It's beginning to look a lot like...

[Oldfloss]

Well...the weather outside is frightful.. and the fire is quite delightful...so...I'm thinking that I need to get in the mood...I have been so wrapped up in replies to folk... that my creative juices have almost dried up..but ButtercupKid has inspired me again... For those who know me..be afraid... !

The wonderful mantras that Buttercup is giving us are amazing... so...this one is for her...because quite simply... she is awesome!

To the tune of...When Santa got stuck up the Chimney...

When our runners head out in the winter, they head out wet or dry.

In wind and rain...its always the same,

You'll never hear them cry,

It's much too cold,

I'm feeling so old,

I'm thinking that I've got the flu.

When our runners head out in the winter..

It's something they just do..

When our runners head out in the winter,it might be damp or dark

In sleet and snow, just see them go,

In town, or fields or Park.

There might be hail,

There might be a gale,

A storm might be blowing through,

When our runners head out in the winter

It's something they just do.

When our runners head out in the winter, they dress up to be seen,

In high viz' gear, it's really clear,

They're focused and they're keen

Their goal is to run,

It's so much fun,

Who cares if the sky ain't blue?

When our runners head out in the winter,

It's something they just do!

[Shelley2310 Graduate]

Love it 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

For me..it's a tad short... But I haven't rambled for a while xx

[Katnap Graduate]

Fantastic Oldfloss!

You haven't lost your touch 😸

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Katnap]

A tad rusty..not sure if it scans... I was dreaming last night that I had missed lines out!! I need to get back into my runs and rambles again Thanks you! x

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

I Loved it too...this made me smile Floss, great choice of choon.. that took me back... 😄xxx

Looking forward to a Floss run/ramble when the weather behaves and you are fully better 😊 xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I thought I replied to you...😔 Thank you my friend..happy days..I am teaching the song to small runner..😉 Tried to get out today..all togged up..set foot on the pavement and it was slow icy..I could not get to the main road down to the fields..so...7K...inside..pah!!!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Oooh.... thats frustrating, but certainly a good work out non-the less.✔👌

Small runner in training must be loving this build up to Christmas now, so excited and taking everything in...

Happy, happy times. 😊xxx

Speak soon. xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

it was... and the good thing is..my legs are staying strong! Small one knows there is something is going on.....but she is being taught that is has much to do with kindness and sharing.. and love... it is quite magical!

We will speak soon xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Fabulous ! Thanks Oldfloss. I’m deeply honoured to have inspired your muse out of hibernation 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Ha ha.. yes... Folk will blame you when the Oldfloss rambles re- start... since becoming an Admin, I have less time..but.. your wonderful rhymes kicked it all off in me again... thank you! xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Happy to be blamed for something so delightful 😄

[lexi6 Graduate]

Love it Oldfloss, hope you feel better soon. X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to lexi6]

Thank you, I am so much better.. but the weather is not helping, so cold and icy and then torrential rain... when Mr OF will not let me run outside.. ( He is afraid I won't be fit for the Christmas festivities!) .

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Haha...love it Oldfloss ...hope you can get back out soon and treat us to a running ramble xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Reception class years... 20+ small ones all with sooty noses.. achooing, everywhere. Thank you. Yes... thanks to ButtercupKid I am going to start my rambling again... watch out world xxx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yay !! Go you 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

You may regret it...I can get carried away...no seriously..thank you. I had got out of the habit...and this kind of thing along with my running post rambles have always been part of the pleasure for me. Xx

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

It really helps me too. A spoonful of daftness helps the runs go down 😄

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Bring it on xxxx

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Wonderful Oldfloss, I am sure everyone here will sing along to your version of "When Santa 🎅got stuck up the chimney". 😊 Congratulations 🎊.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks you.... As long as we don't all get stuck inside... ! xx

[Tartancat Graduate]

Fabulous - sums up winter running ... It's something we just do!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

It is, isn't it.. we just get out there.. ( unless there is ice everywhere)... totally loopy.. xxx

[aliboo70]

Love it floss! ! 😊here's my experience of yesterday's parkrun . ...!

" The wind was icy,I got brain freeze !

I had numb little fingers and wobbly knees!

The rain was heavy, we got soaked right through!

Why did I think this was a good thing to do!???!!

But jumping through puddles and laughing with friends!

Made us battle through to get to the end!

Quick change, and drinks in the cafe awaited,

And finished the day feeling good and elated!!! ""

(***although still took a while to warm up!! Brrr haven't been so cold in ages!!)

Merry Christmas Floss xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to aliboo70]

Ali!!!! Wonderful.. you just knock those rhymes out.... they are brilliant... I am thinking we need a forum rhyme book..get 'em all together and sell it for a running Charity!!!

I saw yr post on the park run, somewhere??? It sounded freezing!!!

Catch up soon ????

Floss xx

[aliboo70 in reply to Oldfloss]

I should have worn a coat,gloves and a hat!! it really was nasty but we still had over a hundred turn up!!

I think a waterproof coat is on my wish list now! !

Off to work in a bit (oh no more Christmas tunes!!)and dog to walk first,yes we must have a proper catch up very soon

Lots of love

Ali xxx

Ps do like a good running rhyme!! Xxx

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Lovely.... great to have Floss back, and yes I can identify with all of it 😀.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Just a bit of fun..at least it is sunny today..icy...but sunny!!

[Tbae]

Brillant Floss.💥👏👏

Forum Rhyme Book for charity is a good idea.💥👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Hi you...thanks..yes..I think I need to get this going in the New Year..

[MelsieJay Graduate]

My favourite song to sing with my grandsons!! Now I have a new version. Maybe not to sing to them but to learn for myself. Most talented oldfloss! 🎅🏻🎅🏿😂🎄🎄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MelsieJay]

A bit of fun for a dark winter's afternoon... My children at school loved it.. I am going to teach it to small runner in training too.. she already knows part of it xx

[mrrun Graduate]

We should put you in charge of composing a hymn for all of us, y’know like international runners anthem of sorts. Then you could also come up with motivational mantra jingles for when things don’t go smooth, say like hitting a wall at 16k and then your mantras take us over the line? My usual mantra is ‘go and don’t stop’ but having read some posts, there are some friends here who are struggling with elements at the moment and you’ve got your way with words.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to mrrun]

It is a plan... you've started me thinking now...!!!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Love it Oldfloss.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Just getting into the festive mood :} xx

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

🎄😇🤶🎅🏻

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

That is inspired! Can I join your band? I could screech the cello to that 🎶😁🎶🎶

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

Absolutely....

[skysue16 Graduate]

Love it, brilliant!