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.

  •   we were at their flagship store in Windermere next to railway station . So big !!! Spent a happy time going around saying what is that I’m sure I need it Joy Managed to get the eco products I needed for the caravan .

    Dexter loves it now cos he is allowed in and gets spoiled by everyone .

    packing up today and going home. I need to change the bedding as daughter coming to Caravan with two friends over coronation weekend . They meet up about twice a year travelling to a central point but since getting older prefer caravan to city break 

    I’ve been here two weeks this time so lots of laundry to do once at home .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • That store is just stunning, I bet you spent quite a while in there,  ? Glad Dexter is allowed in too! Did you succumb to their cafe too? The old store was good but the new one? Fab! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Wonderful skies  , such beautiful surroundings at your caravan! 
     the sea looked so inviting! And well done for all the walking despite your aches and pains. 
    Hope your eye heals quickly  , glad it’s been seen and assessed. We need to preserve all the faculties we can! 
    Have had some lovely walks in past few days, walked with my nephew on Sunday on one of my favourite ‘to next town and back’ routes, past some very cute young cows. Then long walk yesterday with best friend, another familiar route with banks of wild garlic and bluebells in the woods. Nordic walk this morning but no photos from that. Nice ending at local cafe! Love to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Forgot this fab tree! I’m sure it could tell some tales. And would love to know who lives in the many nooks and crannies xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • @HappyFeet1….

     gorgeous and clear photos of the flowers beneath the trees.and Who Lives In A Place Like This ,tree!!I once wrote a story for creative writing group about a man sitting under a tree like than when all of a sudden he heard a tap tap tapping.When he opened the tiny door it was a grinning troll…..I think it was a bit dark for my polite society Creative Writing group.
    However I did make them laugh with a different story.

     that washing will whittle down,do a little bit at a time and the weather is good for drying on line….

      i spied a Pink Post Box!!Anybody guess where ??xx

  • Gorgeous photos Happyfeet.

    There is a tree with a door in at Hampton Court Gardens. It doesn't go anywhere but always makes me imagine great fairy tales whenever I see it.

    My eye is twitching now which probably means it is healing but it does feel a bit odd. 

    No walking today. I did have a visit to tge dentist though. Drilling without anaestgetic as my dentist was confident there was no nerve nearby. Then that horrible gloomy stuff to make an impression. My lovely new tooth should be ready next week!

  • Hello, 

    This is motivation to keep walking 

  • Hi,

    This is my motivation to keep walking, my daughter managed to catch the only moment she was still on our walk today! 

    I've only just been diagnosed so still physically ok, but mentally and emotionally all over the place. Walking this little beast is my therapy at the moment, especially in the beautiful bluebell woods. 

    Mama G

  • My dog Merlin he loves to walk and run but stops 20 times to try and poo. It's terrible for him. When at home he just sleeps all day, old boy now. Such a little love bucket. So calm, never barks hardly ignores those that bark at him. 

  • Gorgeous dog MamaG. Yes, great motivation and with warmer weather on the way (we hope!).