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.

  • Love the river photo . The weather has been so beautiful these last few days.

    Welcone to this great thread , hope you’ll manage to post some photos of your walks. Can’t think of anything to add to ’s instructions. It can be pretty hit or miss these days on the forum. Have walked every day, today with coffee included! Sat on a damp picnic table with a friend halfway through our walk, with our flasks. Lovely view of the heath. Patted some ponies on a later walk. Love to all, HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Violetsniff

    Hi everyone, just been catching up with this thread, it’s been a busy week! Lovely to see so many pics of nature, wildlife, water, sunshine... we have been lucky with the weather.

    Had a walk yesterday with a friend we went to the beach as it was such a nice day, it was warm enough for us to sit on the pebbles having a natter for ages.

    We have to make the most of it!

  • Hi All,

    I’d like to say hello, walking has always been a part of my life and I’m so glad to see there’s a group of like minded ladies. 
    Im about to embark on my journey into the unknown (read my profile for more info)

    This is my beloved Bob and I on a walk through the woods today taking in the beautiful autumn colours. Sad to think I’m not going to be able to do this after surgery for a few months Cry

    Susie x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Ricecrispie

    What a beautiful picture. You’ll be back doing it soon enough. Even though you won’t be riding for a while you’ll still have Bob to cuddle.  I enjoyed my first walk with my daughter at the weekend since having surgery 5 weeks ago. 
    All the best x 

  • So nice to be able to have a walk this lockdown even though shielded advice say yes this time . 2.5 ml this morning muddy but some lovely colours .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  •  Ooo what fantastic photos...loved the multi-coloured berries and the Horses....Squeeeee!!Cheered me up no end.

    here is my “poor cousin “photo....I tried to catch the sun on them which was lovely...but....

  • Hi, lovely photos everyone.  Welcome to the thread new people. Finally got onto site on my phone rather than kindle so will try post a photo I took this weekend. 

  • Woo hoo! It worked hope that those of you in England are coping with the lockdown ok. Numbers are climbing up here in Jersey but at the moment no plans to do anything other than recommend mask wearing indoors. We've had some lovely weather and been finding new places to walk the dog.  One thing to come out of lockdown is Jersey has always had "honesty"boxes for fruit and veg etc but so many more have popped up with people baking,second hand books etc. We've been going round trying to find new ones at the weekend.