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Bloomin’ hedgerows....

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GranspeedGraduate10
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... made this morning’s run a real pleasure. 😊 In spite of recent sweeps of monsoon weather - or maybe because of? - every plant seems to be intent n putting on a great show. Even the rather sterile grain field I pass (barley, I think) looked lovely. And the verges are full of wild flowers. I even forgave the thistles that tried to grab my legs, as purple blossom was attracting bees.

Moreover the weather was temporarily brightish and lightly breezy. After an icy dousing and near-drowning experience on Monday, I am appropriately grateful. 👏🏼🎉

Happy running, all.

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Hatman

Well Done GS. Let’s hope that poetic offering persuades one or two, who still like to stay glued to the telly screen on their treadmill, to venture out and enjoy the occasional vitamin D along with that all pervading smell. What smell? Fresh Air! Carry on enjoying your running adventures.

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DowatGraduate10

That’s a cheering photo and run report. Running surrounded by so much natural beauty really does make it so worthwhile. Fabuloso.

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PianismGraduate10

Beautiful. We're so lucky to live in such a wonderful part of the world. Without rain there is no greenery and no flowers - it's the price we pay for the breathtaking beauty of our countryside. :)

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Dexy5Graduate10

Lovely Granspeed, I ran past some gardens this morning and the scent of old fashioned roses was gorgeous. So town or country , still great to be outside.

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

Seems like the roses round here are all having a great year. Perhaps they like rain? 😊

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toGranspeed

I know, mine are so heavy with flowers, they are almost touching the ground. Looks like the hydrangeas are going to be great too.

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Couchpotato2

How lucky! Here is was 11c and raining but still on Ic so not too jealous:-)

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply toCouchpotato2

Live vicariously for now! 😄 Hope you’re better soon.

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Couchpotato2 in reply toGranspeed

It’s getting there, can walk fine but not ok on steps. Probably out for the week now but never mind

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply toCouchpotato2

Glad to hear things are improving. 👍

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Fattyboombatty

Go England innit

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lexi6Graduate10

Great photo and description , would love to run there. 🙂

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply tolexi6

Edge of the New Forest, so very lucky. Let me know if you come by.... 👍

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MuddledGardenerGraduate10

I, too, am blessed to be able to run past beautiful gardens and hedgerows, as I live in a small village bordered by countryside. It is very uplifting to run in such surroundings, isn’t it? 😊

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply toMuddledGardener

Makes all the difference to me! 🌾🌺🍃🌳🌸💐

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MuddledGardenerGraduate10 in reply toGranspeed

Absolutely! 😍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

It is gorgeous isn't it... everything literally bursting with life:) Go you!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

That looks beautiful Granspeed but wherefore art thou as I spy strange blue stuff in that sky?

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GranspeedGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

South coast - lovely yesterday morning. Monsoon today. 😎☔️💦😄

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