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Post by iancransonsknees on Nov 29, 2021 21:52:34 GMT
So sorry to hear this. Best wishes fella. Thanks Partick👍🏻 I’ll be fine😉 Does it feel like you've gone deaf?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 29, 2021 22:22:33 GMT
Thanks Partick👍🏻 I’ll be fine😉 Does it feel like you've gone deaf? 🤣 Now you mention it!
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Post by cobhamstokey on Dec 3, 2021 10:31:16 GMT
Not sure if anyone follows Danny Malin on YouTube and his Rate my Takeaway channel. After a bereavement this year he’s come back fighting and presents a really uplifting channel where he tries various local takeaways.
He’s just produced a xmas song with contributions going to Mind.
Please feel free to donate and support a great guy.
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Post by Orbs on Dec 13, 2021 17:07:02 GMT
As it’s getting nearer to Christmas it’s obviously not a fun time for everyone. There’s loads of links on this thread if anyone is struggling a bit over the next 3-4 weeks. Or, maybe folk just want to share anonymously stuff that’s bothering them. Any tips/advice about how to cope would get greatly appreciated.
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Post by Northy on Dec 14, 2021 9:14:50 GMT
As it’s getting nearer to Christmas it’s obviously not a fun time for everyone. There’s loads of links on this thread if anyone is struggling a bit over the next 3-4 weeks. Or, maybe folk just want to share anonymously stuff that’s bothering them. Any tips/advice about how to cope would get greatly appreciated. Had one of our engineers on site down south take his own life the weekend before last (along with my site manager over in NI in hospital with Covid) wasn't a good week.
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Post by Orbs on Dec 14, 2021 12:15:49 GMT
As it’s getting nearer to Christmas it’s obviously not a fun time for everyone. There’s loads of links on this thread if anyone is struggling a bit over the next 3-4 weeks. Or, maybe folk just want to share anonymously stuff that’s bothering them. Any tips/advice about how to cope would get greatly appreciated. Had one of our engineers on site down south take his own life the weekend before last (along with my site manager over in NI in hospital with Covid) wasn't a good week. That’s awful Northy. Sorry to hear that. There’s clearly a mixture of issues at the moment with COVID, shitty weather, less light, job insecurity, increased alcohol and DV, Christmas etc. Get some help if you need it lads. There’s plenty out there. It’s Ok not be Ok.
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Post by Northy on Dec 14, 2021 12:55:45 GMT
Had one of our engineers on site down south take his own life the weekend before last (along with my site manager over in NI in hospital with Covid) wasn't a good week. That’s awful Northy. Sorry to hear that. There’s clearly a mixture of issues at the moment with COVID, shitty weather, less light, job insecurity, increased alcohol and DV, Christmas etc. Get some help if you need it lads. There’s plenty out there. It’s Ok not be Ok. Relationship issues apparently, left behind a young lad who he used to take to the football
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Post by UNKLE on Dec 16, 2021 11:34:08 GMT
A friend took his own life in October. I knew him for 15 years with his sons the same age as my children 9 and 13 who went to the same childminder. His wife and my wife use to socialise at least once a month, and yet we had no idea anything was wrong.
Apprarantly he’d tried to do it a couple of years ago and the demons were just there and wouldn’t go away.
He really was the most lovely, gentle man, successful in his career and with a very supportive family.
It just goes to show that we know nothing about what goes on behind closed doors.
If you’re feeling low speak to someone…..
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Post by Northy on Dec 16, 2021 11:47:22 GMT
A friend took his own life in October. I knew him for 15 years with his sons the same age as my children 9 and 13 who went to the same childminder. His wife and my wife use to socialise at least once a month, and yet we had no idea anything was wrong. Apprarantly he’d tried to do it a couple of years ago and the demons were just there and wouldn’t go away. He really was the most lovely, gentle man, successful in his career and with a very supportive family. It just goes to show that we know nothing about what goes on behind closed doors. If you’re feeling low speak to someone….. That's really sad. had a guy I ran with and he owns a local business on the edge of the village which we use, his son took his own life a couple of years ago, 2 weeks before the son was on holiday with his girlfriend and posted on FB that it was the best time of his life he'd ever had and life couldn't be better. As you say you don't know what is going on.
