Walking back to Happiness

Sorry I haven’t been here recently but I LOVE the photos on this page!!

Just a quickie to say…I just saw a photo of your Mum looking comfortable Lacomtekp on “Awake”and I wanted to say how very sweet she looks and am so happy she is looking happy.But when I went back to add it to my post I couldn’t find my post.!xxx

Wowwwwww HappyFeet1, wow wow wow - Canada!!

Have a wonderful time, photos look amazing, we look forward to seeing more 

Right this really is it.... I am off to bed xxxx

What a lovely idea , I love walking haven’t felt much like it just lately as haven’t felt well enough as I have a dodgy Hip and knee since having breast cancer my right side came out in sympathy with my breast lol . But I have got a walking stick and are going to Scotland tomorrow so hopefully plenty of walking to be done I’ll post pictures xxx

Hi Sinfonia20 and welcome to my favourite thread! Walking has become my sanity saver. Haven’t been posting regularly recently as am abroad but home soon so photos will be of British countryside. Where are you going in Scotland? I’m from StAndrews on east coast but lived in and near London for past 40 years plus. 
Jayhay your travels are amazing!
Hi WhatHappened, good to see you here again! I think that you and Violetsniff will like this cute little Canadian squirrel from a hike in a National park north of Quebec. Then our cabin in Vermont, so peaceful. All going well, this will be my last post from Canada as we’re due to fly home tonight. Love to all, HFxx 

Awww,HappyFeet1how sweetxx

am off to The Ivy to lunch with my friend today…will post a pic when I get back and you will have to guess where it is!xxx

Fab photos Violetsniff, I am cheating really but ‘guessing’ you were in Birmingham as I’m sure you said this on another thread?! 
Back home now, had lovely walk with best friend to next town and back. Takeaway cuppa in a park. Was great to catch up and it’s a nice walk in countryside and back along the river. Brambles collected on way back, crumble tonight! Love to all, HFxx 

Do make sure you thoroughly wash those berries Happyfeet1 won't you, just in case the farmer has used insectiside on any surrounding fields! I remember being warned about this as a child by a friend's father when we all went out for a Sunday walk and my friend went to pick some of the berries in the hedge. He knew the fields had been sprayed with Paraquat.

Sorry I haven't been on here for a while and my posts have been somewhat negative of late. I must admit I often want to share something amusing with you but ever since admin told me off and said we weren't allowed to share jokes as some people understandably are not in a happy place, I have backed away a bit from the forum. It is sad as we all need to find some light in the dark times. 

Hi Mag123, thanks for the washing tip, I did soak them in the bowl filled with water and rinsed several times. Hadn’t thought of the spray, must admit I ate a few whilst gathering, straight from the bushes. Thankfully there’s not a cultivated field near but you still never know. 
Sorry to hear you’ve been put off posting here, please stay with us! I agree that we need light hearted stuff as well as the serious, I love this thread as it’s mainly about getting out and about in whatever form. And I haven’t found your posts negative although that’s surely allowed too! We need the chance to rant, rave and vent when needed, as well as discussions about anything from cancer to favourite flowers! 
Love and hugs, HFxx 

Thanks Happyfeet1. I haven't had a chance to go walking anywhere inyeresting since my lovely day with Tired Minion at Arley but I have been doing a bit of gardening - pruning the various buddhleia and dahlia pots. Next door's Wisteria has set up residence across the back wall of my house and is on its second round of flowering this year, which is beautiful. I do need to trim it back though as half the window is now covered and the back room is a bit dark for the degus.