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• Post #4091469

  Today I drove 60 miles including 'the UK's bendiest road' (a childhood favourite; great fun when my parents used to drive us down Zig Zag Hill!) and my husband says he has "no notes". So that whole 'learning to drive at 38 after years of crippling anxiety' thing; I think I'm doing alright.

• Post #3445377

  Jobsworth thought they'd clocked a 'gotcha!' today when husband mistakenly pulled into a loading bay. Walked over incredulously, "do you have a disabled badge?" "Yes...?" he says, confused. Having received an unexpected answer, they rudely retort, "Well can you park in a disabled bay, then?" Husband looks around - the bay behind is marked disabled. He assumed this one was too, but it was a loading bay. So he reverses the car. They stand intimidatingly...

• Post #2922393

  Does anyone have (or overcome) a huge mental block regarding their ability to drive, or is it just me? 🤔 I have never wanted to drive, to the point where I don't believe it's possible for me to do so. It's more than just a lack of confidence, I literally can't see myself driving. Despite _owning a car and being fully insured to drive it_, I've only sat behind the wheel once in my life - a few years ago, in an empty car park. Frustrated with my inability...

• Post #2922392

  Just stood up in a pub and some guy turns round, sees me, and, appearing irritated, says, "can I get some ketchup?" Takes a couple seconds for me to realise he has formed an incorrect assumption as I'm dressed in all black (like normal), and he's not using some weird slang to make a derisory sexist remark. My reaction then is to gesticulate with exasperation and say emphatically, "I don't _work here_." Cue Tom Cardy... https://youtu....

• Post #2922391

  Because searching the internet is impossible these days: In which direction should I lay paving bricks (200x100s) on a slope, to minimise the appearance of the slope? Should I lay them in the direction of the gradient so they 'blend in' or should I lay them perpendicular to the gradient to counteract it? Or, at a 45 degree angle? 😬 Or should I consider some other factor above all else, like light/reflections or the building orientation? 🤔 #diy #paving #homeImprovement #geomet...

• Post #2922390

  Just gave my geriatric and very fed up cat a frozen chunk of stewing beef as a cooling treat to combat the UK heatwave. Not sure why this never occurred to me before. He is raw fed, so chunks of beef is pretty standard, but he seems to be enjoying taking his time nibbling at the frozen piece. :)

• Post #2170454

  My doggo at the polls! #dogsAtPollingStations

• Post #1772447

  Looking for recs for chill places to hang out and drink #coffee and/or #cocktails in #barcelona. Husband uses a wheelchair, so our main criteria are chill vibes, good drinks, and step-free (or single-low-step) access. We like being outside and people watching, so sidewalk seating, rooftops and terraces are a big plus. Not looking for interaction with other people or loud music. Just places where we can sit in a quiet corner and read whilst sipping our beverages. 👍 Boots for reach welcome!

• Post #1141490

  This is my gorgeous #disabled husband in his fancy chair in Prague. Yeah the cobblestones were kinda a bitch. 😂

• Post #1096732

  I am looking for #paraplegic folks who share their daily living experience/tips/tricks without functioning legs - blogs, vlogs, etc. It's so hard to search for content these days, but I'm sure it's out there. All I get is AI slop or fall prevention, which isn't the same. Husband is otherwise fit and healthy with the physique of an ex rugby player (read: large) but his legs are out of order; functional #paraplegia. Want to see the different ways #disabled people...