tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post9008273827931282518..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: I like to ride my Bicycle...Gretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-28361323310112945182009-10-13T23:32:25.545+01:002009-10-13T23:32:25.545+01:00My heavens. You are lucky to live in such a beaut...My heavens. You are lucky to live in such a beautiful, walkable place!CashmereLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729843454611380586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-65470475805266718512009-09-08T03:30:47.032+01:002009-09-08T03:30:47.032+01:00Fantastic ride, I am so very jealous ;). Absolute...Fantastic ride, I am so very jealous ;). Absolutely beautiful.Peter Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700290179854815510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-8327897027172679942009-09-07T08:01:49.728+01:002009-09-07T08:01:49.728+01:00Ah... so lovely on many levels. (I would be way mo...Ah... so lovely on many levels. (I would be way more motivated to walk/bike if I had your scenery as well. Those patchwork fields... the rounds of cut hay dotting the gold squares... am feeling a new desktop background coming on...)tlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-74475436414030694512009-09-05T07:16:19.287+01:002009-09-05T07:16:19.287+01:00Glad you got the all clear,that must be a relief. ...Glad you got the all clear,that must be a relief. I'm with 'ewix' - I walk my dogs for miles and yet the weight goes up instead of down...nothing to do with the big slice of cake I have upon my return though.... Well done for your determination in losing the pounds.Caroline Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458832101616631036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-31494172743206058942009-09-04T23:11:41.924+01:002009-09-04T23:11:41.924+01:00"Five foot two, eyes of blue".... I'..."Five foot two, eyes of blue".... I'm the same height as Rowan.... only....... I cant do without the chocolate.... xmenopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-9588514878849317842009-09-04T16:45:45.183+01:002009-09-04T16:45:45.183+01:00This looks like a pretty good way to spend Saturda...This looks like a pretty good way to spend Saturday morning especially if it has the added bonus of reducing your weight. I am not among those who can have bars of chocolate in a drawer and just eat two pieces - I am in total awe of people who can do this! I have to do without the chocolate altogether - at 5'2" I can't hide the extra pounds as successfully as you:)Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-82427335727380043302009-09-03T03:19:40.167+01:002009-09-03T03:19:40.167+01:00Lovely post Gretel and very good to know you'r...Lovely post Gretel and very good to know you're well. Tell me please - how is it possible to have a bar of chocolate in close proximity and eat two (two!) squares at a time? xXxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-58892355566468086002009-09-02T22:52:45.997+01:002009-09-02T22:52:45.997+01:00I thought at first that you were going to WALK the...I thought at first that you were going to WALK the seven miles.......<br />so glad that you are biking -- and such glorious countryside to bike through.<br />Such glorious ate summer colors<br />I walk and walk and walk with the dog and am still fat... because I eat things with sugar and butter in.<br />In Morocco I was thin because of all the fresh fruit and veggies......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-48012978909551527772009-09-02T18:37:51.004+01:002009-09-02T18:37:51.004+01:00Oh, now that is lovely. And that cheese descripti...Oh, now that is lovely. And that cheese description defies anyone not to snap it up immediately.Soozcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549632685008663664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-3992111472768373192009-09-02T13:50:05.994+01:002009-09-02T13:50:05.994+01:00If only I had such lovely surroundings for a biker...If only I had such lovely surroundings for a bikeride: a castle to by pass, a lovely lane to wander. I too would lose half a stone (whatever that is.) But there is no such luck here, stuck in the disgruntled twighlight between city slum and ticky-tacky suburbia. Your lovely blog posts somehow urge me to gather up for myself more... and less. <br /><br />And how glad I am to hear that you are fit, as it should be.OldBagNewTrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169579521843787157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-90720748012829446362009-09-01T23:26:14.921+01:002009-09-01T23:26:14.921+01:00I'm glad to hear you're all fit and health...I'm glad to hear you're all fit and healthy...that's great news. And what a beautiful place to take your daily prescription...total bliss.<br /><br />Six foot!! My, my...I'd have to stand on a stool! ;)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687880147854083197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-84104826054525689032009-09-01T21:43:47.766+01:002009-09-01T21:43:47.766+01:00Such wonderful scenery - a truly beautiful and pea...Such wonderful scenery - a truly beautiful and peaceful post. Always a joy to read. So pleased your x-rays were clear, so impressed with all that cycling...Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914350639398715648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-44125290460019021482009-09-01T11:20:59.693+01:002009-09-01T11:20:59.693+01:00You live in such a wonderful place... Thanks for s...You live in such a wonderful place... Thanks for sharing!