Category Archives: Bumpkinsville
The Lycra look
You know how when you do exercise you tend to look… pretty terrible, really? It’s not just me, is it? Well, people at least look different in lycra to their usual clothes (cue me doing the obvious in Tesco the other … Continue reading
A recipe for a pretty perfect Sunday
Take two friends: One dog: Ignore the weather: And wander for a few hours, appreciating the countryside and chatting like you have never chatted before: Then go to the pub, eat twice as many calories than you have used on … Continue reading
The three legged donkey
Oh lordy. I’ve seen a video of myself running. This is not good. I started running 5 months ago. I was warned by my sisters over the years never to do so in public, and I didn’t. But I was … Continue reading
Autumn and scarecrows
Autumn has officially started, so I took a few pictures on some of my escapades over the last couple of days. Fridays’s bike ride: Saturday’s run: And this morning it was all a bit bleak: But I did find conkers: … Continue reading
It’s the thought that counts…
We all know, that when it comes to presents, it’s the thought that counts, right? And I do appreciate that thought has gone into every present I receive, but sometimes I do wonder exactly what that thought process was… Yesterday The … Continue reading
Flashing Bumpkinsville
Any woman who runs knows that the most vital piece of equipment is their sports bra. Even if you’re lolloping along, three legged donkey style, you have to have one to save ouchiness, droopiness and, in some cases, black eyes. … Continue reading
A chaotic 44 minutes
I nearly had another fireman story for you tonight. Nearly, but not quite. I can explain by telling you what happened between 1.56pm and 2.40pm. 1.56pm – realise I am hosting a teleconference at 2pm and had better log on … Continue reading
it’s all about the speed…
Technology is not my friend, but today it made me laugh a lot. I’m still working hard at the unfatness plan. I will never be particularly good, but I do get some weird sense of achievement at sweating my way … Continue reading
Lots of nature in trainers (but not much actual running)
Yesterday as I joined others in my running group for their annual lavender run (running alongside the local lavender fields) one of the lovely ladies commented (with some surprise, I think) that I had actually made it back from my … Continue reading
Little Pea and me find bugs
Yesterday was a very, very overdue Little Pea and me day. In fact, it was only half a day as we both had afternoon plans, but we did squeeze in quite a lot. It was grey and foggy to start, … Continue reading
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