I recently to moved to Edinburgh from Glasgow, and not so recently from other places. I write, I read and I live quite happily with my fiance, herein referred to as Sarge, and computers called Hemingway and Truman. I’m 32, and I happen to be a wheelchair-user.
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Lorna,
I’m an OLD friend of your Dad’s from high school and have always done what he told me to do – so here I am. I too have a cat (Mollie) who things she’s a dog – she fetches and everything – and am vehemently not a cat person. I just have a cat! It’s a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to reading your blogs regularly. If you’re dad says your wonderful then you must be!
Hello Marjory!
Nice to meet you, too! Dad speaks highly of you and I’m glad you’ll be reading me! Also glad to hear from a non-cat person who has a cat! I was actually afraid of them until CJ and her Mom before her, decided to keep me as her Human!
Please don’t think I’m being rude to ask this because I mean it in the nicest possible way! I don’t like to upset people by accident
Have you always been in your wheelchair — like, as a child? Or was it an accident when you were a bit older? Sorry if that was nosy. I’m a very curious person.
Oh, just a quick note to say that I’ve posted that NaNo pep-talk thing that I promised! If you wanted to read it, it’s up there looking scarily long
happy l bumped into you!
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Hello!
I saw that you recently subscribed to me on Blipfoto – I clicked on your userinfo and that led me to here! I’m looking forward to getting to know you online through your writing and photos!
~Laura (Smash Your TV & Have Adventures)
Hi Laura,
Thanks for the visit. I love your photos, and I’m glad you’re reading me!
L
Forgive the ignorance, but Edinburgh is in Europe, right?
The short answer is yes!
Okay. you live in SCOTLAND!? holy crapballs
I spend a semester in London studying abroad… traveled a lot around Europe, but never made it there… dying to go. Just scared to travel right n0w with all the craziness going on the world!
So glad you stopped by my blog… can’t wait to get to know you better =)
Okay, so ‘holy crapballs’ is now the phrase of the week around here!
Thank you!
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Hey, just to say thanks for your blog posts because your views on people’s opinions of wheelchair users have been absolutely invaluable in writing recently, since I’ve got a character who ended up partly paralysed after book two and is now in a wheelchair! (No one ever said I was nice to my characters) I may have lifted some quotes directly from your posts… so if I’m ever published I’ll be sure to give you credit, hee hee!
“Cat who thinks she’s a dog” made me giggle.
This is so totally random b/c I just started checking out your blog today, but I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read so far so I nominated you for an award. Sorry for the long sentence. Hopefully this doesn’t come across as creepy. I don’t want to be creepy. But part of the rules did say recently discovered…..
http://hollyjb.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/me-a-versatile-blogger-aw-shucks/
Not at all creepy. Connections are good! Thanks for the thought.
Hey, I’ve nominated you for the ‘Versatile Blogger Award’
Please check out my blog for more details.
http://knida.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/never-look-a-gift-award-in-the-mouth/
I just added you back on Twitter, and then your comment came through on here! And so, welcome to my ramblings.
Hey I am a 30 year old wheelchair rider too. We have a dog who I wish was a cat who thinks it was a dog. Or any cat for that matter.
Hello!
Sarge (my Boyfriend) is highly allergic to the cat, I’m sure he’d be happy to ship her to a good home!
Welcome to the craziness. Glad I found you and your blog!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Sounds like you have a similar view on life. Look forward to reading more and hearing about your bucket list!
Hi,
Thanks for your visit, too. I like your blog and I look forward to reading more!
Hello, we just started following each others Twits (I’m Songspirit). Nice to see a friendly (kind of local) face around here, with around the same level of craziness I seem to display on occasion…..must be a Scottish thing. Loved your post about Mull – we went there and its fab. Glad you enjoyed it! We have a dog called Molly (who doesn’t think she is a cat, but definately believes she is human….) Are you doing NaNoWriMo this year? I am and I have a blog to commit my progress to… http://imgonnawriteabook.blogspot.com/ if you want to have a look (at all of the TWO posts I have there right now!)
Hello, again! It’s always nice to hear from locals! Yep, I’m doing NaNo this year, too. Thanks for checking in!
Lorna
Hello! Where did your last post go? I read it and tried to comment but it had gone!
It’s back! I had missed out a word and was editing, ha!
Should be here:
http://ginlemonade.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/a-little-friendly-competition/
Thanks for the comment!
L
Hi Lorna! Thanks for following my blog. I have two kittens, and I think one of them has a multiple personality disorder. He likes dirty socks, the kitchen sponge, and my English Setter’s wagging tail. In other words, he likes to get sprayed with the water bottle when he gets into these things!
Anyway, I’m enjoying poking around your site and look forward to reading more of your posts!
Limebird Writers has nominated YOU for a Versatile Bloggers Award.
Congratulations! – http://limebirduk.wordpress.com/2011/12/15/limebird-writers-are-versatile-bloggers-huzzah/
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m having fun reading your adventures.
