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.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

     

    Not a clue, but it sure is pretty!!! 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Violetsniff

     - a PINK screen.

    Now I want one...

    Glad you've finished the cockerel - good luck with the new project! 

  • Been swimming again today, quieter, kids back at school.

    My Fragrent Cloud rose (anniversary/valentines present from DH) has come into bloom. Gorgeous big red flower. The Emma Hamilton is budding and will bloom soon. 

    My new little cherry tree has a bad infestation of black fly, so I am spraying it every evening. Waiting till almost dark so I don't catch any bees. It seems to be OK at the moment, fingers crossed. Xxx

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

  • ...what a beautiful post!

    ....oh yes....I’m afraid I am seriously girlie-girl!!xxlol

  • Thank you Violetsniff. Autocorrect does not like your name, nor does it like Gbear! Xx xx 

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

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to seaspirit44

    Hi chums, not Shropshire or Derbyshire though good guesses. I’m in Yorkshire and admittedly it’s not the best pic. Here is a clue Bar Tat.

    been having a great time with my lovely nephews (4 & 7) they know Aunty has had an operation and can’t play football at the moment... which is a blessing! I’m restricted to jigsaws and draughts which is a lot easier.

    Hugs to you all 

  • Ilkley moor ... ?.

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Flossie25

    Well done Flossie yes it’s the Cow & Calf rocks. 

    Did a lot of walking round Ilkley yesterday, all shops and cafes, I slept very well last night!

    Happy day everyone 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Here’s a pic from today, did about 5 miles walk which is the furthest I have walked since surgery.  The walk did incorporate a lunch stop and afternoon tea at the end!

  • Hi all, walked around Dunham Massey NT park today with my friend. The rose garden is absolutely beautiful. It ha s been open a few years now, but at the start they kept chickens on the ground, and you can see the benefit. 

    Very tired today, think I did too much swimming and walking yesterday xxxx

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