Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

democrank

(12,455 posts)

8. Talk about fortitude!

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Sun Jan 21, 2024, 12:54 PM

Jan 2024

Glad you were able to experience this head-clearing beauty. Take good care.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

42 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I just walked 2.5 miles in the newly fallen snow. It was heaven to me. [View all] Botany Jan 2024 OP

You're no slouch walking 2.5 miles so soon after your hospitalization! Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #1

It's great that you're out walking so soon after being in hospital. Ocelot II Jan 2024 #2

I love that. I'm lucky if I can catch it just right once a year. It needs to be newly fallen or while it's snowing hard. brewens Jan 2024 #3

Balance is one the reasons I am walking outside ... grass, a little topography, and just walking are good Botany Jan 2024 #9

I'm 62. I can do curls standing on a balance board. This trainer I had showed me how to build up to it. brewens Jan 2024 #13

That's an amazing accomplishment. badhair77 Jan 2024 #4

Ever since I could I have been doing doing rehab stuff Botany Jan 2024 #7

🫶🏽 blm Jan 2024 #5

Fantastic, walking does wonders, gab13by13 Jan 2024 #6

Talk about fortitude! democrank Jan 2024 #8

Good for you! 2naSalit Jan 2024 #10

I'm delighted that you are experiencing life with such WhiteTara Jan 2024 #11

Sounds like your spirit was rejuvenated during your wonderful walk. Fla Dem Jan 2024 #12

I forgot my phone and they wanted to call the police to look for me. Botany Jan 2024 #16

You're braver than I would probably be in your shoes. KS Toronado Jan 2024 #14

So glad you enjoyed heaven. ancianita Jan 2024 #15

You're an inspiration for me mountain grammy Jan 2024 #17

And your posts are an inspiration to me too. Botany Jan 2024 #27

It's complicated. mountain grammy Jan 2024 #30

Nice to see you remaining active / keeping active. This is important. BUT, don't push yourself, and make sure SWBTATTReg Jan 2024 #18

I took it slow, stopping when I was unsure of the conditions under the snow, walking across the .... Botany Jan 2024 #20

I've found being outdoors is healing to the body and soul. So glad your recovery is going so well and quickly! MLAA Jan 2024 #19

Glad youre doing so well, and finding so much joy in what youre doing!!! 70sEraVet Jan 2024 #21

i miss that. barbtries Jan 2024 #22

Photos please... surfered Jan 2024 #23

I am so happy for you! 💕 Hekate Jan 2024 #24

So nice! Richluu Jan 2024 #25

nice pfitz59 Jan 2024 #26

How wondrous! Goddessartist Jan 2024 #28

I wish you well and may you find comfort in just being and in things too. Botany Jan 2024 #29

Thank you for sharing this experience with us. TygrBright Jan 2024 #31

I love snow, too. BigmanPigman Jan 2024 #32

The conditions were perfect yesterday. The snow will be gone w/in 2 or 3 days. Botany Jan 2024 #35

I like watching the weird things BigmanPigman Jan 2024 #41

That is wonderrful malaise Jan 2024 #33

Impressive, Botany peggysue2 Jan 2024 #34

eggscllent . keep it up. u will go back 5 steps to go foreward five steps . been there , done that multiple times . AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #36

Keep on Truckin' flashman13 Jan 2024 #37

Way to go, Botany! Niagara Jan 2024 #38

Sorry about your roommate. Happy your feeling better-- 2', 3' of snow..unheard of RestoreAmerica2020 Jan 2024 #39

A me mi gusto tostadas de la chihuahua. Muy sambrosa. Botany Jan 2024 #40

Good for you.......and so sorry about your roommate a kennedy Jan 2024 #42