A Summer Final Family Bank Holiday outing

 So, its the final week of the UK summer for the most part, for me its been just intensive as pretty much working to the fragile point of snapping. From people knocking on doors to even just very long days. But it had some good points as well as the feeling of well just to freeze. But with stress actually easing off with the gaps in-between big stresses of demands to fulfil and nearly a whopping £2,000 spent in only a week or so. Ouch. 

A Renovation of work . 

There have been some positives such as a Renovation on the shop, with the Panels fitted up a week ago now and that does make a big difference. With the family helping out on that, it made it feel decent, then it was getting the next plan of more panels to fit together and then that even got me some blisters. But that was a nice morning spent doing that. 

Progress Halfway through

More walls and cutting the sign 

The panel on the wall 

Then it was the stage of hanging it over, well the stock on the wall and things like that. Which was after another cycle of work as per. But one customer was demanding me to visit me in the shop due to a second refund for a purchase so that put it off, but eventually it was getting more like a shop. 

The stock before preparing 

Part of the stand  sorted 

One stand done, the wall and other stand to go 

But then it was more to finally get it sorted, even with taking an extra 45 minutes closed to get it renovated to help it get done, since it was actually needing that time, heck some was on a timelapse but the timing to get it done, well it hasn't existed in all honesty and this lead to me just feeling stretched to fuck. Especially with the week before missing a fireworks vlog to get done due to this. But in the end it was time t really get some things caned, from the hanging of the stock to even sawing up some wood. 

The selfie of the morning 

The sawing of the wood

Mostly there and nicely laid out 

The Wall mostly completed even with the desk having some way 

Back to the Grind

But then it was back to the grind and catching up, some people still handed in a laptop when the door is shut, but it was good since at the same time, there were gaps so I could actually even start tackling the accounts, which I was wanting to get done at the same time as seeing if i can get a video editing session sorted for the vlog of getting that hanged up. But Things were getting sort of eased off. Sure I had to get some flowers and beers as thank you presents even if it was another delay to be done for that to work, But hey it was also the first time to eat lunch during work since the friday.

The flowers and beer 

The Pasta was actually quite nice

But the plans get to confuse me, lets be fair on the clear part, the work was not done. But with some delays from long days and also from exhausted emotions, even when it was nice to reach out to friends from the past and ones recovering from their crazy life too. Plus getting the chance to order a new product for a omracer's review as well. 

mum dropped over a nice vimto flavour drink 

The new item for a omracerreviews

A lush indian takeout 

But then to it gets to the Weekend, it was having to rush and prepare for the next week of a fair bit of intense work, well on the bank holiday Monday  at least, But that also meant with a long day which I did not get home until 6:30, but that day was also ruined via trying to put Google Services on the Huawei MatePad T10 aka AGR-W09. Plus not getting my work keys in the morning means there and back again to home and back to work, but that helps towards the 10k steps a day mark. 

I eventually got home and then got a voicemail regarding parents going out to spoons, But the minute i walked in the back door due to a side door being faulty lock, Rosie Wagged her tail and that means, well having to walk her, which means more being in clothes before getting to finally change and then have a late tea while still working on that tablet, but alas its been no luck, but then it was time to get pics uploaded, well on the socials since its been that long of a week since Posting. But that and my energy and motivation was low and feeling it was easier to just close and reflect, but well, luckily it was nice to finally have that refresh for the sunday. 

The tea from Saturday night 

The night light to show i was exhausted  

The Sunday: A Sunday Looe Family Outing: 

The Morning Dogwalk

So once it was waking up to the next day, it was another sunny Sunday to deal with, now there were plans for a trip to my sisters since she had the sunday off. But eventually after waking up around the 8:55 mark from a fap, me and mum took a trip up to the moors with Rosie, for a Sunday early morning #dogwalkingwithmumracer, it was nice, the weather was sunny, a little wind in the air, but with the chance of the campervan being shown with some people that camped overnight. 

Walking Rosie on the morning 

But as we got to the leat, Rosie dropped both balls there and that means we had to ask another dogwalker to help reach for the ball with the plastic holder, but then we both carried on, she trotted in the water and then we carried on, crosses the lead to get back to the car, she was then hiding in the ferns due to the heat but snarled at me. Eventually we all got to the car and then back home. 

A view from the leat before I crossed it 

Time for the Prepare and ride down to there

Then we got home and I made a smoothie just as my sister called asking about the plans, so it was a apple, strawberry, vitamin C tablet and pineapple smoothie. But then it was charging the watch and getting ready, I did get a text from someone special too with reminded me on going back to bang bang and then it was time to leave.

The smoothie

Then it was the car ride, it was time to get in the car and we drove off, the Sun was out, there was some earpopping due to a window and then it was clear once another window went down, but then we got there, there also was a plan to take the train but from checking Train Pal, the changeover time would make it a bit tight too. So we didn't.