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Post by Orbs on Dec 18, 2021 18:40:41 GMT
Had a mate last night tell a group of us he’s being treated for prostate cancer. Kept it to himself for a few months. Very relieved to finally get it ‘out there’. Much better to talk to someone.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Dec 23, 2021 16:32:56 GMT
Evening all👋🏻 Just a quick shout out to all those spending Christmas Day alone. Unfortunately I’ll be one of those for the first time in my life and it’s not something I’m looking forward to. Just put up my decorations, yes I know it’s late. But it’s made me feel loads better getting the living room look like a grotto. My daughter will be visiting tomorrow so I had to do something. I’ve put some calls out to old friends I’ve not seen for a good while and managed to get a few nights out with them to soften the blow. I’ve also found myself thinking about people I don’t normally think about over Christmas so I’ve bought all those people cards and gifts with the money I’ve saved from not buying for the ex😀 Merry Christmas everyone and for those in a similar position don’t suffer alone, do something about it. It’s hard to find the motivation sometimes but when you do it feels so much better✊🏻
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Post by franklin on Dec 23, 2021 16:39:15 GMT
Evening all👋🏻 Just a quick shout out to all those spending Christmas Day alone. Unfortunately I’ll be one of those for the first time in my life and it’s not something I’m looking forward to. Just put up my decorations, yes I know it’s late. But it’s made me feel loads better getting the living room look like a grotto. My daughter will be visiting tomorrow so I had to do something. I’ve put some calls out to old friends I’ve not seen for a good while and managed to get a few nights out with them to soften the blow. I’ve also found myself thinking about people I don’t normally think about over Christmas so I’ve bought all those people cards and gifts with the money I’ve saved from not buying for the ex😀 Merry Christmas everyone and for those in a similar position don’t suffer alone, do something about it. It’s hard to find the motivation sometimes but when you do it feels so much better✊🏻 Mate I genuinely wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have great New Year as I do to all of the folk on here. Best wishes all 🍻
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Post by salopstick on Dec 23, 2021 16:53:50 GMT
Had a mate last night tell a group of us he’s being treated for prostate cancer. Kept it to himself for a few months. Very relieved to finally get it ‘out there’. Much better to talk to someone.
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Post by Orbs on Jan 7, 2022 23:10:37 GMT
Hope everyone is doing alright ATM. Post-Christmas blues and all that. It’ll soon be getting a bit lighter in the mornings and those daffodils and crocuses will be peeping through.
Plenty of great links and advice on this thread if anyone needs it. 👍🏻
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Jan 8, 2022 0:49:50 GMT
Evening all👋🏻 Just a quick shout out to all those spending Christmas Day alone. Unfortunately I’ll be one of those for the first time in my life and it’s not something I’m looking forward to. Just put up my decorations, yes I know it’s late. But it’s made me feel loads better getting the living room look like a grotto. My daughter will be visiting tomorrow so I had to do something. I’ve put some calls out to old friends I’ve not seen for a good while and managed to get a few nights out with them to soften the blow. I’ve also found myself thinking about people I don’t normally think about over Christmas so I’ve bought all those people cards and gifts with the money I’ve saved from not buying for the ex😀 Merry Christmas everyone and for those in a similar position don’t suffer alone, do something about it. It’s hard to find the motivation sometimes but when you do it feels so much better✊🏻 Great post mate, moving.
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Post by NassauDave on Jan 8, 2022 5:50:39 GMT
Evening all👋🏻 Just a quick shout out to all those spending Christmas Day alone. Unfortunately I’ll be one of those for the first time in my life and it’s not something I’m looking forward to. Just put up my decorations, yes I know it’s late. But it’s made me feel loads better getting the living room look like a grotto. My daughter will be visiting tomorrow so I had to do something. I’ve put some calls out to old friends I’ve not seen for a good while and managed to get a few nights out with them to soften the blow. I’ve also found myself thinking about people I don’t normally think about over Christmas so I’ve bought all those people cards and gifts with the money I’ve saved from not buying for the ex😀 Merry Christmas everyone and for those in a similar position don’t suffer alone, do something about it. It’s hard to find the motivation sometimes but when you do it feels so much better✊🏻 Nice one Badge.
