flowers and fences
The beginning of Phase 4 ! My exercise scheme of virtual biking is paying off. After going 385 minutes (67.8 km) on my stationary bike in Phases 1, 2 and 3, I have lost weight, I feel stronger and I have more walking stamina. I am looking forward to my progress in Phase 4. I am also going to try to make my trip more interesting for you, my reader.
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map showing distance travelled (map from Google Maps)
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Interesting views along the route on my first day of Phase 4 included a young hardwood plantation…
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a plantation of trees (image from Street View)
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and a fence made of woven grasses…
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hay fence … appears to be made from grasses ‘sewn’ together (image from Street View)
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Best view: a pot of blue flowers perched on a fence in Magné…
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I think this is my favorite leg of the journey so far. I love the fence and the tree plantation. Congratulations on the improvements in your health! 🙂
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Robin
April 5, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Hi Robin. I hope I am getting better at reporting my journey. Thanks for following along. I know you have an incentive for exercise as well (saving for a reward item). Every little bit helps! Jane
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jane tims
April 5, 2013 at 6:32 pm
Nice job on the graphics display Jane and of course your drawing as well. The hay fence is veeeery interesting indeed. – Denis
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JD
March 27, 2013 at 5:55 pm
Hi. I thought the graphic would be a good way of repeating explanatory information. I think the hay fence is also available in Canada. They use something similar here as a way of crossing wet areas during construction, to prevent soil disturbance and erosion. Jane
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jane tims
March 28, 2013 at 2:13 pm
The hay fence is very interesting – I wonder if it is less expensive to make one than to buy a ready-made fence. To see some blue flowers would be such a treat right now!
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Barbara Rodgers
March 27, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Hi. I have certainly seen some elaborate fences and walls along the way, made of stone, brick, wood and metal. This is the simplest fence of all. I agree that flowers would be most welcome. Our snow is going quickly, but the plants are still covered. Jane
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jane tims
March 27, 2013 at 2:31 pm