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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Day 100 of #100daysofwalking – I did it! A stunning evening sky and a moonlit “I love you” in sign language (see top pic). Thank you for the support. Walking daily has changed me — mind, body, and soul. Here’s to the next chapter. See you next year!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Day 99 of #100daysofwalking – one more to go! Walking with Gizmo is the best therapy. I always sleep like a log after a walk. Tonight my daughter joined us—such a lovely, cool evening.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Day 98 of #100daysofwalking. Very chilly tonight. The dogs enjoyed their walk and knew what came next—of course, their treats! Cute dogs.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Day 97 of #100daysofwalking. Glad I had a day off to rest—Gizmo is so happy to have me home. We went for a nice walk.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Day 97 of #100daysofwalking. Glad I had a day off to rest—Gizmo is so happy to have me home. We went for a nice walk.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Day 96 of #100daysofwalking Glad to be home with my family. My feet need pampering after lots of walking in London. If my mom were here, she’d be celebrating her 85th birthday with vodka, white lemonade, and a slice of lemon. See the photo — she looked beautiful at my wedding 21 years ago!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Day 95 of #100daysofwalking — Sunny and breezy here. Had a good day at the studio, lots of walking around London. Met my sister for dinner — so lovely to see her again.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Greetings from London! It's very hot here – I'm sweating! I'm prepared to read the scripts for tomorrow and work all day with the filming… and on Sunday too!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Day 93 of #100daysofwalking—chilly night, new route, and plenty of sniff stops from Gizmo. Early bedtime for me!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Day 92 of #100daysofwalking. Beautiful day, pity I had to work late and missed another daylight walk. Gizmo patiently waited for me to come home, and then we went for a walk. Hubby joined us too.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Day 91 of #100daysofwalking. It's April Fools' Day! I hope you got fooled. 😆 Saw the beautiful crescent moon tonight. Gizmo walked twice today—he seems good.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Day 90 of #100daysofwalking! Working from home was great—I got through loads of paperwork. Gizmo wasn’t feeling his best but still wouldn’t say no to our walk. He perked up and raced ahead! Must be a little bug.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Day 89 of #100daysofwalking. Spoiled by my family for Mother's Day today—loved it! The weather was a bonus. Took the dogs for their walk, and they had a blast rolling in the freshly cut grass.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Day 88 of #100daysofwalking: Attended the Deaf Interpreters Workshop—Preparation: Why? What? How?—as part of CPD at the TCD CDS, organised by CDS & IDS. It was fantastic listening to Gile's Effort Model, providing a good reflection for us.Made Irish soda bread and Crunchie cheesecake this evening.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Day 87 of #100daysofwalking. Busy today with the launch of Deaf Awareness Training & Resources (see www.deaf.ie), including the first phase of the English-ISL Dictionary with 200 words, meanings, and examples. See the photo of the Dublin Spire behind me!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Day 86 of #100daysofwalking. Unbelievable weather today—sunny in the morning, lashing rain in the evening, and strong winds tonight. That’s Irish weather! Gizmo wasn’t bothered; he was happy with his walk.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Day 85 of #100daysofwalking Gizmo was full of energy today, walking so fast! The day flew by—it felt like I just blinked. Loving this weather, hope it sticks around!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Day 84 of #100daysofwalking. Exhausted today after a busy birthday weekend. Glad we had warm weather today. Gizmo is settled after his walk.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Day 83 of #100daysofwalking. Interesting webinar called CODA Fireside Chat hosted by Cisli Ireland @catwhite1137.bsky.social shared her life experience as a hearing child of Deaf parents A powerful story It was lovely seeing CODAs from different countries Gizmo was happy I didn't forget his walk

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Day 82 of #100daysofwalking. Thanks for the birthday wishes. I enjoyed a sea dip with Michelle this morning. My family and I played Classic Monopoly—six of us in total—for six hours! I went bankrupt in the fourth hour. It was fun. The poor dogs waited patiently for their walk. Fresh air tonight!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Day 81 of #100daysofwalking—precious time with my daughters! Came home to an overexcited Gizmo, so we headed out for a short walk. Leo joined too Freezing out, but totally worth it! ❄️🚶‍♀️🐶 #ColdButCommitted

