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ONE THOUSAND WALKS is a big deal around here... at least for Millie and me, and we are oh-so-close to that number having made our 987th trek over this old hill this morning. We've only accomplished that feat one time before, and that was back in February of 2021. Here's the way it happened.
From my calendar pages, I wrote on February 14th. "Low of 14 degrees, High of 14 degrees. Snow and oh-so-cold. It was probably a dumb thing to do, but Millie and I walked the lower trail to the old Black Jack tree and back down the hill. As a result I felt tired all day. 1,314 walks."
February 15: Low 7 degrees, High 16 degrees. Our walking streak is broken! The weather was just too dangerously cold today at single digits. And, the snow kept coming down, now measuring about 6 inches.
February 16: -7 degrees (Negative 7 degrees) We had sunshine! Millie and I walked the hillside trails. We are now under a winter storm warning. It is snowing as I write. We aren't counting anymore walks...maybe never again. (But, we did!)
February 17: So, Mother Nature gave us another couple of inches of snow, making a bit more than 8 inches on the ground. I tried walking but the snow was deeper than my boots were tall. Besides, I worried that Millie might get out on the pond ice and fall through.
So, if the Lord is willing and if the creeks don't rise, as I used to hear people say, Millie and I will be out on this old hill doing our 1,000th walk on the second day of January 2025. We will celebrate a bit with Dan, and then the next day we will hit the old trail again. Who knows, we might even make it to 2,000!
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Here's hoping your season is filled with joy.
Merry Christmas!
Mary
16 comments:
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Mary! I admire your steadfastness. Love the heron photo!
That was me - never intentionally anonymous. :D
Hooray for you and Millie! Merry Christmas to you and yours Mary.
Congrats to the both of you! Lovely photos'
Merry Christmas
That's a lota lota walks m'dear. Kudos to you and Millie and Merry Christmas.
Wishing you good luck on making your goal. Merry Christmas. Janice
I remember how disappointing it was when you had to break your long-running streak of walks due to the weather. I hope you make 10000 walks again and are able to continue on adding more and more to your total.
Merry Christmas to you and your family ( including Millie, of course).
Merry, Merry, Christmas Mary! Fingers crossed that the weather holds and you are able to get to 1000...and beyond. Love the snippets from your calendar pages. ~Robin~
I remember how disappointing it was to have to break your long-running streak of walks. How I hope you are not only able to reach 1000 walks again but continue on adding to the total. Merry Christmas to you and your family ( which includes Millie of course).
Your header photograph is stunning.
Congratulations on your walking achievement, particularly when conditions are less than favourable.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and a healthy and happy 2025.
Mary it looks like you will reach your goal...as you do your walk...I am doing one too... Fortunately even though it can be bitter here and very snowy thus far the weather hasn't interrupted our walks. Take care and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs!
Very inspirational....New Year is coming but I can't be resolute. I wish I had a beautiful area to walk without having to drive. Going up the hill right out of our driveway is a brick wall for me but that is just an excuse. Keep walking! I wish I could join you & Millie. Cheers and Merry Christmas
You go! I am so impressed with your diligence! I remember when you broke your streak last time. -7 is nothing to joke around with. I'm wishing you many walks and that you reach 2,000. That is a goal.
I sincerely hope you make the 1,000th walk, and many more besides. That is such a great capture of the Great Blue Heron.
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing your walks with us. Always enjoy seeing the scenery! May the New Year bring you many more walks to enjoy. Merry Christmas. (Sandra)
I'm glad you are enjoying walking. Your photos are splendid. Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
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