In the Spring of 2006 a raft of motor and non-motor neuro symptoms arrived after a general anaesthetic and for nine years, until May 2015, I lived with and was medicated for a "likely Parkinson's Disease" diagnosis. Coming off PD meds saw neuro symptoms continue and the arrival of bladder failure along with cardio/BP chaos and significant gastro motility problems (all being possibly linked as dysautonomia) - consequently I have become a virtual recluse, mostly housebound, but clearly I remain optimistic that things may improve!
Meanwhile, social media and racing on/helping to run Sailonline keeps my brain alert and it is also how I keep in touch with my chums and the "doings" of organisations I am interested in.
SO...when a group of SOLers (Sailonline sailors) decided to qualify for and race in the Fastnet Race in 2013, I thought it would be fun to be part of the action.... by including in the crew a wee stuffed parrot! Thus it was that #RCtheParrot came to be. You can see how well this succeeded if you click on links below!
#RCtheParrot is a sort-of mini me, she has several presences now (each member of Jubilant's crew has one with its own design harness!) so pictures and adventures of #RCtheParrot keep "me" out and engaged in the wider world. It is great fun! Pics (and stories) will be added as they arrive.
#RCtheParrot is also a hashtag on Twitter and can be found associated with various good causes and charitable fundraising!
