2005
Hilary Lister, from Kent, became the first quadriplegic sailor to cross the English Channel. She achieved this by using controls powered by her breath to navigate her boat and made the crossing in six hours thirteen minutes.
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2005
Hilary Lister, from Kent, became the first quadriplegic sailor to cross the English Channel. She achieved this by using controls powered by her breath to navigate her boat and made the crossing in six hours thirteen minutes.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown -
Now that is a achievement, it’s hard being able bodied never mind quadriplegic.Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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Some people are just amazing Oma!“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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That's an incredible achievement."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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Talking to B about this last night , we agreed we wouldn’t be brave enough to do that at any time never mind when you have that disability, shows the courage and determination some people have , I so admire her .Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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I agree, Oma - so brave and with a huge amount of determination."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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A very determined ladyWhat is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stareComment
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1967
Two penguins from Chessington Zoo were taken on a day trip to a local ice-rink to cool off during sweltering London temperatures.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Oh I do like the sound of that 😂😂😂⛸🐧Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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I wonder if they took back ice lollies for the other penguins!
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1900
Britain's first long distance bus service began between London and Leeds. The journey took 2 days!
“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Can’t imagine a 2 day journey like that now can you
Im not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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You wonder why it took 2 days don't you?
Had to keep refueling, very low speed limit??“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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Also very poor roads, I suppose. Some of them would just be cart tracks, some cobbles. There weren't any tarmac roads in 1900."Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
(Marianne Williamson)Comment
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1986
Britain's oldest twins, May and Marjorie Chavasse, both received telegrams from the Queen, to celebrate reaching their 100th birthday.“A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – UnknownComment
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