Last Riddle (of the year)

Around the corner there is a tree.
Under the tree there is a school.
In the school there is a desk.
Behind the desk there is a bell.
Behind the desk is a teacher.

What is her name?

Riddle is up and waiting

I am a protector.
I sit on a bridge.
One person can see right through me,
while others wonder what I hide.

What am I?

Bonus Riddle

I break, she falls. I break, she falls.

Who am I, and who is she?

It's Tuesday, Time For A Riddle!

A flick of the wrist, and I travel across
Leaving my mark wherever I go
I'm used to make money, but also for fun
I blend and create and cover and show
I'm made of many different materials
Of shapes and sizes, I have a variety
I'm a tool used for communication
But words I don't usually see.

What am I?

EZ Riddle.....or is it?

You will know that I am coming
From the jingle of my bell,
But exactly who I am is not an easy thing to tell.

Children, they adore me
for they find me jolly,
but I do not see them when the halls are decked with holly.

My job often leaves me frozen,
I am a man that all should know,
But I do not do business in times of sleet or ice or snow.

I travel much on business,
But no reindeer haul me around,
I do all my traveling firmly on the ground.

I love the time of Christmas,
But that's not my vocational season,
And I assure that is because of a sound economic reason.

Who am I?

Let's riddle todqy

What king can you make if you take
the head of a lamb
the middle of a pig
the hind of a buffalo
and the tail of a dragon?

Gross Riddle

Everything you catch you throw away,
but everything you don't catch you keep.

What are you hunting?

Hint: It's so disgusting, they are alive!

Answer the Riddle

Nothing is in it
But something is in it
Nobody is in it
But somebody is in it
If you have it
You and I are in it

What is it?

HINT: Think word

Another HINT: You will find the answer in most homes.

Hello Riddle

If you throw me from the window,
I will leave a grieving wife.
Bring me back, but in the door, and
You'll see someone giving life!

What am I?

Riddle Tuesdays Are Back!

I am taken from a mine,
and shut up in a wooden case,
from which I am never released,
and yet I am used by almost everybody.

What am I?

Did it

Sunday was the day, the 5K at Morton Arboretum. I did ok, considering I got a cramp in my left calf right away. I kept going and the pain subsided after the first mile.

I finished strong though, I could have kept going. I wanted my time to be under 50 minutes, would have loved to be at 45, but finishing with 47.24.

I'm ready for the next race, and I will beat my time!

2 days to go

Time got away from me. No treadmill. Don't want to risk injury or fatigue, so I'm taking tomorrow off too. Sunday is the day!

3 Days to go

I have officially declared today as "Blow off the treadmill and have Pie ala mode with parents" day.

4 days to go

Usual tread milling this morning.

Really looking forward to the race on Sunday!

5 DAYS TO GO!

Hard to believe the race is only 5 days away.

I was tempted to skip today, but having Hawaii 50 to watch while I was on the treadmill sure encouraged me.

50.5 minutes, 3.1 miles.

soon!

6 days to go

50 minutes, 3.2 miles.

Can't wait for the race. I checked the weather for Sunday and the rain has be taken out.

9 Days to go

Oh man, I am so wiped out. I did 50 minutes, 3.2 miles, but almost quit halfway thru. I pushed myself, got back on and finished. 6 days in a row. I'm taking tomorrow off.

10 Days to GO

Usual 50 minutes, 3.15 miles.

First time since June 5th that I did 5 days in a row. Will there be six? Stay tunes...

11 Days to go

Not too bad today, regular 50 minutes, 3.1 miles.

Started watching When Harry Met Sally, one of my all time favs I haven't seen in a long time.

I wonder why I have a taste for Peeeeecan Pie!

Sister: thanks for your encouragement on this project, so close to achieving what I thought would not be possible.

12 Days to go

Today: 50 Miles, 3.1 minutes.

Strike that.

Reverse it.

13 Days to go

50 minutes, 3.1 miles. Ouchie

14 Days to go

Oh my! Only 2 weeks until the RACE.

Back at it today, not too easy but done!

17 Days to Go

Thanks for the suggestions Kathleen. I'd like to walk your route sometime. Let me know when you are going to be doing it next and maybe I can join you.

50 minutes today. Hard at the end. Not sure when I'm going to find time this weekend to walk, but I hope to.

18 days to go

I did my 50 minutes this morning. Bowled tonight, knees hurt. '

I'd like to walk outside but I'm not sure how to figure out the 3.1 miles, unless I drive 1.55 miles from the house, mark the point in my mind, then walk there and back.

19 Days to go

Another morning 50 minute 3.15 mile treadmill walk.

