Chris Green

A view from Belair

This is just a photo I tried to take while I was in Belair.

Tony and Steve.

These two Goons are my mates Tony and Steve.

Brighton Memorial Jetty

This is a Memorial Site at Brighton jetty.

My Final Results

This is what the Data has added up to throughout the month.

Day 30

Morning Everyone.

It’s 1am.

I didn’t sleep well.

So, today’s the last day eh?

I’ve got a few things I have to get done today.

I’m interested to see what the Data says for the whole month at the end of it.

I reckon it’ll be over 180 kms.

So, it’s been an interesting month for me.

This page started out as another Charity Event for something important to me.

A Fund Raiser and Awareness for

The Stroke Foundation.

It also gave me chance to invite you into my world for a month.

You got to see The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

It also gave me a chance to let you know who I am, and where I live, and

what I get up to.

I’m fitter, faster, and a lot leaner.

Not to mention Sober.

It was also a chance for a few of you to kind of meet each other.

But most of all, it gave me a chance to say Thank You to All of You for your

Friendship throughout the years.

And just in case there’s something waiting for me around the corner that’ll leave me Speechless.

It has given me a chance to say

Good Bye. :)

So, now it’s on to the next Charity Event.

Which will be the 25km walk for

‘Spoke to a Bloke’ in March next year.

For Suicide Prevention and

Mental Health.

I might even be able to find another one before then.

I want to be able to tell you about whatever Event it is that I’m doing.

Without you feeling obligated to keep donating.

It’s not really about the money for me.

I’m already paying the Registration Fees.

And I’m putting in the Hard Work.

Just Cheering Me On Is Enough!

I already know I have your Support

for anything I choose to do.

Without You needing to put a dollar value on it.

But of course, it is tax deductible.

So, I’m not gonna stop you if you do want to donate.

But I won’t be asking You for money.

Doing these Events gives me something to keep training for,

and to keep pushing forward.

With the Ultimate Goal being Kokoda.

And If anyone wants to join me on

The Kokoda Trail?

Please let me know.

It’s Midday.

And the Data say’s that I’ve walked over 180 kms during the month.

And over 264,000 steps.

And 5,500 moving minutes.

(Which includes all my time spent doing Stretches, Weights, and Cardio. And various other exercises.)

See Picture Above.

I Hope You’ve All Had A Great Day.

And I Hope You’ve Enjoyed Being Alongside Me All Month.

I’ll Be Doing This Again Next Year.

See Ya Then.

Cheers. :)

I’ve just Registered to do another Event during October.

It’s called One Foot Forward.

It’s for The Black Dog Institute.

And I’ve challenged myself to walk

100 kms.

Which is a lot because I’ve got other things to do this month.

And I’m not asking anyone to donate

this time.

Cheers. :)

Day 29

Morning Everyone.

It’s 2am.

And only 2 Days to go.

I’ll start with one more Thank You.

And that’s to my housemate Browny.

Who’s been my Best Mate and Brother ever since I first arrived in

Adelaide, back in 1993.

He has stood alongside me at countless Metal concerts.

He’s seen me at my worst.

He’s a man of Integrity.

And He’s the Smartest Bloke I’ve ever met.

I literally wouldn’t be Alive today without Your Help.

I’m a Better Man because of You Pal.

You are a True Metallist.

Cheers Mate. :)

I’ve got no plans for today, except to Head into town for Rissoles at

The Metropolitan Hotel.

We’ll see?

Which reminds me of a joke.

An old lady walks into a Butcher shop and say’s,

“I’ll have 6 of those Pissoles you’ve got in the window.”

The Butcher holds up the ticket and say’s,

“That’s not a P Madam, that’s a R.”

The old lady say’s,

“Well, I’ll have 6 of those R’soles then”

Hahaha

It’s now 3pm.

I’ve walked another 5 kms

7,700 steps.

I’m gonna call it 60 mins.

The rissoles were worth the journey.

I Hope You’ve All had A Great Day.

See Ya All Tomorrow for the Last Day.

Cheers. :)

Day 28

Morning Everyone.

It’s almost 11pm.

And I can’t sleep, it feels like I haven’t slept at all.

I woke twice in a cold sweat.

My back’s still a bit sore, and I’m out of blister patches.

So, I think today’s gonna be a slow day.

And I’ve already reached the target.

I reckon I’ve earned a day off.

We’ll see?

There’s only 3 days left to go.

It’s now 2.30am.

I’ve done well over 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

Focusing on both my left and right jabs and my reach.

I’m gonna take a rest and try and get some sleep.

It’s now2.30pm.

I managed to get over an 60 mins of various exercises and cardio done.

But it was a relaxing day really.

Rissole Day Tomorrow.

Hope You’ve All Had A Great Day.

Cheers. :)

Day 27

Morning Everyone.

It 1am.

And I’ve woken up in a good mood,

after about 4 hours of deep sleep.

No cold sweat this morning.

I’ve got no real plans for today.

Except watching The Grand Final.

And maybe a few laps of the Oval this morning.

We’ll see?

It’s now 3am.

And I’ve done about an hour of stretches and a lot of cardio.

And various exercises including

Push-ups, Sit-ups and some weights too.

I’m feeling Good.

It’s almost 9am.

I’m Heading out now to do some laps and get some lunch before

The Grand Final.

Ok. I’m back.

It’s Noon.

Some neighbour has thrown a small bag of dog shit on my front lawn.

“We’ll see who’s laughing when you’re eating Christmas Dinner through a straw.”

My phone say’s I did 6 kms.

And 9,640 steps.

I picked up a lot of litter along the way, and pushed another trolley back again.

I’m gonna be fair as usual and call it 60 mins of Activity.

My Data say’s I’ve done over

250,000 steps so far this month.

And over 170 kms.

I’ll get more cardio done throughout the day.

We’ll see?

Hope You’ve All Had A Great Day.

Cheers. :)

Wild Mushrooms

Does anybody feel like some Beef Wellington? Hahaha

Day 26

Morning Everyone.

It’s 11.30pm.

And I’ve woken in a bit of a sweat again. But not as bad as usual.

I’m in a Good mood.

It’s now 1am.

And I’ve done 30 mins of stretches and some cardio.

My back’s still sore today,

So, I might have to take it a bit slower

today.

We’ll see?

There’s only 5 Days to go now.

And I’ve already reached my target.

So, I’m gonna increase it by an extra 5 hours.

And see if I can push myself a bit further.

I’ve got some chores to do today.

So, I’ll go and do some laps of the Oval first, then Head to the shops.

I’m feeling Lucky today.

So, I’m gonna go check my lotto and put a ticket on for tomorrow while I’m there.

It’s now 4am.

And I’ve done another 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

Focusing on my 1,2,3,4 combination.

And my right jab.

It Definitely gets the Heart Pumping!

Ok.

It’s 3pm

I just got back from doing a few crocodile laps at the Oval.

I got my chores done.

I finally made it to the sausage sizzle at Bunnings.

I walked up and down every aisle.

And all I bought was a small roll of

Gaffer Tape to keep in my backpack for Emergencies.

I found 5 cents.

I picked up a lot litter along the way.

and I wish other people would too.

And if I find the person that puts a bit of paper over their dog’s shit, instead of picking it up.

“If you’re fit enough to walk a dog that big, I’m sure you must be fit enough to pick up it’s Shit!!”

“We’ll see how You feel when I rub Your nose in it!!”

“And your dog will get a Size 10 foot up it’s Arse.”

My phone say’s I did 7.8 kms.

12,500 steps.

I’m gonna fair and call 90 mins of Activity.

I’ll be doing a bit more stretches and cardio later.

Until then, I’m gonna play video games.

Tomorrow, I reckon I’ll do some laps at the Oval in the morning.

Then I’ll be watching

Snoop Dogg

during The Grand Final.

Or as I call him

Scoop Doggy Poo Poo. Hahaha

And I’m also gonna enjoy watching

The Brisbane Lion’s slaughter Geelong Cats.

The Best thing to come out of Geelong is the road back to Melbourne. Hahaha

Hope You’ve All Had A Great Day.

And I’ll See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Day 25

Morning Everyone.

