Walking!

We walked 20 miles a week just going to school but like yourself , Chucktin, we loved walking. Walking is awesome!!!

Its been a while since I’ve posted in this thread but I’m trying to lure Jim back. I know he had his foot operated on and it was a big surgery so I am hoping he’s starting to feel better. Anyway I’ve saved a bunch of pictures in hopes that it makes him feel a bit better.
Today I drove to see my parents. It’s a long drive to do all in one day and even though it’s all sitting , it somehow still manages to zap all my energy.

I’d forgotten to bring our extension chords so I could mow their lawn so instead of taking chances with getting shocked , I passed and put a pink streak of colour in my moms hair. She cut her own hair and used thinning shears cause she doesn’t know what she’s doing. :shrug: It wasn’t outrageously hideous but I fixed it up. It saddened me because she had let her hair grow past her shoulders and it was silver, all one length and all silver. It looked adorable on her and I so wanted to French Braid it but didn’t . It was long & thick but too much work for her and if I would have known I would have loved to have loved to have trimmed it for her.

The air was crisp and even though it was overcast , everywhere I looked was picture worthy so I have everything from pumpkins to coloured leaves & berries.


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When you walk a lot you learn a lot about nature that you might not otherwise notice.


Blue jays , like other songbirds, have many different sounds. They are a very attractive bird but they can also be fairly aggressive and have a greedy temperament for the most part.
While walking a few of them called some others to help them. The sound of nuts hitting the forest floor was hilarious.


Busted. Some squirrel isn’t going to be too happy with that. All that foraging and stashing for the long winter ahead all gone to waste. I wonder if they swear? :laugh:



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Love your pics, Keesha. You have those same pokeweed berries and milkweed pods we have here- as kids we used to try to stain the milkweed silk purple with the berries, but just ended up with sticky, purple hands. :eek:nthego:
 

Hi All,

Operation on Wed went well. I was in quite a bit of pain for a few days, thankfully that has subsided somewhat. I'm getting used to the crutches but find myself wanting to use my bad foot to walk, force of habit I guess. I go back to the dr's on Wed for a check up, if he gives me the okay I will probably go back to work on Thursday. It's pretty much a waiting game now, 6 to 8 weeks of no weight on my right foot and no driving.

More nice pics Keesha, keep em coming!
 
Sounds like a long, tough, haul, Jim. Glad to hear that things went well. As I mentioned before, Sox and Pats will be around to fill up your time although you're fortunate (in this case) to have a job that doesn't a lot of walking and/or climbing.
 
Hey Jim. There you are. I’m so glad your operation was a success and can’t believe you might be back at work soon. Well that part kinda sucks.

I made a thread for you and many members wished you well.
Heres the thread here
https://www.seniorforums.com/showth...e-BEST-with-your-FOOT-operation-tomorrow-JimW

This is great news. I’ll keep adding pictures.

Here are the little planes that fly all over the place around here . There’s an airport just up the hill for these small Cessna or at least I think it is .Someone can correct me if I’m wrong

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Is it just me or does this look like a goat wrap?
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Forest Mushrooms and my little dog
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Leaves changing colour


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Stonecrop & Purple Coneflower (echinacea)


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I’ve ampted my walking up since the temperatures are cooling and my girls are loving it. 72A26948-CC7C-4560-B058-731480F5EB8D.jpg

I text these two two pics to my husband at work who asked why our dog is green :laugh:8D940C61-AE3C-4365-BF59-33BBBB030A61.jpg
 
I like riding a bike instead of walking. It gives you balance. And now there are plenty of bike paths so you avoid vehicles.

The bike is handy for grocery shopping as well. A carrier on the bike holds enough groceries for a single.

And I can ride to where the sales are.

Also in our city you can put your bike on the bus on a rack on the front. It's really handy.

I don't know why but walking or riding gives me a sense of power and independence.
 
Thanks RaddishRose.
I’ll pass on the 500 miles trade
BUT I’m with you on that walking and riding gives you a sense of independence.
I know that since caring for my parents, I have a renewed gratitude for the simple act of going outside and walking.

Biking is not only fun but it can get you from point A to point B without the use of a car. With the dog trailer I don’t even have to leave the girls.

Theres a man who used to live in the area who walked miles everyday until the day he died.
Thats how I’d like to go.

This is my favourite time of year. We can all walk without getting heat stroke and a time to soak up all the beauty autumn has to offer.


Here are some Autumn pics taken on our walk this morning.


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Beautiful pictures! I love to walk and wish my schedule left more time for leisurely walking. My 89-year-old mother in law walked several miles a day right up until her very last few days with us. She was sharp as a tack until the end, too.
 
Thanks Cindy. Do you still work?

I feel truly blessed that I have so much time to walk. With the cooler weather I’ve pumoed up my walking routine. The weathers much more suitable for it making it much more enjoyable. Plus this time of year is so colourful. Within the next month our outside world becomes stunning!
 
If I can't go out to take my 3 daily walks in the fresh air,the culprit is the weather.
I improvise by walking around my small 1 bedrm apt a couple times,or walk up/down to the basement in my apt building complex.My apt is on the 3rd floor,so I don't have far to go Sue
 
If I can't go out to take my 3 daily walks in the fresh air,the culprit is the weather.
I improvise by walking around my small 1 bedrm apt a couple times,or walk up/down to the basement in my apt building complex.My apt is on the 3rd floor,so I don't have far to go Sue

We sound alike! I would rather do my walking outside and do when the weather permits. If it doesn't, then I walk in my basement but I don't enjoy it near as much. I just like to walk outside.
 
It’s been a while since I posted in my walking thread. Not that I haven’t been been walking.


I’ve pumped up my walking regimen to take off a few pounds that I’d gained.
Today was a real winter wonderland and I was so disappointed that I hadn’t charged my phone battery up. It died at the beginning of our walk.


Today I also ventured a bit off the path to check something out and temporarily got lost but it was so gorgeous out that I wasn’t too concerned. A bit nippy but just beautiful.


Our Schnoodle has a baggy sweater with an over coat while our Yorkie has a ski jacket:laugh: They have such a blast and are so precious to me.

From my girls point of view.

Hey mom..... come on.....I’m not a model dog.
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Lets run back & get her!
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I love this white stuff!
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My paws are freezing. That wood stove better still be going when we get home.
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