Bonjour Everyone!
It's 5.30am and we're part of the wide awake club this morning! Yesterday saw the Thomas family come down and visit us as they needed to do some shopping for their Australia trip next month - awesome!
John and I went for lunch together, had a great catch up and that was that. It's just the giddyness for me. Sitiing down I'm fine, it's just up and walking that the problem occurs. As soon as my head isn't spinning I'll be out on my bike and getting fit again. I can't wait. If that is getiing all problem for the moment, then I can deal with it but I am getting tired of this dizzyness as the moment. I hope it goes.
Mum and Dad have been great! I've got clean windows all round te apartment and clean floors, new flowers in the window boxes and new lamps by the beds oh! and a new microwwave!
It's always great having your Mum and Dad over.
Today is a very chilled out day - I don't think we'll even leave the apt.
Love
Ali
With Jo my special sister-in -law
Dino looking so innocent!
Enjoying the heights
Annecy
Summer 2007
With Julian at Wimbledon
New Generation Directors
Charlie, my Bro and me La Napoule
John T and Me by Lake Annecy 07
Cheers
The Rainback Boys
Chocolate Cake and Wine !!!
Me and my Birthday Girl
Job well Done!
A Happy Day in Parc Vanoise
La Napoule Harbour before Monaco GP 07
Sunday Lunch
Family Breakfast
Guess Who
The Rainback Roundup La Napoule 07
todays highlight with Anne and Julia
Room with a view
My mate Theo!!!
Nick, Arsène Wenger and Me
View from the balcony
We'll be back soon!
The big guns
Jeanette in Anncey
Jeanette in Anncey
My brother Simon and nephew Charlie
Jo and Nephew Archie
Archie Rainback
|Charlie Rinback
Clouds above saint foy.
Ski touring in Les AVals, Courchevel
Biarritz Surfing New Gen Style!!
Si & Me in Ashridge Forest
Fran and Me-only a little drink
Rome
Jeanette in Rome
I love this photo - I hope it look like that up there just now!!
Courchevl! Black and White I think looks better
From my Window in Courchevel - New Years Days last Year
Archie
Archie Rainback
A seagull's botty, lake Annecy and a few mountains
Sunrise from our Annecy balcony
Simone!!
In La Grave
Me, Matt and John trying to look the part
Can anyone guess where this is?
Mr and my great friemd Franny telemarking in Cpurchevel
Jet and Ali in Rome
My friends Carolyn, Lotti & 'Tilda
in Bourg St Maurice
Jet and me in Rome!
Me in italy on our ski day
Children at New Gen!
The Farewell team welcoming me back!
Me and the UEAFA coaching team-Largs
Skiing in Courchevel - Thanks Matt
Charile is 4 on Saturday! Yippee!!
some old van om the way to piips house
Rocks in Courchevel during last summer
Jet and me in Annecy
Definately going to fall off that bridge!
Charlie in his flying suit - best thing!
Courchevel from the nursey slope
Skiing again in Courchevel
This was planned!!!!
A mountain!
A COLD mountain
Me and my friend Jumbo!
If you want his number you have to go through me ;-)
It's fizzy water....promise!
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Me and Warren in Zermatt
Me in Courchevel....very happy after a powder day!
Roy and me in the Helicopter in Italy
Two of BASI's top trainers ha ha
Me definately falling over!
Can you spot me?
Whooheeeee!
Some old banger in Rome!
Me in Courchevel
Don't ask me why I took this photo but I liked this lorry!
Our home in Annecy (4th floor!) - come and pay us a visit
Sunset at the Refugio de Guiliamina
A friends sand castle!
The way ahead....?
Finlay Mickel and me. Good luck with the injury Fin, it's okay, the Hannenkham is over now!!
Haha Roy is one of our most experienced Mountain Instructors and examiners!!
Me in the 550 Maranello (ssshhhh Jumbo!) ha ha
Think Shrink....please :-)
Sleeping at the hospital
Probably about to fall over!
Si and a young Charlie
Tim, Matt and me trying to play ball in Annecy
Dicky, Si and me in La Napoule
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ali and Jeanette
THINKSHRINK!
About to hit a tree!!!
My visualisation for the day was Nick and Dicky on each of these blasting the tumor! How I laughed
John and Matt in Annecy
Me trying to punt...thanks for the lesson Fran!
Not my glasses...!
My 20th Ski birthday!
Sunset from Annecy
View from my apartment in Annecy!
Me skiing
John and me after down hill muddybiking
Wozza, Tom and me
One of my childrens group
Looking for Marmottes
The Aguille du Fruit in Courchevel - I guess it was like this yesterday. Cool!