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Day 80 of #100daysofwalking : Guess where I am! Buncrana, Donegal—northwest of Ireland! My two wonderful girls surprised me with a glamping pod and hot tub for my early birthday. I was shocked! I had work in the morning, then they took me on a mystery drive—no clues until we arrived. Wow!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Day 79 of #100daysofwalking! Loved the warm afternoon, so I took the dogs out for a stroll. Hoping this lovely weather sticks around through the weekend!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Day 78 of #100daysofwalking. Another bright but chilly day! Spotted a bare tree with a few blossoms—spring is trying to make its way. Hoping for warmer weather soon! Hubby, Gizmo, and I enjoyed a peaceful walk.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Day 77 of #100daysofwalking. Went swimming first before the aqua aerobics class. I felt tired but decided to bring the two dogs for a walk with hubby. They are more happy, so I'm happy to go to bed now. Goodnight.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Day 76 of #100daysofwalking. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I was busy making scones, a green smoothie, and green pancakes this morning. The dogs were happy to go for a walk with me!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Day 75 of #100daysofwalking! Busy making cakes for St. Patrick’s tomorrow—Mint chocolate cheesecake, Guinness chocolate cake, and brownies for the family. Finished the day with a warm night walk.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Day 74 of #100daysofwalking – Such a joy watching two dogs bond, walking and sniffing side by side!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Day 73 of #100daysofwalking: Long day at the workshop today. Went for a lovely evening walk with my fabulous companions. Looking forward to the weekend!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Day 72 of #100daysofwalking – Gizmo was happy to walk longer than usual! The weather is getting colder—1°C this morning, and my car windows were frozen.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Day 71 of #100daysofwalking. Took Gizmo for an early walk before a long day out. Visited hubby’s childhood place—brought back lots of memories. Glad to be home again.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Day 70 of #100daysofwalking. Very fresh air tonight. I stared at the beautiful moon until it disappeared behind the clouds!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Day 69 of #100daysofwalking. Today is my husband's birthday, and we spoiled him rotten! He had a great day, full of treats and laughs. Very cold walk last night and an even chillier one at the beach this morning—perfect for waking us up! ❄️🚶‍♀️

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Day 68 – Fabulous weather, but breezy and cold! ❄️☀️ Eight of us headed to the Ardgillen Castle dog park. Gizmo refused to walk (of course!) and stayed cozy in his dog buggy. The kids had a blast playing with the balls.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Day 67 of #100daysofwalking! Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 I wore a purple top to represent Deaf women. Disappointed that Ireland lost to France in rugby, but we still had a great time out. The dogs were thrilled to go for another walk—twice in one day!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Day 66 of #100daysofwalking! Lovely weather this morning, but of course, the rain arrived later! Gizmo and Leo enjoyed their evening walk together—strange weather lately!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Day 65 of #100daysofwalking! Non-stop meetings every day—what a crazy week! Can't wait for the weekend! I wore my Searobe coat but quickly realised it wasn’t even cold. Meanwhile, Gizmo was as happy as ever—he never gets fed up with walkies!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Day 64 of #100daysofwalking—very cold night, and I'm still exhausted. Gizmo was very bossy today; he decided where to go. He fancied a different scenery! I spotted many people's foreheads with a black cross and realised it’s Ash Wednesday today—normally in February!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Day 63 of #100daysofwalking. I enjoyed watching the sunset over the bridge. I tried to take a photo of the crescent 🌙 moon, but it was blurry. It was very cold and windy at night. I walked with Gizmo, who was as happy as always. It’s Shrove Tuesday, so of course, I had to have pancakes!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Day 62 of #100daysofwalking – Back to my normal routine after a fantastic weekend, but I’m still exhausted! Gizmo was so happy and never left my side all day. Time flew, and I planned for an early night… but somehow, it’s past midnight!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Day 61 of #100daysofwalking Fabulous day—walked a lot all over Dublin city. Went to the Guinness Storehouse and finally had my first-ever Guinness in Ireland—only took me a lifetime! 😆 Loved that the tour had International Sign Language on the photo screens, same as the audio—great accessibility

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Day 60 of #100daysofwalking! ☀️✨ An incredible day swimming at Forty Foot in Sandycove—pure magic! ❄️🔥 Sauna and ice bath? Absolutely fabulous! Dublin life never slows down! #SeaSwim #ColdWaterTherapy #DublinLife

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Day 59 of #100daysofwalking A beautiful morning walk with Gizmo. I couldn’t leave without getting our walk in first! ❄️☀️ It started off frosty but is slowly thawing, with the sun shining against a bright blue sky. A perfect morning to get some fresh air!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Day 58 of #100daysofwalking Another busy day, but I still got my walk in! Excited for a weekend away with the girls tomorrow—Gizmo will definitely miss me. It was a lovely evening for a walk, not as chilly as yesterday

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Day 57 of #100daysofwalking. Glad to see brighter evenings around 5 PM. My hands were freezing tonight, but Gizmo didn’t mind—he was too busy enjoying his walk! Counting down the days to warmer weather.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Day 56 of #100daysofwalking! Long day of meetings, but Gizmo patiently waited for his walk. Fresh air, chilly night, and one very happy dog! ❄️🐾

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Day 55 of #100daysofwalking! ❄️ A fabulous walk tonight with Gizmo on a dry, cold evening—so refreshing! Earlier, the weather was terrible—heavy rain, then sunny for a while, then back to heavy rain.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Day 54 of #100daysofwalking! Mixed weather today—rain, sun, and wind all in one. We took our chance when the rain stopped and got a walk in after food shopping. Lucky escape from the downpour! Now, the dogs are napping on my recliner while I relax with Netflix.

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Day 53 of #100daysofwalking ✨ Saturdays = my free time, and I love it! Today, I baked a light and delicious marble cake, took a refreshing sea dip with Michelle before sunset (cold but lovely!), and enjoyed a walk with the dogs. Feeling refreshed!

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Elaine Grehan @curlhair.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Day 52 of #100daysofwalking Thank God it’s Friday (TGIF)! It’s great to have the house full again with family getting together. I went for a walk with both dogs. It rained heavily all day while I was working, but it finally stopped—just in time!

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