It was a long walk
@GardenGerty (157645)
United States
April 12, 2016 12:58pm CST
There are no good sidewalks where I live now, so I walked on the grass or on the streets, which are somewhat uneven at the edges.
That is okay though.
There are all kinds of phlox blooming, and red bud trees. I saw lots of tulips as well as flowering quince.
Best of all I could smell the lilacs.
A walk outdoors can engage all the senses--I walked down a dirt road that was parallel to the train track. I heard it slowly moving and passing me.
I heard an angry wren before I left my yard.
I pulled some wild garlic and enjoyed the taste as I walked along as well.
For me walking outdoors is definitely preferred over a treadmill inside.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
It is nice here today. Cold and windy yesterday. Then later this afternoon a lot of burning around.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
15 Apr 16
@Marcyaz When the hot weather gets here I am counting on that wind to keep me cooler.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
13 Apr 16
@GardenGerty
It was fairly nice out but the wind made it seem colder than it was.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
I have to find a purpose or place to go.There is not much to do here.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Apr 16
oooo, so jealous... lilacs. -sad face- they dont grow here... I miss them.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
15 Apr 16
You are right, they have to have cold in the winter to set their blooms.
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@sallypup (58046)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Apr 16
Your walk sounds like a pretty one. I learned my lesson about using a treadmill. You remind me that there is a lilac bush around back of the garden. It would not kill me to walk out there and gather a few lilac blooms for the house. Thanks.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
Enjoy them I need to decide where I would grow them if I had them.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
15 Apr 16
@sallypup I purchased a house that had been a rental, so not a lot of "pretty" around.
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@sallypup (58046)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Apr 16
@GardenGerty Lilacs grow like weeds here. There were two white ones and a purple when we moved into this place.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
I need to take my laptop out and be outside when I am online as it would be healthier.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
15 Apr 16
@AnneEJ We often have to bribe ourselves
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
13 Apr 16
@GardenGerty I am wishing I could go walking this morning, but have some work I need to do first. So am spending a few minutes on here, then going to do what i need to get done, so I can get outside.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
14 Jun 16
yes walingoutsdide even in the city is so good and our street has lovely big trees os all'
kinds even one botlle brush tree wityh red brush blooms that look like brushes I ndeed to
get back to doingthjis my self as i lofe the feelng
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
12 Apr 16
It sounds so beautiful Heather. I culd smell the lilac as you were talking about it here.
I love old crookedy sidewalks to look at but not to walk on.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
Exactly. I do not want a twisted ankle or anything like that.
@Letranknight2015 (51536)
• Philippines
12 Apr 16
well, i agree with you there, unfortunately, I feel heavy enough that my knee couldn't take my weight sometimes.
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
15 Apr 16
Walking strengthens my knees and reduces the pain. I am quite heavy.
@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
12 Apr 16
it sounds as if you chose the perfect day for your walk!
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
It was very nice. I did not really need the jacket I wore.
@FibroGodess (540)
• United States
12 Apr 16
A long walk with nature is a perfect way to start your day. *be well*
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@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
12 Apr 16
I need to do it earlier in the day and I am sure I will as the weather gets warmer.
