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And running so late.. people say

The sun right up in the sky

And the tide nearly high

What can she be up to today ?

Yesterday, I ran... today... I ramble:)

Back at the coast, after a long, cold winter... delighted to get there and to the most glorious sunshine... A long journey of stop/starts...fog at the beginning, road works, diversions and hold-ups, en-route, and then the gradual change in the air, the light and the weather, as we reached Wales.

Heading up over the tops from Llyn Celyn towards Blaenau and the coast.. the mountains, spread like a giant relief map, pencil-sharp edged with a fierce clarity against an impossibly blue sky.

At our destination, winter storm damage assessed, body and soul already responding to the increasing warmth of the late afternoon sun.

The prospect of a first, return run by the sea...tomorrow morning... shoes put by the door..gear laid out.. and that familiar flutter in the tummy that I still get before each and every run.

I woke in the early hours to the sound of torrential rain... not foreseen and not forecast.. and waking later, to the same relentless beat of heavy raindrops... and the certainty that no run would be had . The spirit was willing, but the idea of a wet and slippery run, so soon after getting off the IC... held little appeal.

The day broke, like those waves in the poem, where most folk know only the first two lines. :)

Break, break, break,

On thy cold gray stones, O Sea!

And I would that my tongue could utter

The thoughts that arise in me.

I was so, so disappointed... so.. sorting cupboards, wiping surfaces, tidying. putting away and errands were the order of the day... until....returning from the town.. the clouds were thinning, the sky was brighter... the rain had stopped...:)

I am, as many of you know, an old snail, set in my ways, slow and steady and always, always an early morning runner...and yet.... as we reached home.. unloading the shopping, I felt an urge.. the kind that there is no point in ignoring... like a certain Mole in a certain book,

“Something up above was calling (him) imperiously”

...warmer now, the clouds rolled back and the promise of warmth on the slight breeze.

“ I think I am going to head out for a run...”

Stunned silence from husband.. closely followed by, “ Go on, go for it.. it is glorious out there now; how long will you be.. ?”

“ Just down to the town, along the Esplanade round by the golf links and back by the sea.. back in time to get lunch “

I have never got ready for a run so quickly, warming up stretches, and donkey kicks all down, and though the warm up walk...Excitement does not begin to describe it.. me, running after 9 a.m. Favourite track on.. no distance or speed in mind.. head out steady and slow and see what and who is out there at this very, very different running time.

No wind now, as I headed gently down towards the town...the Castle, a resplendent, if tattered, guardian of the small town it has stood above since the time of Llewellyn the Great; High on its rocky perch, the sea at its feet, a constant companion...softly murmuring at times, tales of the sea, and those that inhabit its shores, or violently shouting, with the unleashed anger of pounding waves and the ghost-shadowed, foam shrouds of the souls lost in the depths.

The sky, now, a child's paintbox blue... white fluffy clouds, piling in a joyous heap as I ran lightly on... the sun high in the sky... not the watery winter sun that gives no warmth and serves little purpose, with no radiation of colour from the earth, but a sun that was almost harsh, in the photographic like clarity of the scenes beneath.

I ran and I remembered to take it gently... heels rounded, shoulders and hands relaxed...no need for reminders to smile, from @iannodatruffe, the smile on my face was already there. I do take my own advice... I do try to land gently, kissing the ground with my feet, and making the run for the Esplanade... my pace was steady, my breathing regular, and landing so lightly, that passing two tourists heading for a seaside seat, I made them jump:) Along the Esplanade with a good rhythm, only three cars parked and no-one in sight... I had expected a few more folk, but at lunchtime, maybe the early visitors were sampling the delights of the local Welsh cuisine:)

No tantalising smell of coffee or toast or bacon at this time... as I made ready to run up the hill towards the turn for Tanygrisiau Terrace... the sun warm on my back and a quick stop on the Green opposite the Lifeboat station to take off my shower jacket...up the hill and along towards the town.. no sign of my friend there today, and on a whim... I turned along past the schools.. hidden behind the houses on the edge of the playing fields and the golf course.. All silent as I ran past.. the young folk inside, no doubt counting the hours until home time and looking longingly at the sunshine, teasing them, through trees and bushes outside the windows. I was running fairly quickly now ( yes I do sometimes... well quickly for me) as I ran down towards the crossing over the railway. Pulling back a tad and crossing through the small gate with care. I know the train times, by heart but still exercise real caution :)

