What a Great Day!!!
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (86703)
United States
October 21, 2023 7:30pm CST
Ouch, do I hurt.
But oh, was it worth it.
See the picture? 
After lunch I decided that, since I was on the Indiana side of the river for a change, I’d try to find the entrance to the pedestrian walk on the Lewis & Clark Bridge, one of our two “new” bridges (and the reason we have this hefty toll to cross it). Although the Lewis & Clark Bridge is part of an interstate loop (I-265), they built a multi-use walk along the bridge. It’s only accessible (as far as parking goes) from the Indiana side.
So I parked and accessed it.
What a walk!!!
In fact, too much of one. My feet are screaming at me, and so’s my back. When I looked at my phone’s pedometer, it said I’d walked three and a half miles.
It was worth it.
We’re getting our “warning signs” of winter, with skies frequently overcast and cooler temperatures. When you get a day like this in autumn, you take advantage of it.
As for the pain, that’s what Tylenol is for. 
After lunch I decided that, since I was on the Indiana side of the river for a change, I’d try to find the entrance to the pedestrian walk on the Lewis & Clark Bridge, one of our two “new” bridges (and the reason we have this hefty toll to cross it). Although the Lewis & Clark Bridge is part of an interstate loop (I-265), they built a multi-use walk along the bridge. It’s only accessible (as far as parking goes) from the Indiana side.
So I parked and accessed it.
What a walk!!!
In fact, too much of one. My feet are screaming at me, and so’s my back. When I looked at my phone’s pedometer, it said I’d walked three and a half miles.
It was worth it.
We’re getting our “warning signs” of winter, with skies frequently overcast and cooler temperatures. When you get a day like this in autumn, you take advantage of it.
As for the pain, that’s what Tylenol is for. 17 people like this
17 responses
@AmbiePam (120738)
• United States
22 Oct 23
The picture is really beautiful! That IS a long way to walk. My back tightens when I walk even a little more than I should. This morning though I was looking very odd. But when you have that chance to see that kind of loveliness, you understandably take it, and I am glad you did.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
It’s about two miles further than I am used to, so I will hear grumbling from my feet, knees, and back for a few days.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
They are propped up on a pillow in bed even as we speak (well, type 
).
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
22 Oct 23
It looks like the view was worth it.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
I was a little surprised that there wasn’t much of a foliage view on the banks of the Ohio, but there was plenty of color to look at along the walk!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
22 Oct 23
@FourWalls the water looks amazing to me.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Oct 23
As long as the views were fantastic. If I had to walk that much now I would have to crawl or have someone carry me back. It was great in Latvia I had a hand to hold and my husband and I walked all over the suburbs across the bridges and all over the city. Now I walk around my small apartment.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
23 Oct 23
When we lived in Daytona I’d walk to the beach. Most of the time it was just a couple of blocks, although the last place we lived faced Peninsula Drive so that was five blocks. I still loved it.1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Oct 23
@FourWalls I am just a couple of blocks from the beach but problematic for me because of my bum knee, I am planning on giving the walk a try with a cane sometime soon, Other than that to keep me up I walk with a four-wheeled shopping cart when I need to pick up something,
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
22 Oct 23
I'm sorry you overdid it. I'm glad it was worth it; but I hope you're feeling better. Enjoy your Sunday.
Enjoy your Sunday.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
I didn’t mean to overdo it, but it was worth it. And, it wasn’t so bad that I had to call EMS to come pick me up. I’m Gloria Gaynor, I will survive.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
22 Oct 23
We seem to be about two weeks behind where we should be for fall. It is coming though. Sounds like a lovely walk.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
22 Oct 23
@FourWalls Oh wow! I will have to watch that then since I also have asthma!!
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
I can’t take it (aggravates my asthma). Tylenol and Lidocaine patches after a hot bath are an adequate replacement.
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@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
22 Oct 23
That's it Marines called and said anything under 10 miles is child's play. I just kidding. Navy Marine jokes funny. At our age they lucky we get out of bed or maybe that is just me. 
You are right winter is coming and been amazingly warm here, kind of scary warm. I hate el nino too. Effects whole country but last time did us dirty rained more than we ever seen in year and then next decade was dry as bone. How do you think I got my name? Haha. I hope this nino's keep coming around because the day they stop there is nothing but heat.
You are right winter is coming and been amazingly warm here, kind of scary warm. I hate el nino too. Effects whole country but last time did us dirty rained more than we ever seen in year and then next decade was dry as bone. How do you think I got my name? Haha. I hope this nino's keep coming around because the day they stop there is nothing but heat.1 person likes this
@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
Tell the Jarheads they can WALK to the next war. 
You’re right. I feel blessed. A lot of 63-year-olds can’t walk three miles. A lot of 23-year-olds don’t walk, either.
You’re right. I feel blessed. A lot of 63-year-olds can’t walk three miles. A lot of 23-year-olds don’t walk, either.2 people like this
@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
22 Oct 23
@FourWalls Walk to war, walk to war, all you fools do is make us walk to war. To be fair we tried humvees and driving, but that was deadly. I would rather walk.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
22 Oct 23
Wonderful so glad you had a great day.
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Oct 23
That is beautiful. Hope you feel better today
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
A little sore, especially my feet, but mostly recovered.
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
23 Oct 23
I can’t take anti inflammatories because of my asthma.
Glad you see water. That’s what I took a picture of!
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 23
I'm sure it was beautiful. Hope you'll feel better tomorrow!
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
Thanks. If I don’t, tough. It was worth it! What a beautiful day God gave us today!
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@FourWalls (86703)
• United States
22 Oct 23
I think I walked enough for half the myLotters!
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