Never tried walking in groups - it sounds horrendous. I must admit that I ditched the poles as soon as I could walk unaided. Although I do think that they are an excellent aid for fitness - in my mind they were a symbol of my disability and my goal was to walk without them.
Also, in 2005 not that many people were using them and I got so many comments from people saying things like "don't you realise it's not snowing" I got quite fed up. I know it was because the movement pattern is similar to skiing but I still got fed up with it happening all the time.
That made me smile thank youGreat start to the day and how could anyone not wear a smile on their face when fortunate enough to enjoy your company?
You are entirely welcome.That made me face thank you
That appears to be the same as my clinic / surgery when I ask for a print out she can never manage it so I get her to write all the main points out . I did ask her if I could take a photo ( of my results on my medical notes ) but she looked a tad horrified lolHow sad is that
That should have read "that made me smile "You are entirely welcome.
They are when on bridleways or forest tracks but the 20 mile of purpose built singletrack for mountain bikers certainly isn't safer than the road but at least any crashes are my own fault and not caused by othersI was too scared to ride on the roads after that. Your cycle rides on heathland and forest Bridleways sound really lovely - and much safer than the roads.
Beautiful sentimentsI saw this on an Australian site (It’s Okay, not to be Okay) and thought of us:
“This 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coiffed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home yesterday. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.
After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready. As she maneuvered her walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on her window. “I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.
“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room …. just wait.”
“That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged, it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice;
I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away, just for this time in my life.”
She went on to explain, “Old age is like a bank account, you withdraw from what you’ve put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. I am still depositing.”
And with a smile, she said: “Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less, & enjoy every moment.
Photograph by Karsten Thormaehlen”
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hope your walk with your poles goes well tomorrow. That's a really good reply to the comments about snow.Me too. I have started laughing and replying, "Yes, just about to go out and hit the slopes!" We have no real slopes here, but at least I have gotten over my initial reluctance to take them out in public and walk with them! Second big test of my courage may come tomorrow when I plan to walk with them to get a haircut and don't want to bother with my usual shopping cart.
hope your walk with your poles goes well tomorrow. That's a really good reply to the comments about snow.
yes - I can certainly see that the purpose built single track for.mountain bikers may not be that safe as it is probably built for speed. I think I will stay with the static cycle in my lounge. The only problem is - where do I put all the coats that are usually draped all over it when I want to use it.They are when on bridleways or forest tracks but the 20 mile of purpose built singletrack for mountain bikers certainly isn't safer than the road but at least any crashes are my own fault and not caused by others
I have one of theirs. It's very accurate but unfortunately my GP cannot prescribe me the strips as they are too expensive.Morning all,
10.7 this morning @ 4:23 AM this machine any good?View attachment 37031
Morning all,
10.7 this morning @ 4:23 AM this machine any good?View attachment 37031
yes - I can certainly see that the purpose built single track for.mountain bikers may not be that safe as it is probably built for speed. I think I will stay with the static cycle in my lounge. The only problem is - where do I put all the coats that are usually draped all over it when I want to use it.
hope your walk with your poles goes well tomorrow. That's a really good reply to the comments about snow.
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