Grateful.

[surrendertowin]

I was sat at home feeling ok with my lot and my dog looked at me with one of those 'knowing looks'. I Sat up to to get a better look at Missi and before I knew it I had my coat on and we were up the lane both enjoying a walk. I think my dog knows that I have to exercise my leg and lungs a bit more to get fitter.Ha ha. I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the view on our walk. Better than four walls.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Wow, that's incredible.........lucky you 😃😃x

[surrendertowin in reply to Briarwood]

Thank you. I feel lucky today too.

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Aup Ray, sooooo, even your dog knows ya got to get out and about and flippin exercise more eh

Thats a great view Ray ermmm, just one thing though, is that one of then oil pump thingies in the middle of the pic or is it a scarecrow

You enjoyyyyyyyy pal

[surrendertowin in reply to monky]

Hi Pete. It's the top of a telegraph pole. The tower on the left on top of the crags is Cowling pinnacle. A 30 minute walk from my house. 😃

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to surrendertowin]

Hi Ray, thank you for putting my thoughts at rest with the telegraph pole

Just wandering though, is that tower at Cowling Pinnacle a sort of lighthouse or if not, whats it doing their ? I know am a nosey so and so Ray, but its just lovely to see your surroundings

[surrendertowin in reply to monky]

It's a stone pinnacle. In the 1800,s a Cowling mill owner built it. It's actually called wainmans pinnacle. At the other end of the crag is a tower that you can go up called Lund tower. This was built by a mill owner from the next village who wanted to out do the pinnacle. This is the story I got told. It's said they were built to commemorate the victory at Waterloo.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

thanks for sharing and that is why they say a dog is a man's best friend ) They just tend to know

Yes, that is a much better view than 4 walls Walking can be so therapeutic. I go for a walk most mornings, Generally it is still dark when i set off but some of the morning sunrises have been sensational. Just a great way to kick start the day. I find if i have had a very hard day at work, i get my ipod and go for a walk as it just de-stresses me

I am loving the pictures you post, certainly a very beautiful place

[surrendertowin in reply to glolin]

Dogs are great aren't they? She had an earlier walk and a run on the park.

I'm glad you like the pictures and thank you for your comment too.

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to surrendertowin]

i have two little Maltese shitzus that are an absolute delight. i brought the first one and then decided he needed a playmate as me and hubby both work full time. The second i got I rescued. She looked terrible when i got her as she had all these sore that were almost healed from being flea ridden. It was so sad as she was only around 10 weeks old. I picked her up she just snuggled into me and done this little whimper that i interpreted as "take me home mummy" and that was it. Two dogs and twice the enjoyment.

[surrendertowin in reply to glolin]

We have two dogs. The other one is a Yorshire terrier called Raggi. He's a real cutie. My wife walks him and I walk Missi . Your story touched me and I bet your dog's have a fabulous time with you. Thank you for sharing that. X

[mrssunnyside]

Evening Ray, Love your photo and the cloud formation, I love watching the clouds, I often use my imagination and see all sorts of shapes in them !!

Hope the walking helping your leg and lung healing, Clever dog eh,

[surrendertowin in reply to mrssunnyside]

I love cloud formation s too. The walking is still painful but I am managing it a bit better thanks. I suppose I will have to live with it. I am getting around to a camping trip soon and possibly a 2 day walking trip. This will be with a friend and no more than 8 miles a day. I need to get out there. I'm 60 on May 11th (or 48 plus vat) and I have walks I want to do before age stops me. Soooo I need to practice.

Thank you for your reply.

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky in reply to surrendertowin]

Age is only a number, don't let it stop you doing anything 😉😊x

[surrendertowin]

I won't, my passion for walking long distance paths is greater than anything. There will be a time when I will have to cut back a bit though. Thanks for that. X

[EmJay Partner]

Ray, your journey has been so inspirational - I remember that photograph of your leg following surgery For somebody who really does enjoy getting out and about on them there hills, there could have been a different ending.

So glad to hear that your story went in the right direction for you You've most definitely come a long way

Thank you for continuing to share your photographs with us, and what a lovely puppy dog tale too

[surrendertowin in reply to EmJay]

Thank you Emjay.My strength has come from my Wife and Health unlocked too.

In the trauma and dark place when I had to go through this , I didn't feel alone and not only that I had fabulous support. I am grateful for that. Health unlocked provided an emotional cushion and a lovely bunch of people who continue to inspire me and encourage me to push on. I was surprised at first that it wasn't just about stopping smoking,it became about hope. Which stands for

Hold

On

Pain

Ends.

You all give more than you know and with you all being the kind of caring people in my corner,this is what I have today. X

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to surrendertowin]

ACE Ray, just flippin ACE pal X

Hay, is that 2 flippin man kisses I've given ya a must be getting old

You keep on trekking Ray & Missi and please give us full details and pics toooo eh

Take care now pal

[letaparadise56]

Hi Ray,

Leta here from Spicewood, TX. Love, love, love your stories. This place has some fine and inspiring folks. Now you are one for me. It has played a huge role in my effort.

Heeee, hehehehe....I didn't originally "get" the jargon and vocabulary and finally asked where folks were from and learned England & Australia. Your sense of hope and humor are lighthouses of HOPE!!!! Gushy...so sorry.

Sincere thanks to all,

Leta

[LilyMay73 LONG TERM WINNER]

Ah, I miss having a dog to drag me outside, best thing untie world x

[LilyMay73 LONG TERM WINNER in reply to LilyMay73]

In not untie :-[

[droopyJ]

Wow another great pic Ray..... you live in a really beautiful place, am soooo glad that you can now enjoy your surroundings again.. you have been truly inspirational Ray with your journey 😃 keep the photos coming 😆😆😆

[surrendertowin in reply to droopyJ]

Thank you. I'm looking towards a walk in June but smaller day walks. A friend and I following a 46 mile route. I really need to get back in the saddle so to speak. It's local so I can abort at any point. I will post a few photos of this if I'm successful. Thanks for your post droopy j.

[droopyJ in reply to surrendertowin]

You will get stronger and stronger Ray 😃😃