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Friday exercise - it's nice and sunny!

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Riverwalk Fri 27-Mar-20 09:31:47

I did an hour's river walk at 07.30 - a bit nippy at 4C but felt warmer than yesterday as not so breezy.

Shake a leg all those still in yer nighties!

moggie Sat 28-Mar-20 21:03:13

Lucklegs i’ve Sent you pm, I think you’re mixing me up with another GN poster with similar name

GabriellaG54 Sat 28-Mar-20 19:23:40

Some of the buildings are simply beautiful inside.
William Brown library, St George's Hall's mosaic floor (only able to be viewed infrequently) The Philharmonic pub, India buildings, the floating landing stage is interesting as all the liners from America docked there. Liverpool has much to offer, historically.

GabriellaG54 Sat 28-Mar-20 19:18:15

Any donkeys out yet EllanVannin?
I used to be a regular going over on the Royal Daffodil or the Woodside Ferry (are they the same?)

Daddima Sat 28-Mar-20 18:58:01

polnan I gave up on Sainsbury’s and ordered from Iceland, where I just had to click to say I was pension age or vulnerable. It showed no slots available, but when I refreshed the page, two slots for tomorrow came up.

GreenGran78 Sat 28-Mar-20 18:35:24

MOnica I just meant that walking on pavements is less pleasant than grass. I was born in Liverpool, and know the joys of looking at the lovely buildings. Most people never think to look up at the buildings, so they miss all the interesting details.
I recommend a visit to Liverpool, especially to see our two very contrasting Cathedrals. The traditional Anglican and the modern ‘Paddy’s Wigwam’ Catholic are joined, co-incidentally and fortuitously by Hope Street.

M0nica Sat 28-Mar-20 17:20:34

Went for a walk first thing, bright sunshine, but absolutely freezing cold, mainly because of the wind. Then this afternoon I spent several hours in the garden. I planted the broad beans and then retreated to the green house to plant seeds that then came into the house to go on the window sill, in the warmth.

Greengran walking in a town can be just a enjoyable as walking in the country. I am now a country walker, but when I lived in a town I explored every little twitten and close I could find I admired the architecture, there are so many differences, even at a detailed level between houses, while in old town centres there are so many ages of buildings. Then there are the gardens. Do not diss walking in towns, it can be just as enjoyable but in an entirely different way.

GreenGran78 Sat 28-Mar-20 17:06:11

I waited ‘til the afternoon to go for my walk, thinking that it would be a bit warmer. I had to pull up my hood, at times, because the wind was freezing my ears, but it was very enjoyable, nonetheless.
Most people are ready with a cheery Hello and a smile as we circle around each other. One man, however, pulled up his hood, pulled his sweater over his face, and jogged past me - even though we were on a wide path. I felt like shouting, “Unclean!” After him. smile
My Fitbit buzzed my 10,000 steps up, just before I arrived home. It always makes me jump. The most exciting moment of my day, right now! I feel sorry for anyone who has to walk the streets because they live too far from any countryside. I live near Wigan, which was given the reputation of being a terrible place by George Orwell, but we have lovely open spaces everywhere in the borough.
Keep on walking, those of you who can.

GabriellaG54 Fri 27-Mar-20 19:52:01

Loved that post Bluecat
My kind of talk. ??

Bluecat Fri 27-Mar-20 19:35:29

I went out in our fairly hideous garden and talked to the two chickens, who have chosen this time to reduce their egg laying to one every two days. Feathery freeloaders.

Angelafeet Fri 27-Mar-20 16:05:30

Not doing the housework whilst it so nice. A bit of gardening and then comfy chair and book
Tomorrow this sun will be gone
Housework then!!

Diggingdoris Fri 27-Mar-20 16:00:31

My lively Jack Russell normally has two walks per day, but now that I'm only allowed out once, his one walk is a bit longer. Lunch time is a better time to walk the dog as there are less people around. I've just mown one lawn, but are saving the other one for tomorrow. So far today I've done 8500 steps according to my fitbit.
If it's really cold tomorrow I will try to catch Joe Wicks instead.

Mollygo Fri 27-Mar-20 15:25:13

Joe Wicks a walk and Fitism- more exercise than I normally do outside the gym!

gillyknits Fri 27-Mar-20 14:40:23

I’ve done half hour of Pilates and am trying to teach my husband how to do it! My teacher has put a half hour letter on You Tube. I think he’s enjoying it. Maybe!

Carol54 Fri 27-Mar-20 14:12:06

I have moved my morning walk to middayish so I can get a dose of vitamin D at the same time. Plus it's slightly warmer!!

Vintagegirl Fri 27-Mar-20 13:47:17

I have podcasts to listen to on phone so take one for a 'walk'..... just try and work out halfway point and get back to house in time for it to finish!

Barmeyoldbat Fri 27-Mar-20 13:34:47

I got out of bed this morning. That was my exercise for the, oh, plus a bit of weight lifting picking up my cup of coffee, Actually I overdid it yesterday and I am still pooped today.

lizzypopbottle Fri 27-Mar-20 13:02:20

I've done two karate classes of an hour each this morning. Our instructor has set up a ZOOM account so we can train at home and everyone can see each other. I worked up a proper sweat and now I'm lying on the settee pooped!

downtoearth Fri 27-Mar-20 12:55:30

Might drag the hula hoop out later, the flesh is strong but the spirit is weak,my armchair and book are calling me with a few forbidden goodies, might do a few arm raises and lever up and out out of chair to top up wine later,with a quick jog to the fridge .

TwiceAsNice Fri 27-Mar-20 12:21:50

I will go for a walk at lunchtime. At the moment I am sat outside in the sunshine on Gransnet . It’s supposed to be much colder as from tomorrow so I’m making the most of it

marpau Fri 27-Mar-20 12:13:34

My exercise today is cleaning kitchen cupboards being vertically challenged Im hoping all the climbing up and down step ladder will equate to a step class. Tomorrow's task will be to use up all foodstuff dated before 2000.??

Nanabanana1 Fri 27-Mar-20 12:07:52

Took dog for a walk through the woods this morning, only saw 2 people in the distance so it was nice and quiet.
Lovely and sunny but a cold wind.

polnan Fri 27-Mar-20 12:01:28

wish I could do a shop, even though classified as vulnerable our local Morrisons does not have a dedicated time
friend told me queues all round the carpark this am.

mind you lovely walk 7.30am. round the little stream, so I am very fortunate ... lovely sunny morning here in Swindon,cold but good.

Coconut Fri 27-Mar-20 11:57:01

We’ve been power walking mainly but yesterday we cleared a big double garage out, so lifting and moving heavy boxes and stuff. We found a mini trampoline, dumbbell weights, dart board, skipping ropes, swing ball and various ball games. So we’ve decided to make an assault course in our front field so we can vary our exercises ?‍♂️?‍♀️⛹️‍♀️??‍♀️?? and not get bored !

Aepgirl Fri 27-Mar-20 11:31:05

Did a ‘golden oldie shop’ at 8am - can’t believe I got so excited about seeing fresh fruit and vegetables.

Luckylegs Fri 27-Mar-20 11:29:05

Oh good Moggie you’ve finally realised that it’s not all a mountain out of a molehill and you really have to stay in! Well, thank goodness for small mercies!