The Why Not? Blog

At the tender age of 25 Dave started skateboarding. 14 months later he became the first person to skate the length of Britain. Another 8 months on he had crossed Australia on his board, breaking a world record & raising over £20,000 for three charities. Now, at 27, he's writing his first book, is a motivational speaker and a businessman, and he's only just gotten started on a lifetime of challenges which from the outside look just darn crazy. So, why? You know the answer, don't you. Why not?

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Day 19: 16:18

Oh look, I'm still in bed. Lying/ sitting relatively still means only one thing in my shrinking world of foot agony. The skin on my heel, forever replenishing itself, is making progress. But, you see, when I need to move across the room, the skin needs stretching. I'll leave the rest to your imagination.

I've been watching some of the video footage taken with Holly and Dim since we left John o'Groats, there have been some cracking moments. Like the children in Crieff who thought we'd 'released' a hoard of skateboarders throughout the city. What?!!!!!! And Holly's blogs, when she chats away and then in mid-sentence completely loses track of what she was saying, and just stops talking. Or says something like, 'oooh, look at that butterfly.'

It's been a good day of rest. Loads of emails of support. A few media calls. Lots done, the foot is resting. The calves are resting.

4 Comments:

  • At 4:52 pm, Blogger wafflesole said…

    Rest up my good man, for Saturday we skate! well... see how things go mate.
    I can't imagine how tough it is at the moment, itching to skate, but desperate not to mess yourself up.

    Just keep wrestling it about in your head, something will drop into place and a descision will be made. Remember, every agonising push is one push closer.

    nat

     
  • At 6:44 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dave, you are absolutely incredible and incorrigible. I cannot for one moment imagine how that foot of yours feels, but your 'intestinal fortitude' to keep on trucking is unbelievable and truly inspiring.

    Glad you are being smart and having a rest day - you've earned it and you need it. You take care of yourself ... don't want you coming down with blood poising or anything.... antibiotic cream and gauze dressings will be in Hol's Oz care package!

     
  • At 11:03 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey mate, think a rest day was probably a good idea, hope it's made you feel a little better and your foot hurt a little less. Been watching some of the videos, those hills look SWEEEEEEEET wish I could be out there with you. Keep going mate, you're a legend!

     
  • At 11:44 am, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    met you in inverness on your way to wick, you've done alot since then!! well impressed all the best hope your heal gets better soon!!GOOD LUCK :-)

     

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