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Post by OldStokie on Jan 8, 2022 14:33:02 GMT
Some very moving posts on this thread. The 'situation' of the last two years seems to have affected people of all ages. I think the common denominator is the affect covid is having on us all. Nobody is spared. Some can handle the downsides and some can't. But life has completely changed for many. Families locked up together because of lockdowns, causing strife where there was very little before; some losing their businesses and some losing their jobs; young people's education shattered; leisure time for all gone to the dogs. It's no wonder some people can't cope. My youngest grandson (18) has had two of his closest friends take their own life - one 17 and one 18. Two young kids with a whole lifetime to look forward to. They weren't drug addicts or bad kids. I have no idea what was going on in the background but the face they displayed was two young, exuberant, outgoing athletic lads enjoying life. Then they're gone and their peers are left wondering what the hell has happened, and they're distraught and begin to question their own existence. That's when loving parents have to put their arms around them and help them through the trauma of covid life, all the time aware that what's happened to their kid's friends could maybe happen to their own?
Two years ago my grandson was offered a sports scholarship with Wigan Warriors. Because of covid, that went down the drain. He's also represented Staffs Schools in the English Schools Finals and S-o-T Athletic Club in the UK Nationals finals at Long-jump. Northwood closed for more than a year so that went down the drain. Thank goodness he plays rugby. 2021 at least gave him some outlets to pursue that discipline with Stone and Newcastle Colts. 2022? We just don't know. But it's started better. He's off down country somewhere today playing No. 10 for Stone Firsts and tomorrow (hopefully) he'll be turning out for Newcastle Colts at home. I'm telling you this, not to boast in any way, but to give you a picture of how he (we) are trying to make sure his mental health is not derailed too much.
It's tough 'out there' folks... for many people, of all ages, so take the advice others have offered: It's good to talk, and you're really NOT alone. And spread the word.
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Post by Orbs on Jan 8, 2022 16:37:55 GMT
Some very moving posts on this thread. The 'situation' of the last two years seems to have affected people of all ages. I think the common denominator is the affect covid is having on us all. Nobody is spared. Some can handle the downsides and some can't. But life has completely changed for many. Families locked up together because of lockdowns, causing strife where there was very little before; some losing their businesses and some losing their jobs; young people's education shattered; leisure time for all gone to the dogs. It's no wonder some people can't cope. My youngest grandson (18) has had two of his closest friends take their own life - one 17 and one 18. Two young kids with a whole lifetime to look forward to. They weren't drug addicts or bad kids. I have no idea what was going on in the background but the face they displayed was two young, exuberant, outgoing athletic lads enjoying life. Then they're gone and their peers are left wondering what the hell has happened, and they're distraught and begin to question their own existence. That's when loving parents have to put their arms around them and help them through the trauma of covid life, all the time aware that what's happened to their kid's friends could maybe happen to their own? Two years ago my grandson was offered a sports scholarship with Wigan Warriors. Because of covid, that went down the drain. He's also represented Staffs Schools in the English Schools Finals and S-o-T Athletic Club in the UK Nationals finals at Long-jump. Northwood closed for more than a year so that went down the drain. Thank goodness he plays rugby. 2021 at least gave him some outlets to pursue that discipline with Stone and Newcastle Colts. 2022? We just don't know. But it's started better. He's off down country somewhere today playing No. 10 for Stone Firsts and tomorrow (hopefully) he'll be turning out for Newcastle Colts at home. I'm telling you this, not to boast in any way, but to give you a picture of how he (we) are trying to make sure his mental health is not derailed too much. It's tough 'out there' folks... for many people, of all ages, so take the advice others have offered: It's good to talk, and you're really NOT alone. And spread the word. OS. Top post OS. Great news about your grandson too 👍🏻. Such a tragedy about those 2 young lads suicides. Truly heartbreaking. It’s becoming more and more common in particular with young males. There’s obviously a myriad of reasons behind these suicides but the common area must be for there to be someone for them to talk to? Whether it’s bravado preventing them or something else I really don’t know. Maybe even describing these issues as ‘mental health’ isn’t particularly helpful as it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness. The title of this thread maybe isn’t that helpful either. It’s ok to not be ok. Please talk to someone.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 8, 2022 18:51:59 GMT
