It seems my daughter 'Sophie' or (donkeyonthe horizon) is a little bit fitter than me these days. :)

[dall05]

I've just switched on my lap top to check out whats happening on Healthunlocked today and have had an amazing surprise. My daughter and her friend Lucy are swimming, Cycling, and Running the Birmingham City Triathlon on the 19th of July for the British Lung Foundation to raise as much money as possible for our cause, Lung Disease.

I am so proud of them for taking on this challenge and I am looking forward to watching them on the day where I am sure to take lots of action packed clips for you Healthunlockeders to enjoy.

One thing I know for sure is even though they will be working hard to finish in a good time, they will be smiling all the way. .

A massive thanks to all those who have already donated, every £pound that can be spared will go to the BLF which will in turn help us all in the battle against Lung Disease whatever form that may come in.

Any one who wishes to donate can do so at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/te...

so give what you can however small because this will not only help us but future sufferers of this terrible crippling disease.

Tony: a very proud father and healthunlockeder. .

This is a pic of Lucy and Sophie I managed to find, Sophie is on the right.

These two girls are going to do their best for us so lets get behind them Healthunlockeders.

[hufferpuffer]

A chip off the ole block as they say Tony, you must be so proud of your awesome girl! I'm right behind her and the team! huff xxx

[dall05 in reply to hufferpuffer]

Big thanks to you hp, Their going to do a great job and hopefully raise a big bag of cash for the BLF.

Its great to see something positive coming out of my illness, its put a great big smile on my face and it may last quite a while.

Tony xxx

[Michelle12120]

Brilliant tony I've just donated a little best of look to them xxxxx

[dall05 in reply to Michelle12120]

Brilliant Mechelle, every £ will help. That's how charity works en it, we all give a little and that in turn can amount to a significant amount which can make a difference.

Many Thanks

Tony xxxxx

[sassy59]

How proud are you then Tony? Such lovely young ladies wanting to do good. Well done to them and hope all goes well when the time comes for them to do the Triathlon. Already donated happily and wish you well too while I am at it. xxx

[dall05 in reply to sassy59]

I'm busting with pride, I think Sophie and Lucy are going to do a terrific job on the 19th of July and hopefully raise a big bag of cash for the BLF with their efforts.

Many thanks for your donation and well wishes sassy. xxxxxx

Do you think I should train with them, well I could swim the length of my bath, cycle across the road and run around my lawn, simples eh'.

That's a Dall style Triathlon en it.

Tony xxx

[sassy59 in reply to dall05]

You could give your Dall style Triathlon a go Tony or just leave it to the girls.

Very happy to donate and always wishing you well.

Carole xxx

[redted]

Wow what beautiful girls, what a wonderful gesture,good luck girls.

[dall05 in reply to redted]

Thanks Red Ted, think my daughter must have got her looks from her mum. .

[huggs]

HI Tony,

What a lovely surprise you must have had, and you must be so proud too. I have already donated, and look forward to hearing all about it, and seeing the footage.

Hope you are doing okay just now.

Take care,

hugs from Huggs xxx

[dall05 in reply to huggs]

Massive thanks Huggs, Your right I am so proud of my girl Sophie and her friend Lucy for what they are going to do.

Its just great to see something positive coming out of my illness and will help to benefit everyone living with lung disease, now and in the future.

Rest assured I will be there snapping away and will bring back plenty of action pics of the girls in their BLF colours.

Hugs right back to ya Tony xxx

[cofdrop-UK]

You must be so proud Tony of your daughter and Lucy. I can see where Sophie gets her spirit from. Look forward to hearing how they get on and seeing lots of piccies.

Love cx

[dall05 in reply to cofdrop-UK]

Many thanks cx for your donation, I think the girls are a little surprised at the healthunlockeders generosity but I'm not.

You and I both know that when its a worthy cause the Healthunlockeders are a very generous lot. .

I will be there on the day so as always there will be lots of action pics for all to see soon afterwards.

Tony xxxx

[DozyDormouse]

Done my donation on the proviso you do not follow them around with the video unless it is by support car. I'm watching you. Love Tina xx

[dall05 in reply to DozyDormouse]

Can I borrow your boat for the first leg DD, . Then I'll need a motorcycle followed by a Landrover for the next two legs Ha Ha.

Thanks Tina for your donation and I promise I will go careful and resist all temptation to join in on the day, Honest!!!

Tony xxx

[DozyDormouse in reply to dall05]

Think we can rustle up the range rover and motorcycle as well if you ask nicely. Love xxx

[dall05 in reply to DozyDormouse]

Know anyone with a Helicopter? . Hey maybe I should call upon my ICU dream Chinook helicopter, it saved me a few times back then so why not use it now Ha Ha.