It’s Midnight.

And I’ve woken in a bit of cold sweat.

But I’m not as bad as usual.

And I’m still in a Good mood.

I slept deeply for about 4 hours.

It’s now 2am.

And I’ve done my usual 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

My back’s still a bit sore, but it’s been worse.

There’s less than a week to go.

And we’ve already nearly reached the Activity Target.

I’ll probably have to increase it.

We’ll see?

I’ve got no plans yet for today?

I’ve decided I’m gonna go for a walk to Westfield Shopping Centre.

There’s a few things I need from Bunnings too.

Hopefully they’ve got a sausage sizzle happening today.

It’ll be well over a 10 km round trip.

I’m gonna go past the Oakland’s Wetland Reserve on the way.

I haven’t been there for years and I reckon it should be looking really good these days.

It’s near where I volunteered for Meals on Wheels years ago.

Ok.

It’s 10am.

And I’m Heading out now.

We’ll see what my phone says when I get back.

Ok.

It’s 2pm.

I’ve just got back.

My phone say’s I did 10.3 kms.

And 16,700 steps.

I’m gonna be fair as usual and call it

2.5 hours of Activity.

My feet are burning, and I’m limping too.

I’ll probably get some more stretches and cardio done.

Focusing on both left and right jabs.

But I won’t add that to the data.

Hope You’ve All Had A Great Day.

And I’ll See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Day 24

Morning Everyone.

It’s 2.30am.

And I need a coffee first.

I had a deep sleep for about 5 hours.

But I still woke up in a sweat,

although not as bad as usual.

I’m in a Good mood.

And I’m hurting a bit from the steep hills yesterday.

It’s the good kind of hurt though.

I earned it.

It’s also how I used to wake up every morning while I was Butchering.

But I’m not always running late for work these days.

I once had a Boss that bought me an alarm clock. Hahaha

I also had another Boss that would pay me an extra $100 a week, but only if I got to work on time all week.

It didn’t happen often. Hahaha.

It’s now 4am.

And I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

But a bit slower than usual.

I’ve got a few chores I want to get done today, and I want to get some gardening done too.

I’ll have my phone in my pocket all day with my Headphones on.

So, we’ll see what the data says at the end of the day.

Ok. It’s 1pm.

I did over another 30 mins of stretches and cardio, and some weights too.

I managed to get most of my chores done, and tried to get a bit of gardening done.

My phone says I’ve done 4.4 kms, and 7,100 steps

Seeing as my back’s still hurting.

I’m gonna be fair and call it 2 hours.

I’ll might go for a walk later tonight,

if I can’t get to sleep.

We’ll see?

Hope You’ve All Had A Great Day.

Cheers. :)

Kookaburra at Belair National Park

I tried to get closer for a better photo, but it didn’t like the look of me.

Belair National Park

Ready to take on the Hills.

Belair National Park

We had to wait about 15 minutes for this Freight train to pass. Must’ve been nearly 100 carriages on it. It was on it’s way to Victoria.

Belair National Park

This is Sam and Me, trying to get lost in the Hills.

Day 23

Morning Everyone.

It’s 1.30am.

And I’ve woken up twice in a cold sweat.

It feels like I haven’t slept at all.

I’m still fighting off this current bout

of Depression.

But I already know today will Help.

Getting lost in Nature works really well for me.

It’s the only place I can go, without my Headphones.

And Katrina’s chats have lifted my spirits again too.

Cheers Mate. :)

Ok.

It’s just gone 2.30am.

I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio, with a focus on both left and right jabs.

And I’ve done some squats too.

To help prepare for the Hills.

Today’s gonna be hard on the legs.

It’ll only be about a 3 hour hike.

And It’ll be interesting to see how I go with my Blood Pressure medication.

It can sometimes make me wobbly on my feet with heights.

A little bit like Vertigo.

But We’ll see.

Hope you All have a Great Day.

Cheers. :)

Ok. It’s 1.30pm.

And I’ve just got back.

We had a last minute change of plans and went to Belair National Park.

It was Great to see Sam again.

He’s the only person that I know that can keep up with me, even on the steep hills.

He’s a fit Bugger.

And like I said yesterday,

He’s one of the wisest men I’ve ever met.

We didn’t see any Kangaroos or Snakes,

but we did see a Kookaburra at the end of the Hike.

I picked up a bit of litter along the way, and it feels good to know I left the place a little bit cleaner.

I had a Great Day.

And it’s Great to be back in a Good mood.

Cheers Mate. :)

My phones says I did 13.5 kms,

and 22,750 steps,

and climbed 279 metres.

My Blisters are telling me to be fair

to myself this time.

And count all 3 hours of activity.

I’ll probably do another 30+ mins of stretches, but I won’t count that as Data.

Hope You’ve All had a Great Day Too.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Day22

It’s 11pm.

And I’ve woken up in another cold sweat!

I can’t get back to sleep again.

I’m Determined to break out of this Depression before it gets any worse.

It’s midnight now.

And I’ve done 30 mins of stretches,

and cardio.

Focusing on both jabs, and my 1,2,3,4 combination.

My blisters are still not good, but my back’s a bit better.

It’s Rissoles Day.

So, I might Head into

The Metropolitan Hotel for lunch.

And see what mischief I can myself into.

I think it’ll be a slow Day though.

I’m Heading out early tomorrow with Sam Wells from Positive Patterns.

He opens doorways for me, that help me get back to nature.

And he also helps me to push my fitness levels.

As well as sharing his Wisdom by talking through my problems.

He’s one of the Wisest men I’ve ever met.

He’s also helping me prepare for Kokoda.

And tomorrow will be a tough hike up through some old trade routes at Sturt Gorge, with a lot of Hills.

It’ll be Great to get out of the sound of traffic, and out the sight of the city.

Adelaide is Great for that.

You can be out of the Suburbs within 10 mins.

I’ll be keeping my eye of out for Kangaroos and Koalas, and listening out for Kookaburras.

Which is my favourite bird and will be a future tattoo from Vinko.

It’s warming up early this year.

So, I’ll be keeping an eye out for snakes too.

But they don’t scare me much.

They’re usually gone by the time you get close to them.

(And also another one of my future tattoo projects with Vinko).

Ok. It’s 3.30pm.

I went into town for lunch, picked up a bit of litter along the way.

No shopping trolleys today.

And my mood’s getting a bit better.

My phone says I did 4kms, and 6,500 steps.

I also did another 30 mins of cardio and weights.

I’m gonna be fair as usual and call it 90 mins of activity, even though I’ve

been moving all day.

I doubled up on the blister patches which made it easier.

Tomorrow’s gonna be a big day.

So, I Hope You’ve All had a Great Day!

See Ya All tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Day 21

Morning Everyone.

It’s 11pm.

And I’ve woken earlier than usual.

I slept deeply for a few hours but,

I still woke up in a cold sweat.

And I don’t like it!!

I’m shaky and I have to get my Head straight first.

I think today’s gonna be a slow day.

My back still hurts and my blisters are still raw.

I have to let them heal, because I’m out hiking in the Hills on Tuesday with Sam.

I think we’re going to Sturt Gorge

again this time.

And that will include some intense leg work.

I’m getting feedback that this webpage is awkward to read.

That is out of my control.

I didn’t design this webpage.

I’m just trying to make the best with what I’ve got to use.

So, I apologise for the confusion.

And if you think reading it is confusing.

You should try doing the Bloody editing!! Hahaha!

It’s 12.30am.

I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

I want say a Big Thank You to

Linda and Bazz.

They’ve been Great friends for Decades.

And they also sponsored me on the last 25 km ‘Spoke to a Bloke’ Event.

I haven’t told them about this Event yet.

But I already know that I’ve got their

full Support whatever I choose to do.

Thanks for all the Laughs!

Much Love and Respect!

Cheers. :)

It’s 2pm.

I’ve done over an hour of cardio throughout the Day.

But that’s it for today.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Day 20

Morning Everyone.

It’s Midnight, and I’ve just woken up in a cold sweat and I’m shaking.

Depression has its hold on me again,

and I can already tell it’s gonna Knock me down for a while.