Some very moving posts on this thread. The 'situation' of the last two years seems to have affected people of all ages. I think the common denominator is the affect covid is having on us all. Nobody is spared. Some can handle the downsides and some can't. But life has completely changed for many. Families locked up together because of lockdowns, causing strife where there was very little before; some losing their businesses and some losing their jobs; young people's education shattered; leisure time for all gone to the dogs. It's no wonder some people can't cope. My youngest grandson (18) has had two of his closest friends take their own life - one 17 and one 18. Two young kids with a whole lifetime to look forward to. They weren't drug addicts or bad kids. I have no idea what was going on in the background but the face they displayed was two young, exuberant, outgoing athletic lads enjoying life. Then they're gone and their peers are left wondering what the hell has happened, and they're distraught and begin to question their own existence. That's when loving parents have to put their arms around them and help them through the trauma of covid life, all the time aware that what's happened to their kid's friends could maybe happen to their own? Two years ago my grandson was offered a sports scholarship with Wigan Warriors. Because of covid, that went down the drain. He's also represented Staffs Schools in the English Schools Finals and S-o-T Athletic Club in the UK Nationals finals at Long-jump. Northwood closed for more than a year so that went down the drain. Thank goodness he plays rugby. 2021 at least gave him some outlets to pursue that discipline with Stone and Newcastle Colts. 2022? We just don't know. But it's started better. He's off down country somewhere today playing No. 10 for Stone Firsts and tomorrow (hopefully) he'll be turning out for Newcastle Colts at home. I'm telling you this, not to boast in any way, but to give you a picture of how he (we) are trying to make sure his mental health is not derailed too much. It's tough 'out there' folks... for many people, of all ages, so take the advice others have offered: It's good to talk, and you're really NOT alone. And spread the word. OS. Top post OS. Great news about your grandson too 👍🏻. Such a tragedy about those 2 young lads suicides. Truly heartbreaking. It’s becoming more and more common in particular with young males. There’s obviously a myriad of reasons behind these suicides but the common area must be for there to be someone for them to talk to? Whether it’s bravado preventing them or something else I really don’t know. Maybe even describing these issues as ‘mental health’ isn’t particularly helpful as it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness. The title of this thread maybe isn’t that helpful either. It’s ok to not be ok. Please talk to someone. Well said lads 2 cracking posts. From a personal point of view I find going to the gym / excercise is a great release. I have a friend who’s had a terrible xmas and he’s started running again and it’s really helped him too. Don’t suffer in silence and if there’s no run clubs or football clubs that suit you start one yourselves all you needs a park. In my area i just read a cracking post on FB from a chap who missed playing footy and he started a post about playing locally but having just moved into the area he knew no one. Within half a day he’d had dozens of offers and he and his new mates had arranged a time, place and a beer afterwards. Anything’s possible if there’s a will.
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Post by felonious on Jan 8, 2022 19:11:26 GMT
Top post OS. Great news about your grandson too 👍🏻. Such a tragedy about those 2 young lads suicides. Truly heartbreaking. It’s becoming more and more common in particular with young males. There’s obviously a myriad of reasons behind these suicides but the common area must be for there to be someone for them to talk to? Whether it’s bravado preventing them or something else I really don’t know. Maybe even describing these issues as ‘mental health’ isn’t particularly helpful as it could be interpreted as a sign of weakness. The title of this thread maybe isn’t that helpful either. It’s ok to not be ok. Please talk to someone. Well said lads 2 cracking posts. From a personal point of view I find going to the gym / excercise is a great release. I have a friend who’s had a terrible xmas and he’s started running again and it’s really helped him too. Don’t suffer in silence and if there’s no run clubs or football clubs that suit you start one yourselves all you needs a park. In my area i just read a cracking post on FB from a chap who missed playing footy and he started a post about playing locally but having just moved into the area he knew no one. Within half a day he’d had dozens of offers and he and his new mates had arranged a time, place and a beer afterwards. Anything’s possible if there’s a will. My doctor plays walking football which I think should be heavily promoted. Northy's running club have organised a walking group and at today's Parkrun there were plenty of walkers. Whatever you choose to do you'll get fresh air, some exercise and companionship all of which help towards a healthy mind. Parkruns are a great very low key introduction to running clubs. There's no pressure, no commitment and absolutely no recruiting going on. People can run or walk with their dogs. The athlete who came second today, in 19 minutes, had his child and a pushchair in front of him
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jan 8, 2022 19:23:38 GMT
Im no fan of Winter.
A few years ago i was bottling everything up and was in a really bad way. One key thing is i suffer from health anxiety.
I eventually saw someone had a few sessions. I now learn to cope by keeping positive. The best thing that happend to me is as follows.
Doing 3 nights a week in gym helps me. Mainly though.
