Saturday, March 10, 2012

week 10 run recap - Chestnut Lodge


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.


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.


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.



And on a lighter note, I know all these gazillions of birds naturally live in homes up there, but I'm still always delighted when I stumble upon a nest I can check out up close.
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4 comments:

  1. ricki 'sprig to twig'March 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    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.

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  2. StephanieMarch 12, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Oh Wendy, hospitals stories are always horrible and errie ;-) But good thing there are birds to keep you smiling!

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  3. RohrerbotMarch 12, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    This 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:)

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  4. MalarMarch 13, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Old memories are sometimes scary.....
    The birds seems to be happy hanging there!

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