I’ll be getting my usual exercises in today.

But that’s it!!

I’m not in a good mood at all, and

I’ve got nothing good to say today.

I’m starting to regret doing this event all month.

I should’ve known better!!

It’s 8am.

And I’ve done over another hour of cardio.

Focusing on my left and right Hooks.

I’m feeling better but the still same!!

That’s it for today!

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Steve’s photo of the Day

This is a photo Steve took on one of his walks. A hidden talent! (Notice the bird in flight.)

Taffy Davies

This is Taffy in his Prime. (As mentioned on Day 12) I have another A4 size Autographed Photo of him running with the torch. It’s the only one He ever signed. But I can’t find where I’ve hidden it.

Day 19

Morning Everyone.

It’s almost 2.30am.

And I slept well.

I’m gonna have a coffee and jump into some exercises first.

Ok.

It’s 3.30am.

And I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

With a focus on both my left and right Uppercuts.

My feet are in a Bad way.

These Damn Blisters are just adding up and are slowing me down.

I need to give them a chance to Heal.

(Pun intended again) Haha.

I jarred my back a few days ago.

Which has caught up to me today,

and it’s hurting too.

This is an injury that’s been going on

for years, and was caused from Butchering.

Stretching really helps, but it’s a struggle.

There’s a sunny day forecast today.

So, I think it’s gonna be laundry day.

And I’m gonna take it easy.

The washing machine doesn’t put up a fight like the Vacuum.

It knows better. Hahaha

I might even cook that casserole.

We’ll see.

It’s 8.30am.

And I’ve done another 30 mins of various exercises and cardio.

I’ll have my phone in my pocket today with my Headphones on.

It’ll be interesting to see how much it says at the end of the Day.

I won’t be adding that to my data.

Hope Ya All Have A Great Day. :)

It’s 2pm.

I got everything done today that I

wanted to get done.

My Depression had grabbed hold of me again now.

So, tomorrow will probably be a quiet day too.

My phone says I’ve walked nearly

2kms, and over 3,000 steps.

I’m not adding that to the Data.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Me v’s Vacuum

I Won Again!! And a prize in Lotto too. Happy Days!! :)

Day 18

Morning Everyone.

It’s 3am.

And I’m gonna have a coffee

and get some stretches and exercises done first to get my Head straight.

Ok.

It’s nearly 4am.

And I’ve done about 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

I’m in a Great mood now.

I can see Vinko has arrived back from

Jakarta.

And has jumped on board.

I’ll try and post a photo of what He created over there.

See photo below.

He truly is Incredibly talented.

This makes me Happy because it means that I’m a step closer to getting my next tattoo.

But what it is? Is a secret!!

And you’ll just have to wait until it’s finished to see it.

Cheers mate. :)

Yesterday was a Dark day for me.

Depression grabbed hold of me and

I spent the day curled into a ball on my bed and did nothing all day.

There was no casserole made.

But, I’ve been through worse.

And, I invited you all into my world for a month, which means you have to take the good with the bad.

I’ve never been able to go more than a few weeks without it affecting me.

Sometimes it can Knock me down for months at a time.

Rachel has taught me ways to cope with my Depression.

And it does Help me a lot.

I’ve got a few chores I need to get done today.

So, today’s gonna be the Big Day!

It’s gonna be a Rematch.

Me v’s Vacuum!

And we’re Old Enemies!!

I don’t like It, and It doesn’t like me!

Especially when I kick it, and drag it around like a stubborn mule.

I guess we’re both stubborn.

I’ll be getting some steps in today.

And probably some crocodile runs too.

I reckon those 2 trolleys from Day 15

are probably still there. We’ll see?

Ok.

It’s 5.30am.

And I’ve done another

30 mins of stretches and cardio.

And I’m feeling Good.

I think the Vacuum knows I’m coming for it today.

It already looks scared!!

The Vacuum has a red light on it, that tells me when it’s had enough!

I take that as a sign that it’s tapping out.

So, I’ve put it to sleep for now.

Until next time!!

It took over an hour.

My phone says I’ve done 2kms and

3,500 steps.

I’m gonna claim the whole hour because I stubbed my toe kicking it,

and whacked my Knuckles too.

The little Bastard puts up a good fight!!!

I see Kris has jumped on board.

So, I’m gonna go do some grocery shopping.

And say Thank You in person.

And check my Lotto while I’m there.

See Ya All when I get back. :)

Ok.

It’s 4pm.

and I’ve just got back.

I pushed the two trolleys back and won a small prize on Lotto for my efforts.

Enough to cover the cost of more Blister Patches and a Chook Parmi.

So, a Big Thank You to Kris and Finn at Bloom’s Lotto Agency.

I’m sure you two have a hidden button somewhere, that you can press for the Big Prize.

Cheers. :)

At the end of the day, my phone says I did 8.2 kms.

13,500 steps.

Seeing that I was on the move all day.

And I’m back in a Good mood again.

I’m gonna be fair and call it 3 hours of activity.

My Blisters are Angry at me again.

So that’s it for today.

Hope you’ve all had a Great day too.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Vinko Design

This is Vinko’s Artwork in Jakarta

Day 17

Morning Everyone.

It’s 3.30am. And I slept really well.

No cold sweats this morning.

I need a coffee before I start the day.

I’m in a good mood today, but my feet are really hurting.

And I’ve got other aches and pains too.

I’ve been through worse.

Everybody that knows me, also know

that it is my ultimate goal to walk the

Kokoda trail.

And every step I take is towards that

goal.

However. The closer I get to it, the further away it seems.

I’ve recently found out that my Mum’s Uncle Billy was over in

Papua New Guinea during WWII.

Maybe not Kokoda, but close enough.

He was one of the lucky ones that made it home, and lived a long life.

Although, I have no doubt he was shell shocked, and deeply traumatised for the rest of his life.

Hearing about this has given me more Motivation and Determination

to keep pushing forward and reaching my goal.

Thank You for your Service.

Great Uncle Billy.

Cheers mate. :)

You’ve probably noticed by now

that I have Great Respect and Gratitude for all of our Diggers that fought in all of our wars, to defend our Great Country and Freedoms.

I’m gonna take a personal 2 minutes silence.

Lest We Forget!!

I don’t think they’d be Happy with what our Great Nation has become.

I believe we should have a mandatory 2 year National Service for Everyone at the age of 18.

Depending on their school grades.

It will teach them both Discipline

and Respect.

And will give them a good start in life and open up work opportunities that they don’t currently have.

We have a serious problem with our youngsters these days, as they already know that they don’t stand a chance of ever getting a job or owning their own home.

I blame that on the Greed of our Government for allowing so many migrants into our country.

Albeit, most are evading war torn countries.

No doubt for the increase in taxes.

But they haven’t taken into account that there isn’t enough employment opportunities or homes for everyone.

And you can already see the devastation that this has caused.

Our Country is not the same as the one I grew up in, and I’m not sure if I want to Hang Around to see what it becomes.

The whole world is in crisis at the moment.

And I can see history repeating itself. With China doing what Japan did

during WWII.

China has been preparing for War for a very long time now.

And I can see that they are waiting for the right moment, when our Allied Forces go and help in Ukraine and the Middle East or wherever the next war may be.

And then they’ll strike Australia!

They are inching closer every day.

And we are no where near ready for them.

Russia, China and North Korea are all in cahoots.

I also believe they’re responsible for the Fentanyl crisis in America which will soon be here too, in fact it’s already here.

Just wait and see what happens within the next few years.

It’s a tactic they’re using to decimate

our next generation, and to keep us under prepared.

They currently have 2 million troops ready to fight and we only have 200,000.

But we have beaten those odds before and I believe we can do it again!

Our Country is rich in minerals, and they are determined to get it all.

Regardless of our 70,000 years of

Indigenous Culture, Heritage and Artefacts.

And it’s Bloody Disgraceful!!

I think it’s also a disgrace that our Government has renewed China’s lease for the Port of Darwin.

Did they NOT learn anything from WWII?

They are blinded by Greed!

We need to close our borders to everyone.

And take a moment to stand back, and take a look at the bigger picture.

We are all here now, and we all need to learn to get along.

