Even though we can't communicate, we do share a similar taste in food. Traveling in packs just kind of makes sense.

[dozzer19]

(Tuesday) My return to full time C25K and S&F may cause some confusion to newcomers. I may be an unwelcome return to some of our purists; if so, c'est la vie.

Today's opening title and comments thereon:

The communication issue can possibly be overlooked by this site; responses not immediate but accorded when people are free.

The similar taste in food is not a problem. Bring on the Jammie Dodgers, Vimto and coffee cake. I'm told Poundland is old hat and 99p stores is the way forwards. Is it good enough for Nan though?

Travelling in packs is equal to our communication issue. We may not see each other but we pull together.

The pinto, ocarina, shopping trolley and weather balloon still pop up on my runs but I'm not as dependent on them as I was. I've a bit more time for scenery - mainly watching out for overhanging trees.

I'm back.

[misswobble Graduate]

Ey up Doz! Glad you're back

Your wish is my command Sir! I have gone in advance of your run and hacked off offending bits of tree. Advance unfettered!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Second Lieutenant misswobble good to hear from you! Thanks for your work with the topiary shears - it all looks very decorative now. Can you do anything about the physiotherapist who knocked me as I 'ran' past his house at the weekend? I was doing my best but after 25mins I'm no longer speeding forth in danger of being pulled over by the police.

[misswobble Graduate]

Did he nobble you then? Tie your ankles together or what?

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Simply put - he looked and sneered. If I'd had Captain poppypug (ents and crochet div) and the pinto I'd've got them to trample him underfoot.

[Beek Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

What is 'the pinto'?

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to Beek]

A multi coloured horse - (sort of bigger scale tortoise shell cat colour). Lots of them in Western movies with Injuns. It's the one Captain poppypug (ents and crochet div) chose from the livery stables when she was promoted.

[Beek Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

I see - I think! Thank you. You certainly enhance 'Life's Rich Tapestry' for us all with all the gibberish going on on here - THANK YOU

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to Beek]

Pas de problème

[TurboTortoise Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Ah, you know I was just going to ask about that. Thought it might be a Ford Pinto, allegedly the worst car ever made, so glad that's cleared up.

Welcome back Dozzer, in your Skinny-the-pooh incarnation! Seriously though, I am sorry you've been having tough times. Hope you are finding some solace in running.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to TurboTortoise]

Wow. I've heard of a Fiat Punto but not a Ford Pinto. Skinny the Pooh is a bit of a lie, but you know, get there eventually.

Running is great for forgetting problems for a while. I never thought I'd be in a sentence with the verb 'to run' unless it was preceded by a negative.

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Can't pretend that I ever understand much of what you post, Dozzer, but I am glad to hear that you are back. I know you have been having a tough time so hope the running helps.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner]

Thanks Ullyrunner. A lot of people have sent me support - it's meant a lot to me. Hang in there with the comprehension - your fave snack can always make the cut. Let's face it violet creams entered!

[I_will Graduate]

Welcome back!

*plays my harp at you* (Ash Grove in view of the overhanging trees)

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to I_will]

Thanks Second Lieutenant I_will. The portable harp! I've got a good feeling about today's run knowing such assistance is there for those hill climbs (approx 10 degree - not mastered uphill yet).

[I_will Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

I am contemplating creating the 'Harpcycle'. A huge harp with bike wheels and pedals that I can play at people ~ chase them if they try to flee. I could play you up the hills that way. Chase you with music you dislike to encourage increased pace...

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to I_will]

Cracking idea Second Lieutenant I_will. Do you reckon you could patent it? Let me think, initial move faster music - that rap rubbish-y stuff. That'd get me moving faster .

[frannyfran Graduate]

Welcome back, commiserations and I look forward to try to decipher your messages.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to frannyfran]

Thank you. We're not too difficult if you accept the fact we're talking twaddle in the first place.

[frannyfran Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Le twadddle, y'a pas de lezards. Injun movies, no can do!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to frannyfran]

Is the absence of lizards a problem? Are you a herpetologist? A herpetophobe? Is it just John Wayne or the whole genre?

[frannyfran Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

[ EXPRESSION ]

« Y'a pas de lézard ! »

[ SIGNIFICATION ]

Y'a pas de problème ! Tout va bien !

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to frannyfran]

Ace! I always love to learn new things.

[frannyfran Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

And it is the whole genre... But no problems with Lord of the rings!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to frannyfran]

I'll keep chucking in some of that then.

