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.

  • I'm going to pay for it tomorrow ....................................... 

    Karen 

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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

    Well now....

    Sometime last year I got barred for life for the fourth time !!!!! From our local Reform club. 

    Had a row with a long standing member, who has never even spoke a word to me in 20+ yrs. Or had a cival word to say about any one or any thing, then the nosy cow asks me so matter of fact , about my battle with this bastard disease, she got both barrels. It is a nastynasty piece of work.

    I nipped in hairdressers once and it was sat there, I pipped up " Dee luv ,I didn't know you could charm snakes" As you can tell I find it hard to keep my mouth shut.

    Well tonight me n lad, minding are own, young lad who runs it now was walking his dog. He told me to put in for my membership again.

    Now its depressing, all have there own seats, and most are down right misersble. My buddy says yes as he not being challenge enough at poker, and the bonkers barlady has left. 

    What to do ??? It would winde that nasty piece of work up. !!!!!

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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

     

    Helen sound a sweatheart, my good mate suffers with deprssion. Its such a unpradictable illness.

    Is your little friend ok now.

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    Walking today was...mostly about my man...accompanying him to appointments and then this evening attempting to escort him home from pals. He is still there : )

    On the plus side my lovely doggy is moving much better so hopefully tomorrow we will get a proper walk in.

    Ha, after my man has been back up to GP at crack of dawn  for blood tests...I going to love his thick head in morning : )

    mrsox..hope your little fur ball had perked up.

    Those doing mega steps...I am in awe!!

    Take care

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    I know it is wrong of me to tell you to play devils advocat as there maybe something going on in her life that makes her the way she is ......  but the other part of me says 'Go on Go on Go on - you know you really want to!' You could go along and smile a lot and be absolutely charming and that will leave her wondering what you are up to - let her own psyche do the rest - and yes I probably am an evil genius!

  • ....don’t worry mrsox...I know the type...OH yes....

    and Helen still suffers I’ afraid,she doesn’t have very much confidence and had a BC scare herself at the same time as my op...but fortuately it was ok.I asked her to ask for a lady Doctor but she didn’t even have the confidence to do that...her Dad goes with her everywhere...bless her....

    and ....What do you think of these for today???(In aid of Eating Disorders)(in fact I dont have the courage to wear my french stockings to the gym...some of those men would have heart attacks and fall off their bikes!!!bless ‘em...

    sorry I dont know what came over me then I’m not normally like this.........Also....I have now been to gym and done 1/2 hour,then to town,for a mooch,which I do once a week or so....sometimes round second hand shops or arty shops .....great morning...xx

  • Walking is eluding me this week! Rads appointments all over the place because of other things but have had a couple of nice lunches with my sister who works close to the hospital. Wagamama today :-)

    should have dragged myself out this afternoon but the thought of being Mum the taxi later on made me want to conserve some energy!

     youve had a busy morning, loving the socks

     I say go for it, all for winding the wrong uns up

     kemosabe and radioterrorist love it

     im exhausted and not on chemo, thinking of you and hope you manage to get some fresh air today

    Jac x
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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

    Yesterday, for the first time in ages, I woke up feeling good - no pain.Trouble is, when I get days like that I ruin it all by doing too much!! And so I did it again yesterday. Spent the morning doing loads of washing and hanging out on the line - beautiful day here and it all dried really well. Made soup for lunch, and after a 10 minute sit down decided to take the old dog to the beach. Pushed her into the car - can't lift her so she has to ride in the passenger footwell. Walked to the end of the beach and did a sort of body scan - where mentally I checked myself over to see how I was feeling. result was good, but don't go too much further! So walked round the car park climbed over the wall again and back on to the beach. Felt as though I had my second wind, still felt good when we got back to the car. After a cup of tea did my stretching exercises (yoga-ish type) and sat on the bed for a rest before supper and then out to choir. A really busy energetic day for me!!  

    Today I had another walk!! To the woods this time as still feeling pretty good. Photo really is from my walk, the signs really are up in our woods - don't think the council could have put them there!!

    See what tomorrow brings - it's Thursday so it's my dance exercise class - hope I don't collapse from doing too much as I really enjoy the class.

    Hope the photo has come out okay - first time I've tried it!!!

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Guess whos got happy sox !!!!!!

    Going finishing me pie off. Talk later. 

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

     rocking those booties. Bootydelicious I'd say. 

     men in lycra and you in stockings mmmmmm. But loving the socks - Look Cath K to me.

     I feel totally cream crackered just reading your post! Tee hee

    Now nana was on duty today alongside of youngest daughter. We spent 2 hrs in soft play and a freeeeeezzzzing hour in the park.

    Socks looked like this today

    Hedgehohs

    Nana and Zippy on horses. Took me most of the time to get back up againn

    God bless Tenas. Tee hee.

    Tomorrow I WILL do proper walking I need it . I discover I miss it. But I may need some funky boots.

    Take care, stay safe and be gentle 

    Leolady aka Lindsay or Nana Poo