The route

The Drive to Looe:

The meet and greet was nice, I did step in one of the pugs dry dogshit but that didn't stain, but after seeing a revamp o a Kitchen, we decided to drive to looe via the back roads, Which we headed out around the 11:50 mark, from passing roads, caravan parks, smelling chicken shit and then Seeing Road closures and cafes I want to try to visit again in the next year or too. But then it was soon to head to the big 

The road to the Looe

But then it was time to get to the car Park and well this was chaos, it was a good 7 minutes of searching for a car space, But then we left since it was THAT crowded and especially with the ticket, some people would be paying for parking without actually parking up, But then we crossed the bridge and went to the East looe and just as we were debating to drive to Trago, a Parking space appears and we got in, which was Close, sure it cost £4.80 for  4 hours but it was well worth that factor. This was at around the 1pm mark. 

The Car Park

The Looe Exploration: 

So then it was first off to get lunch, which Kelly's just by the car park is the go to, and they did not disappoint, sure we went in the wrong way but found a table then we went to order. For me it was Battered Sausage and chip, and the rest had Fish and chips. 2 Rio and 2 Fanta to cover each of us as a drink. 

While waitng for the food

The battered Sausage and the chips as well as those wooden sticks 

We then chatted away and eaten, I finished mine first and did have some of the others food too before we eventually finished and it was time to explorer the town. So there were a few stops for me and the family to visit. 

The shopping and exploration. 

So first up was the plan to go to the market just opposite the fish and chip shop, It always has some nice titbits and actually since the grtabtab decided to die on me, so it needed to be replaced and well for £3.50 there was a basic white one in stock. So I got one, there was a chance  of getting to the 

make sure  I have less chance to break the phone, its plain but it would do the job. 

The Finger Grip from the market 

Then it was exploring and going past a few shops, but that ended up to get to pas crowds in Looe, But it worked, to pass places. From going around the left by steakhouse to then pass the bar and turn right to the beach.  Its the same route taken every time we get to loo and explore it. As we past, there was a sweet shop or two with loads of imported snacks and well last time i remember they had koolaid in stock, later i found out why he didn't. 

The streets to walk by with the sun out 

But then we walked to the toilet, which mum and sister wanted to go to, we then waited and walked our way to have drinks in the beer garden in the boscarne, which actually is the first time I've ever been in there, in the end 3 of us had Lime and Lemonade and dad had a korg. The heat was nice but almost skin burning, but there was even more of a cute vibe with a ginger cat called sonic, but some guy was petting, Also I swear I  saw an ex a few tablets behind me but maybe its my imagination. 

The pint of Lime and Lemonade

A sea breeze afternoon

Then after slurping and taking for a bit, it was time to head off to finally dip the feet in the sea, which mum and sister thought it was cold, but my feet adjusted quicker than it was before. But that was nice then it was time to walk to the side tro have a quick rest, well all of us did to be fair, soaking in the sun is the best term here. 

The Feet in the sea

The view of the sea 

The Duckrace to watch and bites to eat 

Then it was the case to finally walk and explore more on the quayside, which includes lazy jacks, lifeboat station sales and also a lush oreo brownie, which was nice, even if it was starting to melt in the sun as tiny bit. But it was finally time to get back to the shop of sweets to ask about Koolaid and turns out the owner got lectured due to the sugar but that was 5 years ago since I remember getting them. But instead we went for a Polar seltzer and a Fanta strawberry. 

The Oreo brownie 

Actually me and mum shared the Polar Seltzer which actually for it to supposed to  taste of mango and Lime but it was actually just tasteless. But the fanta strawberry for actually another day. 

The Fanta Strawberry 

Then it was actually going to be the chance to view a duck race on the estuary, turns out the local lions club were doing that, Which meant it was time to watch the view of the rubber ducks down the current, especially with the other hundreds of them. The crowds were quite busy. for that. 

The nets and the preparing for the ducks 

After waiting and starting to make our way back to the car, but the ducks were finally caught and it was classic duck race, it felt like old times in that way. But then it was later an ice cream time, i skipped since I wasn't feeling up for one either. 

The duck race 

The Final part of the day 

As it was nearing the end of the day, We passed some more shops and then it was time to head back to the car, which there was theories of doing a stayover in looe for experiencing the night life in looe along with the restaurants n the back alley. 

The back alley way

But then it was the sunny drive back to my sister's place, it was a nice ride, the sun was still clear for that and the memories were nice, but eventually we got back and then chilled while checking a few things. But it was then time to get home and sort Rosie out for a walk, But the clouds were coming in and that was the fair point, Instead we just played ball in the garden. Then it was another nice bit of leftovers for tea before the day was done and to type this up. 

