Dall is on the loose again

[dall05]

I had an appointment with my rheumatoid connective tissue expert today and he informed me that there is little doubt that It is my immune system which is attacking my lungs, he called it (jo-1 positive polymyositis) so I am not in the bracket of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis any longer. I now have a cause for the damage being done to my lungs.

I am already on mycophenolate to suppress my immune system and steroids so no changes in treatment needed as yet.

Anyway with all that sorted I headed back to Malvern and obviously had to much time to dream up a challenge for the day as the weather was looking good and I had energy to spare. Of course I couldn't make it an easy one and I got to thinking I wonder if I could still make it to the top of the British Camp on the Malverns. Its the second highest peak with some pretty steep sides to overcome but I was in determined mood and there was nobody around to talk me out of it so it was on.

I parked the car up and started with a short walk down a slight slope to the public loos but returning to the car park past a busy pub and roadside shop I was puffing and my head was spinning, probably my own fault trying to look normal and walking to fast without breathing deep enough, you can't hide the fact that your lungs just don't work can you. At this stage I did begin to wonder if I might have taken on more than I could realistically achieve by setting out on the very steep climb to the top of the Herefordshire Beacon but there was no backing down now.

It starts off steep and gets steeper so setting off at the right pace was going to be key to success or failure. Well as usual people much older than myself were passing me with ease and giving the same old looks while thinking should this invalid be up here all alone with that oxygen pack on full throttle.

I'm used to this so I struggle on with nothing on my mind but reaching the top and enjoying the amazing views to be seen on the way. I stopped many times to take photo's and catch my breath and very slowly but surely I successfully made it all the way to the top. There were a group of people there who had past me earlier and they joined in with my celebration as I punched the air and amused them with my comment 'just a stroll in the park eh'.while looking a little worse for wear and probably a interesting shade of purple.

I then talked one of them to take a picture of me in jubilant mood with the length of the hills in the background just to show you all what is possible for someone on the lung transplant list.

I'm gonna sleep well tonight but with lots of positive thoughts from what happened today and look forward to when that walk will really just be a stroll in the park.

For some reason this song came into my head afterwards so click on the link and feel a little of how I felt earlier today.

Tony

youtu.be/NdElcBn7OrE(Not working as expected?)

[Suzy6]

Love the photo young Tony. You are inspirational as usual. Well done. The song is definitely made for you. Congratulations on the good news. Take good care xx

[dall05 in reply to Suzy6]

one more Style Council song that was filmed on the Malverns youtu.be/ZlCCva6rr-s(Not working as expected?)

Thanks Suzy

[sue48]

Well i dont know what to say !!!What an achievement you should be so proud of yourself. I am speachless ( and that doesnt happen often ) with admiration for you. !! WELL. DONE. XXX. Sue. XXX

[dall05 in reply to sue48]

Glad I made you speechless Sue, it made it all worthwhile. . It was a massive effort getting up that hill but the feeling at the top was amazing. Just shows whats possible even if your lungs are a mess eh'

This song kind of fits a speechless person youtu.be/LK-WzXUJFCo(Not working as expected?)

Tony xx

[Toci]

Well done, Tony. x

[dall05 in reply to Toci]

Thanks Toci,. All the pain and suffering is worth it when you bask in the glow of glory while crashed on the couch in the evening. Ok there's a little pain but its good pain oucha!!

[Hidden]

speechless , keep going dall5,xxx

[dall05 in reply to Hidden]

Don't worry TS3, you keep up the 1 liners and I'll keep pushing the limits on the Malverns. Well if its good enough for Paul Weller, its good enough for me. youtu.be/ZlCCva6rr-s(Not working as expected?)

Video was made on the Malverns

[BattyMumma]

Really well done!!!!!!

[dall05 in reply to BattyMumma]

Thanks BM, The view from up there is amazing and it was well worth the effort involved. Might be a bit stiff tomorrow though.

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Well done Tony. I wish I lived near the Malvens.

[dall05 in reply to Puffthemagicdragon]

Its time to move PtMD, come and join me for a walk on the hills followed by a pint in one of the many pubs. Are you tempted? or are you far too sensible, unlike me.

[Puffthemagicdragon in reply to dall05]

I'd try the walk walk in the hills but it would have to be a pint of tea afterwards !

[Hidden in reply to Puffthemagicdragon]

Wow,I am in awe of you! What a beautiful view from up there too,worth going purple for!!

You certainly know how to push the limits,& I love the way you're not a bit self conscious,with any old biddys looking at you,lol! Loved the song by the way,definitely you!! xxx

[dall05]

Thanks flibberti, I quite like raising the bar and it feels good to be EPIC!!!! MAN. Ha Ha.

[Sohara]

Dall YOU ROCK MAN !!! and I am so admiring of you, your jest for life ( and great music) comes through all your posts

WELL DONE today

[Hidden]

Well done ! From someone who right now finds climbing the stairs an ordeal, I am in total awe of your achievement.

[thomas8]

Well done, just shows what a positive outlook and determination can do and where it can get you, lovely photo also

[Hidden]

I love seeing your posts!! Good news about the cause - well good news because you know what is causing it! Fantastic efforts as always - you are definitely my hero!! Take good care, TAD xxx

[Hidden]

wowee !:))

[junespoon]

You really have done well, excellent,