And treat each other with Respect

and Kindness and Stop this Bloody Racism!

Our cities are already overcrowded,

and our Infrastructure and Housing are under prepared.

So we need to focus on bringing back more manufacturing here.

Which will create a lot of employment.

With a bigger focus on building more Housing, Infrastructure and Defence.

Another City could be the answer??

I’m starting to think about that Corrupt and complete Fool Donald Trump now.

And it’s starting to make me Angry!

So, I’m gonna get some exercise started.

Ok. It’s 7am, and I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio, and I’ve calmed down.

I apologise for my outburst.

But right or wrong, Everyone is entitled to have their own opinion.

Even me!

And this page is not about my Political views.

This is about Exercise and staying as Healthy as you can be.

I don’t know what’s waiting around the corner for me.

There could be another bigger

Stroke that’s gonna leave me speechless and unable to tell you how I feel.

So, I’m trying to use this platform to let you all know how truly Grateful I am for you all, and how much I care.

Cheers. :)

I’ve decided I’m gonna put my Headphones on today, and cook up a Chooken Casserole.

They’ve never been quite as good as my Mum’s, but they’re close.

My Bolognaise is just as good as

your’s now Mum.

And It’s still my favourite meal.

Cheers Mum. :)

My Depression has reared its ugly Head now, and I can feel it’s trying to drag me down.

So, that’s it from me today.

I hope you all have a Great day.

‘Good days always follow the bad.’

See ya all tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Lest We Forget

Another Memorial site I visited.

Lest We Forget

One of the memorial sites I visited today.

Sky City Casino

I warned you about my Head!! That’s the Sky City Casino behind me, where we ended up on Anthony’s bucks night. And yes, I’ve often ran up those steps like Rocky, with my arms in the air shouting ADRIAN!!!

Memories of home.

This is Morton Bay Fig Alley at the Adelaide Botanical Gardens. The smell still reminds me of my home roots in Port Melbourne. I often come here for that very reason.

A freaky coincidence.

It was a windy day, and I swear this bit of litter just landed at my feet while I was tying my shoe laces. I’m gonna frame it. I still can’t believe it!!!

Day 16

Morning Everyone.

It’s 2.30am,

and I have to get my Head straight first.

I woke up in a cold sweat again today, and I’ve got a bit of Rage in me too.

But I’m not angry.

I had one Headphone in my ear with and the other one under my face.

And Ozzy was still playing, so I was listening to him all through the night.

I slept right through for over 6 hours.

I don’t even know what time I fell asleep.

It seems appropriate to start by saying Thank You to Ozzy Osbourne.

Who has been with me ever since I was a teenager.

His music has been there in the background of most of my good times.

I was fortunate enough at the time,

to see Black Sabbath in 2013.

Along side my Brothers, and about 15,000 other Metal Heads.

We went to the CrazyHorse in Hindley Street afterwards, and I spent a lot of money that night.

It is by far, one of the most memorable nights I’ve ever had.

Regardless of how much I drank. :)

I will be listening to Ozzy all day today.

It’s been 2 months since Ozzy died and I’m grateful for his Legacy of music.

He’s been with me everywhere I go and whatever I do.

I wear a Black arm band on my wrist in his memory now too.

Rock In Peace Ozzy!!!

Thank You for being a Great role model.

Hahaha. Cheers mate. :)

It’s 4.30am now, and I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

Focusing on both my left and right jabs.

My 1,2,3,4 combination just keeps getting better.

And it’s a great way for getting the heart pumping too.

My feet are in a lot of pain this morning and I’m limping even in my slippers.

So today I’ll be moving a bit slower than usual.

I’m gonna take you back into town today.

There’s rain forecast too.

And I’m gonna try and see if I can

learn how to use this Bloody phone camera.

I might even practice taking some selfies. Hahaha.

My Head should come with a warning alert though!

So consider this the Warning!!

I rarely look in the mirror anymore because I don’t see the same man that I remember.

It’s now just gone 7am.

And I’ve done well over another 30 mins of assorted exercises and cardio.

I even managed to get some weights in too. Albeit nothing heavy.

For me, it’s about the consistency,

and not the amount of weight.

Ok. It’s 10.30am, and there’s still no rain yet.

But I’m Heading out anyway.

See ya all when I get back. :)

Ok. I’m back

I doubled up on blister patches and

despite my Doctor’s orders, I had a can of Red Bull.

So, that combined with Ozzy in my ears. I was Flying High Again.

I walked around Adelaide City, wandering aimlessly without direction or purpose.

Just Happy to be Alive.

A bit like a Headless Chook. Hahaha.

I also picked up an awful lot of litter along the way, but I can’t get all of it.

I also found 10 cents again and put in the guide dog’s Labrador next to where I found it.

I tried taking a bunch of assorted photos of places and Memorial sites.

I was taking photos at a War Memorial and thought it had started

to rain, but realised I was standing

under a sprinkler. Hahaha!!

It’ was 3.30pm when I got back.

And my phone says I did

10.5 kms and 16,600 steps with an

87cm stride and moving at 6kms per hour.

I was gone 5 hours, but I had a lot of fun today, so I’m gonna be fair again and call it 3 hours.

I earned it today.

My feet are hurting more than usual.

So tomorrow will have to be a rest day.

Because I’m going hiking next week

with my mate Sam.

And I know that’ll be a tough hike,

with a lot of hills.

But we’ll see how I feel tomorrow.

I might still go do some crocodile laps at the Oval anyway.

I’ll get another 30 mins of stretches done before I go to bed tonight.

I hope you’ve all had a great day!!

I know I have!!

I’ll See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

And I hope you’re all enjoying this page as much as I am.

It’s becoming a Diary of a Madman.

Hahaha

Torrens River

This bugger came charging at me like I owed him money.

Torrens River

Feeding the ducks and assorted birds on the Torrens.

The Metropolitan Hotel

The Best Rissoles in Adelaide. And a lot healthier than KFC or Hungry Jacks at a cheaper price. Well worth the effort!!

Day 15

Morning Everyone.

It’s almost 3am.

And I’ve been up since 2am.

I slept really well last night.

And I’ve already done my usual

30 mins of stretches and cardio.

We’ve reached the half way mark.

I’m excited about our walk today.

There’s rain forecast later as well.

Some of you might be wondering,

‘Gee, this bloke walks a lot.’

Well I’ll try and briefly tell you why.

Nearly 35 years ago, I lost my driver’s license for drink driving.

And after many car accidents, some worse than others.

It was a bit of a wake up call.

It was just a matter of time before I killed someone and probably myself too.

So, I decided to never drive again.

Just so that I could keep on drinking.

I stand by that decision because I know that I have saved at least one life.

The thought of surviving an accident that someone else didn’t, disturbs me deeply.

This limited my freedom and job opportunities, but because of the Hard Work that I’d put in during my apprenticeship.

It had made me very good at what I do.

And I was very fast with a knife.

It was like an extreme sport for me, especially without a glove.

And I loved it!!!

And I loved showing off how fast I was, and then going faster.

I would often challenge other

Butchers to a race, without using a glove.

But was rarely taken up on it.

As there is a high risk of danger.

Gloves are mandatory now, but not back when I started.

So I was highly confident in my skills.

There’s a much higher risk of cutting yourself without a glove and your hand eye coordination must be finely tuned with little room for error.

My employers would either organise

to have me picked up, or pay for my taxis to get to work.

Because they knew that once I had got there, no matter how big the workload was that day.

It would get done!!

I was so fast with a knife, I was able to get the same amount of work done as two Butchers.

In fact, I was often replaced by two Butchers after I’d move on to my next job.

They should’ve paid me more.

I might’ve stayed longer.

I never could stay in the one place for too long though.

And often went back to places where I had worked before.

My trustworthiness and honesty also served me well.

I had a Great reputation in the industry as someone with extraordinary knife skills, but had a problem with substance abuse.

Which was often overlooked due to my abilities.

I have an enormous amount of scars,

and injuries caused by butchering and alcohol and other substances.

My father told me years ago,

“There’s certain pains in life that you just have to take on board and carry with you.”

But I think I’ve almost reached my limit now.