John, Ali, Dino and Phil in St Albans yesterday (Sat)
Courchevel from 1650
Can't wait to get back!
My favourite piccie of Jeanette
Me skiing in Courchevel
New Gen in it's first year!
Back to the cycling with John soon.
My chrissie pressie from Nick....Pigeon - that's me!
Best thing today
Me and Cookie in Italy
Can you tell that I took that photo?!
We're turning a corner!
Me and my friends the Skatalites!
This is another story!
Julia, me and the Porsche
Thanks Julia!
The New Gen Surf Team!
My good friend Rachel and me half way up Saulire!
Me flying in Tignes (Thanks Matt...again!)
Our good friends Martin, Sally, Deirdre and Jeanette
Me and my friends at New Generation in Verbier last season
Me and my bro after my brain biopsy
Jeanette in Courchevel in October
The awesome Amanda (hi-5!) and the lovely an helpful Alison
These are all my photos
Jo and I with my trusty turbo trainer
This was the New Gen boys Heliskiing in Italy (I'm very proud of this photo)
Dad, Ali and Si all without (much) hair!
OK. First attempt......Option No1.
Option 2. Mmmmmmm....
Final attempt. Which do you prefer?
Yoo hoo! I'm free..!
John and I in Annecy
Charlie in his Fireman's outfit on Christmas day
My nephew Archie
My loyal and 'always there for me' Dad
My gorgeous and loving mum,,,,thank you for your everlasting support
Powder in Courchevel!
Jet and I in Thorens Glieres above Annecy
Jeanette, Rachel, Jerome and I
My friends.....I miss them!
Outside our home in the Alps
Ruthie and I in Courchevel
Fat Nick, Lisa, Fat Ali and Dicky M - sorry about sick Nick!
With the mask on again...
Me on the table today (10/12/07)
Me in Val d'Isere about to fall over!
My 20th skiing birthday party
Thanks for coming everyone!
The Buzzymachine IS my friend!
The BUZZYMACHINE at work on me! (7/12/07)
Zoe, Rachel and Jeanette on one of our lovely summer walks above Annecy
I took this of the cable cars in La Grave on our staff day out
My 36th Birthday. Jet and me in Royal Free Hospital just before my Brain Biopsy!
My eyes are half closed because of the swelling in my brain. That's better now because I'm on steriods and....I'm eating like a horse! Mum made the lovely cake.
A night at the Ronnie.....wish I was there now!
Jeanette and I in Vienna
Jeanette and I in Vienna
About Me
- Ali Rainback
- Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- I'm the technical director at New Generation Ski school in France and Switzerland. I love skiing, meeting people, football
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15 comments:
Dear Alistair,
lovely to read your 5am blog this morning....Stay blessed, thank God for Mum & Dad.....Sorry about the dizziness... I get that mildly & all the time, its low blood cell counts in my case... going to church this morning then maybe greolieres les neiges in the afternoon with Raphael...God bless all of you Rainbacks, Jeanette & God bless all of us here....we need His help more than ever...
Steve - Cagnes
Morning mate,
I am off on bike with Tim P this morning, so we'll put in a couple of miles for you! Keith won't be coming - he is a Barnsley supporter so probably still pissed from last night.
Have a great day. Don't forget to get up to the museum and see the fascinating exhibition of old fishing artifacts from Lac Annecy and lots of old dusty stuffed animals..
Great to chat yesterday and hear you being so perky.
Love to you and your Ma and Pa.
Philip
Hi Ali
The photos you have posted are great and little Archie is just gorgeous. Lake Annecy looks as beautiful as ever, you couldn't wish for scenery any better than you have there.
Your mum and dad are obviously enjoying their stay and giving you some of their special TLC. Your mum is just like me, cleaning, dusting, tidying things up and making the place homely. When we visit Sarah and Dan we work ourselves into the ground sometimes but love every minute of it. Their lives are hectic and they need some help here and there.
The weather in Annecy looks calm and peaceful, it is here at present but we believe it to be the calm before the greatest storm of the winter strikes tonight apparently. Fingers crossed it doesn't wreak havoc.
Take care Ali, we are still thinking shrink in the hope that your dizzyness lets up. Enjoy your loving family and friends. Keep smiling.
