tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post5401602824472848614..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: 5 Random Tales from the RoadWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15846588628567623472017-07-18T07:00:55.676-05:002017-07-18T07:00:55.676-05:00This was my favorite of your five stories. I espec...This was my favorite of your five stories. I especially like your caption. He captured a thought and you made it zing.Connie Ciampanelli - RIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199554842449972940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62548648302841260362017-07-18T06:56:39.645-05:002017-07-18T06:56:39.645-05:00This one was a little too creepy. Glad you got awa...This one was a little too creepy. Glad you got away...<br />Connie Ciampanelli - RIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199554842449972940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27667573050763877562017-07-15T05:56:57.185-05:002017-07-15T05:56:57.185-05:00I'm such a glass half full person--after I lef...I'm such a glass half full person--after I left, I kept thinking about what could have happened...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51904199701091290972017-07-15T05:56:04.983-05:002017-07-15T05:56:04.983-05:00I thought those same things but you know with all ...I thought those same things but you know with all that time on the road, the mind likes to wander!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69904090888282637762017-07-15T05:55:06.122-05:002017-07-15T05:55:06.122-05:00That's because all the weirdos were here! :pThat's because all the weirdos were here! :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80877607289139780652017-07-14T23:44:12.881-05:002017-07-14T23:44:12.881-05:00You left BEFORE things got really weird? Sorry, no...You left BEFORE things got really weird? Sorry, no--things DID get really weird. And Ewwww! Too many shirtless men here! But of course at least your guy was fondling plants...not like what my guy was fondling! Good luck on Sunday!The Accidental Marathonerhttp://www.theaccidentalmarathoner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2912243746147606592017-07-14T22:37:03.670-05:002017-07-14T22:37:03.670-05:00Maybe he was power walking but was losing his powe...Maybe he was power walking but was losing his power???<br /><br />Thanks for thinking of me while you were writing Your stories. Funnily enough I did 2 runs this week and didn't see anything weird or interesting going on! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29935799325124727752017-07-14T22:33:17.786-05:002017-07-14T22:33:17.786-05:00I like the Van Gogh themed graffiti. Perhaps the o...I like the Van Gogh themed graffiti. Perhaps the older man was into wildcrafting and looking for some good edibles. Or maybe he was into wildflower, butterfly or dragonfly ID. Lots of things to look for out there!Maryhttp://fitandfed.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34580201391890622122017-07-14T19:23:51.225-05:002017-07-14T19:23:51.225-05:00Those runs can get long and lonely, so I find plen...Those runs can get long and lonely, so I find plenty of amusement!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20505743648826784262017-07-14T19:23:21.565-05:002017-07-14T19:23:21.565-05:00I LOVED that graffiti. In fact, I ran by it and we...I LOVED that graffiti. In fact, I ran by it and went back to take the photo. This guy's got skillz. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35778472308381478802017-07-14T19:22:45.704-05:002017-07-14T19:22:45.704-05:00Seriously, that was one of the strangest things I&...Seriously, that was one of the strangest things I've encountered on a run. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43698300888622353892017-07-14T19:22:16.551-05:002017-07-14T19:22:16.551-05:00I get those dogs too, but it's the owners that...I get those dogs too, but it's the owners that entertain (aka annoy) me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45105043854135606322017-07-14T19:21:26.849-05:002017-07-14T19:21:26.849-05:00Yes!!! What are you waiting for? :pYes!!! What are you waiting for? :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40755675939677354412017-07-14T19:21:02.733-05:002017-07-14T19:21:02.733-05:00Ha! That's always entertaining.Ha! That's always entertaining. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64395055870499314552017-07-14T19:20:41.175-05:002017-07-14T19:20:41.175-05:00I was wondering the same thing!I was wondering the same thing!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86438447968457987062017-07-14T19:20:23.636-05:002017-07-14T19:20:23.636-05:00I think the weights just put more strain on the jo...I think the weights just put more strain on the joints. I'm glad I get my fill of strength in the CF box. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57201905314329737852017-07-14T19:19:39.065-05:002017-07-14T19:19:39.065-05:00I've had those random running partners and it ...I've had those random running partners and it just never seems to work out well for me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54812812403406637962017-07-14T19:19:10.296-05:002017-07-14T19:19:10.296-05:00Well, if anyone thinks this 54 year old is hot, he...Well, if anyone thinks this 54 year old is hot, heck, I'll take it...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75439751792464020732017-07-14T19:18:29.362-05:002017-07-14T19:18:29.362-05:00I've done the headphone thing too.I've done the headphone thing too. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57045573413210253982017-07-14T19:18:05.742-05:002017-07-14T19:18:05.742-05:00I wasn't frightened by Burly Man--I think he t...I wasn't frightened by Burly Man--I think he totally took me by surprise!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58481518062986194892017-07-14T19:17:33.921-05:002017-07-14T19:17:33.921-05:00Absolutely! I never diss anyone who's moving. ...Absolutely! I never diss anyone who's moving. It was just kind of funny how he wanted to run with me. I'm definitely not looking for company (and I was sprinting to the portapotty).Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33717961389619462352017-07-14T19:16:08.028-05:002017-07-14T19:16:08.028-05:00Whatever it takes to get through a run?Whatever it takes to get through a run?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80025219793143321072017-07-14T19:15:34.235-05:002017-07-14T19:15:34.235-05:00It was the most spontaneous thing...the weeds were...It was the most spontaneous thing...the weeds were right up against me and I had the impulse to slap them...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69851845749566158502017-07-14T19:14:56.901-05:002017-07-14T19:14:56.901-05:00Well, they do say that if you don't see any st...Well, they do say that if you don't see any strange people, it might be you... seriously, not sure why Meranda and I keep seeing the weirdos..Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51866830845795820162017-07-14T19:13:51.326-05:002017-07-14T19:13:51.326-05:00I think maybe you shouldn't. Just saying. It w...I think maybe you shouldn't. Just saying. It was a mistake talking to Burly Man. But it did make for a good story.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com