@katmaryb I put a tracker in my car so I could find it if it ever got stolen. The battery for the tracker has run out and I’ve hidden it so well I can’t find it
@John_Dabell Sorry to hear this John. My son has had a peg for 25 years due to being unable to chew. He’s never properly eaten so he doesn’t miss it but it must be so difficult for you to adjust to your new normal. I’m full of admiration for how you live your life with such joy & positivity
This is 79-year-old Robert Thompson from Bray. Robert is completely blind, but until recently, he has managed to live a highly independent life with the help of his brilliant guide dog, Rhona.
But right now, Wicklow County Council is failing him, and the entire visually impaired community.
For years, the audible signals at pedestrian crossings across Bray have been faulty. Recently, things have gone from bad to worse. The critical audio signals that tell Robert where the crossing pole is (the "wait" sound) and when it is actually safe to cross (the "go" sound) have stopped working entirely on busy routes near his home.
"There’s no way I would cross that road without the sound," Robert says. "It’s just too dangerous."
To make matters worse, recent changes to the local Dublin bus network (replacing the old 145 route with the E1 spine) mean his usual handy bus stops are gone. Because the council has left the nearby pedestrian signals broken, Robert can no longer cross the street safely at his local stop.
Robert is now forced to get off the bus early and walk a massive, grueling 1.5 kilometers EACH WAY along a highly dangerous, busy stretch of road just to find a single working crossing.
Robert has contacted Wicklow County Council repeatedly. They have acknowledged his complaints, but they have met him with absolute silence regarding any actual repairs.
Basic mobility and safety should be a right, not a luxury. By ignoring these broken signals for years, the council is effectively trapping vulnerable residents in their own towns and actively stripping away their independence.
Please SHARE this post! Let’s get the word out and force Wicklow County Council to do their job, fix the audio signals in Bray, and restore safety and freedom to Robert and others who rely on them!
#WicklowCountyCouncil #AccessibilityMatters #Bray #Inclusion #GuideDogsIreland #RobertThompson
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The late great Paul O’Grady , one of the nicest guys around. Have a Sunday smile and laugh, repost so others can smile 😊 . Very very funny 🤣. @jollyolly is this you ?? #lillysavage
@KingBobIIV I’ve currently got sciatica and I’ve been advised by a friend to apply for PIP and a blue badge. Not going to as it’s improving and will be gone soon - and it’s not something that will inpact my daily life forever but why would a treatable condition be eligible in 1st place?
@London_W4 It’s the same at my blood donor sessions. Everyone donating is white. Did see an elderly Sikh gentleman donating a couple of times but not for a while. I do go to different locations to donate and it’s same at every one.
So @VodafoneUK why is it that I cant have my new broadband deal as I had broadband from you a few years ago & you have my phone number on your records.BUT if I dont give you my phone number I can have the broadband but not at the discounted rate?BTW Im going with another provider
We’ve learnt some bad news that Donny Strathie passed away in Boston on Sunday. He had a ticket for the Morocco game, but never got the chance to realize his World Cup dream.
It would mean a lot to his family if we could organise a minutes applause in the 76th minute of the Morocco game.
#TartanArmy #TartanArmyTribute #RIPDonny
Hot Diggity Dog “You just PISSED ME OFF”
Marion County FL Sheriff Billy Woods just went OFF on a piece of shit reporter who shifted topics away from a major sting operation to capture child sex criminals.
“Out of all this shit, you want to ask about another case? We’re talking about CHILDREN! — THAT (points to the sex predators) is what you need to be focused on— this press conference is solely for those pieces of shit right there.”
Drop a . If you approve his message
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@John_Dabell@British_Airways If you get your enteral feed through Nutricia Homeward they can send supplies direct to you via the nearest chemist. If not, get in touch with your PEG nurse at your hospital and they should be able to sort xx