Up and turning along by the railway line, two more folk out walking and smiling. I lift my shoulders, and smile back at their greeting , down over the level crossing and back towards the sea...past my favourite cafe Tir Y Mor... tables full and the owner startled, as I run past, waves as she recognises me... a puzzled look on her face, as she is so used to seeing me before 8 o'clock... down back to the sea, and along.

I love the chance to run on fairly flat surfaces...but the sea was calling, and although aware of the pull of the sand on calf-muscles I ran down the first ramp and onto the shingle line, just above the sand... the tide getting ever closer, as I headed towards the breakwater, that separates Caerwelyn Beach from the long beach that stretches towards the multicoloured headland hiding the heady delights of Morfa Bychan and Black Rock sands, from the sedate, slightly Victorian splendour of the Western beaches...

Two walkers... one dog... a quick photo stop and a last burst as I try to reach the breakwater before the tide does... a flock of winter wildfowl, startled by this strange figure hurtling towards them... I had a smile as wide as the Bay , my feet light, my body warm and tingling. I could have run for ever...and again... the words of Wordsworth, echoing in my head, (not for the first time..)running and running,

“ Proud and exulting like an untired horse. That cares not for his home “

Learned by heart for A level English.. and still with me to this day, as is most of the first part of The Prelude....

But.... home does call, and husband and lunch... I was, strangely, hungry, and now as a few more folk were appearing, it was time to start the walk back up the hill.

A different run for me, although devoid of the folk I thought might mar my run...I enjoyed it.. a short, slow and steady 3K..at the wrong time of day too:)

Who says you can't teach an Oldfloss new tricks:)

But... weather and the Welsh weather Gods permitting, I will be out at my normal time tomorrow, because, again, from the Wayfarer in the Wind in the Willows...

“Everything seems asleep, and yet going on all the time. It is a goodly

life that you lead, friend; no doubt the best in the world, if only you are

strong enough to lead it!”

Long may we all be strong enough, to lead this goodly running life.

PS

This run was not just mine, it was me and my forum friends who at the moment, are not able to run... you know who you are... and you were all with me:)

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RebeccaSK profile image
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So beautiful - it brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes the best runs are the spontaneous ones. I had a spontaneous one on Monday evening and it was good. I know that I am lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world but your runs just sound beyond comparison and I'm jealous! I love your posts Oldfloss

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to RebeccaSK

Oh Rebecca xxx Don't be jealous, you are running and enjoying and doing amazingly... that is the thing.. and you are with me on so, so many runs :) Thanks you xx

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furlmouseGraduate

Beautiful.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to furlmouse

Thank you.. this is one of my favourite places, and now I can run here, and then ramble about it... perfect :)

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Liz-is-tryingGraduate

Brilliant post, thank you and glad normal service is resumed! Your descriptions are a real treat to read xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Liz-is-trying

I like that... normal service resumed.. : I shall be wearing folks out with my rambles again :) Thank youx

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A joyful run Floss, thank you for taking us along... We saw it all...

So beautifully written 😊xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

So good to be back here.. I need to get into my routine now and plan the next adventure... I am glad you enjoyed our run my friend, ( Your legs had a break from the Zombies) xxx

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Every post Floss. Every post. You stir a memory that I'd forgotten I even had! I start reading, gently easing into the run with you and then a word, a line, snags something in my mind and I'm taken somewhere else entirely. This time it was a very young me. Chin cupped in hands, gazing through the window past the trees, "counting the hours 'til home time".

Lovely, lovely run, Floss. Thank you! (I caught back up by the level crossing)😘

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to McFitty

Ha ha.. you and me both.. and I was the teacher:)

You are with me on every run, whether it goes up by Rookery Wood or in the ozone air of the seaside xx I am glad that I make you smile xxxx

PS

We crossed the level crossing and we finished in style, didn't we?

