Funny Story

[Guest guest]

I want to share my Vacation story with the group.

My Dad offered us his time share week in Panama City Beach-Florida

along with cash (because he knows we are on a budget). So my wife and

I drove down there on the 10th and had a wonderfully warm week (which

was good for my muscles). The funny part is that it was College

Spring Break.

Our condo was more elderly and families, but next to ours was a

Holiday Inn--and if we were staying there I would have demanded a

refund.

They had a stage set up on the beach (for their bibkini rub downs and

vulgar dancing and such). They had a mechanical bull set up and lots

of beer. Out side the " spring break world " there was a radio station

that played rock-roll and offered up prizes for games he would play.

MTV was there and they even had paratroopers from Fort Bragg drop in.

It was so funny watching these kids get drunk and act stupid.

Lots and lots of girls in Bikinis. My wife said that if I was to die

next year I probably would still have a smile on my face. (Im

grinning now)

There were so many drunks staggering on the beach. And then there was

me with PLS that I couldnt even walk a straight line from the deck to

our chair rental, I know every one thought I was drunk.

Then to top it off we went walking Wed. night on the beach and my

legs were feeling strong so I said to my wife " Im gonna run and see

how it feels " . She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

As I went staggering away I could hear people laughing at me on the

balcony, I know what they were thinking

" Stupid drunk " . gary-nc

[Guest guest]

That was toooooooooooo funny . I can relate as one time I fell OUT my front

door in the morning and the guy from the natural gas company looked at me - and

I just knew what he was thinking.................boy, she has been in the sauce

pretty early in the day!!!!!!!!!! )

Good thing we can laugh at ourselves.

Take care.

Jo.

(when you sign gary-nc does that mean you live in North Caroline? Just curious

as I have a cousin who moved there about a year ago from Florida. They built a

retirement home in the mountains.)

Re: Funny Story

that is AWESOME!

sarah

>

> I want to share my Vacation story with the group.

> My Dad offered us his time share week in Panama City Beach-Florida

> along with cash (because he knows we are on a budget). So my wife

and

> I drove down there on the 10th and had a wonderfully warm week

(which

> was good for my muscles). The funny part is that it was College

> Spring Break.

> Our condo was more elderly and families, but next to ours was a

> Holiday Inn--and if we were staying there I would have demanded a

> refund.

> They had a stage set up on the beach (for their bibkini rub downs

and

> vulgar dancing and such). They had a mechanical bull set up and

lots

> of beer. Out side the " spring break world " there was a radio

station

> that played rock-roll and offered up prizes for games he would

play.

> MTV was there and they even had paratroopers from Fort Bragg drop

in.

> It was so funny watching these kids get drunk and act stupid.

> Lots and lots of girls in Bikinis. My wife said that if I was to

die

> next year I probably would still have a smile on my face. (Im

> grinning now)

> There were so many drunks staggering on the beach. And then there

was

> me with PLS that I couldnt even walk a straight line from the deck

to

> our chair rental, I know every one thought I was drunk.

> Then to top it off we went walking Wed. night on the beach and my

> legs were feeling strong so I said to my wife " Im gonna run and

see

> how it feels " . She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran

anyway.

> Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

> laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

> myself up.

> As I went staggering away I could hear people laughing at me on

the

> balcony, I know what they were thinking

> " Stupid drunk " . gary-nc

>

[Guest guest]

I often think about just trying to run and have this feeling that some how I

could do it, that I would just push through the spastiscity and balance issues,

but then I think, how could I run if I can't walk without almost tripping with

each step. But, last year, I wondered if I could do jumping jacks and I did

one.....went up in the air, came down on legs of jello, fell back into a large

open garbage can smack down on my tail bone and hurt for about a week. I have

learned to only do such activities in the pool. But do you often get the feeling

that one day you are going to start walking and suddenly you will just start

walking normally and this will be gone and it will be a wonderful surprise?! Ya,

when it finally happens, I am going to take some latin dance classes! Anyone

want to join me?!

Cathy in GA

for1duke for1duke@...> wrote:

I want to share my Vacation story with the group.

My Dad offered us his time share week in Panama City Beach-Florida

along with cash (because he knows we are on a budget). So my wife and

I drove down there on the 10th and had a wonderfully warm week (which

was good for my muscles). The funny part is that it was College

Spring Break.

Our condo was more elderly and families, but next to ours was a

Holiday Inn--and if we were staying there I would have demanded a

refund.

They had a stage set up on the beach (for their bibkini rub downs and

vulgar dancing and such). They had a mechanical bull set up and lots

of beer. Out side the " spring break world " there was a radio station

that played rock-roll and offered up prizes for games he would play.

