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Afternoon walk Gallions Path.

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  With clear skies and warm weather I decided to get out for a walk this afternoon. I set off down the Uxbridge road and a lot of police cars ripped past me at high speed, a few hundred metres down the road they were all parked up with lights flashing. I did intend to casually walk past and have a nose but when the huge police dog was taken out I thought better of it !  I cut past The Pinewood hotel and headed up Gallions path behind the golf course. It was still a bit muddy but not that bad, I made it up to the top and back down again, only two golf balls today which was a tad disappointing. When I was on my way back an RAF C-17 Globemaster flew over with its landing gear down probably head towards Northolt Airfield. It was great to get out and feel the warmth of the sun and get some fresh air.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼

Principles Of Team Leading course update !

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  I think it was around six weeks ago that I set out to complete this course and I have to say there’s a lot of information and techniques to learn from the content. I’ve worked through it diligently, every unit an each question was studied for and answered. Yes I made some mistakes along the way and there were some frantic re-writes before they were accepted. Some how my tutor was able to decipher my poor grammar and typos along the way.  I’am please to say that I’ve passed the course subject to moderation and now I’m waiting for my certificate to be issued.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼

Sonny Boy, Al Pacino

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  Al Pacino grew up in a poor neighbourhood in New York and that city would shape him and mould him into the man and actor he would become.  Starting off with his childhood experiences and those of his friends there are some harsh lessons and events. Of course it outlines how he develops in acting from early days in theatre to breaking through into films and “The Godfather” which would be the breakout role. There are small behind the scenes snippets but nothing that stands out.  Of course there are relationships and friendships but if I’m honest there’s no drama or cross words, Al always treats people with respect and kindness and that’s a constant theme throughout the book.  This was a top selling book of 2024 and it’s worth looking at, it’s a nice gentle read that can be dipped in and out of, it’s perfect for a holiday. ⭐️⭐️⭐️  Have fun stay safe 👍

Gallions path

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  As it was gym yesterday it was out for a walk today and after picking up today’s WeWards it was up Gallions path to hunt for some golf balls. Only 3 today which was a bit lame but I guess I need to wait for the weather to pick up.  I was able to finish my latest audio book which was an achievement so more on that latter. The weather was a bit chilly but once I was moving it wasn’t so bad.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼

Leg day !

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  It’s back to the gym today and it’s leg day again, starting off with the cross trainer on intervals level 13 I managed to get more distance 2.4km and 450 calories.  It was on to hack squats and I just kept it the same with 57kg up to 67kg.  Leg press next and starting with 50kg going up to 70kg. Leg extensions next and starting with 50kg going up to 65kg. Leg curls next and as always a mirror of extensions.  I called it a day and headed home.  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼

Paradise, Disney+, HULU

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  So while looking through Disney+ Paradise popped up in the recommended section. Remembering Sterling K. Browns performance in ‘This Is Us’ from a few years ago we thought we’d give it a go.  Now I have to be honest it’s a bit of a slow burner and doesn’t really get going until deep into the series run, but it’s a good thriller with lots of blind ally’s to be led up and back down again.  It’s a really well constructed thriller series, with information being drip fed to us the audience as the plot develops, it’s an interesting way to explore a story line.  It worth a look but will require patience to watch but it’s rewarding latter when you’re up to speed.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Have funstsy safe 👍

Back to the gym triceps

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  After having a rest yesterday it was back to the gym today, I’ll be honest I was in two minds as I drove there from work but once I was in the car park I committed to it.  It was cross trainer to start in intervals level 15, after 30 mins it was 353 calories and 1.53km it felt good and I was glad I’d come to the gym. It was on to triceps a as the cable machine was free that’s where I started. The rope was already on so that’s where I started.  Rope pull downs to start with 20kg going up to 28.5kg. Overhead pulls next with 23kg up to 32kg  Bar pull downs next and starting at 20kg going up to 28kg. On to the triceps machine next and starting with 50kg going up to 57kg. Some weight bars to finish 17.5kg and 20kg until failure. It was a really good session and I feel better for going .  Have fun stay safe 👍🏼