When I hear one coming in the distance now I say to Sharon here comes my lift. .

[DozyDormouse in reply to dall05]

If not you can borrow my ICU dream dragon. Xx

[dall05 in reply to DozyDormouse]

Its totally amazing what pops up in those ICU wards ain't it.

Never came across any Dragons though, must be a southern thing. .

Seen one on healthunlocked though named Puff and he's just magic.

[Hidden]

Wow that's great cheer them on for us won't you? They are both gorgeous but I must admit I would give my right arm to look like Lucy - she is a real stunner. x

[dall05 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks coughalot2, they may not win the triathlon but they might get a prize for the best looking duo on the course.

Mind you after the swim washes off the makeup they may struggle Ha Ha.

Tony x

[Hidden in reply to dall05]

Neither of them need make up. I'm not jealous xx

[Hidden]

You must be so proud! Xxx

[dall05 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Tad, your so right I am so proud of them both for what they are doing and its great to see something very positive coming from my illness.

Thanks for your support and look out for some action pics shortly after 19th July.

Tony xxx

[Mavary]

Well done to them Tony. Let's hope they raise lots of money. X

[dall05 in reply to Mavary]

Thanks Mavis, their up to £ 350.00 on their first day so its going very well thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Healthunlockeders.

There's over a month to go yet so who knows where they will end up.

Tony xxx

[megannell]

" Awe Tony!.... I was just doing a little hop... skip... and jump to my loo... and to also let Nell and Noah out into the garden.....and what a Beautiful Full Moon there is shinning so brightly.... You should be as proud as punch...."where that saying came from" lol.. As i was saying before i interrupted myself. you must be so proud of your daughter Tony... what a Beautiful and thoughtful girl she is..a chip of the ole block......"another saying"..Well my Two Beautiful dogs are back in doors now.. so i am back of to me bed..i have left a little donation for the girls Tony......take care yourself..and have a lovely Sunday....xx Megan."

[dall05 in reply to megannell]

A big thanks for the donation Megan, its much appreciated by us all back at the Dall camp.

I looked out last night to see that clear full moon rising and it was a beauty wasn't it.

It seems the healthunlockeders have got us off to a great start, over £400.00 now and rising by the minute .

Tony.

[Hidden]

Tony, I don't post much but I read stuff here every day. I always look out for your posts and have shown our best mate your exercise vids. He's going for an Echo this afternoon at Wythenshawe and is hoping to get on the transplant list there. He's had a load of other tests so fingers crossed. I tell him about your walks and he's been trying to keep up his fitness levels too so on that note, I'm very happy to donate to the cause!

Good luck girls! Dig deep and go for it!

[dall05 in reply to Hidden]

I love to hear positive vibes about my crazy little exercise videos. I have a bit of fun making them although I'm normally to out of breath to say much.

The message I try to send out is exercise is good for us and even though its hard for anyone with lung disease to do its still worth every drop of blood sweat and tears.

A great big thanks to you ILUG for the donation to our cause.

Tony xxx

[Sheilab123]

Well done them Dall, you must be so proud! Donation donated. xx

[dall05 in reply to Sheilab123]

Hi Sheilab, There's no doubt that I'm very very proud of them both for this great idea to raise some much needed money for the BLF.

Thank you for your donation, its building up a tidy sum now considering its only the second day. .

Tony xxx

[Hidden]

Hey Tony, that's a great thing that Lucy and Sophie are doing and we'll be there with them - well, in spirit at least Of course you're a proud dad and not only that but it's a lovely photo of the two of them...Lovelight x

[dall05 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lovelight, funny thing about the photo, the first one I put up wasn't good enough if you know what I mean so I was ordered to change it. You know what young girls are like. . They were right of course.

Thanks Lovelight, I'm looking forward to the day and getting some of it down on film, of course it will be posted on here later with the total money raised for the BLF.

Tony xxx

[Hidden]

Well done you lovelies. xx

[dall05 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks poemsgalore, it is a great thing that their doing for the BLF and the Healthunlockeders.

Tony x

[scorpiolass]

Hi Tony, Sorry a bit late responding, I have been catching up and have only just donated.

I bet you are proud of your daughter, lucy and Sophie are both lovely girls.

Are you on holiday soon?

Love Margaret x

[dall05]

Many thanks for your donation Margaret, everyone on HU have been amazing with their generosity.

Your not late at all, she doesn't do the triathlon until 19th July, we are very proud of them for taking on this challenge for the BLF, looking forward to it.

Thanks again Margaret.

Tony x

[dall05]

Yes flibberti, it seems that the amazing generosity of the Healthunlockeders have got them off to a great start. xxx

Sophie will be back home from Warwick Uni soon where she's studying to be a social worker. Then the fitness training will start with me as the personal trainer. .

Tony xxx