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.

  • .... happy travels and meeting with daughter. Nordic walking must be quite popular as does it too. Railcards are good to have. I got a 3 year one last time as discounted.

    Getting out for a walk soon, just round village, before the rain comes 

    Happy activities all

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • What a beautiful view, Margaret! 

    I am still being lazy, but have picked lots of fruit (and a couple of ripened cherry tomatoes too) and managed to speedily cut the lawn in between showers. It didn’t need much but some areas have grown so it’s evened up now! 

    Sat with a second coffee (who’s counting?!) in our garden room with door open, watching the next shower.....

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Walked round shopping centre, unproductive search for a small frame ,but found other essentials instead! At least it does t rain inside there.....and I've done almost 2 miles!

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Send rain to the Charente please....one hour north of Bordeaux. We have lived here for 20 years but this is the driest summer since 2003. Global warming?

    I always loved the Lake District when my ' men' were small. Keswick and Grasmere were our family favourites. 

    We came from the Home Counties so the scenery was such a change. Now we think nothing of popping through the Pyrenees or over to the Alps where our son lives.

    Enjoy your weekend. It doesn't matter if you cry....who'll see you on that lovely site?....but hopefully you'll find some peace of mind and feel ready to tackle whatever gets thrown your way next.

    I was really unwell during treatment and again last year after an operation which was  probably needed due to problems caused by the chemo but I'm still here and hopefully will be for a while yet. Certainly, as of early July, I still am free of the bc.

    Take care and chat again after your break.

    Love Karen

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  • Doesn't sound like you being lazy Moomy. Not at all ! A very productive day .I have had to leave veg garden in the not so capable hands of daughter hopefully all will still be well when I return home 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Well first walk since op and being able to come to the van , not too far only a couple of mile down bridle path .very relaxing and calming so here goes with photos 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Lovely pics xxx

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

  • Sorry everyone post has gone photo daft and duplicated .ive looked for cog that should be in right hand corner so I can edit but it not there Rolling eyesUpside downJoy

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Hi Lacomtekp

    well rain arrived at about 5pm a couple of heavy lakeland showers have tried blowing it your way but don't think it workin

    Oh I don't mind if people see me cry I just say no cuddles please If we carry on as normal they eventually go because at the moment this is my new normal lol

    Rainbow has just appeared over the Pennines just to prove this is where I'll find my balance again .

    Grasmere mmmmm! Did you know you can order Grasmere gingerbread online yum yum 

    Going to Keswick in morning for the market .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret