Spree Photo gallery - I think it all works now!
So for now, Tschuss!
May 9th 2012
Banked Holiday
Having just completed working another Bank Holiday weekend, I'm cream crackered, the only good thing is that i've banked another holiday for use later in the year!
The first three chapters of Book 10 are now written and will be with my editor shortly, i've made a start on chapter 10.04 today, it's taking some getting used to, the intense writing isn't easy to drop back into. Nevertheless I hope to get the first segment completed by this time next week - fingers crossed.
In the meantime you can read the next instalment of Book 8 by clicking here.
May 2nd 2012
Reading Spree
Sorry that this is a little overdue but I hope that you'll think it's been worth waiting for.
So, Germany, a great trip particularly considering the run up I had prior to departure with injuries and last minute changes to plan. The weather was great, warm and sunny for the most part although a little breezy at times. Although the main focus of the trip was to ride the 10th Spreewald Marathon it provided a good opportunity to tick a few places off of my 'to visit' list, Dresden, Meissen and Leipzig. Gaby came along for the ride and had a thoroughly good time exploring the museums and sights of upper Brandenburg and Saxony. If you go to Gaby's Spreewald Diary you can see some pictures from the trip.
The Marathon itself was preceded by a short time trial which i foolishly entered, considering my steed and lack of preparedness I posted a reasonable time even if it didn't put me particularly high up the result. Still, new Foxy and I survived the experience and despite the usual pre ride butterflies we started the Marathon next morning in good order under bright skies and with a confidence that i lacked five years ago when i made my first attempt. Not being as fit as i'd have liked it was always going to be a longer ride this year but with an actual riding time of @ 6h 45mins it wasn't so far off with an average speed of over 29.5kph (18.5mph) for the 200km (125miles) ridden. For the first time on one of these Foxy did suffer a puncture but i was quite happy with my ride and i didn't suffer my usual 180km death either!
So now I have five golden gurkins so i'm gonna take a break in 2013 and maybe go back in 2014 to really give it a good go and get under six hours! Maybe. Fancy having a go? If you would like to join me for that get in contact with me via the usual methods.
Now to the scribbling. As i've missed a couple of weeks this time you get three chapters to read!
Hope that keeps you occupied for a bit so ttfn.
April 11th 2012
Nearly Spree
This time next week will find me in Germany in preparation for my fifth 200km Spreewald Marathon. I'd prefer to be in slightly better bodily condition but i did manage a 100km warm up last Sunday so i think, no i know that i can get round. Due to the trip there won't be an update next Wednesday, you'll have to wait until the 25th-ish but i'll give you an extra dose and a trip report!
For this week you will have to make do with part 25 of book 8.
April 5th 2012
Winter's back
Last week it was 20c, this week several inches of snow! Snow at Easter isn't unheard of just not a regular occurence.
I've had a busy week so this is quite brief, the next Changes chapter is right here!
March 28th 2012
Spring is Here!
In fact it feels more like summer, I was out riding in shorts the last couple of days!
The expected fan fiction hasn't materialized so I'm afraid you'll have to put up with just another Gaby - Changes chapter.
March 21st 2012
Revamp
It's something that i've been wanting to do for a while, re-edit the Gaby books and from today you can see the first result of this project. Abley assisted by Angharad I've corrected some continuity issues, corrected some grammar and added some punctuation to the first book in the series - Gaby - The Anime Days. The illustrations are still in there but there's new cover art from Mizutamari and what I hope you'll agree, is a more pleasing and professional layout.
Gaby - The Anime Days 2nd Edition is available in both paper and digital formats from Lulu.com. Book 2 Gaby - Summer Girl, will follow next month and each succesive volume will be revamped in order - which doesn't mean that Book 10 is on hold, I'm working on chapter 2 already.
If its not too confusing you can now read Book 8 chapter 22 - more fun and games in Bavaria!
Next week I hope to have some new fan fiction so hurry back!
March 14th 2012
My Minds A Fog
Much like todays weather, low cloud and out in the hills maybe 100m visibility at times! Yes that does mean i'm back in training so things are back on course - ish!
Today is the turn of Book 8 chapter 21 to be released, a less serious episode than some.
March 7th 2012
Time's a movin' on
Are we really already a week into March? I've been ill to varying degrees and the weather has been nasty for the last week which has set my training back a bit - hopefully i'll get back on track this week.
This week you get chapter 300 to read, yup thats 299 chapters more than i thought it would reach!
February 29th 2012
Leap Day
Today is such a rare day, a once in 1460 day event, a day that for years is only a rumour then Bamm! it happens and all too soon you have another four years to wait for a repeat.
