It comes to all of us eventually

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It comes to all of us eventually

by isadora101 @ 2009-09-28 – 10:46:15

For over twenty years, t'old man and myself have periodically looked out through the living room window and commented upon the old people who, without fail, pass by our window every day with such regularity on their daily walk around the block.
In our ignorance we would comment to each other on how commendable it was that the pensioners persisted in their pilgrimage to keep active while at the same time jesting that if we were ever reduced to the same routine we would be inclined to 'give up the ghost'.

So, what have I been doing this last week or so??
You guessed it ... i've been taking a daily walk around the block in order to regain my health, it is about as far as I can go just now and I have been grateful for it.
I will never be blase again, these oldies know what is good for them ...only it will be nice when I can abandon my daily sojourn around the neighbourhood in the hope that I can get back to this activity once again
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- SeasideMan ^Pro
- 2009-09-28 @ 10:55:50
I like your dancing lady :-)

I wouldn't underestimate the benefit of a good walk...
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 11:03:32
  The benefits are brilliant of course.
  In our 'healthier' days it was the thought of routine that we scorned. I always walked to work, in fact I walked everywhere as I never learnt to drive a car!
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- la_spice
- 2009-09-28 @ 10:56:44
That's a clever little trick you've mastered there!!!

Keep on going round the ~~bend~~ block!
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 11:00:35
  Lots of bends to manouvre
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- malakeas ^Pro
- http://www.blog.co.uk/user/malakeas
- 2009-09-28 @ 11:32:04
Isn't it amazing how we find great pleasures in the the little things we do? xx
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 11:43:26
  Indeed I for one will never take anything for granted ever again!
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- trintrin1x
- 2009-09-28 @ 13:38:35
Sometimes even a walk is enough to shake the cobwebs off xx
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 19:52:41
  It seems to do it for me nowadays
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- MrFlighty
- 2009-09-28 @ 18:42:54
I never stay indoors two days running, and even in bad weather I'll take a quick walk to the allotment which is less than a twenty minute round trip!
Take care, and happy walking! xx
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 19:55:22
  I never did either until recently.
  I'm trying to be consistent at the moment as it would be so easy to pull the duvet over me and hibernate Xx
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- miramaze
- 2009-09-28 @ 19:14:06
I'm really good staying indoors, but am getting better and better at venturing out every day.

You have the right attitude .. you will go far

XXX
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 20:06:30
  I have noticed that you do seem to be out and about quite a lot...Good for you, it's the way to go Xx
  - - miramaze
    - 2009-09-28 @ 20:23:33
    I'm trying , Isadora .. walking , exploring and being creative about it . If you are creative there is so much fun to be had that doesn't cost a penny
    
    XXX
    - - isadora101
      - 2009-09-28 @ 20:57:27
      This is so true,
      My sisters and myself had a walk around a local beauty spot today and I simply enjoyed taking pictures of the lake and ducks
      - miramaze
        
        2009-09-28 @ 21:36:13
        
        Simple pleasures
        
        amazing
        
        ((((hug ))))
        
        XXX
        
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- wendlane
- http://www.moondustandangels.co.uk
- 2009-09-28 @ 19:50:37
A good walk is good for body and soul xx
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 20:00:13
  It sure is, once I get the old legs workingxx
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- Miza-T
- 2009-09-28 @ 20:46:08
Today my "new" 93 year old student started painting with acrylics.
After a few minutes trying to open the tubes, she was all covered in paint. I immediatly came to help and after a few seconds and a few more tubes I was covered in paint.

Little things we take for granted

It was worth it to see her enjoying painting in the end.

And I have a feeling I'm going to see you in May!

xx
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-28 @ 20:54:56
  Aww, bless your new student
  
  If i'm physically able then you'll see me for sure
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- dennypoos
- 2009-09-29 @ 07:04:36
Blase, is never good, whatever thee source. Walking's reckoned to be, apart from swimming, the best all round exercise you can do. Low impact, low cardiovasular effect etc........aaand you get to see places and meet people. Good on ya.
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-29 @ 19:37:01
  You're right ..i'm on nodding terms with all the other oldies now
  I've always walked everywhere as i'm never been a car owner, just not in such a routine fashion though
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- Bushka ^Pro
- Bushka
- 2009-09-29 @ 11:07:10
Morning Issy! 't old man might well be referring to you as 't ole lass....but not when you're a-dancing like this! Hugs!x
- - isadora101
  - 2009-09-29 @ 19:37:58
  I won't tell you what he used to call me when I used to do my shimmys
  - - Bushka ^Pro
    - Bushka
    - 2009-09-29 @ 20:04:36
    That's your 'little secret'.... Hugs!x
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