I am writing to express my opinion, share my experiences and to maybe provide some insight. My blog is addressing women at 50 ( but men are welcome to read my posts) ,their issues and the questions that come up at this stage in life. I don’t aim to teach, but to learn together.
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62 thoughts on “Bridging the gap”
I once fell off such a bridge. Thank God the stream below was only about three meters off the top. It had rained and the woods were very weak so that the moment I made my first two steps, it went crushing down. Almost broke my back, had a little knee issue. They do help but are very risky too.
You can never be sure with bridges that have been around for a long time like this one, but they are very scenic–and it’s incredible when they do turn out to be nice and sturdy.
I remember being facinated by tightrope walkers… but some of them (not to take anything away from the skill) anyway have special groves in the bottom of their slipper/shoes to help!
Part of the excitement in any magic is not knowing how it is achieved 😉
I once fell off such a bridge. Thank God the stream below was only about three meters off the top. It had rained and the woods were very weak so that the moment I made my first two steps, it went crushing down. Almost broke my back, had a little knee issue. They do help but are very risky too.
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Yes, these rustic types are not very safe at times. I’m glad it wasn’t a lasting injury
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No, they are not. I was glad too i came out safe.
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I am so scared of these. Have crossed them a few times but always scary. Great piece, Sadje.💕
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It’s a tricky business crossing over them.
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Yes it is.💕
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We used to run across many bridges like this as children. Well written Sadje. KL ❤️
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Thanks a lot KL
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You can never be sure with bridges that have been around for a long time like this one, but they are very scenic–and it’s incredible when they do turn out to be nice and sturdy.
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Very right. That first step is the real test
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Agreed.
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get board feed me ok?
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HaHa! Courage is the first to flee in a precarious situation.
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Oh yes, very true. 😂
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I have travelled on several of those little bridges. You are so right…caution is required!
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Indeed my friend. Thanks
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😊
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I love this, short and sweet, but so succinct 😊
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Oh thank you so much
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This reminded me a a short news title I read the other day… A woman had earn a citation for the longest trek across a tight rope… in high heels!! 😀
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That’s so brave of her. 😂😂😂
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I remember being facinated by tightrope walkers… but some of them (not to take anything away from the skill) anyway have special groves in the bottom of their slipper/shoes to help!
Part of the excitement in any magic is not knowing how it is achieved 😉
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How right you are Jules.
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🙂
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Nicely done you brave girl! 💖💖
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Thanks a lot Ami
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you can call me Ami or Cindy or come for dinner.. 💖😂
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Sorry still a bit sleep deprived.
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Understood!! 💖😘
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Great poem, Sadje! It does take courage to cross these unreliable bridges.
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Thanks a lot Shruthi
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You’re welcome!
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I’ve been over a few of these, must be cautious for sure. Lovely poem, Sadje.
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Thanks Jeff.
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Always.
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I remember these during my childhood. Age and weather take their toll and they become unstable. Nice poem, Sadje!
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Yes, untreated woods gets unreliable with age. Thanks Eugenia
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Most welcome, Sadje!
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The phrase look before you leap comes to mind.
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Yup, that’s should always be kept in mind.
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Caution is tops.
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Absolutely right! Thanks 🙏🏼
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Cross over quickly before the plank breaks… which happened once and dumped me in a water-filled ditch
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Good advice Crispina.
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The ditch the plank dumped me in was cold, dirty & smelly, and it was in February, so cold too
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Oops!
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Not the most pleasant experience. I have learned to be more cautious ❤️
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Yes, that’s why we have these experiences
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So true! But the bouncy ones are fun to stay on for a bit. 😉
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Very true. Thanks Susi
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🙂 You’re welcome!
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