Wheels Of Good Fortune 😉

[Stumpy55]

Good morning all, have to tell you about my fantastic news. In two weeks time I am getting my first Brand New Electric Wheelchair, up to now I've had five different reconditioned chairs, all came with there own problems, but very grateful to have them through Social Services. Had a visit and she told me I'm getting a brand new one, I really can't believe my luck, it's like winning the Lottery to me. So this means i will be driving to the hospital in style from now on 😁I never thought this would happen to me, I will keep my speed down lol. 🤓

[mrsmummy]

So when you change your username to Schumacher we will know why! Congratulations.

[Stumpy55 in reply to mrsmummy]

It's quite possible ha!ha! Mrsmummy, Thankyou 🌹

[pegbl]

Well done after having to cope with 5 different second hand ones your going to have your very own formula 1 model !!! !🏎 👏👏👏Great .....NO speeding now.

😂😂😂😂 👍Xxxx

[Stumpy55 in reply to pegbl]

Thankyou pegbl, yes I still can't believe my luck, yes I will keep my speed until I get onto the moterway and then just foot down 😆

[Roysieboy]

Good luck to you mate. Some good things do come out of life. Whoopee!!!!👍🤓🏎

[Stumpy55 in reply to Roysieboy]

Thankyou Roysieboy, yes it's made my day and given me such a boost ✋️😊

[skischool]

Brilliant news Stumpy,A shiny new zippy machine,you must tell us the make and model so we can drool over the Which guide to wheelchairs to see its splendour,better still a photo of you in full flow so to speak wearing Biggles style goggles and flowing white silk scarf would be a wonderful sight..........well done you.......Ski's and Scruffsxx

[Stumpy55 in reply to skischool]

Haha, yes I can picture the scene I will bare it in mind but I don't know about the glasses🤓lol, Thankyou Skis and Scruffy xx

[Hidden]

Hi Stumpy that's brilliant news. I bet you can't wait. What a difference that will make for you happy days. Majt 👍😀 🌹 X

[Stumpy55 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Majt, thanks a lot, yes I am so excited like a child in a toy shop lol. It's brightened me up no end. Take care of yourself ✋️🙂

[Carnival567]

Very good news, enjoy your outings! xx

[Stumpy55 in reply to Carnival567]

Absolutely, and Thankyou. Hope you are keeping well? ✋️😊

[Caspiana]

Hip hip hooray!!! I am so pleased for you dear Stumpy55 . This is indeed very good news indeed. 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[Stumpy55 in reply to Caspiana]

Hello Cas, Thankyou, yes I am so pleased I don't think I will sleep tonight, I'm just like a child at Christmas ha! Ha! I hope you are well Cas? 🌹

[Caspiana in reply to Stumpy55]

I'd really love to see a picture of you on that new super duper chariot!! 😊 I had a great week last week, this week has been a bit bleh, but I must not complain since last week was quite good. 👍 Thank you for asking Stumpy55 . xx 🌟

[skischool in reply to Caspiana]

i second that Stumpy,photo please if possible...........skis and scruffs x

[Ennyl]

Wow! Most excellent I am so pleased for you, I wish you many years of happy driving, I can imagine people seeing this gentlemen driving along with a smile like a beacon!!!

[Stumpy55 in reply to Ennyl]

Thankyou Ennyl, that's very nice of you. You made me laugh about the beacon lol. I shall cruise along with not a care in the world lol. Take care of yourself. 😉

[SquirrelsHolt]

Congrats to you and of course now,we'll expect to read all about your travels!!!

Great to have some good news eh?

[Stumpy55 in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Hi SquirrelsHolt and thankyou it is great to have good news your right. I will post all my adventures, so watch this space as they say ha!ha!. I hope you are keeping well? Take care 🤗

[SquirrelsHolt in reply to Stumpy55]

Yes I'm doing my best with some positive thinking to kick this anxiety to the kerb. COPD has been bad but no hospital admissions for almost 12 months!!

Can't wait to read if you venture out to any exciting places.......my local shops are as exciting as I get!!

[Stumpy55 in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

I'm glad you are keeping as well as possible Squirrels, I no it's never plain sailing with COPD but glad you managed to stay out of hospital that's good. I get days when my breathing is worse than other days but it goes with the territory I suppose. Yes I will be showing off my mean machine and when I go to the hospital I don't want bows and curtsies by the hospital staff, oh no I want the same treatment as before , rough and ready, sit down or go ha!ha!✋️🤓

[Hacienda]

My little tri bike, has two speeds on the control panel. A picture if a Tortoise, and a Rabbit. Good luck hun. Freedom to move with out gasping for Breathe. Xxx

[Stumpy55 in reply to Hacienda]

Hi Hacienda, once I get my practice done I'le come round with my tow rope, ha!ha!. Thankyou, I'm looking forward to going out on it, can't wait. I think it will take my mind off of gasping for breath, hopefully. I hope you are keeping well ? Take care of yourself ✋️😊

[Florenc3]

Wonderful news. Long may you have fun, don’t forget mirror, signal manoeuvre.

