Not Acceptable

 It is sad, when I have spent so much time in a club, and now I am not allowed to be a part of it, since I cannot get the vaccine, due to this genetic disorder.  I am quite sad about this!

Getting Yelled At

 Today was the first day I was yelled at to leave an establishment for not having a vaccination card.  I saw the sign outside, but as an A1AD lung affected person, some establishments have been kind to me, letting me shop because the vaccination is life threatening to me.  So I figured, maybe I could just ask.  I opened the door, stepped inside, and began to ask.  The gentleman asked first if I had a vaccination card, I said no, and said I just wanted to ask...  He just started raising his voice, telling me I had to get out.  I of course just put up my hands and agreed, and said I was only asking.  My wife and I turned and were walking out, when the guy kept yelling at us.  I turned and said, you don't have to be so mean.  That was it.  It was not a big thing, but it was definitely not mannerly.  

We are all subject to these mandates against the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the customer as well as the business owner.  At least we can all be civil, polite, and courteous with each other, maybe even remain friendly toward one another.  The business owner is not the only one suffering, neither is the customer the only one suffering.  We are all in this together.  Instead of burning bridges, let us work together.  After all, this is only the beginning.  Things will get far worse than this.  We may need each other later on.k

Have a great day!

A Change In Lifestyle, A Change In Pace!

 This blog began to share my adventures as I cycle, paddle, and ski across Canada, to raise awareness of Alpha 1 Anti-trypsin Deficiency.  Because of a decline in health, I have just decided to blog a few things here and there about life in general, from this Alpha's point of view.

The Simple Pleasures

 Rising early in the morning.  Watching the sheep being taken out to pasture, by one of the young men on horseback.  Watching as the little children of the community run around on foot, helping to herd the sheep.  The whole community working together for the benefit of all!

A Lot Of Work

 I moved out to the farm, to have a relaxing end to my life, and maybe to extend the length of my life by living at a slower pace, but it sure takes a lot of work just to get a small farm organized.  I do not find much time for blogging.  

Not So Relaxing

 We had some difficulty with neighbours, so we are out working on fences.  It is fun working though.  Cutting the fence line on our side of the fence only, pounding in new posts, stringing new barb wire which contrasts with the old.  I should take a few pictures, to post them!

A Relaxing End

 I moved out into the countryside, so I could have a relaxing end to my life.  A1AD has progressed enough to make living a normal life difficult.  My muscle tissue is very weak, and even something as simple as sneezing or coughing, can cause muscles to tear.  Yet, I am happy!  

Oh, To Be Able To Work

I miss working.  

Alpha 1 certainly limits what a person can do.  I usually have enough energy to go until noon, then I am out of energy for the day.  It is tiring.  So, I like to get up early, and work in the mornings, before my energy runs out for the day.  Of course, many interruptions in the morning working hours, do limit the amount of work I can get done.

Last week, I was able to get 3 days of work.  Three days might be something, but it is not much!  It is difficult to earn a living, when you are only allowed 3 days of work a week, many weeks, not even that much!

I really hate not being able to work!