GOOD NEWS FOR ONCE!

salamander
salamander Member Posts: 1,906
edited 10. Nov 2010, 02:45 in Living with Arthritis archive
I thought it is about time I shared some positive news with you all. I've just been told I've been approved for my Blue Badge. Hurrah! My OT has been fantastic and helped me through the last hurdle. Let's hope the drugs start working soon and I can give it back! That would quite nice too. :) Not only will it be very helpful, I feel someone has recognised how difficult it has been for me to get around.

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  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That is great news.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh that is good, salamander. It's there is you need to use it, you don't have to if you are having a good day, it really does help - when you can find a space, that is! Welcome to a new experience - BB rage! That can fire one up and keep one gong for a goodly part of the day! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I've got that to look forward to have I? :D
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh it's grand - cars in BB spaces without a BB, or just a leather badge holder, CLOSED, on the dashboard or - my particular favourite - just the clock! One suffers an attack of righteous anger which is most satisfying - and yes, it can fuel one for a while! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi sal

    Glad you are now waiting for the post to bring your blue badge.

    It is really useful but yes you have to be early at some of these shopping centres or supermarkets to get a space :)

    Hope it makes your tasks easier for you.

    juliepf x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thats great news.....enjoy it

    Hileena
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Sal,

    Good you got it! Hopefully it will help. ((( ))) Cris xx
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks everyone! It's here! :D:D:D:D A dripping wet postie delivered it this morning. Can't wait to use it now. It's going to make things so much easier for me.
    xx
  • dippydoodah
    dippydoodah Member Posts: 350
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    that fab news, hope it helps x
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thanks! It will!
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Sal
    That is brilliant news, it really does make a difference, there will be no holding you back.
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks Barbara! I've got to negotiate all the complicated rules in my city. Every borough seems to have a different policy. I suspect I will get a few tickets before it becomes familiar. I am really chuffed though. It will make a big difference to me.
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Sal,
    Well that is good news. Enjoy your new found freedom. Just in time for the Christmas rush too.
    Well done for getting it sorted.

    Lv, Ix
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks I, don't think I'll be going to the west end with it though!

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