A Nice Day for Walking

@RubyHawk (99425)
Atlanta, Georgia
March 20, 2017 8:51pm CST
We had a beautiful sun shiny day for the first day of spring.And also a busy one. My better half had a doctor's appointment and also one for physical therapy. I had him drop me off at the park and I had a good long walk. Almost up to my usual two miles. I went further today than since my surgery. And I will go the full distance on Wed. It was so nice walking in the woods. Tiny leaves are putting out and the wild honeysuckles vines are running everywhere. Kids were wading in the creek. Some were playing ball and some were just running and playing. I had to wait awhile for my better half and picked up a book from the book box to read. I found a nice bench in the shade. I didn't have time enough to read much of my book before my better half rolled up. It's a good book, The House on the Hill. I don't recall the author but it's about scandals at the white house and politicians. It's a book of fiction but the author said he studied our history and it's actually things that's happened but of course all names are changed. I will take some of my paper back books to leave in the bookbox on Wednesday. I love the bookbox. And I hope more people will take then out and read.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Mar 17
Nice that you were able to get a good walk in today. The picture is beautiful.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
I loved my walk.The picture above is one of my favorites.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
22 Mar 17
@RubyHawk it looks like a beautiful spot
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
@Happy2BeMe It is my favorite park. We have quiet a few in our area.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Mar 17
I am so glad that you were able to enjoy the glorious weather and the woods not to mention a good book.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
It was wonderful. I carried two books back today.
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Mar 17
This place is wonderful. I would love to go here. I hope I can get on my mountain bike this year. Bookbox huh?
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@celticeagle (159008)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Mar 17
@RubyHawk ....I just realized something.Hope I can still balance myself on a bike. We'll see.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
@celticeagle I'm sure you can. they say you never forget how to ride a bike.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
A mountain bike must be so neat. Have fun. We can take a book or leave a book in the book box.
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@jstory07 (134456)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Mar 17
Going for a walk is good for your health.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
It certainly is good for us.
@LadyDuck (458028)
• Switzerland
21 Mar 17
We had a whole beautiful week, but today is grey and humid, not a day for a walk.
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@LadyDuck (458028)
• Switzerland
22 Mar 17
@RubyHawk It is pouring today and the weather forecast it is for rain during 7 days.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
Oh, I'm sorry. I hope it was better today.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
@LadyDuck We had a storm come through last night. Lots of thunder and lightening but it blew on over, thank goodness.
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• Philippines
21 Mar 17
Sounds like a fine day. I actually miss going for a walk and bringing a book with me to read when it's time for rest. I should probably find the time to do that again soon.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
I like reading on a bench in a cool shade.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
21 Mar 17
The House on the Hill? Hmm, it looks like I will enjoy reading that book.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
I think you would. I haven't read it all yet.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Mar 17
Book of fiction is usually based on facts and the author's real life experiences. That scene that I see in your image is ideal for a walk.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
Exactly what the author said, based on history.
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• Preston, England
21 Mar 17
sounds a great day and the book box sounds a brilliant initiative
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
It's wonderful. I hope it encourages more people to read.
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
21 Mar 17
I love conspiracy stories. I might enjoy that book.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
You might. I haven't read it yet other than the first few pages.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
23 Mar 17
I love the photo and really enjoy walking in the woods too. so what is a book box? Sounds interesting - a place where people leave books they are through with for others to pick up? I use the Library...
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• Canada
25 Mar 17
@RubyHawk Just yeaterday on Face Book there was an artile about the Book box...
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Mar 17
That's exactly what it is.Put your books you want to get rid of in the box and other people take them out. Or as I sometimes do exchange them.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Mar 17
I've seen lots of 'little libraries' in our travels so I presume they are similar. It's free to take or donate books.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
Sounds like the same thing. We love ours.
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
21 Mar 17
Having a good walk and reading a nice book, would love to have those beautiful moments :)
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
21 Mar 17
It's one of my favorite things to do.
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21 Mar 17
Walking is always a good exercise.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
I agree, the best there is.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Mar 17
That sounds like a lovely walk and the bookbox thats a great idea for sure
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Mar 17
I like the idea of a book box. I think we should have them on every street and park. Many people toss their old books away. That makes me shudder.
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
21 Mar 17
Sounds like you had a very relaxing day! Good for you!
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 Mar 17
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
it was but I was tired when we got home.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
22 Mar 17
Great that you are making good progress. Keep at it.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
I am. I went for a walk on the trail at the hospital while by better half had therapy.
@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
22 Mar 17
It's pretty weather here too. Great to take a walk in.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
it was sunny here today but just a little cool, I wore a shawl and it felt good.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Mar 17
What is the bookbox? Is it like a spot to take a book, leave a book? We had some of those here, they built little hutches for them - however a lot of times they end up vandalized. :-/
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
The book box is a small box sitting on a support that brings it up several feet. It has a front door to open to take out your book or put books in. It has two shelves which will hold quiet a few books.
• Trinidad And Tobago
22 Mar 17
I love the picture of nature. I am a nature lover...and that water looks so inviting. Glad you are getting better.Hope you enjoy your book. Have a great day.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Mar 17
Thank you, I did. Hope you enjoyed your day too.