MTV was there and they even had paratroopers from Fort Bragg drop in.

It was so funny watching these kids get drunk and act stupid.

Lots and lots of girls in Bikinis. My wife said that if I was to die

next year I probably would still have a smile on my face. (Im

grinning now)

There were so many drunks staggering on the beach. And then there was

me with PLS that I couldnt even walk a straight line from the deck to

our chair rental, I know every one thought I was drunk.

Then to top it off we went walking Wed. night on the beach and my

legs were feeling strong so I said to my wife " Im gonna run and see

how it feels " . She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

As I went staggering away I could hear people laughing at me on the

balcony, I know what they were thinking

" Stupid drunk " . gary-nc

[Guest guest]

Sign me up! Susieq

Re: Funny Story

I often think about just trying to run and have this feeling that some how I

could do it, that I would just push through the spastiscity and balance issues,

but then I think, how could I run if I can't walk without almost tripping with

each step. But, last year, I wondered if I could do jumping jacks and I did

one.....went up in the air, came down on legs of jello, fell back into a large

open garbage can smack down on my tail bone and hurt for about a week. I have

learned to only do such activities in the pool. But do you often get the feeling

that one day you are going to start walking and suddenly you will just start

walking normally and this will be gone and it will be a wonderful surprise?! Ya,

when it finally happens, I am going to take some latin dance classes! Anyone

want to join me?!

Cathy in GA

for1duke for1duke@...> wrote:

I want to share my Vacation story with the group.

My Dad offered us his time share week in Panama City Beach-Florida

along with cash (because he knows we are on a budget). So my wife and

I drove down there on the 10th and had a wonderfully warm week (which

was good for my muscles). The funny part is that it was College

Spring Break.

Our condo was more elderly and families, but next to ours was a

Holiday Inn--and if we were staying there I would have demanded a

refund.

They had a stage set up on the beach (for their bibkini rub downs and

vulgar dancing and such). They had a mechanical bull set up and lots

of beer. Out side the " spring break world " there was a radio station

that played rock-roll and offered up prizes for games he would play.

MTV was there and they even had paratroopers from Fort Bragg drop in.

It was so funny watching these kids get drunk and act stupid.

Lots and lots of girls in Bikinis. My wife said that if I was to die

next year I probably would still have a smile on my face. (Im

grinning now)

There were so many drunks staggering on the beach. And then there was

me with PLS that I couldnt even walk a straight line from the deck to

our chair rental, I know every one thought I was drunk.

Then to top it off we went walking Wed. night on the beach and my

legs were feeling strong so I said to my wife " Im gonna run and see

how it feels " . She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

As I went staggering away I could hear people laughing at me on the

balcony, I know what they were thinking

" Stupid drunk " . gary-nc

[Guest guest]

think i'll run a marathon with my dogs!!

SusieQ susieq2828@...> wrote: Sign me up! Susieq

Re: Funny Story

I often think about just trying to run and have this feeling that some how I

could do it, that I would just push through the spastiscity and balance issues,

but then I think, how could I run if I can't walk without almost tripping with

each step. But, last year, I wondered if I could do jumping jacks and I did

one.....went up in the air, came down on legs of jello, fell back into a large

open garbage can smack down on my tail bone and hurt for about a week. I have

learned to only do such activities in the pool. But do you often get the feeling

that one day you are going to start walking and suddenly you will just start

walking normally and this will be gone and it will be a wonderful surprise?! Ya,

when it finally happens, I am going to take some latin dance classes! Anyone

want to join me?!

Cathy in GA

for1duke for1duke@...> wrote:

I want to share my Vacation story with the group.

My Dad offered us his time share week in Panama City Beach-Florida

along with cash (because he knows we are on a budget). So my wife and

I drove down there on the 10th and had a wonderfully warm week (which

was good for my muscles). The funny part is that it was College

Spring Break.

Our condo was more elderly and families, but next to ours was a

Holiday Inn--and if we were staying there I would have demanded a

refund.

They had a stage set up on the beach (for their bibkini rub downs and

vulgar dancing and such). They had a mechanical bull set up and lots

of beer. Out side the " spring break world " there was a radio station

that played rock-roll and offered up prizes for games he would play.

MTV was there and they even had paratroopers from Fort Bragg drop in.

It was so funny watching these kids get drunk and act stupid.

Lots and lots of girls in Bikinis. My wife said that if I was to die

next year I probably would still have a smile on my face. (Im

grinning now)

There were so many drunks staggering on the beach. And then there was

me with PLS that I couldnt even walk a straight line from the deck to

our chair rental, I know every one thought I was drunk.

