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.

  • Great photos  Apples and potatoes look great  Lazy day today so hubby can rest so dog walk and planting succulents.

    So a couple more from Lowther 

        
        
    some trees for you  I haven’t identified second tree so have put close up of leaves …have downloaded an app it’s a European beech

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Beginning to change its colour! Can you take more as the colour and season changes?

  • Yes I agree  it would be lovely to see some autumnal colours too.Great photos all…and for you Tree-Huggers out there….some rather wiggly trees for your collection!!

  • Will do  we usually visit each time we over here as estate parkland  is so big . 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Posting in this thread as although I have not done exercise for pleasure, I have done a lot. On wed am, we finally got keys for new house. Spent the last 4 days with my partner and a van moving his belongings plus an ikea trip and a few other places. Been up and downstairs like a yo yo on speed although my joints are protesting and my feet hurt. Last night was the first night sleeping in the house and my lovely new bed was very welcoming. I'm hoping this will make me sleep better but still glad to have fairy dust. Been reading messages but wifi not working yet so rely on phone. Sending hugs to all x

  • I should add that I have to fo this all again in 2 weeks when I move over but having next 10 days at home to pack, be with my mum who is having a new knee and visiting my dad who is going into respite care for 3 weeks as with his dementia he cant be left on his own and I cant cope with him on my own. My older sister is around to help. A busy time x

  • That sounded like loads of exercise ! Hope you can relax soon and enjoy your new home. Sorry to hear about your parents, hope your mum’s op goes well. 

    Love the trees  and , very huggable! Hopeless at identification though. Did lovely Nordic walk yesterday afternoon, got wet in a downpour halfway but sheltered in trees fur a while. Dried off enough on last stretch to go for coffee in a pub afterwards. No photos but this made me laugh….try it ! Xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Thanks  got some more for you today with interesting roots or attachments….I love these roots when ver I go by .I want to hold on to them and dangle my feet in the River!Relievedx

  • Not wanting to spoil those lovely roots in your mind but I see spider legs in the left photo 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Great tree photos , can see ’s point re spider legs! Walked to next town and back today with best friend, tea and scone in the park there too. A sprinkle of rain but nothing much. Think thunder overnight but we’ll see! Nice river path on way back, geese and ducks but just one solitary Egyptian goose, don’t know where its friends have gone…. Xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi