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A Poem by Ditsey Dragon.
I wonder whatever possessed me
To cycle for so many miles?
Numb toes, arms and fingers.
Heaven only knows about piles.
With a fond goodbye to sleeping
Television, alcohol and a life
We train and work and train
Forget the kids. Are you sure I'm a wife?
The birds they stay but snoring
Whilst the rabbits they still abound
The roads hold very little traffic
Only the farmers are around.
We've purchased shiny bike pumps,
Bright lights and inner tubes
But the kit list it says ear plugs,
An eye mask and some 'lube"?
The Dragons, my they fund raise
From 'Spinning' to Car Boot Sales
Sporting Sweaty Betty clothing
Matching lippie, bright pink nails.
On Sundays you will find us
Up a mound or up a hill
With the Dynamos' help and patience
And a cuppa at the Mill.
The 'Bonk' it comes to Ditsey
And a Diva strop will pass
Dreggie will get her baps out
But the Dragons; now they're fast.
The days they are a passing
That GBBR is looming near
Is it anticipation, or excitement?
Or is it just down right fear?
Our muscles they are screaming
There are bags under our eyes
But the lady promised us 'whippets'
With long and slender thighs.
What a journey of discovery
What fabulous people we've met
What a way to spend a summer
And guess what: it's not over yet.
We've fallen in love with cycling
The freedom and the air
We're just three very ordinary women,
With a dream we want to share.
We are doing this for you Pete,
Although it may take us some time
But we know that you'll be with us
As we cross the Twickenham line.
To Pete’s Dragons
September 8, 2010 by aquavista
I can’t speak at the moment. Feel choked. Awestruck, gobsmacked, and humbled beyond anything I think I may have almost ever felt.
Last week I was lucky enough to do the Great British Bike Ride. I trained all summer without practically a care in the world. When I did the ride I looked at the other people doing it, and wondered about why they might be there. I saw people with photographs sellotaped to their bikes of presumably parents, grandparents and the like, and thought how nice it was that they chose to commemorate their family members in that way.
I also wrote a note to Barry today, as I wanted to ask him about a certain three people who did the bike ride. They came in (I believe I am right in saying) last every day, and on the first day for example they were cycling for thirteen and a half hours. They looked absolutely knackered. I saw they had “Pete’s Dragons” shirts on, and had no idea what it was all about. They also looked to be the cheeriest souls on the whole mountain, without it seemed a care in the world. Today I found out what it was all about.
Ultimately, I met so many wonderful people along the way, found friends, laughed, and ultimately cried buckets when I found out the Pete’s Dragons story. I will be printing and mounting Ditsey’s poem and putting it up on my wall for all time. I couldn’t think or imagine a more fitting memento than that.
Reproduced with the kind permission of the Cornwall Search & Rescue Team Website:
A BIG "thanks" to Pete's Dragons!
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 18:04
Pete's Dragons are the friends and family of Peter Wicks, who we searched for in January this year, assisted by neighbouring teams from Dartmoor. Sadly, Pete was found after four days of searching, having tragically passed away at the young age of 24. Recognising the service that the voluntary search and rescue teams provide to the community, Pete's Dragons was formed and they have just launched their website.
You can read of their quest there, and also find details of their mammoth bike ride from Lands End to Twickenham, set for September 2010.
Please visit their website and give your support - either financially or on the roadside!!!
So far they have already organised a car boot sale, and on Saturday we sent a small team and
vehicle to their Fundraising Fete in aid of the team and also Dartmoor Rescue Group.
The team is overwhelmed by the dedication and support they have shown us and on behalf of the whole team THANK YOU!
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Cornwall Search and Rescue Team are pleased to report a run of recent fund raising gains, which are going to allow them to not only replace their ageing Land Rover Ambulance, but also to acquire a second Land Rover to be based in the east of Cornwall.
The team are indebited to the contributions of the following people and organisations for their dedication, enthusiasm, and contributions to the cause.
Pete’s Dragons – Family and friends of a gentleman, the team were tasked with searching for early in 2010. Unfortunately he was found deceased, but through a series of events including a gruelling cycle ride from Lands End to Twickenham, his family and friends have put an exceptional effort into raising £ 4300 for team funds. |
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