Not quite that rare, in fact there will be a repeat occurence in just 7 days, is the release of a new Gaby chapter, this week its the 299th edition, that's chapter 19 of Book 8.
As a bonus, to celebrate the day, you can read the next part of Peaches! You might want to re-acquaint yourself with the plot as its been a while, go here to do so. (I've updated the links so it should all work now!)
I'm suffering with the early symptoms of a cold brought on by - yep, the warmer weather so i'm feeling a little 'under the weather' but the plus with that is that I've started scribbling Gaby Book 10, English Summer. It won't be out for a while but i've got a plot line that'll take our hero back to England with visits to Denmark and Belgium before returning home. There are other scribbles in progress which I hope to have ready for Easter - as usual don't rely on that timetable!
February 22nd 2012
Gaby's Birthday
Not today, Saturday of course! Barely seems any time since the last one but a lot has happened in that time - two new books, assorted trips and of course the Gabycon. Let's hope that the next twelve months are equally good for our diminutive heroine.
As usual we have a new chapter for your delight, number 298 in the series otherwise known as Book 8 Chapter 18!
February 15th 2012
Rising Temperature
Well it's not quite as cold this week but still not exactly warm!
Things are still a little quiet but i'm sure you'll enjoy this weeks Gabysode.
February 8th 2012
Freezing February
Brrrr! Yes winter has become more er wintry this week with snow and sub zero temperatures here in the Pennines.
This week's Gabysode is a bit of a sizzler, part 16 of Book 8 will hopefully warm your synapses.
Lastly, over on Lulu there is a buy one get a second half price deal, check the site for your local voucher code.
February 1st 2012
Flying past
Thats this year, already its February and i've barely started my Spree training!
New chapter from Book 8 is all there is to offer today so enjoy!
January 24th 2012
Foxy II
I've now taken delivery of the new frame for my holiday steed, Foxy II as she'll be known, so this week i'm devoting to getting her back up and running. On top of that planning is well advanced for the summer trip, this year I'm heading to Thuringia and northern Bavaria in central Germany. It's looking to be quite an interesting trip around an area overlooked by the tourist hoards. If anyone's interested, i'll post a piccy of new Foxy next week.
Anyone thinking of buying from Lulu should hurry across now as there's a free ground shipping offer for the next few days. So instead of lifeless downloads why not get some dead tree to read, hold up the table, prop the door open, give to a friend. Go to Lulu.com now.
Of course you get a new Gaby chapter as usual, chapter 294, so get ready for the dramatic race climax!
January 18th 2012
Week 3 Already!
Geez, how time flies! I don't seem to be getting anything done and already another month is rushing forward to greet us.
Firstly, if you are one of my UK readers theres an offer I'll pass along for free stuff! I stumbled across this site called Graze.com who basically supply snack foods of a healthy nature for like cheap! If you like the idea you can get a free Graze Box by filling in all the stuff and using voucher code BZVMBNHD. Nothing in it for me, but free snap for you, the stuff is well tasty too!
Apart from that I'm afraid all i can offer you is another part of that irritating Gaby story, can you believe part 293? I'm sure it'll pass a few moments for someone.
January 11th 2012
Business as Usual
After all the fuss of the festive season its back to the normal drudgery. Firstly Lulu have got a stunning offer until the end of the month, 25% off! So now's a great chance to get your Gaby calendar or catch up on the books! Click here to go straight there!
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Now the plugging is done, there's a new chapter to read of Book 8 here.
January 4th 2012
New Year
Well 2012 is finally here and i must apologise for missing Sundays update - I plum forgot about it!
Looks like we are starting the year with some nasty weather hereabouts, thoughts are already turning to the various trips i'm planning through this year, Spreewald in April, North Wales in May, Central Germany in August, Gabycon in September, The Borders in October and German Christmas Markets in December. Yep I'm already planning that far ahead although of course things can easily change for any number of reasons but without a plan we go nowhere.
I should take delivery of a new chassis for Foxy later in the month and weather permitting I'll start some more serious riding anytime now - I really need to make a bit more effort if i'm to make my Spreewald targets and take my fitness forward.
Of course I will be writing stuff, more Gaby no doubt but i'd like to put out some new Nena and Peaches as well as finish some of the shorts that i've got in progress. I'm not setting any timetable for any of this, it'll happen as and when although i'd expect Gaby Book 10 to be out mid year.
So to today, chapter 8.11/291 is now up for your reading pleasure although you could of course head over to Lulu and get the whole book to read at your leisure.