Then it was basically the last 2 days of the months Which I'll go into in the next day or two, since its the end of the BPD to check on the boners this past month. 

But for now, we will catch up and since free time is coming, it means I can get videos sorted. 

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A Windy Cycle to Oke

 Here we go, now freedom to travel has been back again, which means it is time to start on the day out vlogs. So this one was actually planned due to the news of having to be able to soon go on the train from Okehampton to Exeter with the Dartmoor line. Eventually at one point near the end of this year, it means i can cycled from Tavi to Oke to then get the train to Exeter, which is similar to getting the train from Plym to Exeter but quicker for cycling since its about the same length of time to cycle between tavi and Plymouth and from what I found out, Tavi to Oke (the way back), But enjoy the vlog. 

The Tiktok Night before. 

So it was soon time to prepare for this and actually even though Easter weekend has been another blogpost for when the final catch-up before work happens, but well it was finally time to sort out getting Tiktok. Which actually was the 3rd attempt to sign up due to a issue with using the Website but the app worked, so now its up and well It was time to get a shaving meme done again, right after a bath too.

The Tiktok profile in its beginning 

@omracer

##time for ##another ##shave from ##beard to ##eyebrows

♬ original sound - Mattie LT Marker

But then it was to sleep and wakeup to make sure the time was done, But this was before a blogpost was finished of a Review of the Bike LED lights  which was partly the reason I wanted to get them on was to prepare for this day/afternoon. Which actually they do not seem as bright as when I Found out later on today. But it was good to know the oil worked on the bike AND the lights fitted on correctly too. 

The lights on the tyre cap 

The oiled pedals and the LED lights 

The Lights when in the shed

Then it was to sleep and eventually make sure I was not up late, the rumours of the snow were going to happen and well, it was seemingly not to be lucky with the main day I want to get filming done. The time change has also messed with my tiredness but remember last week I've been online working until 3 or 4 am in some nights and that can drain me. But due to the last week of work preparation, This cannot be the case. So it was sleeping eventually for me. 

The morning: 

Well this was to make sure it was me not getting up late and that was about 20 minutes earlier than I was meant to leave, so its okay but after getting the bike out, bag stripped and then say goodbye to mum. And with the Wind resistance, I was attempting to go, and actually the bike felt smoother with it actually being able to cycle with no grinding or clanking and that oil must have done the job and it did help with the journey. But eventually by 11:13, I got to the customers place as regular. That made a a bit longer of 1 hr 10 minutes. But the time spent there was not as long as other times, So by about 13:30, I was heading up to the back route to then start this vlog off. 

The Route up to Oke

As I started the cycle on a road I don't even know if it would take me to the right place, But after some ups and downs and checking google Maps, I eventually made it to Lydford and it was the start of the trail which from here was mostly all path minus 2 crossings. But starting out when I got to the gate and 2 guys were in front but they were chatting. So It was soon time to go through the gate. 

The gate on the Lydford Path 

Then it was on the windiest part which actually was a part I've never been on before and IT was great, I was in 3rd gear most of this whole trail too. But eventually it has to end, well only to a road to cross and even that is quite wide. 

The Patch after the cutting 

Looking Back

And another angle 

Once it was crossing the road to Bridistowe,  IT was all path from here and well smooth for the most part, until  I got past  this section and it was bumpy as anything, It really was close to a flat tyre and falling but for now it was a lucky guess. It even was supposed to be shut during lockdown but thank something it was open. 

The Trail goes up

The end of the gate which had the bumpy trail behind it 

Then from here it was smooth Path, from crossing Lake viaduct to even the paths towards Sourton Bike hire were open which they could be due to the essential of them so lucky on that one, it reminded me of many years ago going on this path with family. 

The sign and the fence with the path to the bike hire

Then it was the path to nearly get to the big viaduct, with passing my Ex neighbours and even nearly crashing into a girl on roller skates even after ringing the bell, But then it was time to see the view and the final big section, which was from Meldon to Oke. 

The views from the viaduct, 

More views 

Looking towards the next section 

The views to the reservoir 

The sky and the hills 

Then it was passing the quarry, which really was showing how abandoned  it was. From the carriages rusting to the brown rails and you can see the locks on the gates getting worn. But eventually it was back to the path and then it was to go down a tunnel which is the A30, and then t was a lush view. 

The building was abandoned and years ago I walked in there 

The view from the bottom of the gate 

Then it was the cycle up to the railway line and eventually it is another dip to the left which was passing where I skidded years ago. It was getting busy on the path, but I eventually went and got to the town. The sign back to lydford. 

The sign for the way back 

Then I finally got to the Train Station. It was busy with loads of cars parked and also the Station fenced off with  the recent renovation works of the restore your railways fund being passed. But it was nice to finally accomplish the journey. 

The Zeep route

The look at the Station. 