Ive always been a massive David Attenborough fan. He's my idol really. Anyhow to try and stay positive and cope i started hitting the countryside for walks. Ive always loved the outdoors. Then i started thinking all this great wildlife im seeing. Why dont i start photographing it. Ive done it ever since. See my posts in wild birds thread if you like. Most of my efforts now go into Wildlife Photography. About 6months ago i also started helping out with the RSPB at one of there reserves and im still doing it and loving it.
Ive never really been that good at anything but it seems im not bad at this photographing wildlife. It keeps me active keeps me from going down hill and i just love wildlife and what nature has to offer. I honestly cant wait for spring and summer.
If any of you find your at a loose end are not feeling great and have some time. Find somthing to do you enjoy and give it a good go.
Thumbs up lads hope everyone can keep smiling.
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Post by OldStokie on Jan 8, 2022 19:37:25 GMT
Im no fan of Winter. A few years ago i was bottling everything up and was in a really bad way. One key thing is i suffer from health anxiety. I eventually saw someone had a few sessions. I now learn to cope by keeping positive. The best thing that happend to me is as follows. Doing 3 nights a week in gym helps me. Mainly though. Ive always been a massive David Attenborough fan. He's my idol really. Anyhow to try and stay positive and cope i started hitting the countryside for walks. Ive always loved the outdoors. Then i started thinking all this great wildlife im seeing. Why dont i start photographing it. Ive done it ever since. See my posts in wild birds thread if you like. Most of my efforts now go into Wildlife Photography. About 6months ago i also started helping out with the RSPB at one of there reserves and im still doing it and loving it. Ive never really been that good at anything but it seems im not bad at this photographing wildlife. It keeps me active keeps me from going down hill and i just love wildlife and what nature has to offer. I honestly cant wait for spring and summer. If any of you find your at a loose end are not feeling great and have some time. Find somthing to do you enjoy and give it a good go. Thumbs up lads hope everyone can keep smiling. That's another paradox of the effects of covid, some people have discovered wonderful things to do because of it. Well done, Alsager. As a lover of nature myself, although I've always fed the birds, while I'm sensibly trying to keep out of the way of this damned virus because of my age, I rise early and make sure all my feeders and water are topped up. My reward is that I now have a host of new visitors to make me smile. I'll have a looksee at the wild birds photography. OS.
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jan 8, 2022 20:22:58 GMT
Im no fan of Winter. A few years ago i was bottling everything up and was in a really bad way. One key thing is i suffer from health anxiety. I eventually saw someone had a few sessions. I now learn to cope by keeping positive. The best thing that happend to me is as follows. Doing 3 nights a week in gym helps me. Mainly though. Ive always been a massive David Attenborough fan. He's my idol really. Anyhow to try and stay positive and cope i started hitting the countryside for walks. Ive always loved the outdoors. Then i started thinking all this great wildlife im seeing. Why dont i start photographing it. Ive done it ever since. See my posts in wild birds thread if you like. Most of my efforts now go into Wildlife Photography. About 6months ago i also started helping out with the RSPB at one of there reserves and im still doing it and loving it. Ive never really been that good at anything but it seems im not bad at this photographing wildlife. It keeps me active keeps me from going down hill and i just love wildlife and what nature has to offer. I honestly cant wait for spring and summer. If any of you find your at a loose end are not feeling great and have some time. Find somthing to do you enjoy and give it a good go. Thumbs up lads hope everyone can keep smiling. That's another paradox of the effects of covid, some people have discovered wonderful things to do because of it. Well done, Alsager. As a lover of nature myself, although I've always fed the birds, while I'm sensibly trying to keep out of the way of this damned virus because of my age, I rise early and make sure all my feeders and water are topped up. My reward is that I now have a host of new visitors to make me smile. I'll have a looksee at the wild birds photography. OS. lovely to hear. Yes keep at it. Many humans are doing there best to ruin it for wildlife so if we do our bit it helps. Its also very interesting to see the variety of species that will pop onto your bird feeders aswell. Some of them beautiful. Long tailed tits. Great Spotted Woodpeckers Bullfinches. A simple yet beautiful Robin will soon become very friendly. A woman i know know now has a Robin that comes down to her garden same time each morning and eats seed out of her hand. Aslong as the Wood Pigeons and Squirrels dont take over 😂