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What a fantastic run - thank you for sharing it! I’m not quite on the IC but am moving very gently at the moment and being careful how I turn my head, so didn’t venture out for a run today.

I don’t know your beach very well, but have friends in that Welsh town, so like to imagine that one day you’ll see a particular chap with two spaniels out on the beach, and without even knowing it two parts of my life will touch! :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to RainbowC

That would be great, and I shall watch out for him.. you need to message me your name so i can introduce myself :)

It is so lovely here and has not hardly changed, since I was 11 !

You take it very steadily.. the runs are still there... I di one :) Thank goodness before the snow came... white over this morning! x

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Just lovely...I would love to join you on one of your runs oldfloss...but I am there with you in spirit...the joy of your running reminds us all of our joys too & that sometimes, when we’re not always feeling up to it, the joys of a run & the feeling it brings makes it all worthwhile...& reminds us of the outdoor world that we have now discovered x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

You know you are with me..you get as much joy from your runs too I know.. your lovely posts shine with it:)

Thank you, it was a very happy run... and a good job I did it.. white over and snowing now, I am hoping to get photos! x

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Thank you Floss, I so enjoyed that run and that read 😃🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Millsie-J

Thanks you x I can hardly believe it.. it is white over here and has been snowing for a while!!!

No run this morning... but it is pretty.. I've never seen snow on the beach for a long time:)

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Millsie-JGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Snow here too, i shall settle for a walk today. Enjoy your coastal break xxxx

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Aw Floss that looks gorgeous. I was up early to go for a run and the pile of snow meant I couldn't ☹️ so I went with you on yours 🤗 It was fabulously beautiful too so thank you. And I especially loved your musings afterwards over coffee 🙂

Enjoy the rest of your stay xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Snow here today... white over!!! Real feel Minus 9☃

I knew you would enjoy the run... your own photos and posts show the same joy, that I feel when I run with you :)

Sorry you cannot run..me neither and worries of getting back tomorrow ready for small runner in training on Tuesday!

Hey ho.. Spring is..... ????? on its way :)

Have a good day:)

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IrishprincessGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

The weather's crazy isn't it? On Tuesday I was working in the garden with the sun quite hot on my back and today I can't see the garden!

Take care and I hope you get home ok xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Me too.. and Little Mum will be hoping so too :) Apparently much worse at home!

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FishypiefaceGraduate

What a beautiful (-ly written) run, I could feel & sense it all and it was wonderful! Write a book OF, we'd all buy it :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Fishypieface

Promise.... if you did I could give the money to Little Mum so she could stay at home with small runner in training :)

It was such a happy run, thank you.... white over today and real feel is Minus 9..

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FishypiefaceGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Yes!.... Do it!!! We'd buy it :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Fishypieface

I have to admit... I have started it... a book with all my runs and posts since I began...

The title. hmm not sure.. Snail Trail? Snails Rock???? The list is endless:)

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FishypiefaceGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Oh now!! That's brilliant!! Yes absolutely do it!!! I'm sure some people on here must work in publishing. Apparently, it's very hard to get an advance on fiction, but your type of book, if there's a market (us, us, us!!) then it's easier to get an advance..... your local library should have a copy of the latest writers yearbook with all publishers listed within..... or self publish.... ooooh look, I'm getting carried away! But any runner would love to read it.

'Slow and Steady..... a Snail's Journey' Post on here for the title if you fancy a laugh :) x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Fishypieface

I think I have an old year book.. I will check that out...I did think self-publish... Things to mull over definitely!!! I love the title... Sums me up would you say :)

I also thought of;

' Who says Snails can't run ? ' Now I am getting carried away :) x

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FishypiefaceGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

That's the title - perfect!!

Get carried away!! It would be fantastic! :) x

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What a lovely post and a beautiful pic. I am very envious of you being able to run by the sea! I love it that you still get a "flutter in the tummy" before a run. It's a lovely, exciting feeling. xx

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Thank you... yes, from now until the end of January, we are lucky enough to have five days here at the coast and two back home in the Staffs Moorlands., every other week :)...

