It's beginning to look a lot like...

[Oldfloss]

Burglar Bill....but no...its just me..24th day completed of the December Marcothon.

A very gentle 5K..made slower by a failed attempt to draw a Christmas tree for Strava at!

Four year Runniversary was last Friday...but i have been so whinging and grumpy , bowed down with issues and self pity..so i did not post.

However...sorting myself out..and feeling more Flossish..so intend writing an Anniversary ramble soon..( Oh joy... I hear you cry)!

Xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Lovely Oldfloss, will it be a poetic ramble I ask myself. Congratulations on your 4 year Runniversary.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks you...can you see snail glinting on the top of my hat.? Xxx

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Oh yes. Glad he is still getting out. 🐌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

,,, and getting so much speedier... little speedster! xx

[DebJogsOn]

Sorry to hear you've been a bit down Floss. These short days and endless rain (+ work stress) always get to me.

Hope Christmas and lovely runs help lift your spirits. Sending much love xx 🎄💖

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to DebJogsOn]

The weather has not helped...and we are getting the issues sorted slowly... It is just that r OF has started on the not so pleasant path of Dementia and it is taking a while to get everything on an even keel

Love to you too and do have a super Christmas... Thank you x

[DebJogsOn in reply to Oldfloss]

Take care and enjoy some Christmas cheer xx

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Goodness you look well wrapped up. Have a great Christmas

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

It was dark and very wet !!! Thank you ...and you ! xx

[Zebadee1]

Happy runniversary for Friday ! .....your posts always spur me on, I'm sure you are allowed a bit of grumpiness now and then. Glad you are feeling better though....Merry Christmas 😊🎄🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Zebadee1]

... and to you.... enjoy the season! Thank you!!!

[Cantstopmenow Graduate10]

Congratulations on 4 years 🤗😁

A Christmas tree on strava gives a whole new dimension to route planning - I like it! Best wishes for Christmas, with grateful thanks for your true-to-life, encouraging posts. Your post of your armistice day run really helped me. 🎄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Cantstopmenow]

I am glad you found it.... Thank you... and Yes... do try Christmas Strava art... no as easy as it looks !!

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Aw We’ve missed you! So glad you are beginning to emerge. 💕👍🎉 Merry Christmas and a Happy, Happy Runniversary to you!! Here’s a sparkling toast to the re-emergence of the One True Floss. 🎉⭐️🥂🏃🏼‍♀️🥂⭐️🎉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you... I shall ramble as before ! xx

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Hurray! 🎉

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

Xx

[roseabi]

Yes joy! ❤️❤️❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to roseabi]

Indeed ... joy is the order of the day!

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Happy runniversary OF. Hopefully you can leave some of the issues behind in 2019. Here's to a happy, smiley 2020 😘

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

We are on the way...thank you my friend... the runs beckon too... HM in March !

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Lovely photo of you Floss, congratulations on your 4th runiversary, I wish you a very happy Christmas and enjoy your runs in 2020.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Happy Christmas and Happy running to you too, my friend !

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

4 years of running , now thats something to be very proud of Oldfloss. Also running everyday in December, brilliant.

Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🎅🎅

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Eight days to go... Thank you so much xxx

[Fishypieface Graduate10]

We love your rambles!! 😍 Please ramble away and we don’t mind any whinging either - not that you ever do! Happy 4 years running and Christmas too xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Fishypieface]

I shall ramble... it will follow... Happy Christmas Fabulous Lady!

[Fishypieface Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Fabulouser you OF! xx

[damienair Administrator]

Happy Christmas Oldfloss. Happy running for 2020. Congratulations on your running anniversary.

Damien

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

And to you... thank you so much x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

So looking forward to your ramble Floss. 😍 Hope Christmas brings you (some) peace and happiness.😚xxx

Thinking of you and wishing you a happy Christmas dear friend. x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

It will...time spend with those who love us always works wonders ... Christmas blessings my dear friend x

[Katnap Graduate10]

Have you made any accidental Strava art?

🎅🐱 Xmas Katnap 🐱🎅

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Ha ha.. yes...but the accidental art looks quite rude!

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

😃😅😂🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

..I will look forward to that post Oldfloss. Take care and hope you find that sparkle again soon.🙂x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I shall... I am learning to accept the days that bring blessings.. and the running... it really helps me

[LiisaM]

Good for you, OF--FOUR YEARS of running! Wow! I've been missing your rambles and have been blue myself. Perhaps it's "that time" of year. We've had little snow, knock on wood, so I've kept up my running (e.g., "jogging.")

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to LiisaM]

You carry on... you have done and are doing..wonderfully!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Congratulations on your runniversary our lovely Floss 🤗 and on your December Marcothon! We always look forward to your rambles so ramble away to your heart’s content.

I hope you have a peaceful Christmas and can get some running in to soothe the soul. Much love to you and yours xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

That love is sent to you also...my dear friend.. always there for me... thank you x

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Chin up and Merry Christmas Floss! We’re here for you and we look forward to your lovely rambles! ❤️

I’m not sure snails are appropriate to you any more though - you’re super speedy gazelle Floss nowadays! 🦌

Hope to meet you in 2020. I can feel plenty of tourism coming on. 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I am speeding up... aren't I ? Thank you so much.... we will get together... I know it! Have a peaceful and calm Winter season xxx

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

Merry Christmas Floss. My bottom lip has been scraping the floor a bit too much lately too, but no more; onwards and upwards and all that. I think that your wise words linger and take root with lots of people. Great to have our own resident poet. 👏👏😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Good wishes to you also... and thank you so much xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

It can be a down time of year Floss, I wish you joy and lots of running for the coming year and you know if you want a bit of a whinge there’s loads of supportive people here who will listen

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I know that... I just forget it sometimes... x

[lexi6 Graduate10]

A belated congratulations from down under Oldfloss on your runniversary. Really looking forward to your ramble. Hope you’re feeling better soon. Have a very Happy Christmas xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to lexi6]

Things will settle...thanks you...take care and Happy Christmas xxx

[Goforitmama Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you’ve had a bout of the grumps and a tad self pity, chin up chook, hope you feel yourself again now. Have a happy Christmas.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Goforitmama]

I'll be back on track...can't keep a good snail down..thank you!

Happy Christmas xxx

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Sending you warmest wishes Floss ❤️💕 2020. Isabel Trail. Done deal. 👊👊🦋🤗

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

Oh yes!!! It's been closed for over four weeks because of flooding!

Happy Christmas to you my friend...and 2020...we will run together again!

[Couchpotato2]

Happy 4th birthday 🎁 are you recreating Star Wars?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

I like that idea!! Thanks you x

[Couchpotato2 in reply to Oldfloss]

Merry Christmas xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Merry Christmas to you too !

[grumpyoldgirl]

A happy, peaceful and restoring Christmas to you Floss. And to us all 😊🕯️🎄☃️ (notice that I've kept the candle well away from the snowman, Xmas health and safety) xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

To you also...joy...hope and love.

Sensible too! Xxx

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

You star, and what a fab pic..

Ninja Floss.... a new look for 2020? Happy Christmas Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Happy Christmas to you all too...you had a lovely run with your boy today xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Hugs to you my lovely friend xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you..hugs are so appreciated.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

you can have one anytime xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

You too!!!