tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1043679089143841319..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Get togged up for your walkMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87392788193576976612015-03-17T13:17:48.372+00:002015-03-17T13:17:48.372+00:00Please note that I wasn't being nosy or judgem...Please note that I wasn't being nosy or judgemental or flippant. I truly wanted some knowledge to give myself a big kick in the pants as I am not a disciplined person and need to be. I think what you do is amazingly awesome. I love the photos of your walks. I hope one day to be able to visit Great Britain. The villages are beautiful.Lee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146224020825165005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-26427586009539722252015-03-15T22:44:43.409+00:002015-03-15T22:44:43.409+00:00That's an idea, never thought of fishing gear....That's an idea, never thought of fishing gear. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-1968803268787554002015-03-15T22:43:14.359+00:002015-03-15T22:43:14.359+00:00That's a good idea. I dance around quite a lot...That's a good idea. I dance around quite a lot, not proper dancing though, just leaping around the room.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52267311975507903482015-03-15T22:41:08.595+00:002015-03-15T22:41:08.595+00:00Hiya Dave. Nope, didn't go to Tesco. I was in ...Hiya Dave. Nope, didn't go to Tesco. I was in Janet's car and she wanted to get back home for her dog. I went to Tesco today (Sun) Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-59830202881699974642015-03-15T22:39:14.628+00:002015-03-15T22:39:14.628+00:00Discipline. Discipline. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6310511621874553942015-03-15T21:26:54.203+00:002015-03-15T21:26:54.203+00:00I can't wait to hear about your car. How do yo...I can't wait to hear about your car. How do you manage to pay for a car on a pension?Lee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146224020825165005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32618388677128405292015-03-15T11:23:08.703+00:002015-03-15T11:23:08.703+00:00I bet you were straight across the road to Tesco f...I bet you were straight across the road to Tesco for yellow stickers after the footie, i would have been.<br />Snobbery amongst walkers doesn't surprise me, everything is about who has the best gear. Anoyingly they'll get the next latest thing way before the last item is worn out.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90324934366575524192015-03-15T11:03:24.153+00:002015-03-15T11:03:24.153+00:00Re Destemona's comment - I've started savi...Re Destemona's comment - I've started saving some dance videos for myself from YouTube. There's several different types of dancing that I like personally - so I can use instruction ones for bellydance, Bollywood or bhangra and am hoping I might find some reasonable length ones for line dancing too (I've only found ones that last a few minutes so far...the hunt goes on). If I've got to do exercise as such then I reckon I might as well make it enjoyable and learn a bit about the types of dance I like.ceridwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618044461222968902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86363094965712288152015-03-15T09:05:07.327+00:002015-03-15T09:05:07.327+00:00In the winter, we tend to wear our waterproof trou...In the winter, we tend to wear our waterproof trousers (Aldi) directly over our merino longjohns (Aldi) and wear a pair of gaiters (guess where from!) over our trousers - they are much easier to rinse off than the trousers. CharlottePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693808113369554138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36460249734099227872015-03-15T01:07:48.870+00:002015-03-15T01:07:48.870+00:00Hello, Ilona.Congratulations on your new car and h...Hello, Ilona.Congratulations on your new car and happy driving! Interesting different ideas re:waterproof walking gear.In gentle to medium rains with light winds I dress similiar to you .In really heavy rain and gale type wind I wear waterproof lined boating /fishing hooded jacket(with deep pockets) and pants(that open up at bottom)over the top of wellie type mid calf boots with good treads and removable felt liners,with thin layers under depending on the cold.Also a water proof bibbed cap with earflaps and waterproof lined gloves that farmer's wear to work outside bought at the Farmer's Co-op.Clear wrap around work-glasses protect my eyes from flying grit etc. and couple of dry rags to swipe them clean when needed,this was for the kind of weather Ceridwen mentions.I find sporting goods stores ,work warehouses and the Co-op expensive and search the thrift stores and family and friend castoffs before I buy new.I walk regularly.When the weather is too treacherous I stay in and stretch, then go up and down the staitcase 10 to 15 times and then turn up the music and march and dance in a circle around the main floor of our house.If I get bored with that I'll put a good movie on and stand up walking in place swinging my arms around while watching it.(sent the incumbent bike to auction and could kick myself for that,ha,ha)Whew.Bye for now, D.<br />Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37550135121111684592015-03-15T00:32:23.414+00:002015-03-15T00:32:23.414+00:00Great post as always and I enjoy walking very much...Great post as always and I enjoy walking very much too,I agree with you it's good for body and soul.<br />AussieCheryl :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15582502627388257772015-03-14T23:14:33.281+00:002015-03-14T23:14:33.281+00:00Hi Rosemary, &#39 is the HTML code for an apos...Hi Rosemary, &#39 is the HTML code for an apostrophe. It shouldn't be showing on the screen, likely to be a bug in the system to cause this. If you Google it there are solutions to get rid of it, that's if you understand computer speak. Just ignore it. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73745812459736359132015-03-14T23:06:38.958+00:002015-03-14T23:06:38.958+00:00My friend told me yesterday, "Sitting is the ...My friend told me yesterday, "Sitting is the new smoking". I thought that was great. We all should be up and moving.<br />Tanatana50https://www.blogger.com/profile/04610911774620693819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55987132328837782392015-03-14T22:45:14.057+00:002015-03-14T22:45:14.057+00:00From Margie in Toronto - hoping to get out tomorro...From Margie in Toronto - hoping to get out tomorrow for my first real walk of the new year! The snow is finally melting, the temperature is finally above zero and it isn't supposed to be raining so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm lucky in that I have a couple of large city parks right by me and I can even walk down to Lake Ontario from where I live and walk the shoreline paths - although I will probably wait for a bit warmer day for that as the winds off he lake can be bitterly cold. I miss not being able to get out during our winters but the snow is too deep and the minus 30 degree temps keep me indoors (I do walk in the underground mall system where I work but its not the same as being out in the fresh air).