Ronny Allan: Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer during COVID-19 restrictions 7 – A story of swans, cycling, VE Day and my 124th monthly cancer treatment

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7th May 2020

Another amazing day of weather in UK so we took the bikes out. We can go further with these in our allotted one hour of essential exercise. I had studied the local map to discover new routes and we hardly saw a single person on the first half of the ride. My route selection was partly a reconnoitre exercise for a larger hike I’m planning (time on reconnaissance is never wasted).

We eventually came to a well known local beauty spot, people were adhering to social distancing but we were delighted to be reacquainted with some donkeys we met a few days ago. You’ll see these lovely pictures below. The buildings in the background are a private school but were once the HQ of a Royal Air Force station during WW2 (a story for another day within my planned big hike).

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8th May 2020

Despite our troubles and current constraints, it’s still good be alive!

A day off exercise yesterday to celebrate VE Day. It’s a big deal in UK but was understandably subdued on this special 75th anniversary – although plenty events online and on TV. We showed willing with some flags, bunting and some 40s music. Hopefully there will never be another conflict like that but we paid homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice 🙏

Apparently the weather in UK will take a temperature dive tomorrow halving today’s very nice 20 something degrees centigrade. So we set off a longish bike ride in the adjacent New Forest. I put some pictures below – worked out we don’t take as many on the bikes compared to walking! Will try harder next time. These electric assist bikes are working out just right, we can go further in a shorter time (more is less!). 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ I had a wireless speaker attached to my pack and listened to Oasis most of the route. 🎼🎹🥁🎷

So many animals out today, some sheltering from the sun, some enjoying it. The New Forest is famous for its ponies but it has many types including cattle and donkeys. You’ll see a picture of a New Forest rare breed called ‘British White’ which are said to be one of Britain’s oldest breeds of cattle and are believed to have links with our ancient wild white cattle. I also added a fantastic picture of a Donkey foal which Chris took 2 days ago

We did see quite a few people today but mostly cyclists. Some walkers warned us about adders (snakes) on our route but we didn’t see them. We had to go left flanking over some quite rough terrain due to a bunch of horses and cattle blocking the path but that’s the New Forest for you.

TV day tomorrow and then injection 124 on Monday 😉😎🚑💉

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11th May 2020

124th lanreotide injection complete at home. All social distancing observed except for the actual ‘stab’ where it becomes difficult. Dull pain this time (unusual) but nothing a cup of tea won’t sort!

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