Bonjour Everyone
On Sunday I had a bad headache and was rather wobbly so I came to the Hospice of St Francis in Berkhampstead.
It's a beautiful place and I have a lovely family room overlooking the gardens and Mum is staying with me. The Doctors are going to assess me and sort out my giddyness and I'll be here a few days before going home again.
Everyone is so nice and helpful and they food is great!!
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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23 comments:
Hey Ali,
Not been in touch for a while but been keeping up to speed...was away when you were in Annecy but hopefully catch you next time you're out!
Keep up the good fight, I'm off to Cham tomorrow for some steep snowy things so will put in a couple of turns for you.
Si C
Hi Ali,
Thank you so much for keeping us all up to date so frequently on how you're doing. As always, we're thinknig of yu, your family and of wonderful
Jeanette,
Love Noni, Charley, Tasha, Ana and Sophie x
Dearest Ali
You are a real star, keeping us up to date with what is happening. David and I were going to ring you tomorrow but I think we shall wait until later in the week to see if you are at home and hopefully come over to see you.
The Hospice sounds as though it has beautiful grounds and with the weather so nice you will be able to enjoy the gardens I am sure.
Glad to hear the food is great because we know how much you love your food and its good to know you have such an appetite.
Stewart, Jo and Freya came over today and we had lunch in the garden in the sunshine. It was great to see them. We will send you a photo on your email of Stew, Jo and Freya in our garden today.
We send our fondest love to you Ali, we are thinking of you constantly and your family and Jeanette who such a wonderful support to you.
Keep smiling Ali, we love you loads.
All our love as always
The Conways
Chris, David, Stewart, Jo, Freya, Sarah & Daniel xxxxxxx
hey ali,
welcome home and enjoy your visit to the home of football. tell them to get rid of bloody eboue while you are there!
i've just come back from surfing in croyde bay. absolutely freezing! still thawing out
live strong
martin creasey
Dear Ali
Thinking of you and sending love.
Honour xx
Hey Ali,
Hope your head gets better and enjoy your mum looking after you.
Went out on the bike for the first time last week and was crap!
Missing you matey.
Dave
Dear Ali
Just to let you know that you are constantly in our thoughts. We're all recovering from the excesses of May Festival - very successful weatherwise because fo the wonderful sunshine you have brought back to England for us.
Love from Liz & Keith xx
HI Ali,
really pleased to hear the trip home was OK - good team work of course.
No doubt they'll be taking good care of you so make the most of the rest - sounds like you've got some exciting adventures in the weeks ahead so you'll need to get your energy up for that...
Thinking of you lots, and of Jeanette, Diane and Ian.
lots of love to you all,
Katie & Chispa :0)
xx
Hi Ali
Glad you had a fab time in France. Hope you have a nice rest at St.Francis and feel less giddy!
Hope you had a fantastic trip to the training ground of the Gods!!! I am obviously very jealous....but agree with Martin and hope you asked them to expel Eboue with immediate effect!!!! Im sure you have the clout!!!
Will check the blog to see when you are home and hopefully can pop round the corner to see you for a cup of tea and catch up on the Gooner gos.
Chin up always.
Cat, Dave, Hannah and Charlie xxxx
Hi Ali
How can you keep cheerful in Berkhamstead??!!!...opps that is my own prejudices coming through - I have a major problem with anywhere in Berkhamstead - the girls school always beat us at Lacrosse in my long ago school days. Reading the latest entry just made me remember the shiver of apprehension seeing their name on the fixtures list.
Think where you are is a much better place than a cold, wet lacrosse pitch though.
Enjoy the sunshine and keep sharing your sunshine with us. Thinking of you.
Lots of love
Jo (and every increasing bump #2)
xx
Hey Ali,
St Francis (of Animals - as we used to call him at school) seems to be the perfect chap to be watching over you. Makes me remember one time I saw you when I was home visiting and you were striding through Gustard Wood, with Jasper running on ahead sniffing at something. That's how I think of you Ali, and on roller skates - but we were both rubbish at that !
