Walking back to Happiness

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Well. Welcome to this thread.

You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.

This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.

It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.

The idea is that you can do any of these or none:

  1. Post when you have walked.
  2. Post how many minutes you walked for.
  3. Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
  4. Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
  5. Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
  6. A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
  7. On a safety note. Do tell friends, family or the thread when you leave and return safely. Be aware of your personal safety at all times.

 

Well here goes.

Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.

Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.

PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.

  • Great to see everyone ls holiday pics. I love the Lake District. We are in Warmwell in Dorset, in a Lodge, it's so quiet in a woodland setting. I've Been roller  skating the last 2 days. Did it as aHeart eyesirl, much harder after all these years with a few injuries due to wear and tear. Still young atvheart, at times mes. Heart eyes

  • Hi not been here for ages!

    we have been walking the wonderful countryside of uk over the last 2 weeks & enjoying the warmer weather, but where’s summer gone….?

    lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire & finally Bedfordshire, home today.

       

    more later when home and better wifi!!

    Hope all is well

    Jx

  • Great photos folks! Glad you’ve been back out and about  after your horrible Covid experience. And I’m in awe of your roller skating  , I wouldn’t dare! Used to ice skate but am too nervous of falling now. 
    Lovely visit to Hatfield House gardens and grounds with a friend. Perfect weather and a couple of cafe visits. Love to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Been to a friends open garden event today in aid of Red Cross my sort of garden lots of shade and in no way would it be called formal Blush

        
        
        

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Oww Margaret what a wonderful garden, such lovely photographs.  Your friend has worked so hard on this and it definitely shows - beautiful xxx

    (I've just posted that I hadn't seen you posting hahaha - I found you here in this beautiful garden.

    Sending loads of love to you xxx 

    I'm hoping this makes sense - only my mind says one thing and my fingers type whatever they like x
  • Loving the roller skating   I definitely wouldn’t try it as my knees are bad enough !!!


    I’ve done some walking but will do more once back home. 

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Lovely garden  and I’m with you on the roller skating  ! Although that path looks like a good one for roller skating….. 

    Had a lovely river walk with a friend yesterday, passed this cute family with an uplifting message in the background if you can spot it. Love to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • I’m of the same opinion,   and  , I managed to ice skate a bit years ago but would never willingly look at roller skates, let alone use them! 

    Great photos all, I keep forgetting to take any when I’m out! Oh and probably won’t do much in the way of Nordic style walking now I know what a mess my shoulder joints are in! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • I remembered to take a photo or two, after I’d had my nap we walked onto the Common, Henry had a spell off the lead and loved it! 



    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • This thread is quiet. I’ve done a bit of a walk this morning but need to up distance. Nearly over jet lag … we spent the first 2 days back home mowing the overgrown grass

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “