Working or walking

 Good morning, dear Blogger friends. I realized this week that I am either working or I am walking! 

I enjoy both - fortunately!

Last week I was part of a team who took part in a project in aid of cancer, with many other teams of women and men in the area. We gathered on the Country Club sports fields, erected our gazebo, set up the urn and set out the paper cups:  we were selling Capuchino, coffee, tea and hot chocolate to the passersby. Other teams sold wraps; sosaties (meat and veg on sticks which are barbequed) potjiekos (another traditional South Africa dish cooked in a large black cauldron, over an open fire) soup and sweet treats.  

The rule was that from 6pm until midnight, we had to walk around the sports field continuously. At all times, one or more of our team had to be doing the walk, The others may rest or sell beverages. All in aid of a young lad who had chemo and now needed surgery on his knee. 

The local hairdresser set up his stall and people queued up for the shavathon or to have their hair colored. All at a fee. The young gent we were collecting for, had already lost all his hair: a goodlooking teenager of 16. So, this was another way the community showed its solidarity!

As always, when we get together, and especially, when women get together, we had great fun. We were all of a similar vintage and several were part of my Weigh-Less group in town. At 10.30, I suddenly remembered that, although we'd all been together for several hours, we'd not had a group photo. I called a lady from another group, who was walking by, to come and take our photo. 

The core team of ladies who walked and worked together for the greater good!

We had the emergency medical team next to our stall

Our stall, which sold hot beverages and deliciously flavored muffins

On our left was the local school, which is under the headship of my neighbor here on the farm. They sold the potjiekos.  Each team wore a special outfits, which all added to the festive mood of the event.

I especially loved that we could walk at any time and with anyone. I had the opportunity to walk with ladies who had previously been in my Weigh-Less group and since dropped out. It was a great time of motivating them to think about returning and enjoying a healthier lifestyle. My favorite topic is that exercising while eating unhealthily, will not help you lose weight. Follow a healthy eating plan as prescribed by Weigh-Less (which company is now in its 49th year of successful weight loss worldwide), add a daily exercise regime and/or 20 minutes of brisk walking, and you will lose weight the healthy way and maintain it for life. 

By 11.30 I had clocked in at 23,571 steps which translated to 19.5km. 😊👀

A great evening was had by all! 

As always, every Saturday I take part in the local Parkrun. Even though yesterday was beautifully cool, with a slight drizzle, I still didn't have the confidence to take Skabby along.  I told him: next week, Lad! 

Posing with a friend and her dog at Parkrun on Saturday.

So, yes, I am either working or walking.

HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU ALL!