Then to top it off we went walking Wed. night on the beach and my

legs were feeling strong so I said to my wife " Im gonna run and see

how it feels " . She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

As I went staggering away I could hear people laughing at me on the

balcony, I know what they were thinking

" Stupid drunk " . gary-nc

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/26/2006 3:52:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

dukerules413@... writes:

She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

I'm impressed that you could even run (or did you mean that 4 steps

were " normal " steps?). I've tried to jump even in the pool and I

can't even do that. I haven't been able to push myself up from the

ground in a long time. I hate it that the beach lounges are so low.

I feel like a beached whale. If I have my walker next to me, I can

push myself up from the seat or usually Craig pulls me up.

To add to your vacation story, we recently returned from the British

Virgin Islands (along with Thurza and Jim and another couple)

and Thurza and I both fell on the beach coming out of the water.

Thurza and Jim were by themselves so she said Jim had to drag her

across the sand and, of course, being the way we are, she laughed.

I went into the water after much coaxing and, yep, coming out--even

with Craig and Jim on each side--down I went and of course I couldn't

stop laughing but I guess that was better than crying. Loved the

warm weather so it was worth the fall! Thurza did go snorkeling a

couple of times but not me.

G.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/26/2006 10:53:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

joannetaniwa@... writes:

but at least you could laugh about it.

With emotional lability, we didn't have a choice. If I had a choice I would

have just made myself invisible. At least I didn't have sand all in my

swimsuit from being dragged across the sand like Thurza did. :-)

[Guest guest]

What a wonderful holiday that would be, especially when you are able to share it

with friends. Can just imagine the two of you sprawling in the sand - but at

least you could laugh about it. A sense of humour is definitely an asset with

diseases such as these. )

Take care.

Jo.

Re: Funny Story

In a message dated 3/26/2006 3:52:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

dukerules413@... writes:

She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

I'm impressed that you could even run (or did you mean that 4 steps

were " normal " steps?). I've tried to jump even in the pool and I

can't even do that. I haven't been able to push myself up from the

ground in a long time. I hate it that the beach lounges are so low.

I feel like a beached whale. If I have my walker next to me, I can

push myself up from the seat or usually Craig pulls me up.

To add to your vacation story, we recently returned from the British

Virgin Islands (along with Thurza and Jim and another couple)

and Thurza and I both fell on the beach coming out of the water.

Thurza and Jim were by themselves so she said Jim had to drag her

across the sand and, of course, being the way we are, she laughed.

I went into the water after much coaxing and, yep, coming out--even

with Craig and Jim on each side--down I went and of course I couldn't

stop laughing but I guess that was better than crying. Loved the

warm weather so it was worth the fall! Thurza did go snorkeling a

couple of times but not me.

G.

[Guest guest]

Cathy,

I will join you because my husband and I love to dance. I really

miss that.

Jane Anne in GA.

Re: Funny Story

[Guest guest]

,

Sound like so much fun. I miss going to the beach and laying out in

the sun. I also hate those chairs. I have one here at the house and is

going to put new legs on it so it will be higher.

Jane Anne

Re: Funny Story

>

> In a message dated 3/26/2006 10:53:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> joannetaniwa@... writes:

>

> but at least you could laugh about it.

>

>

> With emotional lability, we didn't have a choice. If I had a choice I

> would

> have just made myself invisible. At least I didn't have sand all in my

> swimsuit from being dragged across the sand like Thurza did. :-)

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was referring to thundering steps. I was not running what so ever. (maybe in

my mind) But trying to walk on the loose sand is tough with PLS let alone

running. It sort of made me feel sad watching all those young college kids

running after footballs and frisbees. I couldnt even brave wading out in the

ocean for fear of being knocked over by a wave and floating down to Cuba.

Lkgentner@... wrote:

In a message dated 3/26/2006 3:52:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

dukerules413@... writes:

She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

I'm impressed that you could even run (or did you mean that 4 steps

were " normal " steps?). I've tried to jump even in the pool and I

can't even do that. I haven't been able to push myself up from the

ground in a long time. I hate it that the beach lounges are so low.

I feel like a beached whale. If I have my walker next to me, I can

push myself up from the seat or usually Craig pulls me up.

To add to your vacation story, we recently returned from the British

Virgin Islands (along with Thurza and Jim and another couple)

and Thurza and I both fell on the beach coming out of the water.

Thurza and Jim were by themselves so she said Jim had to drag her

across the sand and, of course, being the way we are, she laughed.

