Hello,

A couple of weeks ago one of my favourite people should've been celebrating turning 55. That Geoff didn't is down to blood cancer, more specifically Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

On Saturday 24th August I'll be getting back on the bike to cycle most of the coastline of Ireland, solo and unsupported. This is a *very* lumpy 1300 miles: a small matter of 65,000 feet of heavy climbing on questionable surfaces, into inevitable headwinds and no doubt a fair share of rain. The route takes me to the most easterly, southerly, westerly and northerly points of the island.

To complete this in 13 days is a big ask, but it's got to be something big in order to ask for sponsorship, right? You were all so generous in donating to last year's challenge: Cure Leukaemia were really grateful and appreciative. Your money really made a difference.

Screenshot 2024-06-20 at 21.25.56 by nicholl.simon, on Flickr

Why try to fundraise for the same charity again? Three reasons, really...

Last September I met the founder of Cure Leukaemia, Professor Charlie Craddock and some of his team and was amazed by how dedicated and determined they truly are.

Secondly, I was at the Royal Albert Hall for a couple of Teenage Cancer Trust shows in March, and hearing the extraordinary stories of people in remission stuck with me.

Finally, I recently saw a photo of Geoff holding his son Alfie and even though I was in two minds about trying another challenge because I loathe the fundraising aspect so much, I loathe what happened to Geoff a damn sight more so it's really no decision, is it?

So that's the pitch: it'd be terrific if you could spare the cost of a coffee and donate.

[www.justgiving.com]

Thanks to Bjornulf for allowing me to harass you all er, post another appeal: IORRians are amongst the most generous souls around.

Okay then, back to the show!

All the best,

Simon.

2cjpci by nicholl.simon, on Flickr

You’re mad, mad, utterly mad! (Good on you Simon!)

Hi STG,

You might be on to something, hah-hah!

And the biggest thank-you for not hesitating in donating to this great cause yet again...good on you.

All the best,

Simon.

Hey, if I can afford Stones tix, then I guess I can afford to throw a bit of money at something that’s actually important.

Hello,

And a big thank-you to Mr Erik Engholm/erikjjf for being so generous...also a regular.

Thanks man- it is so appreciated!

Cheers,

Simon.



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God bless you Simon.

I hope this years bump around the island is the most successful.

My wife of almost 17 years went to her rest on 5/25 after being
diagnosed w/ leukemia earlier in the year. She was just 38.

It’s nice to see such an unselfish charitable act as yours.

I hope you keep us updated!

"Well my heavy throbbers itchin' just to lay a solid rhythm down"

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God bless you Simon.

I hope this years bump around the island is the most successful.

My wife of almost 17 years went to her rest on 5/25 after being
diagnosed w/ leukemia earlier in the year. She was just 38.

Hi Marshall,

Oh wow man, I am so sorry for you: your news has stopped me in my tracks.

It's a desperate disease but there are advances being made continually, thanks to the funding.

Sending you all my best...

Simon.



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Hello,

And how about that super-generous donation from Green Lady? If Carlsberg* made donors...

Thank you Brenda for not hesitating yet again. Good on you!

Cheers,

Simon.

(*other decent ales are available, thank Gawd!)

Hello,

Sorry (nah, not *that* sorry) to bump this up and pollute the front page, but there's a couple of more IORRians that are due a shout-out:

How about DandelionPowderman and ChrisL? Thank you so much for donating to this great cause yet again. If we are ever in the same zip code then a Guinness is yours!

All the best,

Simon.

My pleasure, Simon.

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Hello,

Sorry (nah, not *that* sorry) to bump this up and pollute the front page, but there's a couple of more IORRians that are due a shout-out:

How about DandelionPowderman and ChrisL? Thank you so much for donating to this great cause yet again. If we are ever in the same zip code then a Guinness is yours!

All the best,

Simon.

As I wrote on the site ... No flat tires!

Hello,

Sorry for bumping this back up and into your eye-line but there are a couple more people whom deserve thanks (if not an ale!)...

A big thank you to Silver Dagger and Guess Who for donating yet again: nice one and much appreciated, Mike and Gordon!

Back to the show...

Cheers,

Simon.



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Hello,

Same again I'm afraid and I do appreciate your patience, but I've got to say thank you to another bunch of IORRians...

First up is Kyle (Marshall, I think), who left this very touching message:
"God Bless You. I’d like to donate in memory of my wife, Alana. Keep up the wonderful work."

And a big shout-out to another pair of stalwart so-and-so's...thank you Teleblaster and Mr Jimmy. Top work and I can only offer my usual lie about getting you an ale when our paths next cross!

[www.justgiving.com]

All the best,

Simon.

A pleasure, Simon. A near Herculean task for such a worthy cause...and we did manage an ale the last time Mr Dylan fancied some shortbread.

I am Kyle & I hope all is going well for you SimonN.

Bumping this up

"Well my heavy throbbers itchin' just to lay a solid rhythm down"

Good luck mate

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Keep On Rolling

Hello,

Usual apologetic platitudes for bumping this thread back into your eyeline once more, but I have to say thanks to Rolling Hansie for a fantastic donation- you never fail, so good on you man!

This was today's wardrobe selection...out and about in the badlands of Lancashire and even dipping a toe into Yorkshire, hah-hah!

IMG_9817 by nicholl.simon, on Flickr

Okay, I've taken up enough of your time...back to the next show!

[www.justgiving.com]

Cheers,

Simon.

Only just seen this,Simon.

Just donated and good luck.

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Only just seen this,Simon.

Just donated and good luck.

Hi Mike,

Thank you so much for donating yet again: we're nearly at £2000, so good on you...and everyone else who has thrown in to the Cure Leukaemia hat.

See you next year at a show...usual blah about getting you an ale applies still, hah-hah!

Cheers,

Simon.

Safe travels, Simon! Helluva cause, helluva effort. (Doffing cap, etc…)

Hello,

And a fond greeting from Drogheda! Stage one done, and here’s a bit of blah about it…

[tdi24.blogspot.com]

Tomorrow looks like a horror show, so I’m crashing out now!

Cheers,

Simon.

Good luck

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Keep On Rolling

Hello,

Thanks Ann and Hansie!

Here’s today’s nonsense….

[tdi24.blogspot.com]

Cheers,

Simon.

Hello,

Day three done…here’s the blog: [tdi24.blogspot.com]

Thanks a million to Beast for donating so generously yet again- good on you Ma’am!

All the best,

Simon.

Hello,

Sorry for polluting you all again, but here’s today’s story…

[tdi24.blogspot.com]
And a big thank you to an anonymous ‘Stones Fan’…good on you!

Cheers,

Simon.

Hello,

A fifth helping from the fifth day on the road from somewhere in Ireland!

[tdi24.blogspot.com]

Cheers,

Simon.

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Keep On Rolling

Great stuff Simon. I'm loving your posts, and loving the scenery.

Hello,

Nice one Hansie and Chris!

Six down, but I need to keep it rolling…

[tdi24.blogspot.com]

Cheers,

Simon.

Hello,

Seven up!

Here’s today’s nonsense for you…
[tdi24.blogspot.com]

Cheers,
Simon.