I am thrilled for you regarding your ready access to the woods, and YES, isn't birdsong wondrous when, sitting quietly, the forest comes to life around you? It is certainly one thing I miss about not being able to hike our mountains as I used to- you know, take backpack, fill to the brim with the essentials, and off for an adventure deep in the forest. It would truly be amazing once I stopped walking and rested that the forest would SPRING to life. More so than birdsong. I have had the distinct pleasure of the squirrel chatter, the clacking of quakie trees, and then the rabbits, fox, and deer walk within arms length as still I sit. Yes indeed Saffy, you describe an enviable walk. AHHhhh

What a thrill that you are off of the opiates. Congratulations!! Hard work accomplished for your betterment. Now I use the Stim and my seating pad for pain intervention and that is it. I will admit that yesterday sitting in the Settlement Conference of my Workmens Compensation matter it was surprising to hear words spoken of me from doc's assessment that I had been opiate dependent. How blessed to know they are gone from my life now!

A vision is forming in my mind's eye of you walking carefree and CANE or CRUTCH free in your forest soon. Should we start a pool for the date and see who comes closest to guessing the correct calendar event? Imagine, if only we could set such a challenge and sell squares then donate all proceeds to a charity to assist those who have difficulty on the forum paying for their meds. Now that is a thought...... nah, the authorities would probably shut it down as illegal gambling; but the thought is inspiring.

Yep,
Enjoy Tootle and the walks, all sounds great!
Prayers too,
Mark56 Big ZZ