<br />I truly enjoyed looking at your handmade farm animals, also!<br />You sure are very T.A.L.E.N.T.E.D!<br /><br />ENJOY LIFE`S SIMPLE TREASURES,<br />DEBBIE MOSSDebbies-English-Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900029492125393022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-34841288973014497332009-09-01T06:55:33.739+01:002009-09-01T06:55:33.739+01:00I imagine I, too, could lose some weight if I live...I imagine I, too, could lose some weight if I lived in a place like you do. Wow, is that ever beautiful. It seems like a fantasy world, actually. A stereotype! Thank you so much for sharing it.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-90498946760803255282009-09-01T05:09:31.120+01:002009-09-01T05:09:31.120+01:00wow.... what a beautiful ride.....wow.... what a beautiful ride.....BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-74312050653862438002009-08-31T21:34:07.651+01:002009-08-31T21:34:07.651+01:00Good news about the x-ray. I would love to find so...Good news about the x-ray. I would love to find somewhere of equivalent beauty to encourage me to get out and cycle - my waistline would certainly benefit, not to mention the rest of me.Syrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452838521582172300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-69872366790443774842009-08-31T16:32:26.865+01:002009-08-31T16:32:26.865+01:00I'm carrying too much around the tum for the s...I'm carrying too much around the tum for the same reasons as you. I too, don't snack, I quite like muesli and salads, it's just lack of activity. Now the dog's not allowed to go on so many long walks, I'm not getting my daily walkies! I must try and cycle every day. We live in a village, it's easy to get to quieter lanes. No excuses for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-297613660503037552009-08-31T13:52:11.186+01:002009-08-31T13:52:11.186+01:00That was an absolutely gorgeous ride, Gretel - tha...That was an absolutely gorgeous ride, Gretel - thank you! Do you think that riding along virtually will do me good too, fitnesswise? ;-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-62849598728572417792009-08-31T08:05:34.970+01:002009-08-31T08:05:34.970+01:00Glad you've had the all clear and very well do...Glad you've had the all clear and very well done with the cycling. I think I should be going much further than I am to make a difference! Your countryside is so beautiful, it is a good way to get fit and no mistake. Can't stand stuffy gym's, bleurgh!<br /><br />xYarrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662236319781194283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-67283351236241500192009-08-30T17:24:18.825+01:002009-08-30T17:24:18.825+01:00Poundage is an ugly word. I too have excess. Your ...Poundage is an ugly word. I too have excess. Your beautiful post has inspired me to walk more often. I love coming over to visit and view your photos. A bit of escape from the norm here in my land.<br />smiLes<br />DarLieLibby Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664421924516035293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-83919173458362771872009-08-30T17:20:04.834+01:002009-08-30T17:20:04.834+01:00Hmmm, you're almost tempting me to rescue my s...Hmmm, you're almost tempting me to rescue my somewhat rusty, cobweb-covered bike from the shed..... almost. :)<br />xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-2132805148373238012009-08-30T15:23:55.451+01:002009-08-30T15:23:55.451+01:00Congrats on your health pass, and 10 large size so...Congrats on your health pass, and 10 large size solid gold stars for your bicycling. What lovely country and I presume you have nice clean air too! I'm hoping to get out this morning, now that smoke from the fires seems to have cleared.d. moll, l.ac.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16007607538375968631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-28727552356339967462009-08-30T13:50:09.415+01:002009-08-30T13:50:09.415+01:00I like the sound of Mr. Crudge! What a great bik...I like the sound of Mr. Crudge! What a great bike ride - I'm a bit nervous of getting mine out at the moment - too many munching combines moving from field to field along the lanes!Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638424388530718289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-7503141401698320302009-08-30T13:26:48.167+01:002009-08-30T13:26:48.167+01:00We were in Norfolk last week and I sadi over and o...We were in Norfolk last week and I sadi over and over again how I would love to be cycling. Unfortunately we live on the side of a steep hill and there are other steep hills nearby so cycling is a very unattractive pursuit hereabouts.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/dogdaisy92/3068673686/in/set-72157605067564810/)<br /> I was once able to cycle from bottom to top without stopping..about 10 years ago.<br />My weight must be shed by walks and restraint.<br />I'm delighted to hear you are feeling so robustly healthy.<br />No felters lung then?<br />(Oh the verification word is 'unsad'. How appropriate)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998628507844056717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-72645338050384780112009-08-30T06:20:30.277+01:002009-08-30T06:20:30.277+01:00yay!yay!Meliors Simmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11611510357627660124noreply@blogger.com