Hello Ireland

First topic message reminder :

Trying again. My first post went spinning off the tracks like a runaway train. Bad Karma? hope not, but maybe two first posts will show up.

I'm John from Ontario. I am going to try a daily greeting thread with this board and see how it goes. Very low key, but sincere, no groundbreaking PD news, just heartfelt encouragement.

My Wife and I drove to Ottawa on the weekend. (250 kms there) Strange city, driving, and restaraunts bring out tremors. We had a great time: visited, had dinners, walked, did museums with my son and wife who live there. Saturday nite we went to an "Irish Pub" and I had a yummy shepherds pie and a bottle of Killkenny. Your beer makes our beer taste like soda pop.

I hope everybody has a good and safe day. Be strong, John

I am not sure what can be done about the apparent reluctance of people to come into the forum - I know we had the same problem with similar over the years.

The PAI website is being changed and relaunched and I am not sure where the link to this will be, so in the meantime I am going to put a link to it on our young onset website www.pdpals.com some time today. Regardless of where it ends up it will be maintained, and open to all ages!

Hello Ireland,

This is Roxie speaking, Master Sean fell asleep a long time ago. I am part blue heeler, part border collie and 100 per cent sweet. likes: table scraps, cats that run when chased, going for walks and nosing through the garbage when no one home. Dislikes: cats that turn on me when they should be running, getting caught sleeping on the couch, lightning storms.

And getting my tail stepped on by Sean, he's been clumsier the last 4 years, doesn't walk as fast either. Oh well, he's only human.

I agree Em. You have a lovely setup here, easy to navigate, just too quiet. I think that everybody wants to talk about something but are shy about writing it down. I'm not so shy am I. Probably the opposite and people want me to be quiet. Hope I don't embarass any friends. You have probably noticed that sometimes I write stuff when obviously I don't really have any thing to say. But I always think of a lovely chatroom that was in the USA. It was always there but underused. Till one day it closed and everybody who took it for granted now misses it.
And another point. The sense of a community is a strong force if cultivated. On another board I visit we have a sick friend who enjoys the daily exchanges as read to him by his wife. It helps him stay in touch with his Parky friends. But that sense of community doesn't happen if people don't come forward. Heh, I have said enough. "way too damn much said a gruff voice from the back" I'll be back. Love to all, john

Hello jb, lucy, patsy, eleanor and ann if you guys are looking in..sometimes i wonder and i am sure I'm not the only one, does anybody read our posts besides ourselves as it gets so quiet here or are you guys shy or having PC trouble? We have a wide range of topics if you click under General tab you can see for yourselves please feel free to post a reply or create your own topic..

Have a lovely day everybody enjoy the sun while we have it..
Ems

Yes, it is decided. I will totally ignore behind the fridge. If I am coming to Ireland it will be with shining armour to rescue fair damsels in distress, I couldn't show up in my scrub clothes and mop bucket now could I? Either outfit though, I must clear it with my good wife. Could be tricky!

I went to a Parkinson meeting out of town last night. (100 kms) Our group leader was invited to talk to this group and so another friend from our chapter and I went to join in. We had a nice time with them.

We have Parkinsons whether we are grumpy about it or positive. It is easier to deal with it, I find, if you can stay a little upbeat about things. Not always easy, but always worth the try.

Have good days everybody, best, and sincere wishes to you all. john

I dont know about the fridge (who the hell started on about fridges anyway it must have been ems or patsy it wasent me or you lol) Anyway I was in a house a couple of years ago and the postman had just delivered the mail there was a neighbour there as well and what do you think he did, he got up and opened the mail and looked at it. I could'nt believe it.

Now who is going to be looking behind the fridge anyways Lucy?

jb49 wrote:Heh Ireland, you aren't hibernating I hope. Everyone OK? Much too quiet over there, should I sail to Europe and see if everyone is asleep on the Emerald Isle?, like a fairy tale gone amok. Will I have to hack my way through a bramble hedge, climb the tower and kiss someone to get you all back to life.

"Heidi. Pack my machete and mouthwash, I'm off to Ireland in the morning"

No way jb you have done enough galavanting for one year now go and get some housework done and dont forget to sweep behind the fridge.

Good Morning Ireland,

I think it is Mothers day there. One of the most important jobs that take place in this world is bringing up the next generation of kids. It is a never ending job. Happy Mothers day to every Mother or Mothering Person on this forum, jb

Heh Ireland, you aren't hibernating I hope. Everyone OK? Much too quiet over there, should I sail to Europe and see if everyone is asleep on the Emerald Isle?, like a fairy tale gone amok. Will I have to hack my way through a bramble hedge, climb the tower and kiss someone to get you all back to life.

"Heidi. Pack my machete and mouthwash, I'm off to Ireland in the morning"

Why its a beautiful day here in Ontario Em, -5 cels, and the sun is ashining. Hopefully it warms up enough this afternoon to let the sap run, we have made about 40 litrs of syrup now with more bubbling in the pan. Big time sucker. In fact I gotta get back to the shack now, Have good days everyone, sorry I have been absent, love to all sean

Good morning Friends..gosh it's quiet here hope everybody is ok,
Jb/john/sean ..what's the weather like in Ontario? Lucy? Frances/wobbly 1? Ann? Eleanor? etc..are ye ok?

Patsy hope your feeling bit better since we spoke last..we miss your colourful pictures..take care patsy.

Everybody take care
Em

Happy St. Patricks Day to all my Irish friends, Hope you all have a good day and I wish I was there. Love to all, Sean

Good day to everybody..

Thank you Seán/john ..for your kind comment glad you feel comfortable on our site..how's everybody else out there? any plans for St Patrick's day?..

Take care everybody
Em

This is a comfortable website. I have been on other sites and it seems to take forever to type out a post and then Mr. Requip puts me to sleep. Bottom line is this: I always intend to drop in and say hi but I run out of wakeful hours. But like a warm spot by the fireplace, you are always here, and always make me welcome. Thank you. john Sean

Patsy, I too missed the party. But if you decide to cut the cake in that picture, could you please pass me a virtual triangle of it. Looks too yummy to ignore. Sean

PS would virtual triangles of virtual cake stick to my belly and make my pants virtually too tight?

hi frances..im in chat room now..

Hi to any one out there. I have access to a PC for over 10 years and I am still baffled by it all.
I would love to chat by this forum or in chat with other people with the
gift of Parkinsons anybody innterested?
Frances

Sorry I missed the party.



"Better late than never"

Belated "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Ann.



I have trouble posting, so here goes another try !!!!

jb49 wrote:Happy Birthday Ann, did I miss out on the cake? Its Maple syrup season Ems, trade you syrup for scones?

Sounds yummy..your on!

If anyone wishes, I could make a link to some more Arizona pics, (Wobbly, Anne?)but I don't want to bore any one. Sean

Happy Birthday Ann, did I miss out on the cake? Its Maple syrup season Ems, trade you syrup for scones?

Anyone out there?? helloooo!