Take time to smell the flowers

[Sybilw]

I’m still here - pottering around in week 4 again/still 😆. No rush as I’m finding life and weather getting in the way. I know everyone says it but I’m retired and busier than ever! However, I digress.

When I first started running 5 years ago I’d notice a most gorgeous smell and not around any gardens. Turns out it was these tiny lime flowers! Absolutely amazing and how come I’d never noticed it before? 🤷‍♀️ Please look out for them.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Yes, we should always make time to smell the flowers Sybilw 🌺🌼 Not really noticed these either. I will look out for them.🙂

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

The flowers are hard to spot but the overall appearance of the tree changes as there are long light green bracts too. Once you notice it you wonder how you missed it before!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

ah ha. I went to Hampton Court Garden Festival this week, and these were planted in the grounds. Oldgirlruns and I thought they might be limes but had never seen the blossom before. Thank you for the expert info.

I agree, where does time go? Going out smelling the roses I guess.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

I’ve just checked and you’re right - it’s lime! I’m so sorry, I’ll edit my post 😔 Still a glorious smell.

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

That might account for why I had very ‘gummy eyes’ that evening Dexy!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Oh yes, lime fever 🤒

[BahamaMama1]

Tillia, pick them and dry for hot drinks that taste of summer in the winter.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to BahamaMama1]

Very interesting .

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to BahamaMama1]

oh how amazing. Do you pick them in full bloom? I’ll try that.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to BahamaMama1]

Oh how interesting. Do you pick them in full bloom. I’ll try that for sure. Thank you

[BahamaMama1 in reply to Sybilw]

Pick in full bloom and on a dry day.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to BahamaMama1]

thank you so much!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

They are pretty aren’t they? And unfortunately give me hay fever!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I can’t understand how I’ve missed them all these years. I’d say they’re not common where I grew up but I’ve been in my current house for over 30 years! 😆

[CBDB Graduate10]

must go out and smell. We have a lime tree but never noticed the smell. Maybe the branches were always too far up!

Well done on your week 4! No matter how often you repeat each week, as - 🎶 all chant with me please 🎶- a run is a run! 🤣👏😃😁

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

I’m no longer worrying about times or distances but just enjoying getting out there. Do I still record time and distance? Of course I do!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Sybilw]

😆👍🏽

[MrBassmanjazz]

Week 4 is a great place to go back to. My schedule has slipped, ( I've been swimming to compensate), and was seriously considering going back to W4 and building up again.

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

tbf I like week 4 and may just stick there! Maybe a few tweaks 🤷‍♀️

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

Lovely! Happy sniffing!

[Sybilw Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

it’s the small thing! 😊