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jan 8, 2022 20:32:05 GMT
Im no fan of Winter. A few years ago i was bottling everything up and was in a really bad way. One key thing is i suffer from health anxiety. I eventually saw someone had a few sessions. I now learn to cope by keeping positive. The best thing that happend to me is as follows. Doing 3 nights a week in gym helps me. Mainly though. Ive always been a massive David Attenborough fan. He's my idol really. Anyhow to try and stay positive and cope i started hitting the countryside for walks. Ive always loved the outdoors. Then i started thinking all this great wildlife im seeing. Why dont i start photographing it. Ive done it ever since. See my posts in wild birds thread if you like. Most of my efforts now go into Wildlife Photography. About 6months ago i also started helping out with the RSPB at one of there reserves and im still doing it and loving it. Ive never really been that good at anything but it seems im not bad at this photographing wildlife. It keeps me active keeps me from going down hill and i just love wildlife and what nature has to offer. I honestly cant wait for spring and summer. If any of you find your at a loose end are not feeling great and have some time. Find somthing to do you enjoy and give it a good go. Thumbs up lads hope everyone can keep smiling. Keep those pics coming they're fantastic, makes my efforts bang average. 😉🙂
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Post by alsagerstokie on Jan 8, 2022 20:38:18 GMT
Im no fan of Winter. A few years ago i was bottling everything up and was in a really bad way. One key thing is i suffer from health anxiety. I eventually saw someone had a few sessions. I now learn to cope by keeping positive. The best thing that happend to me is as follows. Doing 3 nights a week in gym helps me. Mainly though. Ive always been a massive David Attenborough fan. He's my idol really. Anyhow to try and stay positive and cope i started hitting the countryside for walks. Ive always loved the outdoors. Then i started thinking all this great wildlife im seeing. Why dont i start photographing it. Ive done it ever since. See my posts in wild birds thread if you like. Most of my efforts now go into Wildlife Photography. About 6months ago i also started helping out with the RSPB at one of there reserves and im still doing it and loving it. Ive never really been that good at anything but it seems im not bad at this photographing wildlife. It keeps me active keeps me from going down hill and i just love wildlife and what nature has to offer. I honestly cant wait for spring and summer. If any of you find your at a loose end are not feeling great and have some time. Find somthing to do you enjoy and give it a good go. Thumbs up lads hope everyone can keep smiling. Keep those pics coming they're fantastic, makes my efforts bang average. 😉🙂 Your photographs in Wales especially the steam engines are great mate.
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Post by foster on Jan 9, 2022 0:06:08 GMT
That's another paradox of the effects of covid, some people have discovered wonderful things to do because of it. Well done, Alsager. As a lover of nature myself, although I've always fed the birds, while I'm sensibly trying to keep out of the way of this damned virus because of my age, I rise early and make sure all my feeders and water are topped up. My reward is that I now have a host of new visitors to make me smile. I'll have a looksee at the wild birds photography. OS. lovely to hear. Yes keep at it. Many humans are doing there best to ruin it for wildlife so if we do our bit it helps. Its also very interesting to see the variety of species that will pop onto your bird feeders aswell. Some of them beautiful. Long tailed tits. Great Spotted Woodpeckers Bullfinches. A simple yet beautiful Robin will soon become very friendly. A woman i know know now has a Robin that comes down to her garden same time each morning and eats seed out of her hand. Aslong as the Wood Pigeons and Squirrels dont take over 😂 Are you guy we voted for a couple of years back for some wildlife photo competition? Either way, good to hear you've got a passion for something.
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Post by Orbs on Jan 10, 2022 21:45:10 GMT
That’s interesting about the different things we’ve found to do as a result of the pandemic. I’ve always been a fairly frequent jogger but never really much of a walker. I started to walk locally with a couple of mates and realised I really enjoyed. It helped us to decide as a family to get a dog. Murph has been absolutely brilliant for us. (Beagle) Given us all some new focus and got us in the great outdoors too. I guess it’s whatever works at the right time.
For what it’s worth I’d be suggesting that anyone who is struggling could try doing some regular exercise, getting themselves outside a bit more, cutting down on alcohol and finding someone to talk to.