You're in a great place for some relaxation and recuperation. Just take it easy and do as you're told and you'll be ready to fight again in no time. Don't ever forget how many people are thinking of you and praying for you. Take your strength from us and take your time. Where there is darkness, there WILL be light.
Lots of love
J-A (and all of mine)
Hi Ali
I bet the view from your window is wonderful on this lovely sunny morning.
You are in our thoughts, as always. Looking forward to catching up when you are home.
Love
Paul and the girls
xx
Dear Ali
Welcome back. TU for the lovely photos of Annecy, good memories, and hope you will be back there soon once Berkhampstead has sorted.
Quiet in Kimpton now that May Festival has triumphantly passed by for another year. The sun is shining on your house next door, as we hope the sunshine will be with you this week.
Love and prayers, to you and to Diana and Ian, the fantastic parents.
Smiths (J&A; M&A; N&L) and Kaspar- cat, 16 yrs yesterday!
Hi Ali. They say,(whoever they are?)"A good holiday is one you return from needing a rest to recover". Yours, in Annecy, must have been exceptional! Your blog is part of my daily routine now,as it seems to be for so many people. So lots of positive thoughts coming your way! K.o.k.o. Awrabest.
Many, many thoughts, weather great, hope you can get out in it. Thinking of you all lots. Sally XXX
Thinking about you Ali, and glad that you are being looked after. Hope you are enjoying the sunshine today.
L x
Hello mate,
Glad your off to see your Arse....Back in blighty you lucky thing ! !! Still the sun is shining mate.
Should be off to Moscow on 20th May, will hopefully have some silver to show to your Arse.
Keep your pecker up mate and let us know if you want Andy and I to come and annoy you.
Cheers
Dizz
Hi Ali,
Great to see you and your Mum yesterday at the Hospice - what a beautiful place and so well run. We hope you will continue to get some rest so you can get home to Wheathampstead refreshed.
I think you enjoyed seeing us as much as Jo and I enjoyed seeing you. Despite your tiredness, we hope you'll get lots of visitors to cheer you up.
Give our love to Jeanette when she arrives.
With love Marzie & Jo
Hi Ali
Just looking at our Big Guns picture - that was such a laugh with Paul.
Was on my bike yesterday going up a hill and all I could hear was you telling me to 'get on with it' and something about 'fat boy'! We need to go up Semnoz again and have a big steak and chips... Hope to see you in next couple of days as will be in Berkhampsted visiting sister and baby.
Hi to si and family and of course you fantastic mum and dad.
thinking of you everyday
xx marmotte
Hi Ali
I hope you don't mind me checking in. I work for the Willow Foundation (the charity set up by Bob and Megs Wilson). We have been following your blog here and feel like we know you and your lovely family.
A colleague of mine is at Arsenal this week, would you mind letting us know where (Emirates or Training Ground) and when you are there as she would love to say hello if you don't mind.
Kind regards
Caz Eagles
Hello Ali
Glad you had such a great time in annecy - sounded like good fun!
Good to hear that your mum is looking after you.
Hugs
Summersx
Hello mate,
Good to hear you are being well looked after, so just take it easy and enjoy Jeanette being back.
Keep smiling Pigeon,
Russ, Belle & Cara xxx
Good morning Ali.
Sit back, relax, de stress, be pampered and chill. Leave the work to the rest of us.
It's a lovely day in Le Grazie today, mountains are clear as a bell, peace and quiet and a clear blue sky above us. It's a shame that I have to go and spoil it all by Varnishing the main boom, hatches and various bits, then paint some other areas. Oh well. As is said many times "another shitty day in paradise!"
For once I actually regret my life abroad as it makes it very hard to come and have a good chat with you over a cup of tea. Hopefully we will put that straight this weekend.
Holding you, the amazing Family and the lovely Jeanette very close to my heart and every thought.
Big Love,
Dicky M
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