This trip to the UK has been a wonderful experience. We have had special, memorable moments as a couple and with family. Since our last trip, there have been two children born into the family, who we were able to spend time with. Lovely to catch up with others family members too. My husband hasContinue reading “Building relationships….”
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A tick off the bucket list….
My husband and I have had a few days by ourselves on his sister’s farm. She very kindly said we could make use of the property and she is to come back and join us again tomorrow. Every time I have been to the UK, I have wanted to see a few animals that weContinue reading “A tick off the bucket list….”
I’m feeling very old… (A poem)
I’m feeling very old as I’m puffing up the hillI’ve gone and caught a bug and the cough is with me stillI’m walking with a stick because my right knee’s bungThere’s nothing like a stick to feel no longer youngI’ll still go out for walks, but seem to tire quickMy Parkies’ not to blame it’sContinue reading “I’m feeling very old… (A poem)”
Stress strategy…
We are humming along with our UK holiday and all is going well. Apart that is, from my having a really annoying cough that doesn’t want to go away. It’s not unusual for me to have some sort of lurgy, so I am just working my way through my stock of Paracetamol, cough mixture andContinue reading “Stress strategy…”
Someone asked me about my Parkinson’s today
After several weeks of our holiday, we have had a balance of time with family and time on our own. Currently we are staying at my sister-in-law’s farm and having a family weekend. It has been six years since we have all been together and two children have been born into the family since weContinue reading “Someone asked me about my Parkinson’s today”
On the train again…
Farewell to the Scottish Highlands as we sit on the train to Glasgow from Fort William. From there we catch a train to Edinburgh and another change or two before we get back to the farm in Leicester. The weather in Scotland the last few days has been amazing, blue skies with not a cloudContinue reading “On the train again…”
Parkies people and personality
It seems that I frequently notice changes in the person that I am due to my diagnosis, but often in a positive way. My husband’s mother used to be someone who would strike up a conversation with anyone when she was out and about. We would often joke about it and give her cheek. WeContinue reading “Parkies people and personality”
Glasgow the place to go… Train travel the way to go …
We spent a few days in Glasgow with some good friends of my husband’s. To get there we took a train trip and we were picked up by our friend. A few things to think about if you are thinking of traveling by train. We have a base in Leicester with my husband’s sister, soContinue reading “Glasgow the place to go… Train travel the way to go …”
50p for a pee!
Just a little heads up if you are coming to the UK. Many public toilets charge as much as 50p to access them. We are in Fort William in Scotland. Female toilets open but I didn’t have 50p. Plus I object to paying for it! Also of note is that the disabled toilets were locked!Continue reading “50p for a pee!”
Thank you dear husband
For arranging this wonderful holiday… I Thank you For your patience when I ask for what may seem like the 100th time ‘what’s next?’.… Thank you. For reminding me to take my pills when I am busy and might forget… Thank you. For making sure I have my walking stick with me…. Thank you ForContinue reading “Thank you dear husband”
