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'Ello cake lovers!

Not posted on here for a while as not much to tell. Still running, still making cakes, still not eating them :-(

I've signed up for the Cancer Research Manchester Winter Run and wondered if any other C25K'rs were taking part?

Been slightly hampered by a horrible chest infection the last couple of weeks but hoping to be fit enough by next weekend to give it my best shot.

Malteser anyone???

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rubyslave profile image
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Hope you're feeling better in time! I didn't see that one, but I'm doing the resolution run in Heaton Park on 6th March for the Stoke Association.

Best of luck anyway :-)

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to rubyslave

Thank you :-)

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vickyb5277

Wow that looks fantastic, well done you on the cake (making & not eating!) & the running :)

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to vickyb5277

Thanks Vicky :-)

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poppypugGraduate

Hiya Sazz !

Good to see you on here again my gorgeous girl ! Cor , that looks a flippin' masterpiece ! You are soooo talented !!! Clever lady xxx

There was a time when I could probably fit all those Malty babies in my mouth in one go , but alas , no more ! :-)

You must have a iron resolve to not want to get stuck into that !

I am not doing the Winter Run , sadly. I was toying with the idea , but I had to have some work done at the dentist ( 3 teeth out :-( ) , plus I had a gimpy calf, and my Pug Rocky has to have his six monthly blood test at the Vets , so in the end I decided I just couldn't afford it :-(

Girlyswot from here is doing it , not sure if anyone else is :-)

We are having a big meet up though at the Great Manchester Run in May if you fancy that ?

Hope you feel better soon, lots of dreaded lurgies around at the moment :-(

Good Luck and let us know how you go on, and don't forget the photos ! :-) xxx

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to poppypug

Hey PP lovely lady! I'd be impressed if you could fit them all in your cakehole - there are 438 on there!

Just checked the diary and it looks like I won't be working the Great Manchester weekend for once - woo hoo! Will see how this one goes ( my first 10K) and might just sign up!

Bloomin' nuisance being poorly so soon before but I'm on the mend now and will hopefully be fit for it. Will let you know :-)

Hope your mouth not too sore :-( :-( :-(

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Sazzle44

Ha ha ! Okay maybe I was slightly exaggerating , just a bit, mind you ! :-)

Oh it would be great if you could do the Manc 10k , it was my first one last year too ! :-)

You will be fine, cross my heart , promise xxx

Take care and Happy Running ! :-) xxx

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Oh, I miss your lovely cakes on here Sazzle - that one looks amazing! ☺ Great that you're still running. Not near Manchester and foolishly didn't sign up for London Winter run thinking I wouldn't be up to 10k (when I was!!) Hope it goes well☺!

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to Sandraj39

Fingers crossed Sandra - might treat myself to a piece of cake when I finish!

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

I'm sat here with a huge box of maltesers left over from Christmas (wishing I'd eaten them in December)!

Glad to hear you're still running. Let us know how the winter run goes :)

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to goonkeepgoing

I will my lovely :-)

Hope you're well xx

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goonkeepgoingGraduate in reply to Sazzle44

Yes - good thanks. Still progressing. Believe it or not, I've generally been eating lots better but this week (half term) has been terrible for junk food!!!

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IrishprincessGraduate

Hi there Sazzle. Great to see you here again and your gorgeous cakes. That cake looks too good to eat but I might have to have a nibble. Just one mind!

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to Irishprincess

It's never just one........ ;-) x

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Mmm yes please!

Good to hear from you Sazzle - we've missed the cakes!

Hope you feel better soon!

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rmnsukGraduate

hope you are fit enough to run

I'm up in Manchester to see my sister, so thought I'd run while I was there.

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misswobbleGraduate

Ey up Saz!!!! Cor snazzy cake that!!!! It's making my teeth hurt from 'ere!

Well done for showing such restraint! Still your client would notice missing Maltesers I reckon.

Glad to hear you're still running!

On the day of that Manc run Pops, I'm doing the Cardiac Hill thing. Shucks!

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Oh the infamous Cardiac Hill !

My run will be a lot less taxing Miss W :-) Mind you ,last year I got to 9.5k and I had to stop for a bit as I had sweat and water from the run-in showers in my eyes and when I went to start running again, I hit " the wall ".

I had to practically drag myself over the finishing line ! Ha ha :-) xxx

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givman

hi there

yes ill be there next week!!

Gra

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to givman

Excellent! Good luck Gra :-)

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givman in reply to Sazzle44

will do sazzle have you got your number yet?

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to givman

I have yes - race pack arrived last week - exciting! :-D

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givman in reply to Sazzle44

good see you there!!

