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.

  • Sorting photos this one popped up Grandaughter Eleanor's final piece at Art college she was 18

    She printed hand drawn Teddies and facts about them on to plain cotton to make material then made her pattern .

    Big Ted was the end result 

    It earned her front and centre at the annual show .

    tagging you as you like teddies 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Such a talented girl , and love the teddies theme. i think  would love that photo too as I’m sure I remember that she is a teddy collector! 

    Met friends for walk up Blackford Hill today, great views and gorgeous roddies…..also swan family on Blackford Pond. Xxx

    Can’t post the roddies!!

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Lovely views Swan family absolutely gorgeous . I'm not walking at minute pulled something behind knee .

    As for Eleanor we were all quite surprised when she said Art college not A levels .

    Teachers had earmarked her for medicine and family had no idea she was arty lol .Thankfully her mum said down to her but must put work in.

    She did and came out 3x star distinctions then did design degree Thankfully she in an employment she enjoys and seems secure .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • what gorgeous cygnets !!

    and goodness,your granddaughter is so accomplished!

    and she definately did put the work in for that amazing result!

    so glad she is in a job she loves xx

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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

    Love that teddy! Had a very wet walk on Friday with my friend and saw a large herd of deer

  • Gorgeous views, swans and deers. Didn’t get out on a walk yesterday as looking after my grandson but he still kept me moving and it was too hot to go on a proper walk, so today I’m catching up on all my jobs luckily it’s much cooler so better for ironing.


    Have a lovely Sunday all, I’m meeting a group of ex colleagues tomorrow for a walk so will hopefully get some photos xx

    SantababyHeart
  •  lovely way to spend Saturday he looks so serious about his building work Blush

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Oh he was  he wanted to get it as high as he could to knock it down to lots of squeals of laughter Rofl

    SantababyHeart
  • Well we walked 8000 steps around the brocante but spoilt the exercise with a brasserie meal!

    But I did buy a very nice ottoman to put my knitting in and use the top as a coffee table.........Top just needs a bit of decoupage to cover tge odd water stain but inside is immaculate.

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  • That’s good going  you deserved your meal which looks yummy. Can I ask what a Brocante is? I take it is a sale of some discription and your ottoman sounds lovely. Xx

    SantababyHeart