I feel so , so lucky.... there is nothing quite like the feeling of being by the sea... the first run I did here was so memorable for me:)

Yes, the flutter is that Christmas Eve feeling... I love it :)

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I was brought up in the Midlands, far from the sea. But my Mum lived near the sea in Dorset when she was young, and always loved it, so I think she has passed that love on to me. x

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Beautiful, and beautifully done. I felt as if I was with you and not sat in my truck sulking because the butty wagon wasn't open when I had told myself I could have my very rare bacon sarnie as a reward for working a cold and snowy Sunday!

Still it's a run day for me later if I have enough energy left...👍😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Oh no... I could make you one :) But...not sure you would get over the mountains.... today... unbelievably, real-feel minus 9 and white over...!!!!

You will have great run later though... thank you x

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Thank you for sharing your beautiful run. Your descriptions are so uplifting and brought buried memories of childhood holidays to the surface. I could spend hours staring at the sea and particularly loved the 'unleashed anger of pounding waves and the ghost-shadowed, foam shrouds of the souls lost in the depths.' I'm waiting for the book.....

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Slinkymalinki

You are so kind... the pleasure I have sharing my runs and thoughts is immeasurable and bringing memories back to folk, happy ones, hopefully, is very special..who knew that taking up running would release my joy in writing again :)

What a wonderful thing this C25K is:) x

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I so enjoyed that, thank you. Love all the quotes too. My mum had a passion for poetry and the Oxford dictionary of quotations so my childhood was happily & generously sprinkled with both of those! 😄

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Elfe5

Thanks :)

My upbringing was similar.. books every where and a great gran and a Nan and a Mum who always recited poetry to me for as long as I can remember..:)

Lucky you.... to have that start in life is priceless... :) Fortunately small runner in training has the same beginnings... her favourite toys.. are her books... current.. read a thousand times book is about a boy who longs for a sheepdog :)

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That looks and sounds a truly beautiful place for a run Floss. Could almost hear the gulls and waves breaking on the shore. Really beautiful pics too. I need to do a beach run before I am done.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Decker

You do indeed... it was brilliant, after the winter... which today has returned with a vengeance... white over and Real-feel minus 9.

But you have some beautiful places to run.. your pikkie on the Marathon site shows that... :)

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Decker in reply to Oldfloss

I thought that you were warming up there finally, but it seems Winter has a few tricks left. -9 is cold. That beach looks really lovely though. At least you got your run in before the snow hit.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Decker

I did... :) And it feels chilly..just off for a pre lunch walk :) x

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Decker in reply to Oldfloss

Enjoy your walk Floss and careful of the icy patches

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I remember once while exercising along our nearby river thinking that if I were ever bedridden with a disease, I want to remember how beautiful this is--doing this. When I had surgery for cancer, I woke up around 2 a.m. after the surgery with the urge to walk. I walked back and forth in the halls probably astounding the nursing staff.... I wanted to stay healthy. Now 16 years later, I am running and you reminded me of that experience. Oldfloss, does your husband run, too?

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to LiisaM

That is wonderful :) The power of memory... and the strength it can bring us. I store happy memories up as if in a small bottle.. ready to uncork on the dark days:) It worked for you :)

No, he walks... when his knee allows.. currently waiting for an MRI scan on it... too many years of rock climbing, in the RAF Reserve, and whilst acting as a volunteer in the Mountain Rescue service and also a D of E Gold Assessor have taken their toll.

He is desperate to get back to walking fitness.. especially now we have a small runner in training to keep up with :) My 'rest days', the two, when we care for her, include on average 10 miles of walking each day.. she in her buggy and I walking :)

He would love to be part of that :) Me too !!!

