dirk’s Profile

About Me

I've had PD for 16yrs diagnosed at 33yrs. People who are close to me say that I'm strong but strangely enough I don't see that in myself. Over the years I've learnt to soak up all the hard knocks that life throws at you and obviously getting PD is a mega hard knock to soak up. I've had others too, some connected to PD and some not, we all have those I'm not unique. So from all that I've managed to cope by developing an inner strength that's always positive to draw off when it's needed. I love outdoors and getting about when I can and having a good family and friends too. I've always found it easy to make friends and have made some on DS, one of the best things I've ever done. Don't think I have any enemies at least I hope not.

Interests

I like a few sports, though mainly Football. I used to play many years ago mostly for a laugh!! You should see me in shorts, lol. I'm mildly interested in Motor Racing both cars and bikes. Many years ago I tried ski-ing, I'd never laughed so much in my life and so hadn't the people who went along with me, that was about 5/6 months before my diagnosis.I like all things Historic like Castles, Battlefields(Hastings, Bosworth Field etc...). One thing I'd like to do is visit and stay overnight in a haunted place!! spoooooky ;-))