(Tuesday) My knights, my troops, my men, we march at dawn!
The Beacons of Minas Tirith! The Beacons are l... - Couch to 5K
The Beacons of Minas Tirith! The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid!
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TreemouseGraduate
Boots polished, kit all packed, thunder flashes, Jammy Dodgers, festive bunting and a couple of Curly Wurlies for me and KK (To stick our teeth together in case we get too excited) Ready to go, Sir!
AncientMumGraduate
Go for it and be awesome!! No ocarina support I'm afraid, Sir. It's in for servicing before your final run but I do have big big plans for it when the mechanics have finished. Just trying to find a way of getting...... No! .....I've said too much! ....Careless talk...*taps side of nose* Good luck!
Am very excited at prospect of big plans. 9/2 when daylight dawns - or do the windows need cleaning?
walettaGraduate
Is it really final run tomorrow. I have put bicycle repair kit in balloon. All bases covered. Tell Nanna no laundry run tomorrow. Have you a flag colour preference? Pob lwc Cymro.
9/2 today Captain Waletta. Corporal I_will 9/3 today I believe. When my day comes blue and white bunting would be best. Not very camouflaged for the road to Gondor but one has to show solidarity with other partisan groups too. (As an aside - is the arched climbing frame still in the little park overlooking Gooodwick harbour? I reckon when my levels of superheroic-ness are completed I might make it over without getting stuck at the top. Now that would show the ultimate in derring-do!)
TurboTortoiseGraduate
Goodness. Really 9/3? While portable lap harps and bejewelled ocarinas are all well and good, I think this calls for something appropriately epic and orchestral. Coraggio, dozzer!
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Yikes! Too much dark build up. Mustn't get in a fluster
Like it - mystical at the beginning moving to triumphant as I fall over at the park entrance at the end. So many excellent pieces to choose from, how to decide? But only 9/2 today so must wait/run just a while longer.
I think I might have confused matters now. "I-will" is today & Dozzer- ah yes lets have a date and approximate time. How do you expect us to be there with the band at victory time?
Still expecting Corporal I_will news. Run will be Friday approx 10:00am
For Frodo! For Sam!
For Frodo and Sam? Nah. They don't do my style of heroics.
Is this Hobbitism at work? What do you have against Hobbits?
Someone once said my hairy big toes made me look like a hobbit. A bit harsh, I think.
Snap. Daughter thinks I have hobbit feet. More than a bit harsh. I should make her scrub the floors. (The ones outside more commonly known as pavements.)
Such verbal cruelty to a parent deserves such punishment.
That's what I thought, so I also thought I'd Cwtch her 'til she squealed. I've told her that she's too old to call Childline.
Should I be worried about the behaviour of one of the officers in my army?
MarkyDGraduate
Old man, grey cloak, white beard, misquoted: "Run you fools, run".
Wishing you all the best, Sir. Don't let the Balrog get you.
misswobbleGraduate
Oh how marvellous, I was moved to tears thinking of Doz making his triumphal entry to take the citadel and claim the prize. Ah but there is much to be done to make ready for our illustrious leader's dawn challenge. Off I go to oil the wheels of the trusty tartan trolley, then there's his cocoa to make not to mention sorting out his corn plasters.
NCO misswobble the ultimate big day has not yet arrived. Today is 9/2 so have a couple of days off cocoa making so you're ready when the time comes.
AncientMumGraduate
I thought it was 9/2 as well! Wouldn't have put the ocarina in for servicing if I'd known. Gonna have to go and harangue the mechanics now to get them to get a move on.
BeadsGraduate
Been marching, back now, visited the mess tent, all ready for graduation celebrations........
I_willGraduate
Twangs my bow, and harp strings. Now, have I got enough arrows? I must remember my elf ears....
I need to breathe!!
Am I right advertising today as your 9/3?. It's all getting a bit confusing. Or maybe I did it and can't remember because of the big ensuing party?
No such party...yet! Yes it is my final battle today, so open the mead...sir!
I await news of your successful quest! Mead, dodgers, Soreen anything you wish. Godspeed!
I will report in a post and may even attach a photo if I'm feeling extra brave!