[frannyfran Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Thank you

[dozzer19 Graduate]

Second Lieutenant KittyKat007, said footwear sounds like an excellent idea. Are they self-propelled or do I still need to put some movement into it? Any equipment available to assist forward movement in water? Sinking isn't going to win Captain poppypug (ents and crochet div)'s triathlon.

[dozzer19 Graduate]

Sounds good. Will do. Roger, wilko and out.

[Beek Graduate]

You're all seriously barking - but we like you!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to Beek]

That's good, I'd hate to be given the boot from the club. The rest would be ok, they put in sensible entries too.

[Miles_Yonder Graduate]

My dearest Sir. It is good to have your esteemed presence amongst us once more. I trust all is well, my good man. Hearty wishes to you; at your service, always.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to Miles_Yonder]

Life continues, post graduation runs taking place. Am working up to target. Good to see your progression is well underway.

[dozzer19 Graduate]

Oh yes! I was brought up on them. Nothing like a bit of Ennio Morricone.

[spoonierunning Graduate]

It is good to see you back. You have been in my thoughts. Scout bunnies were dispatched this morning to check the way ahead is clear - they have arrived back. No reported sightings of shelob though they fear there may have been a zombie horse on the horizon. I shall don battle dress once it's dry and confirm their reports.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to spoonierunning]

I do love the scout bunnies - they're so reliable. Can't decide whether zombies are the way forward for me with the running. Maybe I'll stick to what I know for a while. Which zombies do you use?

[spoonierunning Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Zombies, Run 3

zombiesrungame.com

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to spoonierunning]

May give it a try. Still trying to decide whether the terror may be too much for me!

[dozzer19 Graduate]

Yup. Off to the saloon for a post-prandial cuppa.

[lizziebeth57 Graduate]

Supplies at the ready to go with your cup of tea:

Strawberries from my allotment

Home made fruit scones

Jammy dodgers

Coffee and walnut cake (of course)

Plus I can play chariots of fire on the ocarina to soothe and inspire you.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to lizziebeth57]

The neighbours have nicked all my strawberries so it's a good job we'll still have a steady source coming into the mess tent.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to lizziebeth57]

And a chariots of fire duet will be fab!

[AncientMum Graduate]

Yey Dozz you're back *quick chorus of Oh Happy Day*.

Tis a tricky thing deciding what to do after reaching the pinnacle of achievement that is graduation. Have settled on a weekly schedule of 2 half hour runs and a longer run at the weekend. That's the plan but who knows? Things crop up... Best laid plans....etc

Feeling the need to eat lemon meringue pie now, so I'm gonna start cooking. I'll save you a slice for the end of your run

Onwards ever onwards m'dear. You can borrow my Observer Book of Trees to take on your next run, or maybe Hackenthorp's Guide to Creative Topiary would be more useful?

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Lemon meringue, sounds good! The books would be good, I have one in the yard which needs some work doing on it. I'm sure Second Lieutentant misswobble would be able to create a masterpiece - trolley, weather balloon etc.

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Jammie Dodger surely? (I know, don't call you Shirley!)

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Anything goes as long as it's not got anchovies in.

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Cross purposes Dozz. I meant a Jammie Dodger topiary. A topiary with anchovies on would be weird

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Very true - most odd.

[aliboo70]

Glad you're back in the thick of it!Hope you are doing ok after last week?

I don't know what you're on about half the time but i enjoy the banter! Have a brave JR doggy George who will be great to set forth and round up indians for you! At the mo hes valiantly trying to round up my guinea pigs but frustrated by the battle fence seperating him! whine whine!

Permission to eat referesher lolly?(they're great!) even though i didn't go to running club? just TOO hot!!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Hey, thanks for all good wishes. George can join the club too if he likes. Make sure he doesn't attack the scout bunnies though, Lieutenant Spoonierunning would be very cross. Do eat the lolly, we eat dodgers.

[aliboo70 in reply to dozzer19]

he will be kept well away from scout bunnies but hopefully battledog ferd will be a good influence?! off out to get some dodgers for energy! ..

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Cracking stuff - have one for me.

[Nilzed in reply to aliboo70]

I have a feeling Ferd is rarely a good influence, except in encouraging swimming.

[misswobble Graduate]

I knew what a pinto was as I too was brung up on Westerns. I absolutely love em. The cornier the better!

Oooh strawberry scones! Don't mind if I do. Ta

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Yee-ha!

[waletta Graduate]

Pinto just has to be an alcoholic drink!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to waletta]

Could be some sort of cocktail!