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.

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    I think Roland is gettin on now hes 10 this year, same birthday as me. !!!! 

    We have done some walking me and that lad, ovef yesrs. Its just gentle with him now of late and when hes had enough he just sits and looks at you , all fed up. Next week when iv been filled with toxic waste he will follow me everywhere. Even when im in bath he comes and sits with me.

    Well me , lad and teenager have just had a couple of hours on park. Its certanly blew cobwebs away. Xx

    Take care gang...xxxxx

  • Ahhh ~   I hope Roland is OK. Hopefully the fish and chips will cheer hiim up!! 

    Animals -- I have a cat,  very old now and she has moments when she doesn't eat and just sleeps all day and I think right she's on the way down then, a couple of days later, perks up and drives me mad eating all day and wanting to keep going in the garden. I have to let her in and out of the back door,  even though she has a cat flap,  but now she's old she won't use it.  'Too posh to push' we have renamed her!!

    Best of luck with the hair loss as well, Been there done that!!  ha ha

    Take care and love to Roland  xx

    Love Edwina xx

    Back here again for hubby diagnosed with oesophagus cancer - Sept. 2021   Face palm tone2

    You’re allowed to scream  - You’re allowed to cry  - But do not give up

    MAMMOGRAMS save lives, I'm the proof!!! 

    7 rounds of chemo, finished 30th May 2018. 15 zaps of radiotherapy, finished 26th July 2018.

    I Survived .......... Sadly my hubby did not.Pensive

     

     

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    Mrsox,

    Sounds like Roland’s ready to chill out a bit bless him!! He sounds a right character. 

    Have you got your flowerdy docs yet?? 

    Hope your scalp’s not too sore now you’re losing your hair. 

    Xxx

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    How u feeling  ? Is chemo beind a niusance again, hope not. 

    I get my 2nd toxic waste next mon !!!!! Bloody dreading it .

    Me boots are on the way....

    Roland , he's me best mate. My mate from work has croched me a blanket, guess who has claimed it, yes Roland . 

    Were nippin out for 20 mins or so he likes having a sniff round eastate. Who knows what we shall see or end up. I think and teenager agrees , it depends what mood hes in. He really is a characture , and miserable dont even come near how he grumbles, and chuffs all time. 

    Time to brave the cold, hes looking at meh.

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    Mrsox, Chemo is being a nuisance - not even got any energy to go for a sniff round the estate :-( You & Roland can do a bit for me. 

    I have tried to do a bit of exercise but really can’t as feel so bleurgh after. Next week will different...walking every day....no excuses!! 

    Glad you’re feeling well enough to get out wi the lad & roland. 

    xXx

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    Giggling at the toxic waste. So funny only you my lovely

    I call it Kemosabe - like the Lone Ranger side kick

    I have done a massive 180 miles today.

    Honest I did. I did half and Mr Leo did half.

    Drove to Brum to check out Father in law. 88 not out but the innings wont be too much longer. Had a cheap curry and now home

    Tomorrow I will be chasing around soft play with the gorgeous Zippy - grandson.

    Well done to those who put me to shame today  especially those in the midst of Kemosabe and Radioterrorist

    Leolady56 - could be windy here tonight!!!! tee hee

  • I'm f*cking exhausted!!

    Also went to East Grinstead and back by 10am.................

    Tomorrow will be.................... hopefully not more of the same!!

    xx

    Karen 

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    My youngest daughter- who spent last year battling her eating disorder- send to one another each day. Crazy pics. of our socks this week

    I am wearing Xmas ones tomorrow. I will post for you

    Hedgehog ones too.

    Or odd socks day for Friday . YUP that's it

    Leolady - Lindsay

    Her battle is won but still fighting the war

  • ....how wonderful...can’t wait!!Bless your daughter...what a shame.

    I have a little friend who is “young for her age “and she has suffered all her life with depression,and one thing she had was anorexia.

    She is the daughter of an old boyfriend,and she stayed in touch with me.We write to each other every day now.Her Mom died with BC,and she wrote a little paper letter for me to open each day when I was in Hospital.I told her today about the coloured socks and she was very pleased!!

    ....love hearing tour stories about Roland...the little friend(I will call her “Helen”...when she was severely ill years ago she had a dog who would come and put his chin on her bed.That was the first time I’d heard of dogs being like that..and I adored that thought !!xx

    ....wow.........................

    ....Wow...major shopping trip....what a fun way to have atreat after that horrid rad xx

  • Good heavens  you're awesome. I'm completely ashamed of my step count today, so I'm not telling haha.

    Helen