DRIVE TO HALIFAX..... TICK !

Yes the title says it all!   I drove to Halifax, all by myself and parked (with only a little difficulty ) , at the Hospital.

Val and I had a simple lunch at the canteen and a very good natter!!

We then went to Neurology. I needed the loo.. ( sorry, but toilets become an obsession when you are in a wheelchair!!)... I felt the seat may not be high enough and that I would need help to get off. I asked a nurse. She said that they would not be able to help... I then asked what would happen if I pulled the orange cord... Apparently they would find a hoist...!
Well what did happen was my friend Val helped lift me... a big thankyou Val.

Dr Mahmood was in his usual friendly, fine, form. We talked about my curled-under toes ( which impede getting off a toilet) and Botox was suggested.... but on checking, apparently not only the muscles of my toes would relax but other muscles.... not a good idea... so curled under toes I have still.( and RATS that makes my eye lines impossible to remove either!!! ).
 Podiatry may have an answer, I'll contact them.
The result of the 24 hr heart monitor a few erratic rhythms were seen, so I'm off to a cariologist too.
My hands are weaker.. But I knew that.

As I left Halifax I noticed the blinding sun and the red/orange sky.

This sunset was so beautiful I decided to drive up to Oxenhope Moor to look at the view and contemplate things. I parked on the edge, (the very edge)  of the bus turning circle... well out of the way, ........ I thought. But the two bus drivers who turned ( easily), didn't appreciate my presence.

To them I say, just walk in my shoes for a day, see if you would then begrudge me taking in a wonderful view !  But I guess they didn't realise my situation... but actually, even as a normal non MND person, I wasn't in the way... a little courtesy does no harm... in fact, good manners make the world a better place.

WHAT A TWERP ! !

Ok to get the significance of the title over... I'm a twerp because I turned up at hospital, neurology department, 24 hrs early!!

In order to keep appointment now I have had to change Tesco-mans arrival, change the time when I am meeting Liz, to peruse curtains, and most importantly will have to manage on my own , as today John was pushing me.  So watch this space for more porter related incidents... or keep your fingers crossed for me, that all goes well!

Talking of going well a few splendid things today. Sue and Pip called in with Fish and chips, yum, en route to St Neots. Sue and I taught together in Little Paxton in 1974. So lovely to spend even a short time with them,,,,, and they brought fresh picked dahlias and Thornton's chocs! YEY!

The next news was that the part for my car has arrived from Italy, just prior to the factory closing for a month!!! How cross would I be had this happened? BUT all is well. I will have it all fitted next Monday, collecting on WED. Think I aught to invest in P signs... I will be driving from wheelchair and using my hands only. How tricky will this be!! 
But Im sure I'll eventually manage. 
The issue I have is that I need to be confident enough to drive to Northampton when baby Scannell arrives. Due Sept 6th... and with the house move planned for Aug 30th I'm up to my ears, when will I get motorway practice time? But Nothing will keep me from seeing my new grandchild when s/he is new and lovely and wrinkly!

Next good news was that my sofa can be delivered on Aug 24th. The carpets will be down then, and I shall organise dishwasher and freezer to arrive that day too. 

So all going well, I do have an A4twitter .com sheet of people to ring/contact though... the usual stuff like council tax,  gas and electricity etc... telephone in and running and internet set up for 22nd... so all going well.

I do need rest and to keep calm though as anxiety of all this and MND causes my heart to race sometimes, and its very frightening.

Lots of people are helping pack and move stuff, I'm so grateful.

HUG ME, I'VE GOT MND.