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.

  • My frog putting the thumbs up Thumbsup Polly xx

  • My early walk today. Now the sun is up earlier, I have more time to enjoy the views!

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  • Lovely views  . I’m intrigued by your frogs  , did you raise them from tadpoles or even spawn? We used to get loads in our back garden (near a river) but hardly ever see any now (and they may have been toads actually). 
    Nordic walk yesterday - perfect weather, sunny with cartoon clouds and a light breeze. Happy Sunday to all xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Wow what a beautiful view where about are you looks stunning ..Polly xx

  • Hi the frogs are miniature fresh water frogs we have them in our tank with the fishies they are amazing so funny to watch, and each one has a character, they can have lots of babies , but would probaly be eaten and the frogs can last many years .. Polly xx

  • Well I'm absolutely knackered from 3 nights of practically no sleep but my partner and I are National Trust members and we went to Clumber Park in Notts today. About a 45 min drive from home but my proud moment is I did the round the lake walk. About 5 miles. Had to stop a few times and park on a bench and have a painkiller towards the end but the most exercise I've done in a while. Joints are aching. Sorry no pics as phone was in backpack. 

  • mainly in the garden today  

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Well done bet it was loverly you done so well  .. Polly xx

  • lovely walk the other day. Mowed yesterday (takes up to 2 hours) .... needed brufen last night and this morning !!!

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • I'm like you  .....I cut all the grass yesterday and planted five new perennials to fill a few gaps which seemed to have appeared. After the pipework , we have had to reseed the trenches so for the new grass, it was a first, careful, high cut. Hopefully it will start to knit together soon. We are trying to beat the heat when it will stop growing and go brown.

    Anyway it's done for now....apart from the Orchid patches. I have to leave those. Apparently they only grow on chalk. My daughter-in-law leaves for UK today. Son is spending four more days with us before leaving for work in Holland. Although they have onlybeen camping nearby not in house, it will seem strange without them dropping in for showers, meals and the washing machine!

    Take care everyone. Don't get too wet for the Bank holiday. Ours isn't until Thursday  (Ascension Day) with probably most people taking Friday off.....officially a Jour du Pont ( bridging day)

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