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I've named my Gremlin!

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After a year of running my Gremlin has not given up and gone away. Because I've been feeling under par recently, I've been particularly aware of that insidious negativity...

Anyway, I know some of you have named your Gremlins so I've decided to join in. It turns out I'm the new Mrs DeWinter to Mrs Danvers the Gremlin.

Mrs Danvers is snide and mean but I will rise above her poisonous remarks and remember that Mr DeWinter (i.e. running) loves me very much. :) :)

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poppypugGraduate10

Oh Anne, I absolutely loved this film. One of my favourites, I love the old classics . Excellent choice of name ! :-) xxx

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply topoppypug

I read the book several times when I was young. I think I've only seen the film once.

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ancientrunnerGraduate10

Excellent choice - the picture says it all.

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toancientrunner

Yes, and of course I look just as glamorous and beautiful as Joan Fontaine whilst out running. :)

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ancientrunnerGraduate10 in reply toAnneDroid

All you need is an off the shoulder running top I'm sure!!

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toancientrunner

Indeed. Complete with industrial strength sports bra underneath! :)

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

As long as you don't have to compete against Rebecca!

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toJaySeeSkinny

Yes, I don't know who or what Rebecca would be in my story...!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Ah, "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..." wonderful film! 🙂

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toSandraj39

The only first line of a book I know, I think.

Running certainly loves you, what a great way round to think of it as. Don't let Mrs Danvers even get a word in :)

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I won't. I've seen the end and I know she gets her comeuppance. :)

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Haha Anne! I haven't named my Garmin but this is very creative 😊 A bit of a mouthful though when you're swearing 😏

I was never convinced that Mr DeWinter loved Rebecca that much actually...... a bit cold he was wasn't he?

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

I know what you mean. I prefer Mr Darcy personally. :)

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toAnneDroid

I thought he was too moody ☹️ Couldn't be bothered with all that "strong silent" type. Do my head in 😏

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Love this film... horrid Danvers!!! Scared me stiff when I was young....( yes, I was, once...)

Your gremlin must be really nasty...focus on Maxim and stay away from anywhere called Mandalay!!!!

Run, Second Mrs De Winter...run....Eeeeek!

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Haha! I'm hoping to go running tonight and I'll make sure to say to myself, "Run, Second Mrs De Winter... run..."! :)

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Irish-JohnGraduate10

What I call my gremlin is too foul to be repeated in front of young ladies like y'all!

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AnneDroidGraduate10 in reply toIrish-John

I work in a jail. I doubt I'd faint with shock... :)

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Irish-JohnGraduate10 in reply toAnneDroid

I just KNEW I knew you from somewhere LOL :)

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