As well other injuries, I also have

what’s called a Morton’s Neuroma in my right foot now.

It causes me incredible pain and discomfort.

It was probably caused by standing on cold concrete for over 10 hours a day.

I miss the old days of Butcher shops using sawdust on the floor, which was great for insulation and comfort.

I’ve come to realise that I’m most happiest with a knife in my hand and a challenging workload ahead of me to get through.

Which made my employers happy of course.

If only they had paid me better???

I was often given false promises of either shares in the business or bigger pay increases when they were making more money.

And they were all lies just to keep me there, and it never happened.

So, I’d often quit and just move on to the next place.

I rarely had to go for job interviews because Butchers would call me up and ask me if I wanted to go back to somewhere I’d either worked before, or they’d found a new shop for me to go to.

Supermarkets have ruined the meat industry for small businesses.

And I always refused to work for them because of that.

Even though it meant good money for easy work.

Screw You Cole’s and Woolworth’s!!!

I worked in well over 50 Butcher shops throughout my career.

I also worked in Pubs and Restaurants as a Cook and Kitchen Hand.

Everybody that knows me, also know that I hate greed. And greedy people.

I can spot a gold digging vulture from a mile away.

But that’s enough about that, let’s talk about today.

I plan on having lunch at

The Metropolitan Hotel.

(It’s Rissole day today.)

It’s near The Central Market, and it’s a great venue for live bands.

Then I’m gonna take you for a walk along the Torrens river.

I’ll be taking some bread with me to feed the ducks and swans along the way.

I can already feel there’s a storm brewing outside, and I’ve got my Head straight and my backpack all sorted.

I see Snouty’s jumped on board.

Good onya Mate!

Snouty’s one of my gaming buddies. Who also sponsored me on the

‘Spoke to a bloke’ event.

Although I will probably never get to meet you.

I know you’ll continue to be a Great Mate for years to come.

I look forward to many more years of flinging Chook.

Cheers Mate. :)

Ok, it’s almost 10am.

I’ve got a few things to do before lunch, so I’m Heading out now.

It’s really shaping up to be a stormy day, and guaranteed rain later.

I can almost smell the petrichor in the air already.

There’s still no rain yet!!

My feet are hurting, so I’m Heading home.

It’s 3pm, I’m home. I’m hurting and I’m Bloody tired.

My phone says I did 9 kms,

14,000 steps, an 88cm stride and

moving at 6 kms per hour.

I was moving fast again to make up for time wasted trying to take some photos.

It’s recycling bin week and that’s no fun for me on windy days, so I picked up nearly all the litter along my street and the streets I travel down.

I saw two shopping trolleys and said

to myself, not today mate.

You’d think with all the billions of dollars in annual profits the supermarkets boast about every year.

They could afford to employ our youngsters.

And help give them a chance in life.

Shame on you Cole’s and Woolworth’s!!!

I’m gonna be fair again today and call it 3 hours of activity.

There’s still no rain yet, so I might wait until tonight. We’ll see?

Typical, I’ve just settled down and now I hear thunder. So it’s close!!

I took about 2 dozen photos today

and only a few are worth posting.

So, I’m Heading back in tomorrow to try again.

Hope you’ve all had a great day too.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

For Mum and Dad

This is something only my parents will understand. I know it’s missing an E. And it’s not quite the same. But it’s close. I still remember the phone number too.

Day 14

Morning Everyone.

It’s 3.30am

And I’ve just woken up.

I’m a little bit shaky this morning and I’ve got a Headache!

I don’t know why because I slept like a log last night.

It’s the first Headache I’ve had since I started my new Blood Pressure medication several months ago.

So, I’m gonna get my Head straight before I do anything.

Ok, it’s now 5.30am, and I’ve done about 30 mins of stretches and some mild cardio.

I’m feeling much better but I’ve still got a Headache.

I hope it’s not gonna be one that stays with me for a week.

The one’s that start small and gradually get worse over the next few days.

That’s a concern because it’ll stop me from doing anything.

I want to say a big Thank You to

Charlie, Barbara and Darren.

They’ve been with me since the day I was born.

Charlie and Barb were like having an extra set of parents, and Darren was like having another brother.

They made me feel safe, protected and untouchable.

Charlie is no longer with us anymore.

Please know that I Love You all.

And you’ve been with me on all of my adventures.

And just like my parents, you are always in my thoughts.

R.I.P Charlie. Cheers mate. :)

I wear a black arm band around my wrist in memory of you!!

I miss you all very much!!

‘Even though I keep looking, I’ve never been able to find another gun in a cereal box.’ Hahaha

(That’s a family story that’s probably best left unexplained here.) Cheers. :)

Today is gonna have to be a rest day.

But we’ll see??

I might even get the bloody vacuum out, but I doubt that too. Hahaha.

I think I might spend the day reading.

I have several books on the go at the moment, and the pile next to my pillows is just getting bigger.

So I have to finish some of them, before I can start another one.

This web page is starting to become like a biography.

Which I’ve been wanting to do for a long time now.

I’m getting a lot of positive feedback, and friends are already encouraging me to do it.

I’ve already got the title for it too.

It’s gonna be called

‘Random thoughts and memories.’

Which is appropriate because I’ll probably have Alzheimer’s by the time I finish it. Hahaha

So keep an eye out for it, because you just might be in it too. Hahaha

I will no doubt be doing a charity event for Alzheimer’s Disease when I find one somewhere down the track.

It’s now 8.30am.

I’m feeling much better.

And the Headache’s gone now. Phew!!!

I’ve done another 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

And today is shaping up to be a great day.

So, I will be getting some walking done, at some point.

I’ll remember the blister patches this time.

My data tells me I’ve done over 130,000 steps since the start of the month.

But it feels like more than that.

It’s just gone 1pm.

And I dozed off while meditating, which shows you just how beneficial it is for me.

I’m Heading out now for a walk, for a couple of hours. Probably the oval.

But that can be crowded on Sundays, so I might end up walking off in a different direction to see what mischief I can get myself into.

See Ya All when I get back.

It’s 3.30pm.

And I’ve just got back.

I was right, there were too many people at the oval.

So, I followed my feet and did crocodile runs through the streets.

And picked up a lot of litter along the way.

I also pushed some Bastard’s shopping trolley back again.

My phone say’s I did 7.7 kms

and almost 11,000 steps.

I was moving at 6.3 kms per hour. With an 88cm stride.

I’m gonna be extra fair today, and not count this at all.

Some things, I do just for the fun of it.

And to get out of doing the Bloody vacuuming. Hahaha

I’ll do some more stretches later, but that’s it for today.

Tomorrow, I’m going into town for lunch. And I’m gonna take you for a walk along the Torrens River.

Hopefully in the Rain.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Adelaide Hills

I tried to take a better photo of the hills, but you get the picture. (Pun intended)

Day 13

Morning Everyone.

It’s 2.30am.

And I’ve been awake for 30 mins.

I’m in a Great mood today.

And that’s because I can see that my favourite girl in the whole world

Marlee has made a donation.

I hope you didn’t have to empty your money box for this, Smiley. :)

Marlee is Steve’s daughter, and she brightens my day, no matter what mood I’m in.

Marlee is nearly 10 years old now, and is on her way to becoming a Ninja.

She’s been doing Karate for 5 years, and is now learning Ju-jitsu too.

I wouldn’t be surprised if she grows up to be a M.M.A fighter.

Thank You Smiley. :)

Please keep learning to fight.

Everybody is so proud of you!!!

Cheers mate. :)

Although I’m really hurting this morning, and my feet are in a bad way.

I’m bursting with energy.

But, I have to be smart and have an easy day today.

Because there’s still a long way to go.

I will still get my daily exercises done and make up for the weights I didn’t do yesterday.

I might even get the vacuum out and get some more housework done.

I doubt that’ll happen though. Hahaha

I slept really well last night, and fell asleep during half time of the footy.

I still don’t know who won yet.

I hope it was the Hawks, they were in front at half time.

It’s now 4.30am, and I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and cardio.

Focusing on my left jab today.

Like Mike Tyson say’s,

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face!”

You Bloody Ripper!!

