Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Easy Riders 15 August

We had a change of leader last week as we decided to visit Phill Marx in Teddington Memorial Hospital after lunch en route to 3's.

David S. led our group through Richmond Park over to Petersham and to the river to Richmond bridge. We had lunch at The London Apprentice, sitting outside. A nice pub, one of my favourites for location and food. About six of us continued to Teddington to visit Phill. He looks well, with rosy cheeks and extra weight. He says he is eating well but misses not being able to ride in the fresh air. We left him a Cycling Weekly with Olympic photos; we also signed a card for him to read and keep. On the way out I asked a nurse if they could take him in a wheelchair to the garden to sit outside when the weather is good. She seemed very amenable and said they would take him out the next day. As we left, we saw Phil walk with his zimmer frame. He seems well in himself; and says his daughter cycles over to see him. On the way back, David showed us Mo Farah's gold post box in Teddington High Street. We had our photo taken by a passer-by, so maybe that will come on the blog next. We continued through Bushy Park and stopped at 5 at the Bridge for tea.

Lynda

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