I was reading a post on the Facebook page for people with Parkinson’s. They were talking about how those of us with Parkies sometimes give up things we enjoy due to our condition. Perhaps sometimes I wonder if it is fear of failure or losing face in front of others? She went on to talkContinue reading “Keep on trying… Don’t give up!”
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Time to rest before the next adventure…
Right now I am sitting in my sister-in-law’s lounge resting up after a busy week boating. It’s lovely to be back with family and telling them all about our adventures. While I was on the boat I was able to do everything I needed to do and my knee coped very well. Off the boatContinue reading “Time to rest before the next adventure…”
Back on land… Cruising done
Back on dry land and reflecting on a wonderful trip. More adventures to come.
Not so cruisey cruising
We are coming to the end of a six day cruise in a narrow boat on the Lancaster canal. It has been a wonderful experience and one we will never forget. As I have been battling a knee injury for months I wasn’t sure how I would go. I was a bit nervous to beContinue reading “Not so cruisey cruising”
Multi-tasking and making memories…
A couple of days into our canal boat holiday and I am reflecting on how things are going. I have taken the risk – or maybe my husband has – of trying my hand at driving the boat from time to time. It is quite challenging in many ways. Using the tiller to steer isContinue reading “Multi-tasking and making memories…”
Boating Buddies…
So today we picked up our canal boat on the Lancaster Canal. We had a bit of a driving lesson – is it driving? – and how to turn the boat and moor it up. We have chugged down the canal for a bit to get to know the boat and have tied up atContinue reading “Boating Buddies…”
Am I anxious?
Starting a new part of our holiday today with a train trip from Leicester to Preston. Tomorrow we pick up a canal boat and have six days on the Lancaster canal just the two of us. On the journey here, we were making our way through the crowds at Preston railway station and I lookedContinue reading “Am I anxious?”
A stile with style…
So today we went to see my sister in-law’s farm in Derbyshire. It is set in lovely English countryside. We decided to go for a bit of a walk around the farm as it’s the first time we had been there. As stated in previous posts I have had a lot of trouble with myContinue reading “A stile with style…”
Taking Parkies on holiday…
It seems like a long time ago we started planning a trip to the UK to see family and friends. On 3 May 2023, after a few days in Singapore, we landed in England for a nine week holiday. This is the first time we have been to the UK since my diagnosis. Not onlyContinue reading “Taking Parkies on holiday…”
What is Parkies to me?
A Poem…. What is Parkies to me, well it is a giftI look at my life and my spirit will liftI live with more depth, much less on the surfaceIt’s given me now a life full of purposeIt makes time more precious I spend on this earthIt gives me more focus, it gives me selfContinue reading “What is Parkies to me?”
My journey with Parkinsons 