What am I doing inside?
6 days ago
It’s a great day to rake leaves – and then go on a trail run with the puppies!
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How to spend more time outdoors
It made me
yayers.
 "I became all one with nature and all."
How I did it: I got this dog. He is great. Seriously. If you saw my dog, you would be like, "wow, cool dog". So, now that he has had all his shots, we go on walks in the woods. He is happy, I am happy. He is tired, I pretend I'm not tired (gotta keep the puppy morale high). I have some peace and quiet (except for the people who stop to say "wow, cool dog") and I get some exercise. If you want to spend more time outdoors, get a dog. But don't just get one, get one and love him and want to do things with him, and before you know it, you'll be outdoors too. Lessons & tips: Get dog, rescue one, get a specific breed from a breeder if you feel it's necessary, whatever. Get dog. Love dog. Don't chain him up, or just throw him outside to pee. Take him out to see the world. Resources: Leash, collar, legs.
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Appreciative
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3 weeks ago
I went for a walk in the city centre and sat by the river just watching the boats go by. It was so pleasant: amazing autumn colours, sunny day, not too cold, I had the company of my better half… and I took a very golden picture :)
another great walk
4 weeks ago
Went for a walk in a country park
Sunny day making the beautiful autumn colours even more beautiful :)
want to enjoy a bit of fresh air
4 weeks ago
Yesterday I went walking with BH in King’s Forest not too far from Bury. It was great, we did a 2 mile circular walk. Lovely colours at this time.
Sunday we went to Hylands Park near Chelmsford, another great walk and we saw the cutest westie in the woods :)
ira_pacifist is staying at home & happy!
Rainy walks
4 weeks ago
Hmm, yesterday an hour end a half’s walk by the lake. Today – 45 minutes’ walk in the rain (I’m all muddy now :D).
I have a muscle ache from the yesterday’s walk. I’m a total disgrace.
But I just got back in and I feel great!! :D
ira_pacifist is staying at home & happy!
Untitled
1 month ago
I’m ridiculous. Really.
I live on the outskirts of a city and quit near a nice little forest. I never go there. I don’t drive, true, but I have a bike and, hell, it’s half an hours walk to there. And the walk itself is nice, even if I don’t reach the forest itself. I’m an idiot.
Also, I work from home (the SAID home, the one that is near the forest). I don’t have to go to work, I don’t come home tired. I can work whenever I like. I AM busy, I work a lot, but there’s always TIME (come ON!). I still don’t do it. I should.
And how come I always remember something like this in mid October, when the weather is just starting to get awful?
dragonfly35 good things come to those who wait, they really, really do!
While weather permits
1 month ago
we might do this: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=636
LOL. They have wi-fi!
dragonfly35 good things come to those who wait, they really, really do!
Big Sur
2 months ago
A pretty tough place to be outdoors, huh?
dragonfly35 good things come to those who wait, they really, really do!
Big Sur
2 months ago
Very easily outdoor-oriented long weekend. Were planning this too late to grab a campsite so we stayed in a hotel, and our hiking plans were slightly messed up by fire-related trail closures, but at least we made an effort and got out on both mountain and coastal trails. Such a beautiful region of California! We got gorgeous sunshine, and cooler temps than we’ve been getting in San Diego. All around, a very nice start… heading in the right direction with this goal.
dragonfly35 good things come to those who wait, they really, really do!
Long weekend!
2 months ago
Hopefully our long weekend in Big Sur will allow for this. Our plans to get outdoors have been foiled a couple of times now due to school/ work commitments and the dangerously hot temperatures we’ve had of late!