Last night Kathy and I official signed up for the 5K.

So it's real now, bring it on!

20 Days to go

I took the weekend off, and my knees thanked me.

I walked 50 minutes, which I have capped my time at.

Did 3.14 miles.

Hope to get signed up for the 5K soon to make it an "official" countdown.

23 days to go

I did my 49 minutes, but had technical difficulties (the machine stopped and I didn't get to see the millage, so I'm not sure how far I went, it had to be 3 miles).

I also watched the Stand Up 2 Cancer while I did it, which wasn't too bright of me, since I got choked up at times.

It wasn't too hard to do the walking tonight. Debating if I'm taking tomorrow off, we'll see.

24 days to go

Did the full 49 minutes, pumped up the speed a bit more, did 3.1 miles.

How many exact miles are in a 5K. I know it's around 3, but I was wondering.

Finished "Love Actually". Stayed in England for the Killers DVD Live from The Royal Albert Hall.

over and out

25 Days to go

I bowled tonight, pretty tired, so it's a day off from the treadmill. Back at it tomorrow.

26 Days to go

I did my 3 miles on the treadmill, 49 minutes.

I thought this should become easier, but it's not. It's hard

It's been a while

Sister Kathy suggested I blog about the countdown to the FALL COLOR 5k RUN & WALK we will be doing on Sunday October 3rd at Morton Arboretum.

She will be running, I will be walking. I am not a runner, I don't have the body or stamina to do that kind of silly thing. But I'm a good walker. I like to walk fast, so this is perfect for me.

I started "training" on June 1st, walking 30 minutes on the treadmill. I've increased the time little by little. This week I'm up to 49 minutes, getting 3 miles done. I've been averaging about 5 days a week on the treadmill. Only walked outside a couple of times, this summer has been too darn hot to do much outside.

So anyway, Kathy thought it would give me some good motivation to stick with it and "train" harder as the big date approaches. Even though I may only have the one reader (Hi Kathy), it will make me feel obligated to do good, eat right, and walk my way into the next 4 weeks leading up to the "race".

So here it goes: 27 days to go. My ribs hurt me towards the end of the walk. I don't know why. I wanted to give up after 20 minutes, but did not. I'm watching "Love Actually". It helps me to watch something on the TV since walking on the treadmill is very boring.

See you tomorrow.

Here's an Easy Riddle Just For You

Every dawn begins with me,
At dusk I'll be the first you see,
And daybreak couldn't come without
What midday centers all about.

Daises grow from me, I'm told
And when I come, I end all cold,
But in the sun I won't be found,
Yet still, each day I'll be around.

What am I?

Weekly Riddle - Who Will Get it First?

Don't cry for me, the doings done.
From once green pastures have I come.
If left alone I will offend.
On that you truly can depend.

What am I?

Riddle Time

They don't touch when you say TOUCH,
but when you say SEPARATE,
they do touch.

What are they?

A Rare Monday RIddle

I am served at a table,
In gatherings of two or four;
Served small, white and round.
You'll love some,
And that's part of the fun.

What am I?

Answer The RIddle

What costs nothing
but is worth everything,
weighs nothing, but can last a lifetime,
that one person can't own,
but two or more can share?

Short Riddle

I am a place to stop,
Yet my name says I'm a place to go.

What am I?

(Hint: Think Car)

(Hint: Where might a car be when it's stopped? The name of the "place" sounds like the car should be "going". But it doesn't have the word "go" in it.")

Riddle

Many love me whether I am blond, black or red
Make me wait too long and I may lose my head
Some say I am smooth or even cold
I can cause confusion, or so I am told

I can disappear like a crazy magic trick
No skips or jumps, just hops without a pogo stick
Which makes me more or less bitter
As I cause my share of road side litter

What am I?

Does the Groundhog know the Answer?

I come in different shapes and sizes.
Parts of me are curved, others are straight.
You can put me anywhere you like,
but to do my job I only have one right place.

What am I?

Hint #1: It's small enough to fit in your hand or pocket.

I Like This Riddle

I put myself in danger,
And then I flee.
All the while you laugh at me.
If not for me, others may die,
Yet when you see me, I often cry.
I jump and run and roll and play,
But keeping them safe just makes my day.
What am I?

Short and Easy

Someone else has to take it before you can get it.

What is it?

Today's Riddle

I bend in 3 places and can beckon or accuse.
I'm known to make a very good point.

What am I?

Happy New Year RIddle

Round I start, yet no shape have I.
Allow me to breathe, and my life will die.
The older I grow, the more sought after I become.
You will feel much better when I am done.

What am I?