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C minus 17, but who is counting
Getting up off the bedroom floor and looking down at the carpet I see the complete shape of my body. It’s an outline left from my sweat. I would have drowned in that pool if the carpet had not been there to soak it up! Just a few minutes before, I came in from the…
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a late night post to Buddy System on the Camino
Hi girls I am a middle aged woman with Parkinson’s Disease. I move slowly but steadily. I have traveled in various parts of Europe but have loved no adventure more than my Camino experiences. There is no better feeling than to know you have the courage and skills to travel independently. The Camino is all…
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Don’t Beat your Bike with a Rock…
the desired effects may not be obtained Just a short distance from my house my bike decided to tip over. The poor Bianchi hurt itself into an un-ridable condition. I, on the other hand, had a nice conversation with the lady in the car my bike was intending to avoid when it fell over. For…
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An Apple, Some Peanut Butter and a Bottle of Water .
Tears. Months go by without tears finding their way down my cheeks. Then they come. Tears sting my eyes as I try to fight them back. I dam them up until they overwhelm my efforts and spill. Wiping them away with the back of my hand I say “Damn, what are you crying about?” Its…
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PWP Goes Hiking
PWP (person with parkinsons) Goes Hiking . I decided we should go on a hike. I am not sure why I chose a hike when I have not even been out walking much. It just seemed the thing to do on such a pretty spring day.And we were on the road to where there might be…
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This is my story and I am sticking to it !
PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP ON SCROLLING ALONG THIS IS TAKEN FROM MY FIRSTGIVING FUNDRAISING PAGE. THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU WHO DONATED TO THE PARKINSON’S CENTER OF OREGON ON MY BEHALF. ANY ONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THEIR RESEARCH FUND I AM SO VERY GLAD TO PUT YOU IN TOUCH…
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Battling Parkinson’s disease: ‘keep moving’ and fight it with attitude
Although I generally shy away from publicity, I have learned that you just “do it” when its for a good cause, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK Battling Parkinson’s disease: ‘keep moving’ and fight it with attitude
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Cross training.
How does one prepare your body for the Camino.? About 20 some years ago Charlie and I were day hiking on a glacier on Mt, Rainier when we met up with a group of 65 plus year olds base camped for a summit attempt that night. I was particularly interested in visiting with a woman…
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GEAR UP for the Camino
I have been spending time checking my gear. My mochila (pack) is a Gregory Jade 38. It is still in good shape after last years training hikes and Camino trek. I don’t care for hydration bladders so I am considering a waist pack for easier access to my water bottles. I need to add my APOC patch…
The Ribbon of Road Ahead
One Woman's Remarkable Journey with Parkinson's Disease by CAROL CLUPNY