Greetings to all Polymylingerers and Giant Cell Heroes, wherever you are in this great and trusted Community.
First, my apologies for not actively contributing to many of your Posts during the last couple of weeks, as I try to. I'm not usually a 'Silent Lurker' but, as a few of You Lot might know, I've been busy relocating from the East Wing to the South Wing of The Mansions. Much lifting, shifting and humping (no smutty jokes please, Aunties especially). 
So, little time or energy to contribute as I would like to since:
Week 1: moving out. Ikea furniture (I like all things Nordic - Volvos, ABBA albums, pickled herrings, etc), priceless Art collection including 3 genuine Van Goghs (as advised by Tedski - ha), a World Class assortment of 127 Faux Leather storage boxes (mainly bought in Charity shops), 37 pairs of hand-made Italian leathers shoes (Imelda Marcos would be proud - especially for a Man), I could go on, but you are probably asleep already.
Week 2: 'making good' in the 'old' Wing and gradually getting sorted in the new Wing. The stuff of leaving an old Home as you would want new owners to find it, and then making the new Home as you 'want it'? I guess many of you know the plot here when moving Home. Ohh, the stuff of Change - and possibly Stress - even at the best of times..?
But here's my conclusion about this process for better or worse, and if it helps anyone here on the Journey of Life Change with, or without PMR and GCA:
To be honest, it's been a VERY demanding couple of weeks - both physically and mentally / organisationally, and even whilst hovering around Pred Club Zero +/- by a couple of mgs either way. Yes, I'm kna****ed. But the peaceful views and tranquility at the new South Wing at BM (Benjamin Mansions) have been well-worth the effort. Pictures to follow soon...
So, this is my best attempt at a 'Motivational / Philosophical Message' in my Ramblings to You PMR / GCA Lot tonight:
Maybe... and just maybe (you decide..?). Even with PMR and / or GCA (and all of the often crushing discomfort, pain, challenges and uncertainty that these and other chronic illnesses bring to our Lives), it's still possible to get excited about 'Positive Change' - even if demanding on our limited physical and mental resources in the short term.
And also, it might help to keep in mind that 'things could be MUCH worse'. Maybe, just look at the tragic and often Heart Breaking stories in the national and international news, and it might help to put our situation and worries into a wider perspective?
So, Folks, this is my best Take on the 'Pain / Pleasure Paradox'. With illnesses like PMR and / or GCA, try, although sometimes difficult, to see the Positive Side of what Life throws at us: whether PMR,GCA, or whatever - and focus on the possible 'Upsides'. Yes, it's a Tough Call when we are feeling so 'Down' physically and mentally / emotionally. I've been there and got the T shirt too.
But, so long as we can wake-up each morning and can find some Positive things to look forward to and enjoy, even if a bit challenging (i.e. 'Positive' Stress - if this isn't a contradiction in terms!), we are at least surviving on the Journey and this can only be a good sign. To my mind, Coping is sometimes as valuable (or possibly more important?) than Recovering, when the prospect of Recovery might be a distant or unrealistic Hope. Food for thought....?
And, don't forget, try to keep smiling on the PMR / GCA Journey - however you do it!
That's it from me. Best wishes for an exciting Royal Wedding Weekend (UK), and also the Footie. For my part? Relaxing with a glass (or two) of the Red Stuff and preparing to stage my next confrontation with Tedski (aka The MB Limo Stealer) 
Yep, it's all-go here, but exciting all the same! 
'Uncle' MB