[Stumpy55 in reply to Florenc3]

Hello Florence3, Thankyou very much. Yes it's wonderful news, can't wait. I'le be thinking "breath in, breath out and go forward lol. ✋️😊

[Ergendl]

Congratulations! There'll be no stopping you now.

[Stumpy55 in reply to Ergendl]

Hi ErgendI , Thankyou very much. Oh yes onwards and upwards lol. I hope you are keeping well? ✋️🙂

[Ergendl in reply to Stumpy55]

Yes, fine, thanks. Singing more and more, as I start a new choir at our local 'Centre for Independent Living' next week, as well as the church music and the singing for lung health group.

[Stumpy55 in reply to Ergendl]

Hello ErgendI, glad your keeping well. Interesting to hear that you sing and starting a new choir, well done. I couldn't sing if my life depended on it lol. Take care and keep up the good work. 👍

[Ergendl in reply to Stumpy55]

My singing for lung health group includes several people who've been told they can't sing well. No-one criticises poor pitching - we're not a choir, we just sing as healthily as we can and have fun.

[katieoxo60]

Brilliant news, enjoy.

[Stumpy55 in reply to katieoxo60]

Hello Katieoxo60, yes I am over the moon, Thankyou. Keep yourself well. 🌹

[MoyB]

Great to hear your good news! Everything comes to he who waits!! Happy 'motoring'. xx Moy

[Stumpy55 in reply to MoyB]

Thankyou MoyB, I never thought I would be lucky enough to get a brand new chair, I hope all is well with you? 🤗

[MoyB in reply to Stumpy55]

Sounds like the new chair is long overdue. Enjoy it! I'm doing well chestwise - just the vertigo that stops me doing things. Still, being able to say my chest is ok is a bonus! All the best. xx Moy

[Stumpy55 in reply to MoyB]

Thankyou MoyB, oh yes I will enjoy my chair. I'm glad your chest is good, it's always a worry when we get those dreaded breathing problems😊isn't it. I don't know much about Vertigo Moy, isn't it do with balance? 🙂 take care of yourself

[MoyB in reply to Stumpy55]

You're right, Stumpy55, vertigo is to do with balance. I don't have it all the time but it comes on with no obvious trigger, so I never know when I'm going to get caught out. My balance may be slightly off sometimes and other times it'll be so bad I'll be unable to walk. My husband is very patient and accompanies me most places. I can't drive because it would be too dangerous so he is my chauffeur as well! Bless him. xx

[Stumpy55 in reply to MoyB]

Living with vertigo must be very hard for you MoyB, I didn't realise how serious it is. We have a friend who has it and when I've asked him about it, he just shrugs his shoulders and say's "oh I just get a wobble now and again that's all" so we were none the wiser. But now I know different I'le keep a closer eye on him. Sounds like you have a good husband looking after you , I'me glad we are both lucky there Moy. You take care of yourself and please stay Intouch? 🌹

[MoyB in reply to Stumpy55]

Maybe your friend is being stoic or perhaps he's fortunate to only get very mild occasional attacks. It affects everyone differently. At its worst a person loses their balance completely and is very dizzy, causing vomiting and even diarrhoea. I have needed the paramedics a couple of times as the vomiting was so severe I passed out and ended up being taken to hospital by ambulance once. It's not a nice thing to have but in between attacks I feel fine. It's ok when they don't come close together but the other week I had six in as many days so I'm still getting my confidence back after that. I've had Menieres Disease since 1996 and used to get the vertigo in the early days but it burned itself out (as it can do) and I had fifteen years vertigo free. I was a bit gutted when it came back! I'm just hoping it goes away again - soon!!

I hope your friend goes on alright and has a good partner to help him like we both have. Nice talking to you. xx Moy

[Stumpy55 in reply to MoyB]

My goodness that's really bad Moy, I had no idea, it's like they say ignorance is bliss. I haven't heard of Menieres Disease either. It must be awful for you especially if you are out and you say it went away for fifteen years and then came back, I bet that was complete shock. You seem a very strong minded person and you just get on with it,. Yes our friend as far as we know copes alright but we will keep a closer eye on him now. His wife has early Dementia which is really sad, they visited last weekend and she was talking about her grandson but couldn't think of his name, she has often repeated herself because she forgets she's already told you. It breaks my heart bless her, life can be so cruel. I wish you well Moy, and please stay Intouch? 🌹💐

[MoyB in reply to Stumpy55]

Thank you. I'd like to stay in touch. I need to hear how you get on with your new chair! xx

[Dedalus]

Great news - can see you'll enjoy every minute x

[Stumpy55 in reply to Dedalus]

Hello Dedalus, oh yes I will enjoy it that's for sure. Thankyou very much and I hope you are keeping well? Take care. ✋️🙂

[Dedalus]

I've got a heavy cold but could be worse thanks Stumpy xx

[Stumpy55 in reply to Dedalus]

Oh that's a shame, keep yourself warm and drink plenty of fluids. I hope it's not causing you breathing problems. Take care of yourself 🌹

[mskpjb]

Good for you Stumpy ! Will you give it a name ? Enjoy ! Sheila xx

[Stumpy55 in reply to mskpjb]

That's a good idea Sheila, I think I'le call it G.S (god send) I feel blessed xx 😊

[undine]

well done xxx