You’re not weak if you speak 👍🏻
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jan 11, 2022 4:36:15 GMT
That’s interesting about the different things we’ve found to do as a result of the pandemic. I’ve always been a fairly frequent jogger but never really much of a walker. I started to walk locally with a couple of mates and realised I really enjoyed. It helped us to decide as a family to get a dog. Murph has been absolutely brilliant for us. (Beagle) Given us all some new focus and got us in the great outdoors too. I guess it’s whatever works at the right time. For what it’s worth I’d be suggesting that anyone who is struggling could try doing some regular exercise, getting themselves outside a bit more, cutting down on alcohol and finding someone to talk to. You’re not weak if you speak 👍🏻 Any form of being outdoors makes a difference in my opinion. I've knackered my knee running outside through lockdown and have had to go back to low impact cardio now the gyms are open again, even the treadmill sets it off where it was fine previously. I've always walked a fair bit but the bullshit Covid rules on where you could go cut this down a little last year. That said since they've slackened off we've got back into it. Managed to tick a few new Wainwrights off in November and should do a few more in December. It's the change in scenery that makes the difference. I believe that to be the case whether you're traveling halfway across the country to do it or just staying local. Properly opens your eyes as to the way things change in nature during the seasons, even in an urban environment. Anything to get away from a screen. Terry Abraham: Life on the Mountains www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1999894065/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EKP9KR26FF5P2T4R717DHighly recommend this if anyone is interested in any inspiration. You can pick it up for £12 on abebooks, well worth it. Great images and the background from the author is particularly pertinent given the nature of this thread.
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Post by felonious on Jan 11, 2022 8:36:26 GMT
That’s interesting about the different things we’ve found to do as a result of the pandemic. I’ve always been a fairly frequent jogger but never really much of a walker. I started to walk locally with a couple of mates and realised I really enjoyed. It helped us to decide as a family to get a dog. Murph has been absolutely brilliant for us. (Beagle) Given us all some new focus and got us in the great outdoors too. I guess it’s whatever works at the right time. For what it’s worth I’d be suggesting that anyone who is struggling could try doing some regular exercise, getting themselves outside a bit more, cutting down on alcohol and finding someone to talk to. You’re not weak if you speak 👍🏻 Any form of being outdoors makes a difference in my opinion. I've knackered my knee running outside through lockdown and have had to go back to low impact cardio now the gyms are open again, even the treadmill sets it off where it was fine previously. I've always walked a fair bit but the bullshit Covid rules on where you could go cut this down a little last year. That said since they've slackened off we've got back into it. Managed to tick a few new Wainwrights off in November and should do a few more in December. It's the change in scenery that makes the difference. I believe that to be the case whether you're traveling halfway across the country to do it or just staying local. Properly opens your eyes as to the way things change in nature during the seasons, even in an urban environment. Anything to get away from a screen. Terry Abraham: Life on the Mountains www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1999894065/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EKP9KR26FF5P2T4R717DHighly recommend this if anyone is interested in any inspiration. You can pick it up for £12 on abebooks, well worth it. Great images and the background from the author is particularly pertinent given the nature of this thread. Aside from running, walking is a real passion and fantastic for clearing the mind. There are so many options in and around the Potteries with the canals, river path and an array of fantastic parks and woodlands. They are fantastic all year round and free. I try and tie a few hours walk in with a cafe and a bite to eat.
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Post by OldStokie on Jan 11, 2022 13:43:25 GMT
That's another paradox of the effects of covid, some people have discovered wonderful things to do because of it. Well done, Alsager. As a lover of nature myself, although I've always fed the birds, while I'm sensibly trying to keep out of the way of this damned virus because of my age, I rise early and make sure all my feeders and water are topped up. My reward is that I now have a host of new visitors to make me smile. I'll have a looksee at the wild birds photography. OS. lovely to hear. Yes keep at it. Many humans are doing there best to ruin it for wildlife so if we do our bit it helps. Its also very interesting to see the variety of species that will pop onto your bird feeders aswell. Some of them beautiful. Long tailed tits. Great Spotted Woodpeckers Bullfinches. A simple yet beautiful Robin will soon become very friendly. A woman i know know now has a Robin that comes down to her garden same time each morning and eats seed out of her hand. Aslong as the Wood Pigeons and Squirrels dont take over 😂 Two squirrels and five wood pigeons are always here. Once upon a time I used to get angry at them because they're pigs and eat a lot of the seed etc. But I'm used to them now and have taken a blasé attitude to their antics. After all, they are wild creatures and they can be interesting when you study them closely. Wood pigeons are as thick as two short planks and squirrels are clever buggers. Mr Robin has his own little spot where I deposit his special robin food; Mr & Mrs Blackbird know exactly where to find their hidden sultanas, and the rest have to compete with the woodpigs and squirrels. It's all good fun. OS.
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