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.

  • It must be tough looking after your mum following her op if you are feeling so rough from your jab. Take care of yourself too xx

  • We had a very long walk to Sandown & Shanklin yesterday! After falling and bruising my outside ankle bone I bought ibroprofen and took paracetamol. 
    bit tender but easier day today.

    am trying to sketch of prince brothers….

    iow pics

  • The food in the Treehouse Restaurant was outstanding! I had seabass followed by bakewell tart. 

    All the food we had while we were away was delicious and was freshly cooked unlike the reheated frozen stuff we accept locally.

  • Stunning photo of the sea Jayhay. Where is that?

    Take care and rest your ankle today!  xx

  • Sorry. Stupid me. You said where in your post lol

  • From Sandown beach looking NE towards Bembridge….

       
    walked across small airfield iow/sandown

     

  • Lovely photos ladies! Always love a pic of dear little Henry . And your holiday sounds wonderful . Haven’t seen much of that area, used to go to caravan park not far away at Berwick, for Easter ‘breaks’ with sister and our 5 children (crazy days!) but went by train so no transport. Loved Berwick though and the kids loved the relative freedom of the caravan park. 
    Photos of lovely swan family either side of a bridge (think will like them) plus beginnings of autumn colours from yesterday’s walk to next town and back. Happy Sunday to all, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • HAppyFeet1 when on our scotland trip we stopped at Berwick and then stayed on a pitch at Melrose Gibson park site. My maternal ancestors x Moody family came from around there and I wanted to experience the area. Took train to Edinburgh for the day, first and only time for me! Beautiful.

    I’ve been sketching after a shorter walk yesterday 

      Why on its side, !!?

  • Lovely pics everyone love the autumn colours  sketches are great  love reading about how your all liking the NE coastline. Bamburgh is one of my favourite ..dominated by the castle .

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • view over to the Pennines on way to Appleby today 



    Sky above Blencathra 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret