So, here we are - something strange about travelling north for 200 miles by coach only for me to face the return journey on two wheels over the next few days.
Having been a supporter of Yeovil Town FC for forty years, I have spent the last 10seasons or more travelling tens of thousands of miles to away games, predominantly "up north" - the ritual would normally be to arrive in time to "hero worship" as the team bus arrives at the intended destination, usually about an hour and half before kick off.
Today I have found myself in the somewhat sureal position of having spent four hours travelling in the very coach that the players (my heroes) travel to away games in - an insight into part of the life of a footballer - who's seat was I sat in? - what would they do to pass the time on the long journeys?
Being picked up at Gordano services, I joined the rest of the gang - guys and girls that will hopefully become new friends - people who share a common cause and have the desire to help those less fortunate than ourselves. After the exchange of a few 'how are you's', it's settle into my leather seat, watch Sky sports, read the paper, listen to some music and have a chat with a few guys - all very civilised - wow! four hours have gone and the town of Crewe is ahead.
What has just dawned on me, is the sheer scale of the task ahead - if it takes the coach 5 hours travelling at 60 miles an hour........ oh dear, what have I let myself in for?
Forget all of that - a positive approach to the task ahead will see the hours and miles disappear before me - why put myself through such a challenge? well exactly that, the challenge, and for that reason I will make it back to Yeovil in one piece.
On the end of my journey is the achievement of beating the challenge - on the end of the challenge is the knowledge that somebody somewhere will benefit from the fact that a group of people - football supporters - Yeovil Town supporters, will generate a sum of money donated by kind friends, families and associates - This money, however much it may be, is more than they had before we started - let's not forget, it's not about me or us - it's about them.
Let the challenge begin!
More from me tomorrow as I intend to keep you engaged with progress - Worcester here we come!
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