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.

  • It will feel a bit strange..I only went back once as didn’t feel I cld do it again.. but the nuce people were there incl a nursing Officer n Sister, who quietly told her why I had left.I got some hugs ! And told them I was glad to see they wrre lifting properly !! ( being cheeky!)And then I was gone . 

    I your veg!! It looks so tempting! You could be a photographer for Dela Smith!! 

    Nce you went for a nice walk ,

    Well I am on Coach back from Brighton... So Bracing!! So Inpiring!! 

    Good guess xbut no..

    I always think there must be something in the air cos I somehow got lost in a rabbit warren of a hotel coming back from loo, and nearly fell into a nice Hipsters arms accidentally, and found myself in severL Souk- type shops withsuspicious smoke all around! It was nice

    snyway did get some lovely bargains and yessss!! i beaten you ...taken before end of day... but feel am getting better!! ( this is good as I see you as the sporty type x

    Had fabo day.Stuck in traff now xxxexhausted but happyxx

  • Lovely veg ...Canal boat hotels sound interesting Good trip away ...... canal side walks sound good  

    My walk last evening down busy streets ... pic not so good but it’s of decorated trees ... lights are wrapped around them..

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • That is so atmospheric,!!! Was it taken when you were away?

    i found a well- known tourist place yesterda where I could sit and read my book in the garden free- of - charge!!!

    I can’t say where as I try to keep my address secret on Social media- but it was a Gift- I feel I can go there any time I like- free of nosey neighbours!! ( The Weirdos appear as soon as you sit out here) ...Truly a Haven.

    I am afraid I was up at Bonkers-o’clock in the early hours..my frvered creative brain wanting to find” Just The Right Colours...” for a cushion or frieze I am making out of the dress I bought in Brighton ( broken zip),for my cousin and her daughter....she makes rugs and her daughter is a fabo artist ..I found them on a well-known site...in fact there were 4 long lost cousins who all came from our wonderful Grandma up in Scotlnd!!! Her Granpapa was a MasterTailor...so now I have a real Big Head!!!! We are meeting up this year!!! Too exciting !!

    they are extrememly trendy and good at stuff ( they do for a living)so....bit nervous..to get it right...

    so-anyway...happy morning and hopefully we all can sleep tonight! It was a big temptation to come on here but the ipad light keeps me awake...in end put on electric blanket on low and got my microwave blue Teddy warmed up...I call him Blue...

    oh dear I WILL shut up now....

  • Well,been to the gym.....

    Notes on my bike at the Gym where I am now:

    O Girl with shiny Lycra
    Speeding on your cycle
    (next to me in Jack Wills baggies)
    But Are you fickle?

    Your Ponytail lacks lustre
    I wish i had a duster
    Your lashes reach the door
    (And even more)

    Drinking speedo protein
    With your tTrainer Guy
    Try not to fall with that gleam
    Into his biceps wont u?(try)

    While Listening to Adele and
    Starting to speed up
    Ooo am faster than u now
    (It aint the hair its the tortoise)

    Anyway
    (Take no notice am only jeal)

  • Home again (we looked at the weather forecast and our one remaining log and decided home a few hours early was the best option) 

    now for photos of my walks and our visits? 

    Moomy

  • Baddersley Clinton (National Trust)

    Moomy

  • Packwood House (another National Trust very near) 

    Moomy

  • And a canal signpost at Lapworth, showing through a split bridge ( Stratford Canal was built on the cheap!) 

    Moomy

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to moomy

    Well  . . .   Going to meet 2 lovely friends in town and decided to make an effort.  Put on my bargain dress and my only just not flat shoes.  Started walking to the bus stop and so unsteady i fell over.  And couldn't get up.  A kind delivery man stopped and helped me.  So back home to change into totally flat boots and managed to walk to bus stop and meet my friends.  A few grazes but nothing major.  But so unsteady on pins at moment - not sure if just still recovering or if the dreaded Letrozole playing havoc.  Had a lovely catch up with friends and got home with no further mishaps.  And cracked my 5500 step target.  

    Away with 2 work friends for weekend tomorrow.  Near lakedistrict.  Tempted to buy a walking stick to help with stability!  For goodness sake - I'm only 62.  This will NOT beat me.  (Having blood tests next week to rule out other issues - GP testing for everything!  Never met him but we had a nice chat on the phone yesterday).

    Is it nice to be home Moomy?  The canal looks lovely.

    Violetsniff - so glad you are enjoying the gym

    Everyone else who is doing lovely stuff - wonderful.  Enjoy it all.