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This week was a bit of a crappy running week - about 3 miles on Wednesday but my usual 6.2 miles on Saturday. I'm plateauing on the pace.
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Above: This is where the circa 1886 main building of Chestnut Lodge Hospital used to stand before it burned to the ground a few years ago. The old and historic psychiatric hospital, where I worked for 5 years, had some past. Geez - the crazy stories I could tell from just my time there would be completely overshadowed by the other sordid tales if walls could talk (which I guess these couldn't since there are no walls left). Arson is likely responsible and conveniently paved the way for the new development of expansive homes on minuscule lots. I dare say I find the whole thing sick.
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Anyway, one of my 3 mile routes takes me through the development (and the old hospital campus). Maybe I should stop doing this route because as much as I like the stroll down memory lane, it always leave me feeling uneasy.
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The birds here are into partying...so many songs I cannot identify, but enjoy them all! I'm in awe of your dedication to running. Walking will have to do for me.
ReplyDeleteOh Wendy, hospitals stories are always horrible and errie ;-) But good thing there are birds to keep you smiling!
ReplyDeleteThis past you speak of sounds scary:) I hate it all as well....arson? Or was it secretly planned to let a new little development come in and make their mark? There's too much of that today....I do hope the birds aren't too affected. Plus birds are just fun to have around:)
ReplyDeleteOld memories are sometimes scary.....
ReplyDeleteThe birds seems to be happy hanging there!