Yes, Calvin is a god of the underworld! And the puny inhabitants of earth displease him!

[dozzer19]

(Monday) Well, I did look pretty stupid but having washed and donned my amazing orange sports kit then added a plastic bag I set off on yesterday's run. It didn't go too badly. The sound of the pinto's hooves, Rocksta, Doug, King of Pugs, the ocarina and bugles guided me in the right direction to the end. Plus, the bag on the head obviously rendered me invisible to all dog walkers because I didn't get knocked over again. Phew!

Until tomorrow - follow the pinto!

(Here's my photo.)

[poppypug Graduate]

Ha ha , love it ! I can see you put a lot of thought into that one Dozzer, hope you didnt forget the Kendal Mint Cake . Huzzah !! xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Hey, I'm Supreme Leader of God's Own Country. I always put thought into things.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Morning Dozz, d'ya know Ive learnt something today. For years and years I have always thought it was "God's own County " Fancy that , I bow to your superior knowledge, Sir. Oooh you are so brainy Dozz, its scary xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Oops, misspelt that one - well spotted. I could say I was just testing to make sure you were paying attention, but no. Mea culpa.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

So it is County ? Ah, okay, that's good , I am not as daft as I look xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Yes, you see, I'm not infallible. My full title will be, until I next change my mind - The Supreme Leader of God's Own County and All Surrounding Outposts. Possibly a bit lengthy so may be altered soon.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Ha ha , yep it'll definitely catch on that one ! xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Are you insinuating something. (Or, as nan would say - incinerating.)

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

No Dozz, honestly , not me , Im not incinerating , although I could maybe do with a trip to the knackers yard...

I haven't been running since last Thursday, Im crocked and run down xxx

Have you been out strutting your funky stuff today ? xxx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Oh poor you Poppy. Hope you're feeling better soon. If you're really run down nana might make you banana sandwiches with sugar on. They taste filthy but they're so engery laden you'll be up an at 'em in no time xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Yak! But I have got some old bananas if nan needs to use some up.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Yes please cos Sir we have no bananas , we have no bananas today xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

We've got no coffee!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

I have heard there is an awful lot in Brazil apparently xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Drat I've just been to the shop for a Kim Jong-Un. Forgot the coffee.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

I know I am probably going to regret asking this, but what is a Kim- Jong Un ? xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

It a chocolate bar beyond imaginable size.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

I thought it was Okay, you have definitely earned that today xxx

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

We dont want coffee, we want bananananananas ! xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Ok, come and get them - Night pop and pups and fish and bird

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Okay, Im on my way, just leave them on the step with a bit o tinfoil over them if youre going to bed . Night , Night Dozz, sleep tight my friend xxx

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Anyway, we don't want coffee, we want bananas xxx

[poppypug Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks EM, I like nannas nana sandwiches I know Im run down cos apart from the tyre tracks down my back , ha ha my mouth is full of ulcers , and I always get them when Im not 100% ticketty -boo , BLEURRGHHH xxx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Ouchy! Awwww * sends cyber hugs and virtual bonjela* xx

[poppypug Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thank you, you are truly an angel sent to tend to the wounded troops xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Ah! Am I due to send grapes or something.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Oh yes please , are you offering ? Can I have the red seedless ones , and dont forget to peel them for me first please, ta very much xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Shame, they only had green, seeded. Shucks.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

They'll do , pass em over ! xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Oops, have eaten them to wash down the KJU.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

What ??? All of 'em ??? Pah ! You owe me big time Dozz xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Oh yeah. I ran and swam this morning. Wait til you see the fetching photo!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Aw fab Dozz ! Cant wait, will you be putting it up at bedtime ? xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Oh yes, most def. I know you all love to see my progress. (Hmm? Really? Let's be honest, doubtful.)

[poppypug Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Of course we do , don't we everybody ? ( YEAH !! sounds of cheering and clapping ) See ? Told ya ! xxx

[AncientMum Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Yay * cheers loudly and stamps feet* Can't wait for the photos. Have yet to venture into the water myself, but I feel inspired to now. Obviously just needed a glorious leader to follow

[poppypug Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Yep ! Go The Dozzer ! xxx

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

The swimming's prob my strongest discipline - it must be the onesie!

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Huzzah!

[lizziebeth57 Graduate]

Glad you managed to stay upright, but I hope this doesn't give you ideas for the triathlon for the discombobulated, running for 30 minutes with a plastic bag on my head really doesn't appeal - especially in the heat. I ran for 32 minutes today - longest since end of March. Woopdedoo.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to lizziebeth57]

Many congrats - a definite woopdedoo! Possibly a hooded swim today because running certainly was hot.

[lizziebeth57 Graduate in reply to dozzer19]

Hooded swim quite dangerous these next few weeks, no danger of dogs but kids are on school holidays so danger of being submerged by floats and jumped on if I don't have access to 360 degree vision. What about a nice swimming cap - with white daisies? Still need my goggles as I canna see underwater (or swim for that matter) without them. Am planning on going at the end of this week for a practise.

[dozzer19 Graduate in reply to lizziebeth57]

Undecided about bag on head - maybe I'll cut a hole in the front and have it like Green Arrow's hood. I reckon if it coordinates with the onesie I might pull it off. Good luck with the swimming.