In the gutter but looking at the stars

LignumVitae
LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
edited 21. Aug 2012, 17:31 in Living with Arthritis archive
Today was my 33 birthday, it's been one hell of a year and last year's birthday was spent hiding out and being quiet. This one has been spent surrounded by the people I love and remembering how amazing life can be, I'm touched, deeply touched by the efforts people have made.

Mr LV is a big aussie and excellent surfer and I've never so much as stood on a board on dry land (I did once feel super cool carrying his board across an airport car park). I was gob smacked when, after disappearing for a while he arrived at the door with an unmistakable package. Once the ribbons were untied I uncovered a beautiful board (it has pink hibiscus flowers on). I've always wanted to give it a go but those fitter and more able than I have counselled against it. Mr LV has always believed I could do it. Now I know it's unlikely I'll be competing on the world surfing circuit any time soon and I may never master the art of standing up...but I'm going to give it a damned good try! I have booties and a winter wetsuit, I have the dream so, from my place that could be described as the health gutter, particularly on those days you all know, and probably with methotrexate and Celebrex as my joint my sponsors, I'm going to look up and aim at those stars...cos you never know til you try. If I don't make it I imagine there will be plenty of laughs, memories and half drownings along the way! :D
Hey little fighter, things will get brighter

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm very pleased you had a good birthday and, as for the present... :o Wow! That's something to aim for. Only an Aussie :lol: I don't know quite how stuff is for you, LV, but I do remember 'surfing' on an airbed in Cornwall back in the '60's when my joints weren't too bad. You'll never know until you try. Go for it!
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Touch the stars for all of us.Mig
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope you fulfil your dreams :D
    Numpty
  • queenfan
    queenfan Member Posts: 563
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    LV so glad you had a gr8 birthday, what a super prezzie you go girl, like you say even if you don't master the board, you will have fantastic time, and all them laughs :lol:
    Sue
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Happy birthday LV. Wow! How wonderful. As the others have said, even if you don't manage it, I'm sure you'll have a great time trying. Let us know how it goes. Can we all jump in your pocket?
    Christine
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Happy Birthday! What a fab present and what a lovely thought.

    I bet you can do it - sheer bloody mindedness can do a lot you know! ;) But you will have loads of fun on the way. How cool.

    Have fun!
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi LV
    Belated happy birthday from me.....sorry I missed this post.
    A goal!!!!! thats what we all need and whether you completely achieve it or not ....welll you are going to enjoy trying to :lol:
    Good Luck and enjoy..... especially now that summer is coming closer.
    I'm not sure exactly where you are but I was in Melbourne for a few years and could get all 4 seasons in one day :lol::lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • Soretoe2
    Soretoe2 Member Posts: 198
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello LV, just wanted to add my good wishes and admiration for your quest. Go for it... you can always settle back in your chair afterwards and know that you gave it a go. Best wishes for many more wonderful birthday surprises.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    LV..my motto is never to give up on your dreams...
    What a brilliant present..you never know till you try, and if anyone can do it.. its you..and I am glad you had a lovely Birthday...xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll catch a wave for us all. Sadly being based in sunny Manchester, it won't be a regular event unless my dream of moving to Cornwall comes true. Australia has too many snakes, spiders and ozone layer holes for my phobias and phenotype! I'm very excited about giving it a go and until then I'll keep practicing the jumpystandyup bit with my board on the rug! It's good exercise I guess :D thank you everybody!
    Lots of love
    LV xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • 7worlds
    7worlds Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey LV. Good luck with the surfing. I think your very brave. I,m afraid to even get into the deep end of a swimming pool! :oops:

    7worlds
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wel 7worlds I may have glossed over the fact I'm a bit scared out of my depth in the seab :o but I'll have a big long floaty board so hopefully that will help and I kind of like the feel the fear and do it anyway approach to some bits of life xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter

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