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:
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 All
it looks lovely where you are. Have a lovely time and enjoy the warm sunshine - even if it is a tad windy.
HappyFeet1 - you and I will look like scones soon!
moomy - so glad everything went well yesterday and the little lump is part of the implant. Fingers crossed that mammogram results come quickly and are clear. And no reasin why they shouldn't be.
Violetsniff - knit and natter is such a great institution. My young niece goes along to an evening one to learn from all the older ladies.
- bet your caravan holiday feels ages ago! But it is nice to be home too.
ronstar - are you kn holiday? I seem to recall saying you were going away.
i have tried to have a quiet day. Awoke this morning to find nightie covered in blood. So trying not to move about too much. A short slow walk to shop to get some suet so I could make dumplings, the ultimate comfort food (after scones HappyFeet1). Rather tearful all day but need to pull myself together as going to see 92 year old mum tomorrow. She lives 80 miles away. Taking her out for lunch and then to look at mobility scooters for her. Her car has just died and we think a mobility scooter may actually give her more mobility as she can park rught by the shop doors and go to park to see her little great grandson (my grandson) who lives just down the road.
Have a nice day tomorrow everyone xx
seaspirit44 - how could J forget your swimming. Webbed gloves - now there's a thing.! When I am fit J think I will visit our gym that has an outdoor pool as ut sounds so wonderful xx
Oh AnnJac, that’s just so pants! I’m really so very sorry things aren’t behaving! Sending mahoosive gentle hugs xxx
Moomy
catching up on reading posts; lovely to hear of holidays and walks; and much sympathy for healing setbaks. I was lucky today to hear, at post-op check, that the surgeon is confident that she got all the cancer out, there is no need for further visits and that check-ups six-monthly ones from now on. Different tablets (beginning with e) and take them for five years. I said I'd be very happy with that as by that time I'll be 88!
My little neice is so caring,she can tell when I need a hug and came and gave me one , soooo sweeeet,she is going to be a Nurse( am training her!)
havent been on here as been bit worried about a member of family who has just been diagnosed with cancer... oh goodness does it ever end?
Sinead ringing the bell as I write this... only follow it cos she is so good at acting it...
we were all learning to be gentle around Grandad who was sleeping xthe ch don’t know xx
Hi all, not much walking today but did manage a cafe visit and there was alovely view of potential walks!
Great news, , you are an inspiration to us younger lasses, keep leading the way!
that is a really stunning view. I am hoping to have a few beach photos myself soon as I'm off to Scotland tomorrow, visiting family and friends.
Sorry to hear about your family member's diagnosis, Violetsniff, such a worrying time for you. I love the collage (?) that your dear niece is holding up, they must really enjoy all your art projects.
Hope people get out and about this week, one way or another - I also meant to say how lovely you are, with all your healing issues, taking your mum out for a jolly, I can't imagine it's even that pleasant to drive? Hope you have a therapeutic scone or two, I'm hoping for some Scottish ones. Hugs, HFxx
Not much walking today. But had a nice pub lunch with Mum, took her to look at mobility scooters (she will now have a selection brought to her bungalow so she can try ghem in her own environment), then a bit of food shopping with her. No scones HappyFeet1 but she had made a treacle tart. Then popped in to see my daughter in law and lutgle grandson. He was feeling a bit miserable as he has 4 teeth coming through. Left for home just after 6 when he went up to bed. And got home to find my official invite from The Lord Chamberlain to the Royal Garden Party. Date confirmed as 21st May. Treatment will have to work around that . . . So not much walking but busy.
HappyFeet1 have a lovely few days in Scotland.
- well done! What a determined lady you are and an example to us all.
- more lovely photos. Hope you are having fun.
Violetsniff - lovely tk spend time with the little ones. And so sorry to hear than a family member has cancer. I am sure you give them comfort.
moomy - a domestic day. I must have one of those. I have had some cleaning help these past few months but hubby retired a couple of weeks ago and said we didn't need her anymore. Guess who spends 4 days a week on the golf course? So i need to do some light cleaning and nag him to do the heavy stuff.
Tomorrow brings a visit from my lovely friend Simon and afternoon tea and cake. Scone? Fruut cake with cheese? Victoria sponge? Cheesecake? Hmmmm.
Have a good day all
Oh wow, AnnJac, how exciting! Presumably Hubby is invited too? (Golf permitting, haha!)
Hugs to all you lovely ladies xxx
Moomy
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