Today's poet

[Hes]

That's great. I always try and make sure that my being positive always outweighs the moaning. But that is something I've had to make a conscious effort to do. It just seems wrong sometimes, excersising and moaning. It never lasts long does it.

I try and be positive as well but everyone needs a moan now and again and it is just getting the balance right so as not to bore or bring anyone else down with you I think. Negativity can be really wearing.

[Hes]

I had a fantastic run yesterday. Benson Knott is an unassuming hill above Kendal, but because it is on its own has great views of the Lakes, Howgills, Dales and Morecambe Bay. As I turned at the top I realised that Kendal was covered in a sea of cloud whilst all the tops were still in sun. It was a fabulous temperature inversion. A beautiful sight.

Sounds gorgeous! You are lucky. Bit better than my misty six miles but I was just testing the waters and tomorrow I tackle some hills.

[Harry H Howgill]

I try and be positive as well but everyone needs a moan now and again and it is just getting the balance right so as not to bore or bring anyone else down with you I think. Negativity can be really wearing.

You are quite right. It is a delicate balance isn't it. You see some people who appear so chipper all the time, that you know they just must explode now and again in private. But whingers are wearing. I've struggled over the years to get the balance right, but I'm slowly getting there. A good winge can be healthy now and again. It is a case of just sharing it with the right person sometimes.

[Harry H Howgill]

Sounds gorgeous! You are lucky. Bit better than my misty six miles but I was just testing the waters and tomorrow I tackle some hills.

It was just one of those lucky times. An hour earlier or later and I would have missed it. Have fun tomorrow up your hill. I'm glad there doesn't seem to be any lasting damage.

[Mossdog]

Here's one for you Mossy!

Changes

We sometimes say we need a change,
As a change is good as a rest
But often fail to ponder
If change is for the best.

When we feel change will do the trick
And it’s time for a change,
Do we really stop to think
And have a frank exchange?

For “change, for change’s sake” can mean
That, as our rooms have faded,
When we change the wallpaper,
The furniture looks jaded.

And if we change too many things
In way, or shape, or form
Then constant need to change occurs
And change becomes the norm.

And change becomes our mentor
As change succeeds each change
And every changeless constant
That stays unchanged seems strange.

And so, if you’re sore tempted
To spawn unneeded change,
Just change your mind and see that you
Don’t change it, for a change.

C Richard Miles

Cheers Hes - I enjoyed that very much. As I live in Co.Durham, the County's 'mission statement' (vomit) is "making a difference where you live" !!!! Well they can bloomin' well ****-off! I like it just fine as it is, thank you. And who asked them anyway? Rant over

[Derby Tup]

I had a fantastic run yesterday. Benson Knott is an unassuming hill above Kendal, but because it is on its own has great views of the Lakes, Howgills, Dales and Morecambe Bay. As I turned at the top I realised that Kendal was covered in a sea of cloud whilst all the tops were still in sun. It was a fabulous temperature inversion. A beautiful sight.

I've just been up my local hill. Beamsley Beacon has views up into Wharfedale, over to Ilkley Moor and as far as Boulsworth and Pendle. It was misty today but the grouse, Swaledales and a lone guy on a mountain bike were good company

[Hes]

It was just one of those lucky times. An hour earlier or later and I would have missed it. Have fun tomorrow up your hill. I'm glad there doesn't seem to be any lasting damage.

Cheers HHH. No lasting damage, just an interesting palette of colours in unexpected places and I imagine the wincing everytime I see a stone wall will fade with time.

[Derby Tup]

Cheers Hes - I enjoyed that very much. As I live in Co.Durham, the County's 'mission statement' (vomit) is "making a difference where you live" !!!! Well they can bloomin' well ****-off! I like it just fine as it is, thank you. And who asked them anyway? Rant over

You've really got the bit between your teeth this afternoon haven't you Mossy! Loved the Plath

[Harry H Howgill]

Cheers HHH. No lasting damage, just an interesting palette of colours in unexpected places and I imagine the wincing everytime I see a stone wall will fade with time.

Oh dear. You frequent the wrong part of the world to have a phobia of stone walls! I'm sure, like the bruises, that will fade too.

[Hes]

I've just been up my local hill. Beamsley Beacon has views up into Wharfedale, over to Ilkley Moor and as far as Boulsworth and Pendle. It was misty today but the grouse, Swaledales and a lone guy on a mountain bike were good company

I know Beamsley Beacon, nice spot. Sounds like a good run.