The best laid plans of mice and veterinarians...

[bodldops]

So, today, I decided I was finally going to walk to the park near my apartment. I've lived here two and nearly a half years, and I've only driven by the thing!

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8.4 miles later, I think I probably should have researched the park more? It's huge, and a tendency to go 'well, let's see where this path goes' isn't exactly the smartest.

So. 18.6 miles on the way to Rivendell. >.< The hobbits have just started off on their second day of walking to Crickhollow, and Pippin has revealed that he really isn't a morning person. Poor Pip.

Comments

[ceitfianna]

I'm the same way when I have time as I love wandering and seeing where I end up. It's how I've gotten to know most of the cities I've lived in but there are times I wished for a stepping disc or something to get me back.

Oh and this was linked in chat and if you haven't seen it, you should. An adorable Ace MLP.

[bodldops]

O.o

[ceitfianna]

Their gallery is full of pony takes on DW characters.

[bodldops]

I will say this for the artist - s/he does a really good job turning humans into recognizable horses. Whut.

[ceitfianna]

I know, they're really amazing drawings while also being a bit huh, Doctor Who as ponies.

[bodldops]

If they had these ponies when I was a kid, they'd be on every christmas list ever. >.>

[saphyria]

WOW. I would've been afraid of getting lost! Sounds like an awesome walk, though!

[bodldops]

Oh, there were a couple times I was fairly sure I was going to end up a freakishly long distance from the apartment and manage to limp home only after dark. Like when I found the 'information kiosk' that failed to have a map or any point of reference but did cheerfully let me know that the park currently was 300 acres big.

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There was minor flailing.

[saphyria]

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That park is as big as the summer adventure camp behind my parents' place. I can't blame you for flailing. BUT! You now know you have a handy place to walk and explore. :D

[bodldops]

This is true! And it is pretty. If. Y'know. Lacking in maps.

[saphyria]

I suggest Google Earth. :D:D:D

I use it to zoom in on where I've been walking, then mark out paths I've taken to find out just how far I've walked.

[bodldops]

Oooh, I didn't even think to check google earth. *goes to look*