Fun is good for you!

@Fleura (30352)

United Kingdom

November 7, 2018 4:15am CST

It’s a very long time since I was here… how are all my old myLot friends and contacts? This morning it’s a lovely autumn morning here, damp but gradually clearing and the sun is coming out, with the odd gust of wind to pluck a few golden leaves off the trees. My Mother always used to say that if you could catch a falling leaf it meant one month of good luck for the next year. Of course we didn’t really believe that, but she and her siblings used to try and catch leaves when they were children, and she did it with me and now I do it with my girls. It’s just a little something fun to make you run and jump and laugh – and even that little bit of exercise and laughter gets you moving and lifts your spirits so maybe the luck comes in the form of good health if you do it enough? Anyone else caught a leaf or two yet? All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2018.

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@leny34 (8506)

• Sidoarjo, Indonesia

7 Nov 18

it seems like it's a very pleasant thing to catch leaves and get good luck

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

It brings a smile to your face for sure!

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

@leny34 Ha ha yes, try it - ideally with some friends, or with your children if you have any.

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@leny34 (8506)

• Sidoarjo, Indonesia

7 Nov 18

@Fleura really..?

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@LadyDuck (471337)

• Switzerland

7 Nov 18

Hello, I am so glad to see you back. I have caught falling leaves even a few days ago, but I do not think they will bring me luck.

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@LadyDuck (471337)

• Switzerland

8 Nov 18

@Fleura I am so sorry, I hope it's not too serious, knees are hard to fix, I have fallen from the stairs three years ago and the knee hurt for several weeks.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Hello and lovely to 'see' you too! I hope all is well there. I have only caught one so far, I hurt my knee and ankle a few days ago falling into a pothole in the dark so I haven't been able to run about as much as I should, but I will try again in the next few days, we are having gusty winds and the leaves are lovely colours too.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

8 Nov 18

@LadyDuck Luckily I think it's quite minor, but it does make you realize how important knees are!

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@Poppylicious (11133)

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7 Nov 18

If I catch it accidentally when it falls on my head, do I still get the Good Luck? Nice to see you. :)

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Well, some have luck thrust upon them : ) Nice to 'see' you too!

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@Ronrybs (19177)

• London, England

7 Nov 18

I've not caught a falling leaf since I was a youngster so that accounts for a lot! Welcome back

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Thank you! I don't think you need to stop these fun things when you grow up - My Mum never did! Hope all's well with you : )

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@Ronrybs (19177)

• London, England

7 Nov 18

@Fleura Indeed, all is fine. I do other fun things and am very childish about, too!

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@nela13 (58665)

• Portugal

7 Nov 18

I used to do that when i was a child but not anymore

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Don't give up on those childish pleasures - it's all the little things that make life worth living : )

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@nela13 (58665)

• Portugal

7 Nov 18

@Fleura true, simple things make our life better.

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Abiodun Adekoya

@septabchips (1141)

• Nigeria

7 Nov 18

I think I am going to try and catch one or two. I really need goodluck for the coming year. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Hopefully it will make you smile a little bit at least : )

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Abiodun Adekoya

@septabchips (1141)

• Nigeria

7 Nov 18

@Fleura Oh yeah. Thank you my friend.

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

7 Nov 18

Hi welcome back. I never heard something like that. I just look at it falling

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

7 Nov 18

@Fleura I guess so

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Thanks! It's fun - although passers-by will probably wonder about you!

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@allknowing (136089)

• India

8 Nov 18

Good to see you back. Remember interacting with you.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

8 Nov 18

Hello and thank you - good to 'see' you too!

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@Rick1950 (1576)

• Lima, Peru

7 Nov 18

I don't because I'm living in Lima and here seasons are not like than in the UK. I'd like to be where you are and try to catch a leaf. It seems to be very funny as you tell it.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

I'm sure it makes me look very funny, jumping and darting about!

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@amadeo (111938)

• United States

7 Nov 18

the falling of the leaves finally ran out of gas. Mot of the leaves are bagged.My neighbor wants them for his compost pile. Very nice to hear from you and thanks for stopping by.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Hello and nice to 'see' you too! Yes leaf mould is good for the garden.

@rakski (122316)

• Philippines

7 Nov 18

Did you catch a leaf?

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

only one so far - must try harder!

@paigea (36317)

• Canada

7 Nov 18

I read this too late! The leaves are down and well covered by snow.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

13 Nov 18

Of course! No snow here yet - will see if we get a sudden snowfall like last year!

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@ilocosboy (45156)

• Philippines

7 Nov 18

Now that I've learned this I will now try to catch falling leaves from a tree.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

7 Nov 18

I haven't heard about this leaf falling thing .good luck and happy to see you back.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Thank you, I am going to try and catch some more!

@JudyEv (339548)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Nov 18

Great to see your name appearing again and trying to catch a leaf sounds like a great plan.

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@Fleura (30352)

• United Kingdom

7 Nov 18

Thank you! It's good to 'see' old friends again!

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