The Hawks smashed the Crows!!

Today’s gonna be a good day. :)

I’ve just noticed Jen has made another donation.

You naughty girl!!

Jen is Anthony’s wife.

And they were recently married last November.

I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to make it to their wedding, as it was not long after I’d had a T.I.A.

But it was definitely a great motivator for me to keep pushing forward.

It was a beautiful wedding, and I will never forget it.

I look forward to many more years of friendship Jen.

Cheers mate. :)

And you still owe me a Chooken Parmi too. Hahaha.

It’s nearly 11am.

And it’s too nice a day to stay indoors.

So I’m Heading to the Oval for some crocodile laps.

See ya when I get back. :)

Ok, I’m back.

And stupid me forgot to put new blister patches on before I left.

All I’ve done is made things worse.

I’ve never claimed to be smart. Haha.

It took 2hours, I did 7.5 kms and 12,000 painful steps.

I’m gonna be fair to myself this time, and claim the whole 2 hours.

And it’s been a great excuse not to get the vacuum out. Cheers :)

Ok.

it’s just gone 5pm.

And I’ve just woken from a 3 hour nap.

I didn’t know where I was or what day or time it was either.

Until I checked my phone to get my Head straight.

This is common for me and happens very often.

I am the only one that can see there is some kind of gradual decline happening.

I’m not sure what it’s caused by,

or what it might be the beginning of.

And I’m really not worried about it at all, at the moment.

Maybe I will be if it gets worse.

As you can see, I am still lucid and also able to function properly.

Last ANZAC Day, I was running late for Dawn Service and couldn’t work out why there were no people there.

Until someone told me I was a week early. Hahaha.

That’s it for today.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Day 12

Just in case anyone’s doubting my honesty.

Day 12

Morning Everyone.

It’s 4am.

And I’ve woken up in another cold sweat.

So that’s it for me at the moment.

I’ve got a bit of rage in me this morning.

And I don’t know why, because yesterday was a Great Day.

It’s days like this that make me short tempered and rude.

So I try to avoid people.

I don’t like this version of me.

So, I’m staying home today, to do laundry and some other house work.

I might even get the clippers out and shave my Head.

Thanks to male pattern baldness, my Head’s starting to look like a tennis ball.

Like father, like son!

Cheers Dad. :) Hahaha

I reckon I might lift some weights today to get rid of some of this anger. And give my feet a rest.

It’s now 5.30am.

And I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches, and assorted exercises with a fair a bit of cardio focusing on my right jab.

I’m feeling much better now and I’ve got my Head straight.

You’ve probably noticed by now that I have an interest in boxing.

That’s because I worked along side Taffy Davies for many years.

Taffy was a middle weight and represented Australia in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

So that means that I’ve shaken the hand, that’s shaken the hand of Mohamed Ali.

Taffy also worked at a Butcher shop in Centre Rd Bentleigh in Melbourne.

In the 1960’s.

(On the other side of the railway.)

Which is also the same shopping centre where I started butchering in 1984, at the age of 15.

And where I started my apprenticeship at the age of 16.

It never ceases to amaze me how big this country is, but how small it can be too.

I was lucky enough to be working with Taffy during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

And he brought in the torch he carried for his length of the way during the passing of the flame on its way to Sydney.

And I was able to hold it.

He ran with it up through Panorama. Which is the same trail that I do.

As on Day 7.

Thanks for your old medicine ball mate.

I miss you Taffy, and I miss your stories, and your tips.

Cheers mate. :)

I have another connection to an Olympian, and that’s on my Father’s side.

His Uncle Don was an Olympian 100 years ago, and won medals in Track and Field.

I guess I’ve got good genes.

Cheers Great Uncle Don. :)

It’s now midday.

And I’ve got some great news.

I’m in a much better mood.

My chores are done, and I’ve just received my Stride4Stroke tank top in the mail.

So, it makes sense to me that I wear it as a tribute to Taffy on my Panorama trail today.

The same road as where Taffy ran with the torch, up along Centennial Park.

See ya when I get back. :)

It’s 4pm.

And I feel proud of myself for doing that walk today.

I did the long version today.

My phone says I did 11kms.

16,660 steps, with a 67cm stride.

And I was moving at 6.1 kms per hour.

I’m gonna be fair again and call it 3 hours of moving activity.

One last mention before I get some rest.

And that’s to the Bastard that’s 4.5 years older than me.

Everybody warned you that one day I’d learn to fight back.

And I have!!

So, if we ever meet again.

It’s best you show me some Respect!!

Because I won’t be holding back any punches with you!!

It’s been a long time coming!!

Tomorrow will have to be a rest day.

Because these blisters are getting worse not better.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

The Colley Hotel

Winner Winner Chooken Dinner! I really enjoyed this. The barmaid had pretty eyes too, which makes it even better. This is also the first photo I’ve ever taken of a meal.

Glenelg Jetty.

This was taken from the end of Glenelg Jetty. That’s the Grand Hotel to the right of screen. I also used to do jetty jumping from here. I nearly did it again last summer, just for old time’s sake.

Brighton Jetty.

This was taken from Brighton Jetty facing towards Glenelg. I used to jetty jump from this very spot. Standing on the rail at the bottom of the screen.

Seacliff to Glenelg

This was taken from Seacliff Heading towards Glenelg. It’s about 5 kms away. So here we go.

Vinko design

Another Vinko. Let’s Go!!!

Steve

This is my great mate Steve. Who is on his own walks now. And I have no doubt he will be doing his own Stride4stroke page next year. Great work Buddy!! Keep leading by example. Cheers mate. :)

Day 11

Morning Everyone.

I was up around midnight and couldn’t get back to sleep.

Woke up in a sweat from a disturbing sleep.

It must’ve been the evocative memories from yesterday.

Mornings like this take me awhile to get my Head straight.

So, to begin with.

I want to start by giving a shout out to Vinko Design.

Vinko is my new tattooist, and is an incredible street artist.

And a Great Bloke too.

See the pictures below and above.

He is currently in Jakarta competing in a world festival.

I highly recommend you follow him on Instagram over the next week to see what he creates over there.

You can also see some of his work on YouTube.

Good Luck Vinko!!

Can’t wait to get our new project started. Cheers mate. :)

Moving on, I’m really excited about our walk later on this morning.

There’s rain forecast too.

I’ve decided that I’m going to make a day of it.

And treat myself to a nice lunch along the way.

We’ll see what happens?

You may have noticed by now that this page can be a bit confusing.

But like everything in my life, I do it my own way.

Back when I was still Butchering.

I would always tell my bosses,

“My methods might be questionable, but the results will speak for themselves.”

I haven’t given up on the thought of getting back into it one day.

It’s now 4am

And I’ve done over an hour of stretches and cardio.

My feet are still a bit of a problem, but they’re getting better.

I’m a bit scared to take the patch of my heel at the moment.

So, I’m gonna leave it on until I get back from today.

It’s almost 10am, and I’m about to Head out now.

I’m travelling light today.

Normally I’d have my backpack with me.

With a first aid kit, lots of water and all kinds of things which might be needed.

Just in case of an emergency.

I often carry rocks in it too, for extra weight.

Well we did it. I’m here at Glenelg at 11.45am.

Just in time for a Chooken Parmi.

Winner Winner Chooken Dinner!!!

I had to do a few crocodile runs along the way, to try and make up for the time wasted taking photos.

Like I’m a tourist. Hahaha.

It seems fitting today to have my lunch at The Colley Hotel, which was the finish line for the ‘Spoke to a Bloke’ event.

Still no rain though, but it is quite windy.

My phone says I’ve done 6kms so far.

The parmi was awesome.

The barmaid had pretty eyes, so that makes it even better.

Words can’t explain how strong it makes me feel to be able to sit in a pub and enjoy a meal now.

Without drinking any Alcohol at all.

I’m not even tempted anymore!!

Which I know makes quite a few of you Very Happy to hear, and it probably shocks a few of you too.

I’ve earned every one of my Scars.

And Alcohol was behind most of them in some way or another.

Hangovers and early mornings as a Butcher is a dangerous game.

Especially the way I played it, without a glove.