Hi Leila,
Hope you stick around this year! My theme/word for 2012 is actually adventure. Happy New Year!
Lorna
I’m English,60, live in a Portuguese old-peoples-home and also a wheel-chair user – it’s not ideal, is it?
Thomas
Well, it’s all about perspective, really. Happy New Year, Thomas!
Lorna
Lorna,
I’ve been following your blog on WordPress for a while and although I’ve not had a chance to read everything you write, some of your posts resonate with me, in terms of their sincerity and simplicity. So, I am giving you the Versatile Blogger Award.
http://lostnchina.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/hyperactive
Congrats and thanks for your blog.
Susan
Limebird Writers has nominated you for the ‘One Lovely Blog’ award. Thanks for being so lovely. *cheesy line alert* – http://limebirduk.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/limebird-writers-is-one-lovely-blog/
Beth x
Hey Lorna,
Congrats on your latest award!
Limebirdkate
Hi There,
I have thrown you into my list of versatile bloggers. To see what this means check out my post at:
http://notyethere.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/the-versatile-blogger/
Sorry this is a bit short, but there is so much to do.
Jim
Hello! I’m Adriann at Madame Saslow’s. You commented on my blog post about tea. How are you? Nice to meet you!
Hey! thank you for visiting my blog. I find yours very interesting too
I’ve nominated you for a Sunshine Award. There is no obligation to respond or participate, unless you want to.
Warmest wishes,
Kim
LimebirdWriters have nominated you for the ‘Very Inspiring Blog Award’. You all inspire me to be a better writer! Enjoy – http://limebirduk.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/very-inspiring-blog-award-oh-yeahhhhh/
Hello, LKD, and thanks for joining the diabeticredemption.com family. I hope you’ll find my Friends page and tell me and my readers about yourself and your blog, including the URL. I’m very happy to have you on board!
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Thank you for following my blog.
I’m wheelchair-bound & and live fairly happily painting, reading & blogging. We all need all the eecouragement we can get, I reckon.
Hey! I’m visiting from Sits! Nice to meet you! Would love to learn more about you. I’m sure you can offer lots of encouragement to those with disabilities and those like me who get discouraged. I think you should add a few more fun facts about yourself to make your about me a bit more snazzy.
Congratulations! I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award!
http://bitsnbooks.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/the-beautiful-blogger-award/
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my recent post. I hope to check out more of your content soon!
I do not drink gin, but I like lemonade! twinkly
Nice to meet you, LKD, and thanks for visiting my site! (I’ll get back to Scotland in the blog eventually, though I did do a post on a wonderful Scottish puppet show.)
I like your blog’s title, and I love your twist.
Hi there! I was surprised to see that a new person had stopped by my blog and I make sure to visit everyone that takes the time out for me
so here I am and I followed after reading for ten minutes! Keep up the great work and thank you for stopping by so I could find you 
Hi, I’ve nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. If you check my latest post, all will be explained. Cheers!
Hi! Thank so very much for following my blog. I am doubly excited, because your visit brought me here, and I followed, too! I’m delighted to meet you
I have a little dog who thinks she is a cat. Curls up on my lap whenever I sit down. I’d love a cat in the house too, but I am highly allergic. I don’t know how your boyfriend manages that!! Living with a cat, I’d be in a constant state of closed eyes and fits of sneezing. My doggie-cat is my allergy-free compromise.
CJ is now living with a friend, because my boyfriend is now my fiance.
Hi, This is just to let you know that I have nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award and/or the Inspiring Blogger Award.
If you chose to participate, (I understand completely if you do not wish to), please pick the award and rules from here: http://sharechair.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/sharing-awards-and-building-connections-a-brief-digression-from-tech-goodness/
Thank you for being part of this amazing blog-o-sphere
I love your blog name: Gin and Lemonade…sounds so yummy!
Just stopping in to say hey, and I appreciate your visit a few days ago…well, maybe more than a few…I think I need one of your drinks!
You have such a great blog here – fresh and fun!
And thank you for stepping by mine – much appreaciated.
Even if it sounds a bit sugary
, I did nominate you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award: http://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/super-sweet-blogging-award/
LKD,
You’re falling behind… But there are still three days and easy ways to earn points towards my blogroll…
http://clownonfire.wordpress.com/2012/08/31/roller-giraffe-contest
Le Clown
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I’ve nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award. You can choose to participate or not. It’s up to you. To read more about it, go to my post
http://purplerosemary.com/2012/10/13/beautiful-blogger-award/ and find directions. As well as a list of other bloggers I’ve nominated.
You’ve named your computer? Awesome! And thanks for following my blog.
Thanks for saying hello! Glad I found your blog. The new one is called Truman. The repair people did send Hem back to us, though!
Hey thanks for the follow… I look forward to checking your site out as well!
Hey thanks for following, hoping to add a little something to your day! Best!
http://itsnotjustmeright.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/versatile-blogger-award/
Bang – Nominated!