Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation

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A very hot cycle ride today

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Hi all

Hope you've all had a good day so far.

I popped out to a couple of DIY stores this morning to get some sand and cement so that hubby could carry on with widening our drive, he's already laid cold tar down, a perfect job for this heat as the tar softens and is more pliable. What a struggle to get sand at present, I had to shop around.

When I got back hubby had done a lot but there was nothing I could help him with so I went on a bike ride. The temperature was warm when I left, I cycled up the Plym Trail in Devon which has a lot of trees so I was in the shade. I took some photos on the way back from Yelverton, back on the Plym Trail and when I got off the trail the heat just hit me, I didn't realise it had got so hot.

I cycled 35.48 miles and the last say 4 miles were the hardest as there was a lot of uphill in the sun - phew. I actually felt exhausted when I got back and couldn't wait to sit down.

Crazy weather as it's supposed to be cool here over the weekend. Can't keep up with the weather.

Hope you like the Dartmoor ponies and you will also notice one of the Dartmoor tors in a photo.

Have a good evening all.

Alicia 🌈😊🌞🐎🐄🚴‍♀️

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leftbehind3 years ago

I wish I could ride a bike like that. Exercise is so good for so many things, and really good for mood changes. I live in a little trailer so I can't do yoga in it. I go out for a good walk in a park every day or I would go crazy.

in reply to leftbehind3 years ago

I'm enjoying while I can, who knows what's around the corner. You are doing very well getting out every day so well done.

Take care xx

Juliet2020 in reply to leftbehind3 years ago

I’m based in the UK and I used to do 22 mile walks with my husband across country. I can’t do it anymore as I have a demanding 8 year old but it was fun

in reply to Juliet20203 years ago

Aren't we lucky in the UK with the countryside. What lovely walks they must have been. I have 8 and 4 year old granddaughters and the 8 year old is like a mini teen sometimes, it can be funny at times. I stopped doing long walks and rides when mine were little but that time soon goes hence being able to get out like I do now.

Enjoy your 8 year old, they are definitely worth it.🚴‍♀️🌈🌞

3 years ago

Hi Alicia, Oh the very thought of all of that made me feel so hot, but I'm sure it was actually very pleasant out in the countryside. Glad you got your sand in the end! Some more beautiful views! Thank you.🙏

in reply to 3 years ago

Hi Hidden , it was actually fine cycling up to the Moors and back again, it was when I got about 4 miles from home where the heat just hit me. I really did enjoy the ride though.

I'm glad you like the views.

Alicia xx🌈🌞🙏🐎🚴‍♀️🐄

springcross3 years ago

Lovely photos again cf, the cattle seem to have the right idea. Be careful cycling in this heat, it could be harmful. xx

in reply to springcross3 years ago

Thank you, it was beautiful. We have the last day of heat tomorrow then it breaks down for us so I was making the most of it. Thank you for your concern.

Alicia🙏

Zest3 years ago

Hi Alicia,

Lovely scenery - well done on cycling, and hope you have a relaxing evening. I'm adapting my reply, as I just saw what springcross said, and that's sensible advice - it's a very hot day! Stay safe. I didn't do any exercise today - and I still feel quite dehydrated. So drinking some water now.

Zest xx

in reply to Zest3 years ago

Hi Zest

Thank you, it was a stunning day. It was warm when I started but the heat ramped up towards the end of my ride. Thank you for your concern, it's appreciated.

I'm on my 3rd glass of cold water now, I keep my water in the fridge. So I've had 1.5 litres since around 14:30.

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Alicia xx🌈🙏🌞🐎🚴‍♀️🐄

3 years ago

It really was beautiful Hidden and it was warm when I left home, just became very hot when I was about 4 miles from home, boy did I feel those hills then😉.

Yes the cattle were very sensible unlike the ponies ha ha.

Enjoy the rest of your evening.

Alicia 🐄🚴‍♀️🐎🙏🌞🌈

3 years ago

Beautiful photos , again Alicia and of the animals too. Thank you. Please take care when riding as well as being hot you could get the odd speedy driver as well!! Love and hugs Lynne xxxx ❤️🤗🌈💜

in reply to 3 years ago

Thank you Lynne. It's been a stunning day and I enjoyed the ride very much. Oh I love horses/ponies and if course cows as I had to take a photo of them as well.

Thank you for caring, I'm very cautious with drivers and I use all cycle pathsand am careful when on the road.