From where I stand today, I don’t think I’ll ever touch another drop of Alcohol again.

I’m on a different pathway in life now.

I took the hard road to get here.

But I made it. And I like it.

Cheers. :)

It’s now 3pm.

And I’ve just got home.

I went to The Central Market in town after lunch for a French Stick and some ham.

To this very day, it still reminds me of Saturday afternoons with my Mum.

I was in my early teens and I would watch The Three Stooges on the telly while playing Lego, with the races on in the background.

They are some of my happiest memories.

Cheers Mum. :)

The shop I went to, to get the ham is called Barossa Fine Foods.

It’s a company I worked for in the late 90’s, and they are by far the best smallgoods in Adelaide.

They are very similar to Julius Redlich & Sons in Melbourne, who I also worked for, for many years.

At the end of the day my phone says

I did 10 kms and 15,200+ steps.

With a Stride of 63 cm.

I was moving at 5.2 kms per hour.

Because I’m in a good mood,

I’m gonna be fair again and call it

2.5 hours of activity.

I challenge any 56 year old to keep up with me.

In fact, I challenge anyone of any age to keep up with me because that’ll just make me go faster.

I am fairly knackered though, so that’s it for today.

And I’ll finish this Bloody editing in the morning. :)

I’m gonna spend the next few hours playing video games, coz I know I’ve earned it.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers. :)

Vinko Design

Some Bastard’s already ruined it. They don’t know how lucky they are, that I didn’t catch them in the act. You would’ve seen me on the 6 o’clock news right across the country. And I’d probably still be in handcuffs.

Vinko Design

This is a photo of some of Vinko’s artwork at my local train station. I wish I could show you all of it. But I’m not very good with a phone camera. I am slowly getting better though.

Day 10

Morning Everyone.

It’s 2am.

And I’ve just woken up with the new book that I bought from Ben the other day, still on my chest.

I fell asleep before I even opened it.

Today’s gonna be a recovery day, and I have to give these blisters a chance to heal. (Pun intended).

The one on my big toe, from wearing thongs (flip flops) the other day has made it difficult to pivot while trying to shadow box or run, but I’ll find a way around that.

I bought some good quality blister patches for the blisters on my heels, (they’re the ones I’m most worried about).

So those combined with the new runners I bought the other day, made yesterday’s walk a lot easier.

I think today will be about saying some more Thank You’s and doing some editing.

Which brings me to my first Thank You for the day.

To Astrid, whom I’ve never met.

But she was right there to encourage me over the finish line on the 25 km ‘Spoke to a Bloke’ event.

Albeit via text messages along side her mum.

Thank You Astrid.

And I hope you liked the malachite crystal. Cheers mate. :)

Which brings me to try and find the right words to say Thank You to Rachel from AOD.

This will take a lot of thought, and time, and a lot of editing too!!

So, I’ll start by saying a huge Thank You for showing me an easier way to do this Bloody editing!!! :)

Rachel also sponsored me on my previous 25 km charity event.

And I already know she will be there again for me on the next one.

I’ve been seeing Rachel on a regular basis, for about 10 years now.

Thank You for teaching me the tools I’ve needed to be able to cope.

And to keep pushing forward.

I wouldn’t be alive today, to be able to do these events.

If it wasn’t for your Help and Guidance.

Words can’t describe how Grateful I am to have met You.

Severe Depression is a Real Killer!!

And my life has been so much better with you in my corner.

Cheers mate. :)

I think that it’s quite ironic that today is also World Suicide Prevention Day.

It’s now 1pm.

And I’ve done about 2 hours of stretching, some cardio and a few

sit-ups and push ups.

And a lot of meditation as well.

I’ve been doing this quite a few times throughout the day, but not for as long as usual.

Today has been a day of meditation and self reflection.

So I don’t have any more pretty words for anyone today.

But that’s ok.

Good days will always follow the bad.

And tomorrow I’m gonna take you for a walk along the coast.

From Seacliff to Glenelg.

It’s about 5 kms and it’s a beautiful view of the ocean.

I haven’t been there since last summer.

Hopefully it’ll be raining. :)

We have a horrific algal bloom situation at the moment, and I want to see for myself just how close to home it’s getting.

I apologise if I’ve raised any concerns today.

Please know that I’m in a good place now, and I will be ok.

But if I have, you can always either contact me directly, or you can call Lifeline on 131114.

Hope you’ve all had a great day.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Edwardstown Memorial Oval

This is an extension of the picture below. It’s also where I go for solace. You can see why I go there. I tried to take a video of it, but I’m not that clever yet. Maybe I’ll work it out sometime soon.

Edwardstown Memorial Oval

This is the view of the oval where I train. The hills in the background are the same hills where I go hiking. I’ll try and take some better photos of the hills sometime soon.

Edwardstown Memorial Oval Dawn service

This is the spot where I try to stand at Dawn Services, but sometimes it’s so crowded I’m Happy to stand anywhere.

Day 9

Morning everyone.

It’s 4.30am.

And I’ve just woken from another deep sleep.

I don’t even know how long it was for.

I want to start by saying Thank You to Kes the Titan Slayer!!

Even though we will never meet, our Alliance over the past few years has helped me battle my own demons.

I look forward to fighting beside you for many more years to come.

Cheers mate. :)

I’m planning on going for a walk later this morning.

This time I will have Steve along side of me.

Steve has been one of my Brothers for about 25 years now.

And he has always been there to pick me up when I fall down.

And when I can’t find a way to get back up again.

Today’s more about talking than walking.

Just like switching off a magnet, I will drop my problems to help you with yours.

I’m a better man because of you Buddy. Cheers mate. :)

These blisters are not looking good. But I’ve been through worse and

it’s just a part of doing these events.

I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches, sit ups and push ups, and a little bit of cardio too, my shoulder’s still a bit sore today.

I’m back.

I can’t find the right words right now to describe how good it was to see Steve.

I took him to the oval where I do laps, and I lost count of how many times we walked around it.

The variety of topics we talked about will help us both.

I picked up far too much litter and broken glass again, as we walked around and around, and crikey the amount of dog shit that people leave behind.

Last summer I took a broom with me and swept all the way around it.

Just as a personal gift to the community, and to the people who exercise or walk their dogs there too.

It took me 2 days and I’ve done that twice now.

Steve has offered to help me the next time I do it. Cheers mate. :)

You can do the dog shit. Hahahahahaha!!!

I’ll try and post some pictures to show you why I go there.

It’s only a stone’s throw away from where I live, and only takes a few minutes to get there.

It’s also a lawn bowls club and a velodrome for cyclists, a cricket club and a football club too.

Go the Towns!!!

It’s also where I go for dawn service on ANZAC day and Remembrance Day.

I had just got back, and remembered I needed to put lotto on.

So I went and did a few more laps before going to my favourite lotto agency.

Which makes me want to mention Kris, who sometimes brings me luck, but not often enough. :)

Kris’s dad recently had a stroke and hopefully he’s on his way back to a Good recovery.

Fingers crossed. Cheers mate :)

I was on the move for about 6 hours. My phone says 11kms and 17,000 steps.

I’m gonna be fair again and call it 200 moving minutes.

That’s enough for today.

One more quick Thank You before I go to bed.

I wanna say thank you to my fellow Chook Prin.

Prin also does charity events, and has already got me thinking about doing Red Nose Day.

Which I think is funny because I’ve got scars on my nose that makes babies cry. Hahaha.

Cheers mate. :)

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Adelaide

That’s the great Adelaide Oval to the right of screen, where I’ll be seeing Metallica for the 2nd time in November. Thanks to a birthday gift from my parents when I turned 50. I’ve been waiting a long time to use it. The rolling hills in the background are where I do most of my hiking, it’s easy for me to get lost in there.

A donation from the rain

I found 10 cents in the rain on the way back.

This is from day 7. I haven’t quite worked out how to add photos yet. There will be more in the weeks to follow.

This is near where I had my shoulder surgery done years ago and I haven’t been back this way since. This memorial site is new, so it was a nice surprise and worth the effort. I thought I was lost for a few minutes and had taken a wrong turn, until I got my Head straight.