All our love as always
The Conways, Chris, David, Stewart, Jo, Freya, Sarah & Daniel
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hi ali, two blogs for the price of one to catch up on, always a treat! Can i let youinto a little secret? Even 'normal' people sleep during the day! We call it 'napping'. Being as busy as you were with New Gen you'll never have discovered it, but most people do it, when you feel tired and the sun's shining through the window, you make like a cat and drift off. So sleeping in the day is ok! (hey that almost counts as a poem!) When you're next in meribel Dave and I are going to make you a super get well juice as we're really into them at the mo'. So the new thought is drink think shrink....with all my love Janey xx
Hey Ali
Good to speak to you yesterday - can't wait to see you when we come over during Easter - may even bring some twiglets for you!!
Miranda is over from Florida at the moment and she has been reading your blog and sends all her love for your speedy recovery - Hope the rest of the stay goes well for Mum and Dad, I will give Mum a call next week to catch up........
keep strong - we are all with you and still Thinking Shrink!!
love Julia, Miranda, Hugo, Jumbo and Luce xxxxxxx
Hi Ali
A spring clean makes things feel much better doesn't it? We've just taken part in our village spring clean (otherwise known as picking up litter!). Just need to tackle our own house now...
Still thinking and praying about you. Give our love to your super Mum & Dad.
Miranda & Alan xxx
Hey Al,
Glad to hear that you're enjoying Annecy. Having a great time with your gappies; we've already been for a pizza in menuires haha!Let me know when you're back this way and I'll come round.
Mockers sends his regards and will try and catch up shortly.
Dave
Hi Ali
So glad to hear you are having a few little victories every - they will add up to winning the war!
re sleeping - just make gradual changes eg cut 15 mns off your morning sleep every few daysand go to bed ten mins later in the evening - do it until you hit the right balance with daytime and nighttime sleep.
xxx
Hi Ali! How about this for a daft suggestion? A static exercise bike!? I know your not up for wobble ball or slack line yet; but a firmly anchored bike,lots of imagination and your favourite music may help to keep your bits ticking over, prior to that "first real bike ride". Keep on keeping on! Awrabest.
Hello Ali,
If you were over here you would stay in doors, bit windy as they say! Anyway after the Chelsea result I have banished myself to the NEC in Birmingwrong for 5 days.. What a punishment... And I lost 4-0 playing footy saturday and England were rubbish at rugger. . Gloom gloom, get your self fit so we can have a scrap over footy next time I see you.
Up your Arse.
Dizz
Hello mate,
Sorry for not blogging in an age but we've been on the road and then straight back into the routine of work on our return to blighty. Also we were gutted not to catch up whilst we were in France but time anda sickness bug conspired against us, but I hope you got our texts and our thoughts are with you. Good news today was a phone call from Elaine at Arsenal to see how you were doing and wanting to know when you would be back to go on your visit. She asked me to send on good wishes from her and everyone at Arsenal and that your name is still top of her list. Well take care of yourself and keep enjoying your holidays, "Thinking Shrink" as always.
Russ, Belle & Cara xxx
Morning Ali,
Great to read the blog & catch up on your progress.
I think your parents are leaving today? I hope they have a safe journey home. They're probably really sad to leave but I know Jeanette arrived last night so you will definitely be well looked after & not eating any chocolate or puddings - you are naughty!
Brichie came over for supper last night & we were both talking about you & Jeanette...your ears should have been burning! All good stuff I promise.
Anyhow, it got me thinking (dangerous stuff) and I wanted to write a little message to Jeanette...almost like her own blog. I just wanted to let Jeanette know that we are here to support her as well and she is being fantastic, really honest, keeping us all up to date with any news and being positive. You're an awesome couple & I know that together you'll think shrink!
Have a lovely few days in Annency. See you soon.
Love,
Nix x
Hi Nix,
Thanks for that! It's so lovely to know you're all there - we have such amazing friends, we are very lucky.
It's peeing down with rain here in Annecy so hopefully that means snow in Meribel...?
J xx
hey Ali,
sorry, i didnt write for a long time.
was really busy working hard and looking after Martin 's family as well.
and more friends are coming next week.
guess what, it is really badly rainning now in Meribel, up to 2300 m.
it's gonna be a nightmare on slopes 2morrow.
i hope you had a great time with your parents.
i better sleep now otherwise i ll be tired for the lessons.
take care, say hello to Jeannette for me.
speak and see you soon.
gaelle
hey ali,
was told by euan and tom reynolds of your situation and they directed me here. will be an avid reader from now on, secondly only to the mightly arseblog.
not really sure what to say,as i'm sure i would be repeating everything else's thoughts.
just keep fighting, keep your sense of humour, and keep enjoying life.
up the gunners
martin creasey (interski)
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