I think when we are children, we are all very creative. Ideally this continues into adulthood. But all too often we get dragged into bills and work and other unnecessary worries. All to the detriment of our creative pursuits. As a child I used to write lyrics and make songs with my friends. Nothing that… Continue Reading
Geoff Holt – Sailing Extravaganza
Those of you who have read my blog for some time, or who have read my book, will know that I’ve done a fair few adrenaline pumping adventures. It’s very hard to pick a favourite. The skiing down the Catalan mountains was very special. As was the hot air ballooning above Barcelona. I was pretty… Continue Reading
Robin Hindle Fisher – Extra costs of disability
Having a disability comes with having extra costs of living. When people know that I receive the Personal Independence Payment (PIP – formerly known as Disability Living Allowance) sometimes they almost seem jealous that I get ‘free money’. Little do they know that wheelchairs can cost as much as a car. To get into the… Continue Reading
Carrie-Ann Lightley – A Kindred Spirit
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved travel. Well, the flying with a wheelchair bit not so much. Plus some of the expenses take a lot of saving up for. But I digress. The thrill of the adventure. The education from a new culture. The reflections on our own life from that new perspective…. Continue Reading
Heating things up this spring
What a few weeks. Indeed what a few months. Its been a really tough winter for me unfortunately. Whilst we’re still not seeing steady warm sun just yet, things have slowly picked up the past fortnight. Most of all it was good to feel normal after 4 weeks of fighting and recovering from the flu…. Continue Reading
Dan White – Dream Like a Kid
When I was a kid I dreamt of growing up to be various things. Age 5 I wanted to play up front for Tottenham and England. Oh the goals I’d score! When I was 7 I wanted to be a super hero. Intelligently, I worked in inspector gadget type technology on my wheelchair. To enhance… Continue Reading
Egypt: Number 6 of 7 continents visited
On Wednesday the 27th December, after a great Christmas in Cambridgeshire, Kasia and I headed to Manchester. With suitcases, shower chair and travel hoist in tow, we arrived at a hotel near to the airport. Following a meal and pre holiday wines, we tried to sleep before our exciting journey. We were going to Egypt!… Continue Reading
When The Going Gets Tough
Happy New year guys! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a fun New Years Eve. My Christmas was spent at home with my family in Cambridgeshire. I’m writing this post from sunny Egypt where we spent the New Year with Kasia’s parents. All in all a good end to the year, and great… Continue Reading