Well, my Trusty and Dedicated PMR and / or GCA Friends here on a cooler, calmer Autumn Friday night, in the UK at least. As for the south of the USA and Florida - I can only imagine what they have to deal with right now...
First, a sincere Thank You for your many expressions of support and concern after my clumsy 'spoof' Post a couple of days ago. I had no idea how seriously you might take these things, it's been a humbling experience for me - honestly.
Ok, on with the Show:
Yes, I'm open for Business As Usual in terms of continuing to try to write 'Witty' (allegedly) posts here to entertain the now, fast-escalating 4-and-a-half of You Lot of my 'Followers' who seem to have nothing better to do than mess around here (don't some of you ever learn?!). Yes, I'm ok and haven't succumbed to anything other than Man Flu, and the usual nonsense of PMR, Pred tapering and all that goes with either of them.
That said: we all have our personal and private Lives to live and enjoy (or maybe endure?!), and outside or independently of this great social / health forum. But it seems that, to be able to share our experiences here (whether PMR / GCA related, or otherwise) is a very precious thing for many of Us Lot. 'Virtual' (i.e. online) Communities do have their place in a world where, sadly, Physical ones seem increasingly rare. But that's maybe a conversation for another time...
Ok, that's it. Have a happy and peaceful weekend all, try to take things in your stride, and keep smiling on the Journey. Believe me, it can help a lot
'Uncle' MB
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It reminds me of the old saying: 'Keep your Friends close.. but keep your Enemies even closer' (or something like that!).
Ok, so how to settle this one? The first to reveal Trouser legs rolled-up to the knees at dawn...? That'll give the Aunties something else to giggle about, if nothing else!
Confucius, him say "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" never did understand it, I'm just trying to find a very large rock at the moment
I do both real and virtual. Most of posters do on this type of forum.
We all use it as an escape and also to learn. We cannot keep on moaning at our nearest and dearest, we don't want to drag them down.
So although there is a lot of nastiness on other 'social' (I use that word advisedly) media, nastiness does not exist here, there is no room for it. There is ALWAYS room for laughter or what you style as 'The Lighter Side.
Thank you and do not eat any more humble pie, enough already. I have yet to meet a human being who is perfect and I hope I never do - they would be singularly boring.
I love virtual relationships.. Three of my 5 children live abroad and I get videos, video calls and photos of them and their children almost daily, while the grandchildren that live in Madrid, I hardly ever see , as they live in the suburbs while I live in the center where it is getting impossible to find parking.
I don't know how people with PMR/GCA pre internet survived.. without a diagnosis .. without pred! Must have been very lonely for them, and scarey. This forum is like having a community and a 24/7 doctor at the same time.
Just think, in the old days, Granny sat beside the fire keeping warm and hardly moving, family all around (most times) and it is was 'rheumatics' and accepted as part of getting old.
I clearly remember my Cousins Granny Wood, who never moved form the fireside and knitted, sewed and even helped preparing vegetables and then a bed in the alcove, same room. Granny Wood died aged about 66 after many years beside the fire.
Mind I am now into overdraft time nearly 10 years worth.
Wow..only 66, my age, and I don't even know how to knit or sew! I remember my grandmother, who lived with us, was always complaining of body pain, said it was "rheumatics" but my PMR- waddling gait is very much like I remember hers to be . She probably had PMR.
If that photo is recent, I would say your overdraft time isn't going to run out anytime soon. Or is it another one of your jokes and you've posted a picture of some random good looking guy ?😂😂😂
Yes, there you go, my Mam had both PMR & GCA. No, that is not to say it is hereditary.......but it is a photo of Hel (F not M)..............use your search engine and then you will see.............then put Vikings in the search box on this thread and have a giggle on a wet, showery afternoon.
So I watched the City Games with a cup of coffee and smiled, as it was sunny in Newcastle and I could, with a bit of luck and a fair wind, get there on my boat....................
No need to keep eating humble pie- you might put on weight!! I think ( reading those posts about three days after everyone else) it just shows again people's concern and support for each other. Carry on being "the lighter side" and also appreciate your imput to encourage. We all need that don't we! Nice photo!!! X Jackie
Thanks Jackie, I agree with you about how people look out for each other here. Cool, or what?!
Yep, more Mirth brewing... as is the second bout of b****y bout of Man Flu in 3 weeks. Must be something to with a lowered immune system? Hey ho....! x
'freemasons' Pete...? Who are they when they're at home. No idea what you're talking about. I can't square this one or lodge any kind of reply here (+ 'ROLF' symbol)
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