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Thursday 7 March 2019

Wet Weather Walking.

I enjoy my walks, even in the rain as I have good waterproof clothing.
But, the dogs, even Herbie, will only go so far before turning for home.
At the weekend I put "walking" into the you tube channel and came up with scads. I looked at a few, 
boot camp style, mmm No Thanks.
Airy Fairy laid back to horizontal, No Thanks
Aha, walk a mile in 15 minutes, At Home, mmm maybe.
So I had a look at Leslie Sansone, all teeth and hair like one of Charlie's Angels, the originals.
There was the usual backing group, all fit as fleas with a couple of obligatory men thrown into the mix.
I turned the sound off and watched.
I rewound and Joined in.
I pressed pause and removed Herbie from the equation, he was as mad as a March Hare.
Then started again, I did the whole thing and felt fine, I was quite warm but not steaming hot.
I have done this every morning since and it has got so easy, so fast, that I am going to try the next step tomorrow. A 2 mile walk.

It is dry,windy and sunny here this morning so I have also walked about a mile outside. It is much nicer than the living room, breathing in the fresh air, looking at all the leaves unfurling in the hedgerows and so on.

I will keep up the walking first thing though, it makes me feel energised and fit to face the day.
Whether I will make the 2 mile tomorrow or not, who knows, I will give it a go and keep you posted.

I still have that heel to finish, that is because Herbie stole my yarn out of the bag that was on the table and spread it round the room. He managed this in total silence while I ran hot water for washing up, so about a minute at the very most.
He was told off in no uncertain terms and banished for a little while.
Then my knitting time was taken up with turning a hot mess back into a usable ball of yarn. Not an inch was wasted, as I patiently!, me Patient wonders will never cease, sorted through all the tangles I listened to my audio book, Mary Poppins in the book is not as sugary sweet as in the film, but much more entertaining.
i loved the Dancing Cow story.
I will have to make certain that I put my project bag on the dresser from now on. The coffee table is just too accessible.

Oh Dear, I have just noticed that the sunshine has gone and a cold murky grey has taken over. Ah Well, it was good while it lasted.
back to the lavender pouches for me.

                      TTFN                                                Pam

15 comments:

  1. The Storm Freya was rough but the second storm , which they didn't give a name to , was far worse and we thought the greenhouse would be smashed and the fence ...but all is well no damage after all ...phew..think it's going to turn colder again though next . Yes time to cosie up beside the fire with our needlework projects ...keep warm . Debbie :) x

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    1. We have had strong winds but have escaped damage,so far fingers crossed, our nearby town Pontardawe suffered some damage last night but only to some garages.

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  2. A short walk each day makes me feel so much better than trying to do exercise in the house.

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    1. I still have my walks but on really wet days doing these inside gets my "feel good" factor topped up.

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  3. I love doing my walk first thing in the morning. It gives me energy for the rest of the day. Glad to see that you feel the same way.

    God bless.

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    1. just checked out the walking videos I might just try that !

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    2. If I miss my walk, or it is curtailed I feel as though I flounder through the day. I never seem to get ahead of the game but grag along like the cows tail. All behind.

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  4. The literary Mary Poppins is not sugary at all, in fact, some of the adventures are downright weird. Travers had a wonderful imagination.

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    1. yes, I am really enjoying listening whilst I knit.

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  5. Archie turns his nose up at going for a walk in the rain, he doesn't care for wind either as his ears flap into his eyes, I can't blame him! I shall have to check out the walking videos on You Tube.

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    1. They are well worth a look, starting the day with a 15-20 minute walk, almost a workout really gives me a boost.

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  6. Naughty Herbie.... maybe he's hoping for some sock to keep his paws warm in this cold/wet weather ?

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    1. He is a little humbug, it is all about being the centre of attention.

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  7. I walk for an hour every morning whatever the weather. Hope you don't mind me asking have you had to pay for the course? Jill

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    1. No Jill,it is free on you tube, just type in Walk at Home and it will come up. There are several different walks and I started with a walk a mile in 15 minutes.

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