Looking forward to reading about your graduation success I_will. Don't keep us in suspense 
I certainly can't wait - another promotion!
dozzer19Graduate
NCO KittyKat007, it is 9/2 - you're possibly the one I should move into intel div. If you've gone and got your teeth stuck together with curly wurly maybe not.
misswobbleGraduate
Ok, message received and understood. The geyser is stood down and I'm freewheeling
Back from 9/2, just capable of standing long enough to reach the deck chair but not to unzip the tent flap and get a drink.
Good for you. I'm sure someone in the tent will bring you a drink soon. Have you got the breath to shout orders? Well done on a successful 9/2 mission. Inspiration to your troops.
Brings you a goblet of freshest water. You beat them sir. Just the final battle now. Rest and ye shall become fortified (lol)
Don't panic! Don't panic! Get the officer a cup of tea!! Get the officer a cup of tea! *runs round panicking and shouting instructions* Very well done, Sir, great run! * flaps tea towel in vain attempt to produce cooling breeze*.
Oh b*gger this! I'm off to threaten the mechanics again. The bejewelled ocarina WILL be ready for 9/3 or there WILL be trouble.
Cracking stuff! Don't forget Corporal I_will's grad party later!
Another party!! Yay, only just recovered from the last one. Still haven't got the Vimto stains out of me dancing slippers. Hope he's got chocolate tool kits. Have heard legends of these mythical things from KittyKat but have never seen one!
Chocolate tool kit?
They do actually exist, according to KittyKat. Chocolate hammers, chocolate screwdrivers and the like. Personally, I'm looking forward to the chocolate Black and Decker Workmate and the chocolate anglegrinder
Let's hope NCO KittyKat007 brings some along then.
dozzer19Graduate
Yes, never mind that expensive Poundland stuff nan likes.
dozzer19Graduate
Canter, tah! I opened the curtains, blinds and got some of that window stuff nan recommends. Yes, it seemed daylight had dawned. No milk for brekkie so got on with it. Still red on red. Never mind. Feel better for it.
dozzer19Graduate
Hey, I saw Bill releasing pigeons up on the moor. Some were grandad's - I recognised the paintwork. I hope they get back to the coop before everyone else's. He's been desperate to get his hands on the Golden Wing Cup for years.
dozzer19Graduate
Pops, have made hideous realisation - 9/3 day is Fanghorn to Isengard day - Thursday. How am I going to fit in a trip to Sauron's as well as the run and the party? Hopefully will be able to make early run, get cleared up and onto my trusty steed for the long ride. Sauron's has to have feet done mid afternoon, possibly her sidekick will fall asleep with the paper and I can party on. Otherwise it'll have to be reining up at an inn on the way home to discuss coffee and walnut cake.
dozzer19Graduate
In the earlier reply I commented about my Isengard problem. Do you think I should do 9/3 on Friday so I can sit back and luxuriate in the knowledge of all day partying? The more I think about it, it seems like a better idea. Views?
dozzer19Graduate
Magnanimous? Shows your kind and thoughtful side. Unanimous? Shows you've chosen a collective vote and you're not going to let the others bully me about it. Star! Now can visit Sauron without falling off noble steed due to exhaustion or falling asleep in middle of lunch.
dozzer19Graduate
Do I know this one?
dozzer19Graduate
Yup. YouTubed it. Know the one
dozzer19Graduate
I cannot wait for the competition to commence. Is that whole toblerones, or pieces of? Does it have to be milk, or does dark chocolate count?
dozzer19Graduate
If I can do one, you can.
dozzer19Graduate
Every run is a slog. One day it may become easier. As it is until I get a new shirt I'm very red on red when I get back.
dozzer19Graduate
A photo!
Jaqs99Graduate
I hereby back you up. I remember chocolate tool kits. Look better than they taste... Very thin choc and all on a plastic tray... Absolutely no use for DIY but great for celebrating battle successes.
AncientMumGraduate
AncientDad (should that be EpicDad or GazelleDad) backs you up. Said they tasted ok but were a poor substitute for the real thing if you were a small child intent on mischief and unauthorised DIY
If I'd known earlier, I'd have got some for Ron as it's Father's Day. I could have taken it to Isengard on Thursday.
dozzer19Graduate
My old Polaroid won't upload a photo to here either.
dozzer19Graduate
Got to try some now!
dozzer19Graduate
Yes. Then nan wouldn't know about them.
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