Then it was time to park, as I cycled under the bridge to then reach the other side, I parked up to the quiet and it was really quiet. Like it was almost empty of people but loads of people parked up, so it must be for the construction. But the station was still in nice condition even with being closed for over a year. 

The bridge and the fences

The road looking to the town 

The station from the other side 

The Footbridge and the ramp

As I looked around, it was a fair bit of railway sleeper and a group of guys working on the railway line.  But then it was soon time to explore the town, which actually there is a lush park nearby. The Bike Hire was open but no one there. 

The hostel and the hire in the back 

The Bike Parked up 

The Station and the track blocked 

People working 

The Station

Then it was time to head to the town to explore the park and get a nice drink to keep me refreshed before things go and I travel back to Home on the long hills ahead. 

The Walk to town: 

Now then, my walk started by going under the bridge and then to walk down the hill, but instead I walked to the station and then made my way down with the gate, but that was no point since it lead me to the road, on the way, I did see a cat and it stretched and rolled around after going past me, a dog barked and scared it so I walked on to find a gate, this was the gate to the park. 

The Gate to go to the Park 

The Signs to go to the Park 

As I walked down, it was nice to talk while vlogging, okay the recording on the glasses is hard to known when to start and stop but I slowly can manage it. But then, I walked down and saw this house which almost felt like a dolls house in the park, which right next to it was a stream with the water features which looked quite nice. 

The Pots and the stream

Its more clear how its laid out 

The Fountain 

As I walked by, there was one or a few messages to deal with even with the internet off, well checking it since the signal was actually really strong on both networks on the Phone. But then it was time to walk to town and a few selfies and also seeing how the streets look so empty a week before legally places can open, and it was a bank holiday. 

One Selfie 

Lead to another 

Taking Pictures on the road is rare and I did without getting hit 

This road was no so lucky but It was a quick snap

Shopping for a Drink 

Then with most places Closed, I walked my way to Lidl, Well actually passing Waitrose since both are in the same area at the back. Well Waitrose was okay but some of the drinks were still steep, even at reduced prices, even a carton I bought for mothers day a few years ago was on offer here at £2.40 which is rare. But it seems like there was savings to be had and a Walk to the other side was lidl, i mean 3 supermarkets in one corner, there is a Tavi feel to that actually. But Lidl had the smallest car Park. 

In Lidl, it looked the same as the one in Tavi, except some small changes but there were some good offers, I mean offers like the smoothie for £1 or other drinks, but this was actually a bargain, one of £0.29 each for 1L, so in the end, thats on the best idea to get them. So 2 x £0.29 is a good bargain..

The Cartons of the Juice 

Now it goes to then put them in the bag and walk up back to the station. The Route was even more quiet, the sky was still blue and actually not as windy until I was walking up the hill. Passing quiet arcades soon to be busy-ish. 

The plaza is quiet 

Now then, I managed to get up the hill and then to the station.  Which then it was to go to rest and reflect on the day, The little booth was lush to be in and then to down some OJ and then it was time to have a selfie. 

The Booth I was sitting in 

an exhausting selfie 

More of a cleaner one 

Then it was nearing the end of the time spent, so by 4:35, I was getting better prepared and the LED lights on the Bike . This made it more brighter for the way home but with the clocks going forward, it was already bright anyway. Google Maps suggested 1 hour and 45 minutes. 

The route home 

The Route Home: 

So, finally it was the route home. This was actually not as bad as it seems, the route is to be easy to move and get the route is actually nice. The Sun was bright and it was also  getting wind which is still strong. The journey was quite swift for the trail part, the path was clean and not as crowded on the way back, the sky was clear and less clouds about too. The tunnel was doing quite nice but the LED was not that bright either. But in the night, it will be brighter. 

The Path and the railway

The Tunnel going under the highway

Then it was carrying on, passing Meldon viaduct and the time to carry on the path and then it was going to the place which my family used to park to then go on the path to Oke.  Its a nice junction and on from there is the narrow path we bumped from before. 

The Path and houses

The Sourton 

Then the path was the same and after 41 minutes, I was back at Lyford, which this part was the time to deal with alot of roads and hills or die due to a car crashing. But we eventually got to start the road which was all of the normal routine. 

The Gate on the Path back 

The Route that goes on the back 

Then it was time to finally go back Home , it was the rest of the journey, easy but also it was the time to know I got back pretty quickly too. about 1 minute quicker than Google Maps if going their suggestion. But the Bip S seemed to lose the direction. 

The route back 

Now, it was time to finally head back home, my parents were still out and I was in the shower when they got back. Then it was time for a meal and then it was the normal life to resume. '

But there we are, the life is back to normal in les than 1 week, sure there were delays for this to get typed up and also the snow the next day was a tiny amount. But a end of the week post of the preparation will come soon enough. 

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