Do a New Thing for Spring - 2021 Anniversary Edition

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Mar 2021
9:37pm, 18 Mar 2021
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CC2 Speedy Goth
What's the opposite of a newt? My run today was on the path next to the ring road. For as long as I've been running marathons I've used that path for evening MP runs, because it's the only bit round here that's even close to being flat and isn't lined with shops. They're closing it for 16 weeks to widen and resurface the path (which will be great, because it is rather narrow in places and the tree roots have started to become a problem), but that does mean tonight was my last run on there for the time being. Luckily the stay at home order lifts on Monday and club training resumes, so I'll have some other options.
Mar 2021
11:14am, 19 Mar 2021
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geordiegirl
A toadie newt today. I ran with my friend who I’ve not seen since a brief gift exchange at Xmas. We went off road it was fab and we saw Mr & Mrs Toad off to (I presume) make baby toadies.



and a pic of my day of the dead top and Flanci dotd leggings.

Mar 2021
11:41am, 19 Mar 2021
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Rosehip
Very nice gg :)

I have sort of learnt how to use the timer on the phone, which is new for me
newt m&s capris and Harrier top

Mar 2021
11:47am, 19 Mar 2021
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SarahWoo
Very nice, Rosehip! I've got some of those that I haven't worn yet.
Mar 2021
11:50am, 19 Mar 2021
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geordiegirl
Great combo RH
Mar 2021
11:51am, 19 Mar 2021
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Hanneke
I have just used my newt bolster for the first time, drumming up the courage to get out and do some work. My shoulder is very sore though, sun co.ing out, contemplating donning newt kit and go for a walk in stead, gently swinging my sore arm...

Then decide if I am up to a few hours after lunch.
Mar 2021
11:51am, 19 Mar 2021
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Hanneke
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Mar 2021
12:00pm, 19 Mar 2021
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.B.
Some great pics! Love the toad
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Mar 2021
12:03pm, 19 Mar 2021
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.B.

We started this today :)
Mar 2021
12:06pm, 19 Mar 2021
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The Great Raemondo
It's a bit too brisk and breezy for eating lunch in the garden to be comfortable today, but I spent a good 15 minutes just observing all the changes and new growth in the raised bed and wall of wisteria before coming in and sitting in the sunshine on the sofa with my cous-cous.

Susan the magnolia (that's not me being cutesy, it's just the name of the type of magnolia, apparently. It has dark purple flowers and reminds me of Death's granddaughter from the discworld) has lots of buds, so will hopefully get a good number of flowers this year. It was planted at the end of its flowering season last year, so we didn't really get to enjoy it fully. Lots of fresh crocosmia and iris shoots, as well, and lots of buds looking set to burst forth any day on the purple thing that flowers forever (it probably has a name... no idea what).

The Wisteria is always slow to get going in the leaf department, tiny nubs starting to show but we'll have a while yet before enjoying any greenery worth mentioning. Last year we had a lot of flowers even before the foliage though, and lots more waves of flowers up until September/October, so hopefully set for a similarly voluptuous showing this year. There are a few leaves on the honeysuckle, which is slowly colonising the archway from the other side, so I remain hopeful that it will hold its own against the rampant wisteria.

About This Thread

starblackheartstar The sixth running of Do a New Thing for Spring starblackheartstar

Lent has a special and specific meaning to Christians but has become an secular season of denial and hair shirting that serves no positve purpose. No chocolate, no booze, no -er - other stuff.

Why not treat the build up to Easter - as a chance to celebrate and embrace NEW THINGS - that's what spring is about after all.

The first few pages of the thread give more ideas.

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