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.

  • Hi ...glad you feel less pain.. hpong it works as well.

    well,I haveto admit,rainy day activities today... bit working my way back to happiness... have managed to finish some stress teddies.we are making them in Knit n Natter.They are for firemen to carry in the front of their fireengines for traumatised children at house fires xxmy little grandniece helped a lil bit xx

  • Pleased you’re doing good

    My walk was around the town... raining now 

    Hope you get to swim tomorrow

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

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    Former Member in reply to Flossie25

    The Surgeon said that the lump has shrunk a bit more and the tiny extra lump is no longer there. She considered out loud whether to 'pop it out' under a local anaesthetic, but came down on the side of leave well alone ... and come back in a year. She said I looked much better than I did six months ago, but I think that is because heart and blood pressure medication has been adjusted so that probably accounst for it!

    If I could take and post photos, I'd put one in of my neighbour's beautiful dahlia  which is light purply colour and is covered with blooms and the plant is large enough for me to sort of see from my lounge window.

  • Good news hugs xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

    What  a lovely idea Violetsniff!

    Your name always reminds me of a dearly loved Great Aunt who always wore ashes of violets perfume.  She was a great knitter too.  Not surprising really as she was one of the first female buyers in the wool department at DH Evans in Oxford Street in London.  She was also a suffragette!

    Big hugs to all and hope you all get out for a walk tomorrow.

    Linda xx

  • Good morning everyone

    results of my finger walking ( due to nasty weather) ! Won’t see this scene for a few months now Pensive. Now what’s next ? 

    This one is called Sun Sea and Sand , next one is called Save our Squirrels! Great for getting the brain working not so good for aerobic effects ( too many cups of tea  by hubby ) . Well off to get dressed and go for a little walk to deliver a card to a friend Grinning

    Have a good  day all , and be kind to yourselves - charity shops are a good source of jigsaws . I do 1000 pieces. 

    Ruby Rose x 

    • My face looks better when I smile - so smile it is ! 
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    Former Member in reply to Ruby Rose

    Oh I love a jigsaw puzzle, but then I get to the point where nothing but the jigsaw happens. That is such a pretty one

    I love a colourful one. Shame we can't have a swap shop

    Luckily I share this fun with my big sis, so we swap shop then give them to charity shops

    I managed - JUST - another 7km walk.Lots of hills in the Chilterns. It was one I did regularly before the BC descended. It was totally knack............. so slept like a baby until 9.15!!!!! Obviously needed.

    Today it's shop and then a gentle walk

    Hope this awful weather has passed you all by

    Gentle hugs ladies

    Leoaldy56

  • Hi Leolady56

    its FREEZING ! Icy  cold wind , can’t believe the change in temperature. Had a walk and cuppa with a friend . Going back out but puting  cosy clothes on and taking the car ! Well this girl can’t go to Tesco and come out with one thing !!! 

    Going to buy trousers as I need smaller size now ! But I’ve kept my bigger ones ! That would be tempting fate ! 

    Byeee

    Ruby Rose x 

    • My face looks better when I smile - so smile it is ! 
  • Well done , glad you are feeling better and that things are looking good xxx

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

  • , local walk in the rain today. I have been overdoing it, as is my wont, and tiredness kicked in. Enjoyed the walk though xxx

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