Sciatica

I was diagnosed with Sciatica in October 2005 and I'm still waiting for an appointment to see a physio. It's a nasty condition which has stopped me using my bike as i can't get my leg over! Well, i can get my leg over but can't get off without a great deal of discomfort and without worrying about dropping the bike. I currently have hardly any feeling in the 2 smallest toes on my right foot and tingling from my right bum cheek right down the back of my right leg. This tingling turns to pain and can last for hours on end. If you have any hints or tips on how to ease the discomfort, i'd appreciate them!

I got myself a minimoto!

Well, after looking at them at various shows and on the internet, i finally decided to treat myself to a minmoto for a laugh. I've got problems with my back and right leg at the moment though so I haven't been able to play on it too much. I'll get some pictures of it next time i'm off work.

I got it from http://www.warringtonminimoto.co.uk/ They have some great bikes there, including this mini chopper!

Car service

I had my car serviced recently and was very pleased with the way me and my car were treated. I took it to BMTec in Manchester. http://www.bmtec.co.uk/ They carried out an inspection 1 service and fitted an anti roll bar linkage to the front too. It came to £200 altogether which was £4o less than i was quoted locally for the service alone. They even washed and hoovered the car!

National Motorcycle Show 2006

The show takes place at the G-mex in Manchester from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th January.

I'm going on Sunday. Really looking forward to it! I've been for the last few years and it gets bigger and better all the time. Last year, the show was at bursting point so a new venue could well be neeeded if it continues to grow.

Here's a link to the official website http://www.bikeshowseurope.com/manchester%2006.htm

and one or two photos of what you can expect to see...