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.

  • Ooo what a brace of lovely photographs!

    I wrote under “Awake”about my doings yesterday-I got locked INto my flat!!my handle on the inside key latch wouldnt turn and I was stuck!!Panic Panic,of course...being me!But my sister in law came down and was able to open it from the other side with spare key.It has never happened before!So,yes...I was a bit purple!!

    Well I am off to meet my old nursey friends today and I will get them to help me find a purple!!

    From my archives...”Ouch!!”Betty Boop has got her hair stuck in some tendrils!x

  • Spotted a purple tulip in my rounds today, walked just about 2 miles


    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Hi Pretty colour !

    I took this in the garden outside this morning and also a duck’s(drake’s?)purple neck.Beautiful xx

    cant download off to weite to admin esp as Lanko has not been able to be in for ages xx

  • Love the videos of the pass . Betty Boop looks sad ! Maddening about your other photos, so frustrating. Lovely purple tulip  and well done for the walking with all your other duties. Must be so good having hubs home. I only did a short dog walk and forgot to take any photos so here’s one from the archives....

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Thanku !and I do love a snake’s head frittilary

    my friends came yesterday and we walked by the river and a man was playing an accordian.they brought chocolate! 
    will be watching the funeral of Prince Philip today xx

  • Try Again again...i promise you there is purple in this pigeon’s neck and it is beautiful x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Violetsniff

    Hi there, good start with the purples. Here’s a late black, on my walk yesterday this dear little lamb had strayed a bit from its Ma and when it noticed it got a bit panicked until it found her again. Anyways it had lovely black ears and markings on its face.

  •  I wanted to post my purple flowers. I confess I didn't walk far to take photo as they're in my side garden but I was busy removing tiny brambles from under my vines and in the flower beds. Does anyone have a tip for removing them permanently.  Anyway I can't post the photo as I havenoicon. Maybe next time!

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  • Hi, I've just found you here and wanted to pop in, hope that's ok.  I've been walking a lot since mid last year, lost a fair amount of weight and then got a breast cancer diagnosis about 2 months ago.  I am on Day 3 of chemo cycle 2 and one of the things I really want to maintain through treatment is my level of activity.   Yesterday I managed 2 walks, about 3-4km each, but getting motivated to go out the second time was a challenge.  I'm hoping to do the same today. 

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