I went into the water after much coaxing and, yep, coming out--even

with Craig and Jim on each side--down I went and of course I couldn't

stop laughing but I guess that was better than crying. Loved the

warm weather so it was worth the fall! Thurza did go snorkeling a

couple of times but not me.

G.

[Guest guest]

It might have been fun to end up in Cuba! ha ha Well, a few years back when this

was all just starting for me, I was with a group of friends on vacation at the

beach and they wanted to play beach volley ball, they insisted that I play even

though I told them that I couldn't. I used to love volley ball, but had never

tried it on the beach. Anyway, they finally get me in and every time I hit the

ball, I fall into the sand. I was able to hit it well, but then down I would go

every single time. They thought I was playing at first and/or had one too many

pina coladas. It was hard! I didn't have any balance in that soft sand. Now I

don't have balance on hard land......

Cathy

gary duke for1duke@...> wrote:

I was referring to thundering steps. I was not running what so ever. (maybe in

my mind) But trying to walk on the loose sand is tough with PLS let alone

running. It sort of made me feel sad watching all those young college kids

running after footballs and frisbees. I couldnt even brave wading out in the

ocean for fear of being knocked over by a wave and floating down to Cuba.

Lkgentner@... wrote:

In a message dated 3/26/2006 3:52:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

dukerules413@... writes:

She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

I'm impressed that you could even run (or did you mean that 4 steps

were " normal " steps?). I've tried to jump even in the pool and I

can't even do that. I haven't been able to push myself up from the

ground in a long time. I hate it that the beach lounges are so low.

I feel like a beached whale. If I have my walker next to me, I can

push myself up from the seat or usually Craig pulls me up.

To add to your vacation story, we recently returned from the British

Virgin Islands (along with Thurza and Jim and another couple)

and Thurza and I both fell on the beach coming out of the water.

Thurza and Jim were by themselves so she said Jim had to drag her

across the sand and, of course, being the way we are, she laughed.

I went into the water after much coaxing and, yep, coming out--even

with Craig and Jim on each side--down I went and of course I couldn't

stop laughing but I guess that was better than crying. Loved the

warm weather so it was worth the fall! Thurza did go snorkeling a

couple of times but not me.

G.

[Guest guest]

I had a little dog park at the end of my block where we used to live and i used

to run back and forth with my dogs and try to race my fastest one (he gave me

head starts) and kept eating dirt and blaming it on duke (my dog). had no clue

anything was happening at that time. ate a lot of dirt and duke got a lot of

blame...poor guy!

Cathy cathykwest@...> wrote: It might have been fun to end up in Cuba!

ha ha Well, a few years back when this was all just starting for me, I was with

a group of friends on vacation at the beach and they wanted to play beach volley

ball, they insisted that I play even though I told them that I couldn't. I used

to love volley ball, but had never tried it on the beach. Anyway, they finally

get me in and every time I hit the ball, I fall into the sand. I was able to hit

it well, but then down I would go every single time. They thought I was playing

at first and/or had one too many pina coladas. It was hard! I didn't have any

balance in that soft sand. Now I don't have balance on hard land......

Cathy

gary duke for1duke@...> wrote:

I was referring to thundering steps. I was not running what so ever. (maybe in

my mind) But trying to walk on the loose sand is tough with PLS let alone

running. It sort of made me feel sad watching all those young college kids

running after footballs and frisbees. I couldnt even brave wading out in the

ocean for fear of being knocked over by a wave and floating down to Cuba.

Lkgentner@... wrote:

In a message dated 3/26/2006 3:52:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

dukerules413@... writes:

She of course tried to discourage me, but I ran anyway.

Yep-I took 4 steps and was eating dirt. I fell face first and was

laughing so hard at my stupidity and then I couldnt even push

myself up.

I'm impressed that you could even run (or did you mean that 4 steps

were " normal " steps?). I've tried to jump even in the pool and I

can't even do that. I haven't been able to push myself up from the

ground in a long time. I hate it that the beach lounges are so low.

I feel like a beached whale. If I have my walker next to me, I can

push myself up from the seat or usually Craig pulls me up.

To add to your vacation story, we recently returned from the British

Virgin Islands (along with Thurza and Jim and another couple)

and Thurza and I both fell on the beach coming out of the water.

Thurza and Jim were by themselves so she said Jim had to drag her

across the sand and, of course, being the way we are, she laughed.

I went into the water after much coaxing and, yep, coming out--even

with Craig and Jim on each side--down I went and of course I couldn't

stop laughing but I guess that was better than crying. Loved the

warm weather so it was worth the fall! Thurza did go snorkeling a

couple of times but not me.

G.