Alicia xxx🙏🌈💜🚴‍♀️🐄🐎

in reply to 3 years ago

Good, I'm so pleased you had a lovely day. I'm glad you are on the lookout for these drivers. Lynne xxxx🐴🐄🐎💜❤️

in reply to 3 years ago

I did thank you and I'm always cautious on the road, you won't see me jumping off pavements in front of an oncoming car. xxxx🌈💜🙏🐄🚴‍♀️

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in reply to 3 years ago

💜🤗🌈❤️. Night night sweet dreams xxxx

in reply to 3 years ago

And you xxxx💜🌈🙏

in reply to 3 years ago

Thank you. Wish I could get to the point where I do dream but pain decides to come and wake me up usually within the hour xxxx🌈😉❤️💜

in reply to 3 years ago

I so wish you could sleep as well without pain. Pain is so hard to treat.

Take care

Alicia xxxx💜🌈

in reply to 3 years ago

Thank you for your kind words, means a lot.

I actually managed some sleep last night!! Exhaustion takes over every so often. Loads of love Lynne xxxx ❤️🤗🌈💜

in reply to 3 years ago

You are welcome. I'm really pleased you slept some last night.

Take care Lynne.

Alicia xxxx🌈💜🌈🙏xxxx

in reply to 3 years ago

Thank you. You too. I know what tonight will be like now!! I've got my hot water bottle and electric blanket and my fan on full pelt to keep me cool, sounds crazy, I know!!

Night night God bless Lynne xxxx ❤️🤗🌈💜🌹

in reply to 3 years ago

Now that's not crazy, hot water bottle for the pain and the fan to combat the heat, makes perfect sense.

Alicia xxxx🌈😊💜

in reply to 3 years ago

It makes sense in my world, it might not be in anyone else's but it's in mine 🤣🤣😉🤗❤️🌹xxxx

in reply to 3 years ago

Oh I can see why it makes sense, heat for the pain and a fan to keep you cool, what's not to like😉. I have ice packs for my itchy skin and than need a dressing gown to keep me warm, I'm the opposite 😂😂 xxxx

in reply to 3 years ago

We find what is most comfortable for ourselves, if it helps just a little then it's good xxxx❤️🤗🌈🌻

in reply to 3 years ago

Totally agree Lynne xxxx🌈🙏💜

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bobbybobbAmbassador3 years ago

Another set of great photographs, I love the cows crowding for the shade. I don't know how you managed to cycle that far in this heat today but well done. 🌼🌞😊

in reply to bobbybobb3 years ago

Thank you Bobby, I just had to take a photo of the cows, they were very sensible.

The heat was fine for nearly all the ride but then it felt very hot near the end.

Take care

Alicia xx🚴‍♀️🐄🐎💜🌈🙏

Buddy343 years ago

Beautiful photos and that's a lot of miles for a roasting hot day 😊👍🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

in reply to Buddy343 years ago

Thank you Buddy, yes I didn't realise how hot it would get.

Alicia 🙏🌈🐎🐄🚴‍♀️

3 years ago

Thank you Jerry, I feel good now relaxing with a cold glass of water.🙏🌈🚴‍♀️😊

daveh1213 years ago

Beautiful!

in reply to daveh1213 years ago

Thank you Dave 👍🐄🚴‍♀️

Sheila_G3 years ago

Thanks Alicia. Lovely photos again. Just thinking about your bike rides makes me exhausted but they sound very exhilarating. x

in reply to Sheila_G3 years ago

Thank you Shiela, I love my bike which I would think you would have guessed ha ha. I hope you have a lovely day xx🙏🌈🌞🚴‍♀️

Sheila_G in reply to 3 years ago

Thank. Same to you x

in reply to Sheila_G3 years ago

Thank you xx

Juliet20203 years ago

I love the ponies as I’m a horse person. It’s beautiful weather. Devon must be a fun place to live. We just visit for holidays

in reply to Juliet20203 years ago

Thank you Juliet, I also love horses so always have to take photos when I see them, beautiful creatures.

It's especially lovely in this weather.

Alicia🙏🌈🌞🚴‍♀️

Madmolly3 years ago

35 miles wow I walked a mile and my calfs are killing me. I was unable to walk after my cancer operation because of covid so trying to build up my muscles before I have muscle wastage. Don't think I will ever be at your stage though

in reply to Madmolly3 years ago

Thank you. You are doing amazing, particularly as you've had cancer and are only just able to get out so well done that's awesome. 🌞🙏🌈

CraftypersonReading Rabbits3 years ago

It will have been warm cycle ride, it was 29° here yesterday and set to be 33 today. I took Archie for his morning walk 5hen we stayed indoors till 5, sat out till 7 then took him for his walk as cool8ng down and was lovely round lake. Lovely pics as usual

in reply to Craftyperson3 years ago

It was very hot, today though would have been hotter as it's been muggy as well although still sunny. I was swearing just standing still.

Ideal time to take Archie out, more enjoyable.

Thank you.

Alicia 🌈🙏🐎🐄🚴‍♀️