Grape Harvest in Germany

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Originally uploaded by nlnnet. Available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelleys/51980547/.

I was not able to attend the grape harvest this year for several reasons. I was firstly not able to due an appointment I had at the time of the actual harvest. I was very glad that Tia made it!

I was also notable to go as as I have work to do before some time off I am taking in October (my first for the year) and I need to get ready to take a break.

Finally I was notable to attend since I simply am no longer able to actually help due to my Ankolysin Spondolitis (called Morbus Bechteroff in German) even as I would like to do so.

I have noticed recently that I have problems related to the disease that are very clear to me and outside viewers.

I cannot walk or stand totally upright. These days ar elong gone. In fact if I take a drink I need to move my legs to get to an angle that allows for the drink container to dip enough for it to flow into my mouth.

This is a reflection on my lack of neck movement.

I have over the last few weeks noticed that it is increasingly difficult to walk for longer distances as I can no longer really "look up". My head is forced downwards due to the disease.

It is also VERY hard to simply stand.

I can deal with all of this actually.

My biggest problem is that I believe that my physical challenges are understood by the vast majority of normal people as being an indication of lower intellectual or leadership ability.

My posture has done nothing to change what I can do, but how can I prove this. If a picture is worth a thousand words then my photos will require 1000 textual posts just to get even.

No complaints, just explanation.

Brian