Thursday 28 May 2009

My Biography - the new cover


Hi,

this is just out. It is the cover for my Biography.

Friday 22 May 2009

More about the last few weeks...

Hi all,

I started 2009 working hard in the gym and swimming pool with my Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Sports Institute N.I.. It’s essential to have a very good level of fitness before going off for winter training.

I headed off to Xtreme Gene Water Ski and Wake Board School in Cordoba, Spain, at the end of February for two weeks intensive training with Coach, Mathew Southam. It was great to be back on the water and at last, I got to try out my new slalom ski, the Prophecy, which was kindly sponsored by Connelly Skis Inc.. I quickly got to grips with the new ski, it’s fast, smooth and very light. I just love it!!!. Matt changed my style of slalom ski-ing and I was making good progress, but, then disaster struck. The ski school was broken into and both of my trick skis were stolen, along with other wake boards and equipment. It was very annoying, but, I was very upset at the loss of my 48inch black and yellow, custom trick ski,
which was specially made for me by Connelly.

I returned home for two weeks, then went back to Xtreme Gene for another intensive ski camp. The weather improved on my second trip and I was quite relieved, as a film crew came out to the lake to film the action for a Sky programme, which will go out later this season.

On the 18th April, I had the Freedom of the City of Lisburn confered upon me. In ancient times, having the key to the city, meant you could graze your sheep anywhere in the town. Nowadays, you become a representative and ambassador for your city and country. I am deeply honoured and very priviledged to have such a prestigious title bestowed upon me and hope I can be a worthy ambassador for Lisburn and N.I.. It was a magical day and one which I will treasure for ever.

Catch the Freedom of the City Ceremony on:-

Link: www.lisburncity.gov.uk

I have just finished my autobiography, Blind Ambition!!!. The book launch will take place in the autumn. So watch this space!!!......