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.

  • What a gorgeous outlook from your tent  bet the stream was lovely and cooling.

    Sounds like a fun trip  I did the Chester tour bus a few years ago and learnt so much even though I’ve lived here all my life, you really don’t take enough notice of what’s on your door step sometimes. 
    XX

    SantababyHeart
  • We spent many happy hours ' walking' at Cheshire Oaks?( Have I remembered the name?). We lived near Telford then in the Severn Valley. French friends came every year to buy their Levi's.......how times change. I don't think any of the four of us would get an arm in the straight legs now!

    Today I am hoping, with no appointments and no OH concerns to do a proper walk......Hoping!

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  • You have remembered correctly  and you sure can walk a fair way on a visit to Cheshire Oaks!!! Hope you get out on your walk today xx

    SantababyHeart
  • Amazing blue sky this morning and these colourful boats will be out on the water later with people having fun.

    Happy Friday all, have a super day and weekend xx

    SantababyHeart
  • Lovely photos ladies, pretty views from your open top bus . And frolicking in a stream sounds perfect in this weather 
    Well I have finally made it to Scotland, third time lucky after 2 cancelled trips, braved the train yesterday and it was fine! Hot on the first 2 trains, mask definitely makes it so muFlag black worse but cooler for the biggest chunk. Here are my first glimpses of bonnie Scotland from the train….just north of Berwick  Flag black xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Beautiful colours, sky and boats, . You have a lovely walk to work! Xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Love that journey If I was going to Edinburgh for meeting used to get early morning East coast line train . Going thru Almouth just at sunrise ..beautiful ! Enjoy Blush 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Northerner

    Just catching up here and enjoying your lovely pics, you’ve all been busy and visiting lots of nice places!

    I met an ex colleague yesterday we had a lovely walk along a local disused rail track, it’s a 14 mile long nature walk now but we only did a short portion and had a picnic lunch. Good to be in the shade.

    Will try and post a pic if it will let me! 

  • Hi ,yes there is art in the most unusual places...and how lovely to dip your feet in the stream!

    I love Scotland !

    am so jealous!

    well here is another pic from yesterday...and me on the bus....looking like this famous dog x