It might even be like Yaya's Friday Fragments/Focus Friday entry where she crams "in way too many random thoughts."
I can think of no higher tribute to woman that is funny, delightful, smart, sassy, and "on a mission." Afterall, "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery." - Charles Caleb Colton (1780 - 1832). I continue to hope her mission is a success and keep her in my thoughts.
I want to thank Sherri for featuring me yesterday and to thank everyone that took the time to read her piece and for all the heartwarming comments of encouragement and affirmation. For those of you that are my friends, I am well and truly blessed know you and you flatter me to no end with what you've said there. Thank you for being such treasured travel companions.
I did my 10,000th walking mile since July 1, 2005 at this spot yesterday. The trail runs along the bank of the West Branch of the Skippack Creek in Harlesyville, PA. I didn't think to take a picture of my foot at this spot.
It's a pleasant place to stroll. The only downside is that you can't look into people's windows and look at what kind of TV they have and what they are watching.
Note to self: Make sure to wear clean underpants while watching TV at home and stop laughing before you hurt yourself.
The park bench in the picture above is in a beautiful setting...
...and has a nice foundation...
But...
...please, don't become a park bench... If you won't get tested for yourself, do it for your family and friends.
The reason I was in Harleysville was to see my niece play soccer. Her team won 3-1. She asked her grandmother to come and watch and when my Mom couldn't make it, Mom asked me to go in her place. My niece was really surprised and I think she was happy.
:)
Since I love to read and will read anything up to and including the backside of cereal boxes, I joined Dorkys Ramos' cyber-book club. So after the soccer game I went to the Plymouth Meeting Mall...
...and saw some Yaya pots and pans. Of course no visit to the Plymouth Meeting Mall for a confirmed tree-hugger is complete without a visit to see the Oak tree rings...
This slice of oak came from a tree cut down in 1966 when they built the mall. It is estimated that the tree "hatched from its acorn" in 1770. The various call outs point to the ring corresponding to the listed historical event. I just find this exhibit really fascinating even though I mourn for the tree. I am reflected on the right side for that "current pic of myself at this very moment as I write this post" segment that Yaya does... well... it's almost at this very moment... :)
Too bad I forgot to buy the book I went for. Oh well, I'll go back tonight.
Just a random shot and thought - Ever go to a store and watch someone park in a handicapped spot and run in to get something? I looked at these cones and thought, "They must be faking it! They look brand new!"
Not very charitable of me. I'm sorry cones.
Finally, and I hear the whoooooshes! and wheeeeewes! I had a misadventure last week while walking. I saw a strange sight...
...and when I took my camera out of my pocket to take this picture of an OCHA (orange cone head alien) either climbing a tree or pretending it was Tarzan, I stepped on the very edge of the trail, twisted my ankle and fell. I ended up scraping my elbow and badly yanking the bum shoulder and taking yet another trip to to see a medical professional. Ugh. Just ugh!
Hope you all have a great weekend!
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Lol'd at the Ocha!
Thank you for the shout outs. *takes a bow*
note to self: buy Iggy a park bench ;)
Ps congrats on 10000 miles!
Wow, you've had quite an eventful week! So sorry about the shoulder though :(
And thanks for joining my book club!! I keep hearing great things about the book so hopefully they're not complete lies.
Hehe, I like this random post. I cant' believe you forgot to buy the book! And I love those orange-handle pots/pans by Rachael Ray.
a cyber-bookclub, that sounds interesting.....
Loved this entry; congrats on achieving 10,000 miles! now you will have to got for 20,000 and remember to get a picture of your foot when you achieve that
as always, pictures of where you walk are so gorgeous!
your neice is a beautiful young woman; I bet she was thrilled you were there to cheer her on!
and the cones.....what can I say??? priceless! and like I said before, since finding your journal, an orange cone has taken on a whole different meaning in my life :)
enjoy the day! and the weekend ahead!
betty
Love the Yaya tribute...well done.
Kudos on the 10000 miles that's awesome!!!!
:-( Hope your shoulder, elbow and ankle are OK.
Have a great weekend
When I go, my family better spring for a statue monument.
Somehow you fit death, guilt, and a little redemption into this entry. I think I'll get tested now, though I am not sure for what.
Just always wear clean underpants, makes for less dramedy if something goes awry. ~Mary
I didn't have time earlier to confirm my suspicion that Kelly died from Beast Cancer.
The motto for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October of each year) is "the best protection is early detection".
And for guys like me, there are other forms of cancer for which to get checked.
I just love your cone obsession - and just look at the lengths you go to just to get the right shot!
I hope you aren't really hurt too badly!
Glad you made it to the party tonight! Will you be wearing a lampshade or a cone by the end of the night?
