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.

  • Fab photos all. Thanks for the castle invitation  ! And would love to see the badgers emerge from the holes. Short walks for me too  in this heat, am heading for Edinburgh today so hopefully cooler and some decent walks. Then Berwick and a boat trip to see some puffins I hope! Also looks much cooler there. This is my view on short walk to train station this morning… love to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Dolphins were off the coast last week  between Berwick and Holy island . Obviously they went into hiding when we were on the island Joy. Enjoy your trip 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Ooh dolphins would be wonderful!! I’m going from Seahouses, round the Farne Islands I think. Rain is possible but I don’t care! Hopefully puffins at least, anything else a bonus. Seals quite likely I think. Xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Today we went to a mountain village. There was quite a few slopes to push the chair up ànd mum and I had to stay on the village's lower streets but it was so pretty and not quite as hot as the coast. Sitting on our terrace for tea now it's 32° with a very warm night anticipated. But mum loves the heat. She used to be a sunbather and still copes well. Obviously she's having lots of liquid and wearing 100% cotton clothes and a large floppy sunhat. 

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  •   Ooo Dolphins!

    I remember once on a “Singles Holiday”(yes-)we went to Minack Theatre to watch a Play and some people told us that very recently there had been people watching the Play and right at the end of it,the Dolphins came out and we’re seen in the background gambolling xx

  •  , it must be a magical feeling having your mum there with you and going to all these lovely places.... and more than anything I imagine your dear mum is loving this Hugging

    I'm hoping this makes sense - only my mind says one thing and my fingers type whatever they like x
  • Hoping you had a great time  , it does sound amazing - I'd have the same luck....

    Sssshhhh!! You might of seen the dolphins in the distance   DolphinDolphin

    xxx

    I'm hoping this makes sense - only my mind says one thing and my fingers type whatever they like x
  • Your Mum is having such a wonderful life with you   xx

    Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!

  • I hope so. She says she's enjoying herself although her memory is worse. But to have read two good sized paperbacks already......not quite Sunday Times bestsellers but not Mills and Boon either is very good for her age. 

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