13 November 2021

Circuit

Walking along through the woods below Blacka Moor, who should run past me but Jessica Ennis-Hill and her husband Andy. For anyone who may not have heard of Jessica, she was Britain's gold medallist in the women's heptathlon event at the  London Olympics of 2012. In her illustrious athletics career, she also won three world championship gold medals. She is arguably  Sheffield's most famous and best loved daughter. 

Anyway, I was out for a circuitous walk beyond the suburbs following a two mile route I worked out thirty years ago. It takes me just seven minutes to drive to the starting point. I needed the exercise because Friday had been such a lazy day. I ventured out of the house twice - firstly to the recycling bins at the front and then to the compost bin at the back.

I have done that same walk more than a hundred times. Every time it's a little bit different depending on the month and the weather conditions. Sometimes I plod in a clockwise direction, sometimes anti-clockwise. Normally the circle is completed after an hour though occasionally I stop to talk to people or snap photographs.

Half way along the route is "The Cricket Inn" at Totley Bents. I have taken many pictures of it and today was no exception as you can see from the images above. I was also quite pleased with these two:


26 comments:

  1. Bluebird days are nice, but there's something about clouds that I really like. You've captured some lovely scenes here.

    I've never heard anti-clockwise. I always say counter-clockwise. Interesting!

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    1. In Britain we only ever say anti-clockwise though quite rarely I have noticed counter-clockwise starting to creep in - probably linked to American film and TV.

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  2. I took a look at Blacka Moor on google earth, what a lovely area and your photos prove that.

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    1. Google Earth and Google Streetview are amazing aren't they Pixie?

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  3. Name dropper! I have walks and cycle paths that I've done hundreds of times. You're right. There's always something different.

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    1. Yes, I am a name dropper Keith. The other day I told someone that I had met you through blogging!

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    2. Red's got another name??? Huh.

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    3. Yes it's Keith. Red sounds more dangerous.

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  4. In spite of the clouds, the light in those photos is fantastic. I had never heard of Jessica but will look her up. 2012 was a busy year for me; I'm not even sure I watched the Olympics.

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    1. Everyone in Britain knows Jessica. She is a national heroine.

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  5. When the sun shines the world is a different place. Have you ever thought of videoing your walks? Doesn't have to have much dialogue the scenery will fill in the words.

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    1. You would hear my puffing and panting when I plodded up hill. It's a thought. I know my camera can take videos but I have hardly ever used that facility.

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  6. The next-to-last picture is my favourite of this set.
    A seven minute drive? Sounds hardly worth getting Clint saddled for. How long would it take you to walk there?

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    1. I would guess three hours to the starting point and back.

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  7. The Cricket Inn looks like a good spot for a drink and maybe some lunch.... Haven't you previously stopped there for lunch?
    Do you prefer the walk clockwise or anti-clockwise?

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    1. I am drawn to clockwise Kylie. I did eat there long ago but that was before I started this blog I think.

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  8. Beautiful lighting. I'm surprised they passed you - are you slowing down in your old age?

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    1. I'm surprised they didn't stop to ask for my autograph.

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  9. Great, moody shots. I like the sky and cloud colours.

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    1. Thank you JayCee. You are so kind (usually).

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  10. It is always a thrill to encounter someone both famous and 'good'. I like Jessica Ennis Hill very much, she was a gracious champion and seems a genuine person, as well have that extraordinary gift of being able to performing at her best under extreme pressure. She was, if I recall, the 'poster girl' of the Olympics. Didn't know she came from Sheffield though.

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    1. Sheffield born and bred. I know a number of people who have met her and they all report how pleasant and natural she was with them.

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  11. You are getting some nice sunshine, it looks like. Yeah, as you speculated in your comment to me, we are socked in here in London -- gray, gray, gray. But at least it's not raining. :)

    Love the photos. Is The Cricket Inn any good? Have you ever been inside?

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    1. Oh yes I have been inside. In spite of appearances it's a rather posh gastro-pub. More about food than drinking.

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  12. When you walk no place is ever the exact same from one day to the next.

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    1. That is so true. Nothing is ever quite the same.

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