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.

  • Pooley bridge for our walk today ….

        
      

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • What gorgeous photos ladies…wonderful skies,and Le pouvrecanard!please excuse my French,!

    Yes the spidery feet is an interesting take on the picture and I can just see them!

    I will find you some more …  oh-that’s a photo I found today of me at a rifle range on a W holiday…turns out I was fair at it…who knew?and what I found the gardener had sewn in “my “garden (outside my window)the other day as I found they had blossomed!what a nice surprise!(I live in a flat with communal garden)xxx

  • Stunning photos , and apologies for missing the React button first time - pressed the bl**** Flag to Moderator by mistake. It’s so maddening that it’s so close!! Hopefully if it’s taken down it’ll go back up again soon.

    Go , at the rifle range!! And lovely flowers. 

    Long walk today through woods, fields and country estate. Picnic lunch in a village park then coffee in a cafe and use of toilets! (Long walk home again). Got pretty soaked at one point on way back but still managed to collect a decent amount of brambles. Might be the last as many bushes were clearly ‘done’. Cute ponies on the way. Xx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • How was the move HappyFeet1?

    thinking of your mum & dad…x

  • Beautiful photos all!

    I’ll have some to share next week as motorhoming in Isle of Wight! We meeting up with sister in law and hubbie in their campervan, made a lasagna already… walks, pubs, bliss…..

  • Hi ,all,

    I got a lovely Day out to Wisley on the Coach yesterday and caught up with my lovely sister….

    it was so pretty and will pop some photos on here for you flower-lovers….    the dahlias were Just.Perfect little pom poms!Walked 2.1 miles somehow!although needed to sit arather a lot….love V xx

  • Beautiful photos  and what a lovely day out. Look forward to photos of your trip , loved the Isle of Wight on my one visit nearly 40 years ago, taking a group of girls from the youth club where I worked. Most of them had never been out of London, it was perfect as it felt like going abroad but without all the hassle. 
    Animal pics from me: new arrivals in the meadow behind our house; heron and swan family from nearby dog walk; unusual visitor in the car park before a Nordic walk! Xx

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

    SantababyHeart
  • What a lovely location to live , fabulous photos xx

    SantababyHeart
  • 4 miles walked, into and around town and back, found a peaceful spot to sit for a while and also popped into the parish Church as they have a book of condolence to sign, so I did…..


    hugs xxx

    Moomy