Day Twelve - Unicycle

Dear all

Today's challenge was to ride a unicycle. I stumbled across an abandoned unicycle whilst feeding the chickens in the in the barn.

I discovered quickly that riding a unicycle requires a whole new skill set that is unlike any other and demands considerable respect. I did a small amount of internet-based research before I took to the wheel. Most people average 10 to 12 hours to learn to be able ride a unicycle unassisted with some degree of control. I had 15 minutes to learn how to unicycle on a wheel that had no air and and as you can imagine, it ended poorly. My decision to use ski poles as crutches was not my best and, I think, created a major hindrance in my training. After two fairly agressive falls, I decided to self eject and try again another day.

In conclusion, this will be an ongoing project. Any training tips would be most welcome.

And in other news:

1. Back in Camp Reindeer, The big chief Gandalf tried a new line in attack attempting to break through the fence using nose and front feet whilst I was 'outside of the pen'. Photo attached. The strange nodules on his head are the humble beginnings of his new and improved antlers that will become the rack ( to be seen in ) of 2010. Bring on the tranquilizer gun.

2. Meat of the day: Lamb stuffed keema naan.
Especially good on the side of an extra hot lamb curry. Once again The Tandoori House (http://www.collingwoodtandoorihouse.com )breaks all taste records and satisfied Marc's Panamanian cravings for Vindaloo.