# Amusing observations **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [June 11, 2015, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781 "2015-06-11T10:07:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Patsy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/patsy/32/3_2.png) [@Patsy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Patsy)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/1 "2015-06-11T10:07:36Z")
We are staying in static caravan [trailer] at the moment. The kitchen area has laminate flooring and has hollow sound frrom underneath. When I ‘stand’ unaided, to maintain balance, I apparently move on the spot and it sounds like Michael Flatly. Surprisingly, the slight movement of the floor, doesnt cause me to fall… my brain seems to compensate. ---
**Author:** ![Beryl\_Park](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/beryl_park/32/5716_2.png) [@Beryl\_Park](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Beryl_Park)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/2 "2015-06-11T10:38:52Z")
Patsy, my first recollection of a balance problem happened in a caravan! We were visiting friends who were on holiday, out of the blue I became disorientated and commented that the floor wasn’t level. Nobody gave it a second thought, after all it was a caravan. Happy holiday 🙂 xB ---
**Author:** ![Patsy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/patsy/32/3_2.png) [@Patsy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Patsy)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/3 "2015-06-11T10:47:16Z")
Yes, Beryl, we are very sensitive to slightest movement. On reflection, I recall not being able to run up and down train carriages or buses, like my brother and sister. [I wasnt diagnosed till my late 50’s] ---
**Author:** ![sunny8088](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/sunny8088/32/1698_2.png) [@sunny8088](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/sunny8088)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/4 "2015-06-11T11:47:14Z")
Hey Pasty , Good to know the improvement. ---
**Author:** ![dlc](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/dlc/32/1509_2.png) [@dlc](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/dlc)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/5 "2015-06-11T12:40:14Z")
I had to laugh at your note here! I was looking at caravans (online). My problem is that I think things are no problem, then I attempt to do them and I'm disappointed. Good to know! ---
**Author:** ![Cicina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/cicina/32/969_2.png) [@Cicina](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Cicina)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/6 "2015-06-11T14:26:59Z")
Aaaaah Patsy! A new career for you! The new star of Riverdance! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beryl\_Park](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/beryl_park/32/5716_2.png) [@Beryl\_Park](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Beryl_Park)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/7 "2015-06-11T14:29:56Z")
sitting still I could conquer the world 🙂 xB ---
**Author:** ![Cicina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/cicina/32/969_2.png) [@Cicina](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Cicina)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/8 "2015-06-11T14:59:04Z")
Yes, Beryl, sitting still, I dance and run and the adoring crowd applauds… And then, people around me wonder why I am so tired all the time . Dreaming can be a tiring hobby ! :0) Keep on smiling and go save the world… ---
**Author:** ![Patsy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/patsy/32/3_2.png) [@Patsy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Patsy)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/9 "2015-06-11T15:48:53Z")
LOL… loving these comments. I am always thinking of things I could ‘arrange’ then when it gets nearer the time, I have anxiety attacks and feel really ill. I cant look up properly and just feel like I am waiting at the bus stop. I think the best way forward is to do the things that are easily manageable, preferably on a regular basis. That’s not easy when you have others to consider. I have to forgo my ‘rituals’ sometimes and just get on with it. ---
**Author:** ![rose1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/rose1/32/736_2.png) [@rose1](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/rose1)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2015, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/10 "2015-06-11T15:52:55Z")
Dear Patsy, I laughed when I read your post, especially your comment about Michael Flatly...,LOL! Seriously, I'm glad you're able to compensate! I remember a stay in a very old cottage, at a resort we went to a couple years ago. The flooring in the bathroom was uneven, so with balance problems you can imagine the trouble I had negotiating the sink and toilet...,ha! Funny now, NOT funny then...,ha! ;o) ---
**Author:** ![barb1228](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/barb1228/32/1211_2.png) [@barb1228](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/barb1228)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2015, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/11 "2015-06-12T06:13:35Z")
Yes Beryl, my thoughts exactly. When I'm sitting in a restaurant eating, I see people walking effortlessly just putting one foot in front of the other, and I say to myself, when I get up I'm going to do the same thing, just walk normally, but then I get up and stiffness sets in and walking and maintaining balance becomes awkward. Beryl Park said: > sitting still I could conquer the world :-) xB ---
**Author:** ![Ozzy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/ozzy/32/1518_2.png) [@Ozzy](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Ozzy)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/amusing-observations/2781/12 "2015-06-13T04:02:10Z")
..wonderful posting..all of u..