Day 8

Morning Everyone.

It’s 3.30am.

And I’ve just woken up. No exercise yet.

Before I do anything today.

I want to say a big Thank you to Angie from Mix it up.

Angie is constantly there to support me, no matter what state of mind I might be in.

She helps me open doorways to new adventures and she is always there to lean on when I’m struggling.

She also sponsored me on my previous charity event.

Life is better just knowing you’re in my corner.

Cheers mate. :)

Ok, with that being said.

My feet are in a lot of pain today.

These blisters are no joke.

I reckon I’ll be in thongs and shorts today.

(That’s flip flops to my friends in America, and not the other kind.) Hahaha.

I’ve got a long day ahead of me, with an important appointment at the end of it.

Which I’ve promised that I won’t cancel.

So I’ll be on the move all day.

That’ll give the activity target a big jump.

I don’t trust the accuracy of my phone data.

So, I’m gonna do it the old fashioned way. By using my brain.

Ok, before I leave.

I’ve done over 30 mins of stretches and air punches, they’re not quite the same as shadow boxing but are great for cardio and my reach.

Some good news though, I’m feeling better and I’ve shown this bug who’s in Boss.

I want to say a quick Thank You to my friends that are reading this all month, but are not on the donation list.

Whether that’s because I’ve asked you not to, or for anonymous reasons left unsaid.

We have already exceeded our target.

I know you’re there and I Thank You and Appreciate All of You.

Cheers :)

This isn’t just about raising funds, it’s also about raising awareness.

And for me, it’s about inviting you into my world for a little while, and being part of it.

Editing takes a long time for me, and this page is constantly changing, so I recommend you read it at the end of the month as well.

It’ll probably be like reading a book by then. :)

I’ve just got back.

It was a long day and I did a bit over 10kms and over 14000 painful steps.

The Blisters have become a concern.

Wearing thongs (flip flops) was a stupid idea, now I have blisters on my toes as well.

I had to buy new socks and runners to be able to get back home.

I’m done for the day.

One last thing though.

I want to give a shout out to Ben at O’Connell’s Bookshop in Adelaide.

It is one of my favourite places, and it’s like walking into a literary museum.

I highly recommend you give it a visit when you’re in town, and it’s easy to find at Adelaide Railway Station.

Cheers mate. :)

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Day 7

Morning Everyone.

Firstly, to my dearest and sweetest not so anonymous friend Donna.

Our friendship goes back a very long way.

For reasons left unsaid, I don’t see you nearly enough anymore.

You are on your own pathway in life now, and it’s friends like you that drive me forward.

Thank you for your kindness, your forgiveness and Thank You for showing me that Magic is Real.

You’re in my heart and you’re with me on all my adventures.

Cheers mate :)

Ok, that being said.

I’m up early again.

It’s 1am and I’m really hurting from yesterday’s run.

This bug is persistent but so am I, and I’m winning!!!

I’ve now done my usual 30 mins of stretches but no cardio yet.

I can see I’ve still got a long way to go to reach my activity target, and it’s gonna be a challenge.

But that’s ok because I have some big days organised during the next few weeks which will give it a big jump.

It’s now 3am, and there’s a Lightning Storm happening right now, so I’m heading out for a walk to enjoy the show and get some steps in.

I’ve just got back, and that was one of the most incredible walks I’ve had recently.

I should’ve known that rain would follow the lightning, but that’s ok because I enjoy walking in the rain.

I took a different trail this time, one which I haven’t done for a long time. And there’s been a lot of new road works done in that neck of the woods.

Including the memorial site in the photo above.

It took 3 hours and I did over 9 kms and 14,350 steps.

The blisters are starting to add up too.

Being Father’s Day today.

I’d like to say a Big Thank You to my Mum and Dad.

I Thank you for teaching me lessons in integrity from an early age, and

I Thank You for my passion for music.

I hope you can understand what I mean when I say,

‘My Knives were my Guitars and my Window Displays were My Songs.’

You are both with me everywhere I go, and I Love You both very much!!!

Cheers :)

I managed to get over an hour of more intermittent cardio done with push ups inbetween.

I think that might be it for today.

I’m tired and I have a very long day ahead of me tomorrow.

I need to get some rest and maybe I’ll get another 30 mins done later.

I managed to get another 30 mins of cardio done after a snooze but I think the push ups have made my shoulder angry, should’ve known better.

So that’s it for today.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Day 6

Morning Everyone.

I woke up at 5am, after 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

That’s rare for me.

Before I do anything today.

I can’t let another day go by without saying Thank You to Katrina.

Whose Friendship throughout this year has become more important to me than I initially thought it would be.

Cheers mate. :)

I think today is gonna be a slow day.

I managed to get a lot of things done yesterday, and may have picked up a bug. Probably from the litter.

I’ve done a bit over an hour of stretches and cardio now, and I refuse to let this bug knock me down.

I want to take a bit of time to thank Anthony.

Who’s been one of my Brothers for over 25 years.

He was right beside me for the whole 25 km ‘Spoke to a Bloke’ charity walk that we did earlier in the year.

In fact he did it the year before as well.

And will be right beside me again next year.

The Bastard’s already trying to sign me up for it.

I’m a better man because of you Knuckles!!!

Thank you for everything!!!

Much love and respect to You, Jen and Ollie. Cheers. :)

Heading out now to do some crocodile laps of the oval where I train.

I think it will be more walking than running though.

Just got back, did over 10 kms and over 14,000 steps in 2.5 hours.

There was a lot more running after all.

That’s enough for me today.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Day 5

Morning Everyone.

I’m up early again.

I threw out the cheese.

And I have now done my usual 30+ mins of stretching and some mild cardio too.

I’ve got a long day ahead of me and I’m interested to see what my phone data says at the end of it. ???

I see my hiking buddy Sam has jumped on board.

I’m looking forward to the next adventure in a couple of weeks.

I already know it’s gonna get the heart pumping. Cheers mate. :)

I also want to take a moment to say

Thank You to Veronica.

Who has been a Great Mate these past few years.

And, also sponsored me on my previous 25 km charity walk.

Thanks for all the Laughs.

And Thank You for your constant support.

You’re a good Chook. Cheers mate :)

Although it was a long day today.

My phone says I only did 7kms and about 11,000 steps.

I’m gonna be fair and call it 150 minutes of activity.

That’s it for today.

I’m tired and need to try and get some sleep.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Day 4

Morning Everyone.

I’m up early as usual.

I have done 20 mins of stretching, but I’m a bit sore today.

And I ate something yesterday that makes me think I should stay very close to home.

It must’ve been the cheese I used on my ham, cheese and tomato rolls.

It wasn’t mouldy, but it had been in the fridge a long time.

It was too expensive NOT to take the risk.

I can already see I’m gonna easily reach my target of moving minutes anyway, and I will probably increase it.

We’ll wait and see how we go.

I did over 30 mins of exercise throughout the day, but it was a lazy day really, let’s call it a recovery day. Because I’ve got a long day ahead tomorrow.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Day 3

Morning Everyone.

I was up early as usual.

I’ve done over 30 mins of stretching and a little cardio to get ready for the day.

I plan on doing 10 kms walk/run today.

A bit like a crocodile, fast for a short distance then back to a walk, but I’ve got less teeth. Hahaha.

Just got back, did the 10 kms, 15,200 steps.

And picked up far too much litter along the way.

Whatever happened to Keep Australia Beautiful?

I’ve have to say that I was a lot slower on the way back than when I first left.

Spoke to a Great Bloke on the way back too.

Cheers Oskar. :)

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Day 2

I’ve just got back from 4.5 km walk, 7,200 steps and pushed some bastard’s shopping trolley back about 800 metres.

I reckon that should count as exercise too.

I managed to get another hour of exercise done with Intermittent shadow boxing for cardio, some stretching and squats.

That’s enough for today.

Also, if you’re wondering what happened on Day 1.

I did a bit over 7kms of walking, but I hadn’t worked out how to do a blog yet.

I didn’t even know what a blog was before I started this.

Hahaha.

See Ya All Tomorrow.

Cheers :)

Chris Green

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Edwardstown Memorial Oval

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