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Argus 1992 - Chappies

Haven't had Kidney stones, but have had Gall Stones. Just as bad. Landed up in hospital while on holiday in Ballito end September with Liver failure due to some of the stones having moved into my pancreatic and bile ducts and subsequently causing blockages. Looked like a Minnion for a couple of days I was so yellow . Have just had two rounds of surgery. The first being an ERCP to clear the blockages and the second was the removal of the Gall Bladder. One doesn't realise how much you use you stomach until you have had it sliced open and it hurts like hell when you cough/sneeze/try blow your nose or laugh. Strength to all.

All the best David. Stay safe and looking forward to you progress updates.

Been a real *** last month. Landed up in hospital (while on holiday) end of Sept with suspected Viral Hepatitis. Turned out being gall stones that had blocked both the Pancreatic and Bile ducts. Had first op (ERCP Scope) done on Tuesday to remove the blockages and also to put a stent in. Gall Bladder removal set for the 5th November.

Due to some recent unforeseen medical Issues (Viral Hepatitis), looks like I am unfortunately going to have to give it a skip this year. Waiting on Dr's orders, but there could be a entry up for grabs in the next week or so.

That's because there were no hills

Another sterling performance by Cavendish yesterday at the Tour of Britain: 112 EISEL Bernhard Team Dimension Data 22:45 113 CAVENDISH Mark Team Dimension Data ,, 114 ROBBINS Tristan SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling ,,

CAv performing as expected 81 33 ▼48 CAVENDISH Mark Team Dimension Data

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100 Mark Cavendish (GBr) Team Dimension Data - not surprised at all. There was a bump in the middle (The Sternplatz)

Gibbons 2nd at Africa Games

Gibbons Gold in ITT at African Champs in Morocco

And this to go with the old school pump:

And true to form, CAV = DNF on stage two of the Adriatica as it hits the bumps.

Cavendish still no where in Adriatica Race: To quote him when he was left out of the TDF sqaud: ''The Manx missile added that he’s been following a specific training plan, designed to see him peak in July – and now feels he is in the “perfect place” to perform in France" Adriatica Criterium - Cavendish = DNF Adriatica Stage 1 - Cavendish 105th (9 mins back) Hate to see what is going to happen today when the route hits the bumps

As much as I love this event and will be lining up again this year (#10), I really do think that they need to reevaluate their entry fees. R540 for the full race and R440 (for the 40km) is starting to become a bit steep to some, especially considering "NO Goodie Bag" - yes I said it. Compare the above to the Soweto Marathon, R300 and you get a Nike running top which alone is probably worth +/- R250 That said, glad that they have stuck with the reversed route.

While all the focus is on TDF, DD doing well at Tour of Austria Both O'connor and De Bod top 5 on GC (2nd and 5th respectively) DD top of team comp Last day today with a final ascent of the Kitzbuheler Horn. Avg gradient of 13% max of 24% https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/tour-of-austria/2019/stage-5-gc https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/tour-of-austria/2019/stage-5-teams

Not Geeky, but still good

Saw on his FB page yesterday that him an Willie are horsing around in Andora.

Keeurbooms Lagoon and a beer

Team submitted. I'll show you mine, if you show me yours

Submitted returns on Friday and according to the statement of account, should get reimbursed tonight.

2019 Tax returns posted for those on efiling. Already filed both mine and the wife's. Let the madness begin

Rumour has it that the team will be disbanded end of 2020

Maybe Cav can play lead out for EBH and Reinardt