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GirlyswotGraduate

Hi, yes I will be there, my first 10k ! x

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to Girlyswot

Mine too! I reckon we'll smash it! X

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givman

it will be a great day!!

Gra

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poppypugGraduate

Oh you will all have to meet up and have a pic !

Girlyswot - Hot t' trot !

Sazzle - Razzle Dazzle 'em !

Gra- Go all the way !

Ha ha, I think I have far too much time on my hands ! :-) xxx

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to poppypug

Ha Ha PP - I reckon you should come and bring your Pom poms - you can be our cheerleader! Definitely worth a pic I think guys. I'm number 24447 - very large and dressed in shocking pink. You can't miss me :-D :-D :-D

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Sazzle44

I can do more than pom poms , I will rattle my maracas ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

nice poppy nice!!

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to poppypug

Oooooh errrr missus ;-) xxx

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givman in reply to Sazzle44

are you in the first or second wave?

Gra

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to givman

I'm assuming I'll be in the second wave Gra but not been confirmed yet

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givman in reply to Sazzle44

yes should get an e mail on wednesday

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GirlyswotGraduate in reply to Sazzle44

Ha ha like the idea of Poms poms and Poppy being a Cheerleader ! My number is 24093 (not sure what I'm wearing yet - there is likely to be some major indecision) !! x

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Girlyswot

Oh I really wish I was doing this race now ! :-( Cant wait to read the write ups and see the photos ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

lol poppypug you are funny!

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Tee Hee ! :-D xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

tee hee tee hee tee hee lol!!

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Hee Tee Hee Tee ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

ha ha ha ha hee hee hee guffaw!!lol

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Chortle, titter, snort, giggle, ha ha ! :-D xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

chortle he he he ha ha

hey poppy ive just joined a gym !!

GRa

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Is it a joke or have you really joined a gym ? :-) I never know with you ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

this bloke i saw today...he threw milk and cheese at me for no reason... how DAIRY

Lololol he he he he

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Ho ! Ho ! Yep , I like that one ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

lol thought you wud!!

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givman

yes poppy i really have joined a gym!! they have great treadmills and a nice bubble bath!!

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Ah I can't run on a treadmill , I can't get the right pace , plus they make me feel a bit sick , it's like motion sickness I think . Wouldn't mind having a go on all the different machines though . I do workout DVDs at home instead . You can pause them halfway through and have a cuppa tea :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

hi poppy yes they can be tricky I nearly fell off it yesterday!!

Good idea re DVD i can see the attraction..!!

Main reason ive joined is to accompany my wife who joined a while ago but hasn't been going as late so I thought id try some gentle and encouragement!!

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Aw that's nice Gra ! Doesn't she fancy doing this programme ? xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

well she tried it last year but got injured and really didn.t get back into it...truth is she doesn.t like running but will swim and there are keep fit classes at the gym so the idea is to encourage her to participate in those.. hopefully that will get her back to some fitness..

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Aw yes ,I love the keep fit classes , you really feel like you've had a good workout . Good Luck Mrs Gra , keep at it ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

cheers poppy xx

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givman

cheers poppy

xxxx

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

Night Gra, it was good "chatting " to you and Good Luck for Sunday if I don't speak to you before . Have a great run and enjoy it ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

Poppy

Sorry didn't say night to you was tired and went to bed lol

Yes I'll do my best on Sunday but will chat to you before then

Take care

Graxxx

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

No problem at all Gra :-)

Chat soon xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

Okey dokey cokey hokey lol

Xxxx

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

What if the Hokey Cokey IS

what it's all about ? :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

Left leg in left leg out in out in out shake it all about!!!

Lol😃😃😄🏃🏃

Xxx

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to poppypug

It turned my life around PP 😂😂😂

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poppypugGraduate in reply to Sazzle44

Ha ha ! Very good Sazz ! :-) xxx

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givman in reply to poppypug

how is it going??

Gra

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poppypugGraduate in reply to givman

You all ready for Sunday Gra ? Are you :

A : Nervous

B: Excited

C: Both

:-D xxx

Why make cake and not eat it ???

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to

Customers don't like cakes with bits missing 😁

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GirlyswotGraduate in reply to Sazzle44

My start time is 10.30am ! Good luck with your run ! x

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Sazzle44Graduate in reply to Girlyswot

Mine too :-) good luck too, will look out for you, would be good to say Hi and have a pic to show Pops how athletic and good looking we all are. Best be a 'before' pic maybe......:-D

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poppypugGraduate

I know you are athletic and good looking already :-) You are all runners so you must be !

Ha ha :-)

Good Luck Sazz, Girly and Gra ! I wish I could be there with you . I cant even come to watch as I am out most of the day on Sunday :-( xxx

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