Walking back to Happiness

Former Member over 8 years ago

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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:

Post when you have walked.
Post how many minutes you walked for.
Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
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.

moomy over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Beautiful!

hugs xxx

Moomy

Violetsniff over 5 years ago in reply to moomy

What gorgeous photos!!xx

Violetsniff over 5 years ago in reply to Violetsniff

Hi,Have just tried to get into “Awake”thread,and found myself in a loop,of posts form 3 years ago....hmmmmmmmmmmmm...(stifles frustration)Anyway...here is a little dress I have mead for African Orphanage...never made one before,but totally loved making it!!I want to see the photo of the babay in it!sorry,just showing off a bit...I know it isn’t walking back to happiness...but in a way,it so is!!xxx

Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Violetsniff

That is really lovely, well done. What a great thing to do. Looks beautifully made.

moomy over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Walk into town and back for several reasons, delivering sharps bins to a reluctant medical centre; ive had a couple of arguments with them in the last couple of days (tried to tell me pharmacists were handling sharps bins - no they aren’t! And also that 56 tablets should last me 2 months!!!! Stupid idiots!)

also bought some duck fillets for dinner from the butcher, shower gel from Boots for the van, and some plums from the farmers market; plus a sweet pot plant to give as a thank you to the lovely lady who gave me yeast sachets and some strong flour just after lockdown! Picked up our prescriptions on the way home, too.

very windy, hubs said ‘Oh my, your hair!!!!’ When I got home!

Hugs xxx

Moomy

Tom C - Macmillan over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Hi everyone,

My name’s Tom and I’m a part of the Community team here at Macmillan, I hope you don’t mind me posting here.

I’m just getting in touch on behalf of our member . We’re in the process of fixing some log-in issues on her account. wanted us to let you know that she is sorry not to have posted and that she’s thinking of all of you, and looking forward to posting later on.

If anyone would like to send a message to , please email community@macmillan.org.uk and we will happily pass that on for you.

Kindest Regards,

Tom
Macmillan Community Team

Tom
Macmillan Community Team

Violetsniff over 5 years ago in reply to Tom C - Macmillan

Will do...ohhh hope her issues get sorted....

HappyFeet1 over 5 years ago in reply to Violetsniff

Hi all, that dress is beautiful Violetsniff, so pretty. Was sorry to hear that can’t log in, so sad to be ‘cut off’. I’ve sent a message to her via the email link. But hopefully she’ll be back with us soon.

Long walk on Thursday, will try to post a photo which has a heron in the middle, I hope it’s visible! Then yesterday the old favourite walk to next town and back, even included cafe lunch outside which was lovely. Saw the ‘water bus’ is running again. Nordic walking with another friend this morning if our poles don’t get blown away - very blustery! Love to all, HFxx

HappyFeet1 xx

Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi

Violetsniff over 5 years ago in reply to HappyFeet1

Ooo!HappyFeet1!your heron!and what a gorgeous photo of him/her!!

we could start a Calender of our favourite photos!!

thanks,just off to post the little dress now ,with paracetomol as the Hospital in Afric is short of them Xxx

Northerner over 5 years ago in reply to HappyFeet1

From the moors over my County

Margaret x

One step at a time and ...Breathe !

xoxox

Margaret

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