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Mar. 7th, 2017 10:29 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsSunday morning I was Googling wheelchair friendly walks, and ended up link surfing to a disabled cycling club that brings all kinds of adapted bikes to a local sports centre. To make it even better, their monthly meeting was that day. So we went and it was fantastic.
They had all kinds of bikes, different styles of recumbent ones, ones you could put a wheel chair on the front, double bikes, hand bikes, so many kinds, it was amazing. James went on a double recumbent which suited him perfectly for the seat and peddling, but as he couldn't reach the handles to steer he had to go on the double, and he enjoyed himself a lot. Plus, it was fantastic exercise. They did say I could ride too, but I was worried I'd flatten the frames. Which I know is unlikely to happen, but I need time to ease myself into these things. Maybe the meeting next month, which we'll be going to as we've joined the club.
It's BBB time and I joined up. I've had a streak of completing two challenges so hopefully I'll complete this one, too. It's been nice to see some BBB chatter on my flists and I'm looking forward to the resulting stories. Also, the mods are as awesome as always dealing with me being awkward only a day after signings opened. &them;
We went to the Washington Wetlands yesterday. They hire out electric scooters so James had one of those while I walked. It was great to stretch my legs and get a bit sunshine. All seven of the otters were out and it was brilliant to see them running around and having fun in the water.
Plus, this happened. I'd gone to explore the kids playpark, no one was there, and I ended up at the top of the slide and couldn't resist. Kayleigh thinks I'm having a mid life crisis, but I enjoyed it.
Then when we were leaving the wetlands I got a phone call to say mam was being admitted to hospital. The doctor had been out to see her and was really worried, so I ended up going in the ambulance with her, and then sitting for hours while she was waiting to be seen before being taken to a ward. She'll be fine, just they need to get more rehab people involved to get her strength up, but I could have done without more daily hospital visits at the moment.
They had all kinds of bikes, different styles of recumbent ones, ones you could put a wheel chair on the front, double bikes, hand bikes, so many kinds, it was amazing. James went on a double recumbent which suited him perfectly for the seat and peddling, but as he couldn't reach the handles to steer he had to go on the double, and he enjoyed himself a lot. Plus, it was fantastic exercise. They did say I could ride too, but I was worried I'd flatten the frames. Which I know is unlikely to happen, but I need time to ease myself into these things. Maybe the meeting next month, which we'll be going to as we've joined the club.
It's BBB time and I joined up. I've had a streak of completing two challenges so hopefully I'll complete this one, too. It's been nice to see some BBB chatter on my flists and I'm looking forward to the resulting stories. Also, the mods are as awesome as always dealing with me being awkward only a day after signings opened. &them;
We went to the Washington Wetlands yesterday. They hire out electric scooters so James had one of those while I walked. It was great to stretch my legs and get a bit sunshine. All seven of the otters were out and it was brilliant to see them running around and having fun in the water.
Plus, this happened. I'd gone to explore the kids playpark, no one was there, and I ended up at the top of the slide and couldn't resist. Kayleigh thinks I'm having a mid life crisis, but I enjoyed it.
Then when we were leaving the wetlands I got a phone call to say mam was being admitted to hospital. The doctor had been out to see her and was really worried, so I ended up going in the ambulance with her, and then sitting for hours while she was waiting to be seen before being taken to a ward. She'll be fine, just they need to get more rehab people involved to get her strength up, but I could have done without more daily hospital visits at the moment.
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Date: 2017-03-07 11:59 am (UTC)I hope your mam's strength improves soon.
As for the slide, I don't think there's an age restriction on enjoying them ;)
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Date: 2017-03-07 02:52 pm (UTC)Thank you. She's sounding a bit brighter today, so hopefully it's not a long stay.
Ha, yeah. I think you're right. But I think I'll stick to sliding when no one else is there *g*
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Date: 2017-03-07 03:30 pm (UTC)hope your mam is doing better soon
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Date: 2017-07-12 03:38 pm (UTC)It really is fun. And I did end up on a bike, still a four wheeled one at the moment, but maybe I'll get on a grown up one soon *g*
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Date: 2017-03-07 07:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-07-12 03:38 pm (UTC)Thank you!
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Date: 2017-03-08 02:22 am (UTC)I'm SUPER PUMPED for BBB (after a year or so semi-hiatus.) At this time, I've only begun to outline my story, but it's deffo sweet and heartwarming to see other people being enthusiastic about it too.
Oh, your face says it all: such joy and fancy-free vibes! ^_^ (Between you and me, I'm almost sure that Kayleigh would've taken a turn on the slide too. #LOL)
The best I can give you regarding your mam is lots of hugsssssssss. *cuddles you more*
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Date: 2017-07-12 03:40 pm (UTC)The cycling club is brilliant. It's just a shame it's only on monthly as due to James' shifts we've missed a few sessions.
I'm eager to see the finished bbb stories. Sadly I had to drop out yet again as while the situation with mam is settled now, between her and James being ill I just lost any ability to actually write consistently.
Oh, your face says it all: such joy and fancy-free vibes! ^_^ (Between you and me, I'm almost sure that Kayleigh would've taken a turn on the slide too. #LOL)
You know what? I think she would, too :D
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Date: 2017-03-08 06:24 am (UTC)Sorry to hear about your mother being back in the hospital though. I hope she will get the best of care.
Also also, good luck with your BBB fic!
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Date: 2017-07-12 03:41 pm (UTC)I really like the cycling club, we've been a few times since and we've enjoyed it each time.
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Date: 2017-03-08 03:58 pm (UTC)Good luck with BBB! *\o/*
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Date: 2017-05-14 12:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-03-08 11:35 pm (UTC)That slide looks great fun
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Date: 2017-05-14 12:32 pm (UTC)The slide was the best!
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Date: 2017-03-09 09:15 pm (UTC)I saw that you'd signed up. ALL the good luck! I still haven't decided. I don't know if I have any ideas.
Otters!! I envy you so much!
I love the photos of you on the slide. Playparks can be so much fun when they're empty of kids :-)
But what a dreary end to your day. I'm glad to hear she'll be fine but yes, all these hospital visits just have to stop! *sends many good thoughts*
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Date: 2017-07-12 03:42 pm (UTC)It is cool, and yeah, you were right, we both got on bikes.
I love the photos of you on the slide. Playparks can be so much fun when they're empty of kids :-)
The kids need to keep away! Don't they know I want to play.