He is however my stalwart and my greatest supporter... :)

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LiisaMGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

My knee pains went away when I began running (until I injured one again and now I'm trying to keep going.) I want to heal without doctor intervention and "slow and steady" has worked for me before with a painful ankle injury. Has your husband tried running in the program? or is the situation such that that wouldn't work? Before this program, I had pain in both feet, both knees, under my rib cage on one side, and in one hip. Some time during the program, I noticed that they had all gone. Those pains were probably "old age" pains though, and not from distinct specific injury pains....

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He just loves walking.. and has no desire to run... there is some hidden something going on in the knee.. years of being jammed in small cracks in a rock face... We will get there eventually...

He like supporting me, but would not want to do it himself...although, he is talking about us taking up bouldering !!!!

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Lovely post, OldFloss. Joyous! I was in your town visiting the tattered castle 2 years ago. It was very windy up there, full of history, very atmospheric. My abiding memory is being ravenous, my brother-in-law, the driver and guide, was punishing us for not wanting to ride on his beloved steam-train by chasing us from one Welsh castle to the next with no break for lunch. It was 3 in the afternoon and we were not impressed.

But a lovely place for running and walking!

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I love it.. that you were here once... the castle is, battered and tattered... it used to be free to the world..now it is CADW...although we get in free with our English! Heritage cards.. Owain Glyndwr would be spinning in his grave.. :)

It is a lovely special place for me and knowing you were here gives it more special-ness:) xxx

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GoogleMeGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Do they still show that hilarious Gerald of Wales animation?

Criccieth definitely features in my 'happy place' slideshow!

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I have no recollection of it... I know that there used to be exhibitions and things featuring Gerald of Wales, ages ago.. 2010 ish???

Now, we just go up there on a warm day to stare at the sea:)

It most definitely is on my list...

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Beautiful, just beautiful 😊

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It was , it really was... I loved it xx

Really cold to day.. snow and real-feel, - 9 :) What a change !

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If I wasn’t already doing couch to 5k I would really want to start after reading your post 😊 It would make the most reluctant runner want to get out there ... I could feel the sun on my back xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Bridget007

That is just great... enjoyment and just being out there...:) I did get a red nose... same red nose today.. except it is cold.. -9 real feel and white over:) !

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CatalanaGraduate

Beautiful. Thank you.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Catalana

It was... a beautiful first run in the sun... the first of many in a special place for me :) Thank you :)

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Wow! Thanks Oldfloss ;I think I enjoyed that run as much as you did. :o)

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It was good fun... even though I got my feet wet at the end :) x

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This brought tears to my eyes and made me feel so grateful for all your support and encouragement. The strangest thing is I also GET it, every word, a few weeks ago I would not have understood any of it so thank you for enabling me in this new venture XX

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Thanks... but.. this is you... you did this... well done :)

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Yes it is me, but I guess this forum has an amazing support structure with you at the helm. That structure gets people moving and running in such a positive environment with so much good cheer, thats its impossible to ignore. X

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Michele2017

We do all rock don't we... ? Pulling together and running together... I love it :)

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aliboo70

Beautiful post as ever floss, sounds just perfect!😊

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It was good Ali... I love the sea:) xx

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Spring was moving in the air above and in the earth below and around him, penetrating even his dark and lowly little house with its spirit of divine discontent and longing.

It was small wonder then that he suddenly flung down his brush on the floor,said bother! and also "hang spring cleaning!" and bolted out of the house without even waiting to put on his coat.

Sounds a wonderful run full of joy and pleasure, thank you for sharing xx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to rolysmate

Oh yes....I love it.... still...I knew someone would remember it:)

Thank you.... xxxx

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rolysmateGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

it is my all time favourite book which I revisit every few years xx

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Perfect.... me too! x

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as you look around you can see Mole,Rat,Badger and the weasels etc in the people all around you

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Criccieth? Oh you lucky thing. 😊

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You had better believe it... I know how lucky I am... :) Check this pout if you have a spare moment :)x

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Yay! She’s back! 👏😀👏 I have seen this rather late, but so glad to read it. Your run gave me joy. x

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I am..still slow but back😊I am glad it made you smile.xxx

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Well that's a post and a half and a brilliant one too! Thanks for posting.

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Thanks:)

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