Parky Came Too

The short break I have just been on started out fine. On the first day I had been for a walk to buy the shampoo I had forgotten to take with me, and then spent the evening dancing until no one was left on the floor.

The next morning I awoke with a gurgling tummy and cramping pains, this led to a bit of time on the loo. I could cope with that but boy did Parky step in, my medication must have gone through me which was an open invitation to him. He really took control, locked my neck, stopped me from dancing and was his usual pain in the bum.

I have been doing so well that it comes as quite a shock when he’s back. I was timing out before it was time for my next pill, that was four days ago and I’m still under his control. If he thinks that’s how it will remain he is so wrong he may have won a battle but the war isn’t over yet.

Outing with Granddaughter

Today I have been to the Lincolnshire show and taken my eldest granddaughter, being as she had finished her exams and didn’t have to go into school. So it was she and me day.

We were out early and made it to the show ground not long after eight, I have never been there that early before and it was well worth the effort.

The show lasts for two days once a year, what must have started out as a livestock show now has everything you can think off.

We had to leave early but managed about seven hours and covered about a third maybe less of the site. By the time we left it was difficult to get around as there were so many people milling about. So that early start had enabled us to see thing that we would have had trouble seeing later.

The last few hours were spent at the small ring that had things like the police dogs and two girls dancing on the backs of horses. There was a man with the ferrets, and the guy who had vultures and eagle owls. We also saw a demonstration of chainsaws being used to carve birds and mushrooms out of big chunks of wood. I must say it was very impressive.

While all this was going on the Red Arrows were practicing in the sky above us, magic.  

I have had a wonderful day out with my granddaughter, and am delighted to say no Parky. I drove us both ways and never gave it much of a thought, so I am really happy about that.

  

I Have Been Lax

I have been so lax with “My Mate Parky” and that’s probably because everything seems to be going fine.

I now concisely avoid stressful situations; I walk away, so if I upset anyone by doing this well that’s what is called self-preservation.

Perhaps it has been the years of worrying about everyone else that has allowed Parky to come into my life, could stress be the channel he uses to find his way in. It would be interesting to know if Parky people have been more inclined to react to stress.

I went to a Parkinson’s UK meeting in Loughborough which I felt was very informative. I was also very pleased to hear that they wanted our input that’s us the volunteers.

It was very good to hear what other groups do, not only to raise money but also for their members, I couldn't help looking at the gentleman who’s from a group about 30 miles away from me. We agreed it would be great if we only had the same amount of professionals working in our area. We are still short of a nurse and I can’t see us getting one. It seems that a new support worker has been taken on so that’s one step in the right direction.

I have been on holiday, what is new about that I hear you say? I did some archery and some shooting, it was great fun I really enjoyed it. Didn't do too bad for a beginner. I also went on one of those Segway ride on things (I want one). I could zip round and leave the people on mobility scooters standing, mind you it would be no good for shopping nowhere to hang a bag.