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.

  • Sending love to all, I must say I am letting myself down at the moment... I have not got back into walking yet, it has been nearly 2 months I reckon, hoping its not more.  I am 'trying' to be productive.... 'trying' is the right word... I have been trying to clear, throw (that's not happening very well) putting 'stuff' aside for a car boot sale hmmm (will I ever do a boot sale, last one I went to I came back with more than I had sold arrghhh).  

    How can I do this.... how can I let this 'stuff' go, I know the half the problem is I have got too much and my mind is not in a good place, I mean, who on earth starts to 'collet' the pull top drinking top off the bottles of water.... my mind is saying these are too good to be thrown away, and they will fit on to 'other bottles' ..... okay, so keep 6, 7, 8 even.... but not 20 and counting arrrghhh.

    Feel free to skip past this post hahahaha skip, walk, run even hahaha.

    , so sorry to hear of your journey and more so your meltdown... don't beet yourself up over it, they are normal now and so easily triggered... because 'we want everything to go nice and smooth' - yet all around tries to be trying hard to sabotaging. Well, deep breaths you will get though this.  I think of it like the 'devil' is trying to pull you on to his side, so he is trying every way to spoil what you are doing, to make you turn to him..... well two fingers to him!! hahaha

    Oww I better go, maybe I should start a 'Fruit Loop' thread for those of us that 'have lost the plot' hahaha.

    Sending love to you all xxxxxx and relax xxxx 

    I'm hoping this makes sense - only my mind says one thing and my fingers type whatever they like x
  • Well I have walked today, round Costco and our supermarket, pushing a trolley both times, and actually I think it’s helped a bit.....

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Thank you . I was quite embarrassed about it ,but today is a better day. Had a lovely meal out when we got home, builders are making great progress, and a bit of order is coming out of the chaos. I do hate it when you can't find anything though. I found I was so tired I just had to go back to bed after lunch, and at least I can think a bit straighter now. Half unpacked.

    Take care, and I hope yiu ge t rid of a bit more stuff From one hoarder to another xxx

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

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    FormerMember in reply to seaspirit44

    Doing a weekly catch-up on posts, this time with a new computer. Bought it from Dolphin as they install my SuperNova software. Local Tech chap has sorted it out except for e-mail contacts list.

    Much easier and faster of course and I was surprised to see the size of the desk top tower compared with the old one!old

  • What is the SuperNova software ?

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

  • Hi all.

    Managed a couple of walks at the weekend, dog walk round the woods and then a walk to the nearby stately home. Goose family on pond, some lovely flowers too but don't know what happened to photos....

     I'm intrigued about the SuperNova software too....

    I've been looking at the Bristol place and am very interested, might investigate further even though it's far away, I like the idea of follow ups via Skype. 

    Nearly at end of term, phew, then straight off to Singapore then Bali to meet lovely daughter for a couple of weeks - can't wait as haven't seen her since End of September! Bit of a holiday blow out as we're both 60 this summer, railcard here I come!

    Last Nordic walk today for a few weeks. Happy walking/ holidaying/ caravan visiting (great views further back on the thread) to all. And your grandson is gorgeous, saw the beach photo on a different thread I think? I really hope some better news for you when you get back, at least some answers re your mobility.

    HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Hi seaspirir44

    Railcards brilliant 70this year so had them a while we get family to give us them as xmas presents!

     Finally back here results yesterday now waiting for oncologist appointment so ran away to van ....

    will post some pics of walk tomorrow . Won't be too far still tired after op .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • What a beautiful spot......have a proper break before you come back and begin further treatment. Being there will certainly uplift your spirits.....Is that water in front of the high ground?

    Enjoy your walk.....hope the weather stays fine. I saw rain?.....We are heading into another ' canicule' here and have a red alert for water usage to go with it. Please send the rain my way!

    Love Karen

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  • Hi Lacomtekp

    Ha ha I'm sure we'll have rain being this close to Lake District with plenty to spare .where do I send it to 

    No not water but fields at the bottom of Pennines. We can watch these hills in all weathers they change constantly . It is so peaceful and calming .

    Although it is only 20 mins from Ullswater . The Eden Valley is beautiful in its own right .We have been on this site for 10yr since I retired and have never tired of it .

    yes I do intend a decent break . I've phoned oncologist secretary and they will use my mobile as first contact so I don't miss any appointment . 

    Think everything been too fast so got weepy again after results yesterday ..  not going to stop tears if it what I need but need some space to regroup and regain humour again .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Just re catching up on here ...    Fab picture .... pudding looks Devine. I’ve never towed a caravan nor driven a motor home but I have been in a static. .... I’m presuming you’re from the north...I am too. The Lakes is a great spot to have a static. Years since Ive been there but it’s a lovely area. Hope you’re doing ok post mx.

    No walking today apart from round a supermarket .. did some hooping. Did lots of gardening yesterday. Also did a good deal of walking at the weekend around Birmingham and Stratford, up to 10 miles one day. I have been feeling a bit fatigued that’s why a rest day was required today.. Tomorrow is another day Blush 

    hugs to all  xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “