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.

Lacomtekp over 3 years ago in reply to Mag123

Today was my first walk with the wheelchair. I thought we would walk up to the chateau but I chose the one path up that had bollards and drainage grills at the start. It was impossible to get the chair through so we just walked around the old streets zigzagging about. However, there were cobbles on all footpaths. Very pretty but.....I suddenly realised how difficult it must be for mum's with pushchairs as well as people like mum in a wheelchair.....mum bumped around in the chair!

We will have to try a different strategy tomorrow. .

Violetsniff over 3 years ago in reply to HappyFeet1

Well done HappyFeet1! Yes I should have known people read more than one thread! Pah!xx

Violetsniff over 3 years ago in reply to Mag123

I totally agree with HappyFeet1,Mag123!

I am so sorry you had to feel that way!

oh I am so sad for you! Pleeeeeeseee cooooooome baaaaaaack xxx

moomy over 3 years ago in reply to Lacomtekp

Oh dear, isn’t wheelchair access difficult sometimes? Hope you can find a smoother route for your Mum, Lacomtekp.

Mag123, please don’t be put off! I know it’s sometimes tough but honestly a light hearted reply sometimes helps loads!

Hugs xxx

Moomy

Mag123 over 3 years ago in reply to moomy

Wheelchair access can be extremely difficult. I know how hard it can be just getting the pram down the steps at our local park so I feel for you Lacomtekp.

I am lying in bed listening to the neighbours have the most beautiful tree taken down and chipped. I am so upset. Nothing wrong with the tree. They just don't like it. But it has been there for over 100 years!!

Photo is from my walk round Hampton Castle Gardens 2 weeks ago.

moomy over 3 years ago in reply to Mag123

That sounds really sad, Mag123, trees are our life-blood. But sometimes they do get too big. Daughter and partner have a huge ash and are looking to get tree surgeons in to just reduce size, as it’s grown even in the year they’ve been there.

hugs xxx

Moomy

Lacomtekp over 3 years ago in reply to moomy

Today is a good day for breaking the tulip bulbs away from their dry stalks. Mum and youngest son get busy.....me? I am cooking dinner and as it's hot out, it's even hotter by the oven. Roast pork with apricots......

Jayhay over 3 years ago in reply to Lacomtekp

Hi Lacomtekp why do you break up daffodil bulbs, not heard that before…

hope you have better day with your mum.

mag123 do continue to share here, be lovely to read your tales.

I had ZA yesterday so a bit washed out today. At oncologist appt yesterday (a busy day!) I’m having Tumour Markers to set a base line, they’ve only done that once before. Also another CT in 3 months, latest CT showed no change, yay! Not sure why all the attention though if no change on my secondaries, do they know something I don’t?

anyway I’m painting again, a bit abstract for me but good backgrounds for words on top, a poem or something…. It’s one of my go to’s when I’m feeling like I am.

J x