going out

I remembered how to ride my bicycle.

I stopped worrying about the pedals, and just pushed myself along with my feet.

Once I’d got used to balancing, it was easy to put my feet on the pedals.

Now I can’t wait to get out on the open road.

I was so excited that I could hardly sleep last night.

I’ve got up early.

If I go out now, there won’t be many people around, and it will be quite safe.

I’ll just check my equipment.

I have a hi-vis jacket, and the christmas-pudding bowl will be fine as a helmet.

The last time I used it was for carrying earth, so I’ve given it a bit of a wash.

I have a lock. I’ve heard that there’s a lot of bicycle theft these days.

The lock is a bit of a puzzle.

The key seems to be locked on the lock, and I don’t see how to get it off.

If I hang the lock on the bicycle, perhaps the bicycle thieves will think that the bicycle is locked, and won’t bother stealing it.

The Highway Code doesn’t say that I MUST have a bell. It just recommends fitting one.

I don’t think it would recommend fitting this one, because it’s very heavy.

I’ll leave it behind.

I shan’t bother with panniers. I won’t need any luggage today.

Actually, I shan’t bother with the lock either, because I won’t be leaving the bicycle anywhere.

I shall be as free as air.

It’s not raining right now, but I do hate getting wet when I’m cycling.

I’ll see if I can find my rain cape.

It still fits nicely.

If it does rain, I don’t think I’ll be able to pedal in wellies, so I’ll just have to get wet feet.

But I don’t think it’s going to rain.

It’s months since I’ve been outside.

Not since before I went into the cupboard in November.

Eight whole months!

It will be good to be out in the fresh air, out in the world.

Now, what else could I possibly need?

I’ll have a quick look at the map, but I won’t take it with me.

I shan’t go far from home this time.

This is just a practice run, ready for a real expedition.

I can’t believe Ruffy said it would be all right for me to go out.

He’s been so very cautious and protective.

I suppose it really is safe?

The Virus is still out there.

It’s a horrible disease – Bimbo was very ill.

He was lucky – he got better.

I’m not very strong.

I do want to stay alive a bit longer.

It’s not so very bad being stuck indoors.

I have my triangle, and I’m looking forward to learning a new language.

I have a beanstalk that depends on me.

The Virus can’t get to me in here.

I think it is stupid to go out.

I’m safe here.

On the other hand, you only live once.

Ruffy does say that there aren’t so many viruses out there now.

And I can keep far away from everyone else.

I’d better go quickly before Ruffy changes his mind, or I change mine.

Here goes!