Just love your Kiss cones a few entries back - kicking myself for not signing up for the pay it forward giveaway! I just know cones will be involved and I find myself very fond of cones too since I've got to know you!
Hope you'll be back later to pop that bottle of wine ;-)
what a week! I still think the cone was hiding but you found it anyway! LOL
Congrats on the 10,000 miles! I still think you should have taken a pic of your shoe at that very moment in time. :)
Sorry I didn't see this until now. As you know, my cable was out all afternoon and evening. Came back on around 10:00 tonight. I streamed on dial up and had a helluva time....as you also know. Thanks for coming in tonight. I hope you feel better soon.
And thanks for the reminder. I need to have that check up plus a couple of others soon. Been putting them off too long now. October sounds like a good month to me. *hugs*
Im so tired from thinking about walking 190,000 miles I need to go rest..
your a great uncle..
Congratulations on reaching the 10000 mile mark! :)
Sorry I'm only just getting to this post... Haven't been able to have the time to catch up on blogs and such properly since I got home.
Time to get those sneakers bronzed and put in a place of honor in the house. :)
Hubby still says that the one picture is evidence of a failed assasination attempt on ya. Please watch ya back!
I'm impressed with your 10,000 miles. That is amazing.
Bugger, sorry you fell :( hope your ok.... see if you had had a walking companion to walk arm in arm with it might not of happened :) dont make me come over there lol
As a very high standard old football player, whos parents or family never ever watched one of my matches in the 10 years that I played football, you turning up to watch you niece will always be remembered and appreciated...... mine were not there when I got player of the year 3 years running or numerous trophies or for any match...... you my dear man are priceless...
LMFAO@the crimple cones.... and the cone climging the tree..... now Im sorta back semi driving I will be on the look out for cones :)..
I'm late in coming here as I don't get on the computer much on the weekends, but you're very welcome. I love to highlight different bloggers that inspire me.
I really enjoy your photos and am thoroughly impressed with your 10,000 miles! Whoa! I think I've walked 7 this year.
DO you realize that when I see a cone now I think "Intense Guy". You have now BRANDED yourself, as we say in the marketing world. Good job- that's hard to accomplish!
I'm impressed with your idea to photograph that park bench and the sign, and then post it as a reminder to everyone to check early.
Congratulations on the milestone, neighbor.
Congrats on your milestone!
I have a picture of the tree at PM too. My daughter did not understand why I was taking a picture of it until she understood what that tree had "seen" before being taken down!
LOL at the cones!
First, of all I hope your shoulder is okay. I am so sorry..I am constantly falling while taking photos. I can't tell you how many times I fell over things when I backed up to study a painting in process (in the studio and out). That's why next week I am straightening up my studio.
Secondly, if this is a random post..it is wonderful. It felt as though we were walking along with you, and I loved it! The view from the bench is divine.
Thank you for sharing, dear Iggy. I hope to be around more now..I am doing my best to get out and about in the real world, blog world and facebook world.
Good and healing energies to you,
~gypsy-heart
Hi Iggy!
Congrats on your mileage! The scenery on your walking paths is always beautiful. Great walking motivation, I'm sure. :)
My Dad's nickname is Kelly, so at first I thought it was a guy's bench. I have never heard of the name "Eyet", so that didn't help me at all. You're probably right. I wonder about the people involved when I see something like that dedicated bench--or gravestones. And the slice of the tree. Sad and fascinating at the same time. Another gravestone, of sorts.
Your niece will remember your attendance. Maybe you should go again some time and surprise her-hehe!
I am still chuckling over the T-shirt!!! Sooo funny! Love it! Bright red, too! And the cones pretending to be handicapped!! But so sorry to hear you fell and hurt yourself capturing the rare and ponderable tree cone. I hope you are fully recovered now--or soon? :):)
Now I'm gonna have the song 10,000 miles by the Proclaimers in my head all day.
Every time I hear it I'll think of you!
Congrats!
Congrats on your mileage! I'm afraid if I walked that far I'd need an overhaul. Come to think of it, I do need an overhaul!
Beautiful photos!
If you're that good at twisting ankles and scraping elbows, it's probably a good thing you're just walking those 10,000 miles instead of running! :) I need to go get that book myself....I'm wondering if I can find it at a half price book store.....love deals.
Congratulations on reaching 10,000 miles! You've really seen a lot in your walks, and shared so much of it with us. It's been a pleasure; we look forward to the next 10,000.
I'm sorry you fell and hurt your bum shoulder. What did the doctor say? Hope you're feeling better soon! HUGS
Hope you're ok. One mis-step can do an awful lot of damage (spoken as the true klutz that I am). That book club sounds intriguing.
Congrats on the 10,000 miles! WooooHooo!!!!!!!
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