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65229944862663743962015-03-14T22:13:35.506+00:002015-03-14T22:13:35.506+00:00I'm a stalwart for leather boots too. They bre...I'm a stalwart for leather boots too. They breathe! And I'll maintain that those expensive waterproof trousers are better for the same reason. It stops sweaty crotch syndrome. WIth regard to my jacket, I'm a total fashion victim and have a Rab. I find one at £100 off the RRP so feel slightly vindicated.lovelygreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864666054403517265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35171507609491920622015-03-14T21:42:13.878+00:002015-03-14T21:42:13.878+00:00I love walking too. Don't do as much as I used...I love walking too. Don't do as much as I used to, must change that.<br />I hope you don't mind me asking something not connected to this.<br />Do you or any of your readers know what &#39 means on some folks blogs? I'm curious & so far haven't worked it out! <br />All the best to you.<br />RosemaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9628598652797772982015-03-14T21:02:15.552+00:002015-03-14T21:02:15.552+00:00I used to love walking and walked after work every...I used to love walking and walked after work every evening for an hour , I was the fittest and healthiest i have ever been , Unfortunately due to health issues i cant do it now but i love to read about your ramblings, we even used to walk in the rain and snow , As long as you are dressed appropriately and there is no need to spend a fortune with the exception of like you say boots , you get what you pay for but waterproofs etc , There are some good value things out there , we have a boundary mills near us and when they have a sale you can pick up some great bargains on walking stuff xxxxmyshabbychicvintagefrugallifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847894759380794992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89821987302776201462015-03-14T18:59:17.851+00:002015-03-14T18:59:17.851+00:00An interesting question that has been posed. I do...An interesting question that has been posed. I don't mind getting wet - it reminds me that I am alive afterall. It is very good to read your angle on gear. NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4448174880817314462015-03-14T15:52:53.281+00:002015-03-14T15:52:53.281+00:00Great post on walking gear and proof that you don&...Great post on walking gear and proof that you don't need to spend loads of money to get equipped. Congratulations on your new car and wishing you many happy journeys. I love my Focus. Just wondered why you change your car every few years rather than running it into the ground? Is it more cost effective to do this?. I paid a grand for a 2002 plate diesel estate 15 months ago but have since had to spend a few hundred on different things although I'm hoping the car will last a couple more years without anything major going wrong. KristelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-11200568109314748662015-03-14T14:03:44.275+00:002015-03-14T14:03:44.275+00:00I did a lot of research into which new waterproof ...I did a lot of research into which new waterproof jacket to wear. We get some extreme weather up here in the north of Scotland and I was sick of getting soaked to the skin some days, despite wearing waterproof jacket, trousers and boots. I saw a brilliant waterproof jacket in the sale (£200 off), a jacket which had been tested in force silly gales and rain apparently and was a well known make. It is waterproof up to a point. However, I've still come home soaked to my underwear on days when we've had gales and lashing rain. I've discovered that the rain is finding its way in round my face and neck and I don't think that there's any way to avoid this in certain weather conditions. The dogs insist on going out for walkies, whatever the weather!! As for boots, every pair of waterproof boots I have ever bought, don't seem to stay very waterproof for long. I think the answer may be oilskins and wellies!!SusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-74635744737801947602015-03-14T13:27:15.109+00:002015-03-14T13:27:15.109+00:00Brilliant advice again Ilona.
Getting outdoors eve...Brilliant advice again Ilona.<br />Getting outdoors every day and connecting with other people and nature is so good for both mind and body.<br />Jacquie xJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070925194308020019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-72390199375581723772015-03-14T13:22:18.923+00:002015-03-14T13:22:18.923+00:00I am a dry weather walker I hate getting wet, espe...I am a dry weather walker I hate getting wet, especially my hair.......Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36775376610425816082015-03-14T12:39:50.979+00:002015-03-14T12:39:50.979+00:00Good advice indeed. There was a dear old lady in t...Good advice indeed. There was a dear old lady in tbe village who took a walk every day in all seasons. Some unkind people suggested she walked around the village in the winter to save on heating. She was known to be frugal. She was fit in mind and body though and managed to care and fend for herself until the end. I think the walking kept her healthy. Sitting by the fire is nice sometimes but a good walk every day is good for the mind and body.:)janipihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282848405813649526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9562389172862910502015-03-14T11:52:46.033+00:002015-03-14T11:52:46.033+00:00Thank you for that. I will make some notes for mys...Thank you for that. I will make some notes for myself about your comments there. I'm pretty new to the idea of doing much walking and still "feeling my feet" on this. I find Googlemaps a readily accessible tool for working out more urban distances for walking, but am not very au fait with more rural walking yet. There's a big difference between walking on the level and walking up and down hills that I'm still getting my head round. Thankfully it looks like blue skies out there today - so must get out for a walk this afternoon again. I'm taking it that I should expect of myself that its reasonable to walk, say, 4-6 miles in total. You never know...one of these days I might feel up to extending that to 8 miles worth LOL.ceridwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618044461222968902noreply@blogger.com