LEJOG04 crossed the border today🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Over62]

I’ve arrived in Gretna Green today only a day later than planned, as yesterday I tried to go for my Friday run only to discover as I left the house, there was black ice everywhere and definitely not worth the risk of an accident, today was warmer and the drizzle at the start soon ebbed away for me to complete my 10k. Looking forward to completing the next 8 miles this week to see me at 500 miles - I’m now off the learn the correct Proclaimers lyrics and not the ones I normally make up!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Welcome to Scotland, you'll definitely have ear worms if you start singing that but it will get you through the run quickly 🤣 happy running 🤗

[Over62 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Ha ha thank you , my family have already started sending me Gif’s of them and tartan face masks as well!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Remember its burns night soon so you'll be expected to run in your kilt and have some crummy haggis washed down with a wee dram

[Over62 in reply to Grannyhugs]

The wee dram sounds good have to be honest not sure about the crummy haggis! - I’ll give it ago 🤪

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Oops scrummy, auto correct took over there. If you like black pudding it's even better, especially with a drag or 2 on a cold frosty night. Must admit we often pop a haggis in the shopping trolley, it's a feel good food

[Over62 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Definitely try it now😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Lots of creamy mashed potatoes, then mash some carrots in with turnip. Good for fuelling you up for a run.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I agree - I don't have it very often but enjoy it when I do. See if you can get MacSween's - its delicious. They even do a vege one that's v good.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

I also welcome you to Scotland Over62, what Grannyhugs says is absolutely correct, you could also learn to say a few times is

"It's a braw bricht moonlit nicht the nicht" which means in English, it is a bright moonlight night tonight.

[Over62 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you - I’ll practice that, it’ll come in handy, I’m sure!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Another frequently Scottish well known saying is"Hoots Mon, there's a moose loose aboot this hoos" which means in English, there is a mouse running around this house.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Yay Over62! On the (rather long) home stretch now. It’s fun isn’t it? Keep running, and see you in JOG! 🥰👏

[Over62 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes it’s great fun and keeping me focused too. See you in JOG

[CBDB Graduate10]

Fabulous! Say hi to Scotland for me (I’m a fan)! 👍🏽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏃🏾‍♀️

[Over62 in reply to CBDB]

Will do

[nowster Graduate10]

Crossing the border, eh? Be sure to check the local regulations. 😉

[Over62 in reply to nowster]

I certainly will, I don’t want to fall foul of the regulations now I’ve come this far!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Welcome to Scotland, dont let the weather put you off. Safe journey to JOG. ❄⛈☂️.

[Over62 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Thank you

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Welcome to Scotland! Crossing the Border is a bit of a landmark. Well done!!!

[Over62 in reply to Fionamags]

Yes it has kept me focused since the New Year

[Sybilw Graduate10]

Congratulations - great progress. Such familiar names there - I grew up not far away. You’ll soon pass Ecclefechan (blink and you’ll miss it). My kids were always amused by the name as we passed it on the motorway and threatened to use it as their new swear word!! 😆

[Over62 in reply to Sybilw]

I’ll look out for that - love the name, could be my new word too!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Just after Eaglesfield so you may be past it already. “Famous” for Ecclefechan cakes which are like mince pies.

[Over62 in reply to Sybilw]

I am literally a stones throw from Ecclefechan from this afternoons walk!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Well done Over62 and welcome to Scotland. Have you been singing 🤣👏👏

[Over62 in reply to Buddy34]

Yes it’s me causing all the rain 🌧

Here’s another funny thing I went for a short walk this afternoon which turned out to be a longer walk due to flooding and when I arrived home and entered the mileage in LEJOG04 I’m now at 499.80 miles 🤣🤣 no worries it’ll all move on with my run 🏃🏻‍♀️ tomorrow.

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Oh no you have to go back out for that .20 of a mile 🤣