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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 17h

Had a lovely walk along the Baker Way with my mum today. 14 miles from Delamere to Chester! The longest walk I’ve done in years and my feet and hips are protesting strongly.

A signpost showing a footpath symbol with an arrow saying Baker Way. A leafy footpath stretches off in the distance.

View of the Shropshire union canal as seen from a bridge. Yellow leaves everywhere and a red canal boat on the canal.

Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 1d

And also why this train to Chester with all the local stops is only hourly. 🤯

Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 1d

I’m on a train from Altrincham to Delamere Forest and I’m once again wondering why the tram doesn’t go to Hale. It’s two mins from Altrincham on the train so why not extend the tram? It seems like a lovely town when seen from the train but I’ve never visited in person!

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 2d

Having a very confusing moment this morning as I realise for the first time that Julia Ormond and Juliette Binoche are in fact different people. I’m so rubbish with faces - I definitely thought Binoche was in Miss Smila’s Feeling for Snow.

Fairly certain this is Juliette Binoche.

Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 3d

Same! I save turbo for kids+hills. Did your battery last the whole journey? Or do you have two?

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 3d

Wow which level of assist did you use to manage 50 miles? Impressive!

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 7d

Oh and another thing I love about these pantos is that they are firmly aimed at preschool age so are totally age-appropriate. No rude jokes or innuendo. Barely any reference to romance. A strong message about being yourself and fairness and kindness. My cup of tea!

Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 7d

What was really great was being in a room full of kids and especially adults who unashamedly love CBeebies. Sang along with the music from previous pantos before the show even started. Cheered for every character’s entrance. Did all the dance moves and panto responses with gusto.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 7d

And it was fab! The kids loved it! So wholesome and heartwarming. The songs were great. Absolutely loved Maddie and Rebecca and Joanna as the baddies. Can’t wait to see it again on tv in December.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 7d

Achievement unlocked: went to see the CBeebies Christmas panto live! Am a big fan of CBeebies and the amazing presenters and always wanted to see the panto live. It was in Bradford this year which was close enough for us and this year might be the last time both kids are young enough.

View of theatre stage showing a town set with the sign saying BBC CBeebies lit up in the centre.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 11d

Grateful to the IT person who patiently explained Teams to me because I am a DINOSAUR who hasn’t worked in an office since March 2020.

A whiteboard with the text saying Teams and various things Teams can do including video conferencing, file storage, instant chat and apps.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 11d

Started my new job this week! Me and the tern will be whizzing around to different places in the area. I’m very excited. #bikesky

Side view of A blue tern gsd cargo bike locked in a covered bike stand. Grass and buildings behind it.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 13d

This morning the kids were desperate to go on a bike ride with grandad and nana Sue so we all cycled to Riverbank cafe - three generations of cyclists out together!

View of the back of an adult cycling and a child cycling along a traffic free path between a hedge and a meadow.

View of an adult and two children cycling away along a canal tow path.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 13d

No, and nothing will ever change my mind that it’s a deeply antisocial thing to do.

Lucy Huber @clhubes.bsky.social · 13d

Do you let your kid climb the slide at the park or not? Your answer likely determines if we would get along.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you! I think a poncho is a good place to start.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 18d

Ooh they are nice!

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 19d

Hmm people who work in active travel - what do you wear that is reasonably smart but also suitable for walking/cycling/being out in all weathers? And then what do you wear if you are a plus-sized woman? Having a panic as everything I own seems frumpy or no good for cycling.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 23d

I’d like that! So many good bike paths I don’t know!

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 23d

The Middlewood Way is somewhere I’d really like to cycle. It looks lovely. Shame if the surface isn’t maintained though.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you!

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · 29d

I got the job!!

Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · Sep 4

Amazed, in the best way, by a job description that includes the line “ability to travel sustainably to schools and communities across [location]”.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · Sep 15

It was a very informative tour! So much history! And the library is very aesthetically pleasing.

Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · Sep 15

I thought of you while visiting Chetham’s library today! I nearly asked the tour guide about white gloves just to give her the chance to put me right.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · Sep 15

Omg she is so cute.

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Hannah @climbinguphills.bsky.social · Sep 15

Over the last few years I’ve become quite determined to recover things that I or the kids have lost. Retracing steps for gloves, revisiting parks for wellies and toys etc. Two weeks ago I left my lovely kleen kanteen water bottle at central library and when I returned today it was there! Vindicated.

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