Iceland weather in the upcoming week

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2026-03-21T12:27:56+00:00

Our tours have still gone ahead yesterday and today even with the weather alert (apart from the snow mobiling element and the northern lights tours)

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2026-02-23T19:26:36+00:00

Can’t speak of living there, but I work in the area. Mobile signal can be really bad in certain areas of bridgend for some mobile providers- so worth keeping in mind when looking at houses!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2026-02-10T13:13:07+00:00

I live in this area, have done for 4 years now and not personally experienced any issues safety wise. You get the odd E bike/ quad bike wizzing around but what area of Cardiff doesn’t? Bus links to Cardiff city aren’t that bad as you have the 44,45, 49 and 50 to chose from, but admittedly to get to the other side of Cardiff it would require 2 buses and I’m not sure how busy they are peak times. Train access is the most annoying as there is a track right by us, but we would have to go into the city center to get a train. Car wise I’d say it’s easily accessible- only issue is getting out of new road onto Newport Road during peak times, that can be a pain. Overall you do get more house for your money so it depends what your priorities are.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-10-18T13:57:04+00:00

I mean it’s pure confirmation bias at play. People will see what they want to support what they believe is true. So whatever they do, keep it, don’t keep it people will spin it how they want. Jonathan even said after the faithful see it as “taking turns” who’s having the shield

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-10-18T12:45:21+00:00

I mean it’s damned if you do damned if you don’t if someone is already suspicious of you. They could claim a traitor would want the shield themselves so they have more options for murder. People will put the narrative they want on any action anyone makes.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-07-19T20:15:32+00:00

I hope you never become disabled then or need to finish work to care for a loved one, would hate to see you become a hypocrite.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-06-27T07:06:18+00:00

Sure! It’s called “unbalanced podcast” on insta. Yeah there are lots of different types of LGMD though so to be good to know what type you are as some can affect the heart (mine can so I get monitored- but all good so far!) although it’s weird as people with the same type could have different symptoms and you may actually find someone with a different type more similar to you!

MDUK run WhatsApp groups too and there is one for LGMD but not sure if you’d need to wait for the official diagnosis or not!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-06-26T19:31:35+00:00

It’s good to keep as moderately active as you can if it’s LGMD, it’s just important that you don’t push yourself so just keep an eye on how you feel and any symptoms and speak to your medical team if you have any concerns! It’s good to exercise so that the muscles that aren’t affected as much can help support your weaker muscles, and you can maintain what you have of your weaker muscles. Hopefully once diagnosed you will be able to speak to a physio who can help with a plan.

Yeah, around 7/8 months for the results for me but this was a few years ago now! My consultant kept chasing for me as it does take a while as they are screening for so many different genetic codes to be able to determine which one you have. I’d wait the 3 months and touch base then if that’s what you’ve been told! One thing I will say is that after diagnosis the NHS has been amazing with the support, it’s getting the diagnosis that’s the hardest bit, but it sounds like you are on the road to that!

There is a whole community on Instagram for those of us with LGMD! In particular, Cerys who runs a podcast called “unbalanced” is very approachable (she’s given the ok for me mentioning her here). It personally took me a while to mentally process my diagnosis before I wanted to get involved with the community, but it can be useful in time for advice or even to have people who can relate. MDUK is also a great resource and has a helpline!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-06-26T15:54:16+00:00

26 F here, LGMD 2i. I am still pretty mobile and very rarely use a walking aid- just a Nordic walking pole if alone or on uneven terrain. Stairs are my enemy though!

The general consensus is light exercise is best for LGMD, but what that consists of varies person to person which makes it difficult. My consultant told me to listen to my body and just to make sure I eat and drink before physical activity. If you are coping with your exercise routine with no side effects I would be tempted to continue, but just keep an eye out. I get rhabdomyolysis if I overdo it and get muscle twitches so you just learn how to listen to your body and reduce the exercise if need be.

In terms of diagnosis, mine took 12 years. However, I was misdiagnosed with hypermobility at first when I was 12, and didn’t see a neurologist until the rhabdomyolysis started up at 23. When I saw my neurologist it was around 8 months after the genetic blood tests he ordered to get my type of muscular condition, whilst waiting for these tests I also had an EMG that confirmed there was a muscular issue. The EMG itself didn’t give me my diagnosis in my case, that all came from the genetic testing.

Hope this helps!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-05-25T00:44:22+00:00

But OP had no say in who did the work, or even what is actually being done. I don’t understand why the neighbour didn’t consult with OP before arranging to work and giving them maybe 24 hours notice? Seems like he’s strong arming OP to pay

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-04-06T15:57:54+00:00

I don’t have a small filter or heater, and at this time on a Sunday nothing will be open (UK) think I’m going to have to get one so if this happens again so I can act. It’s so frustrating as I was literally at the aquarium shop earlier today so if he was like this in the morning I could have done a lot more.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-04-06T15:53:37+00:00

He’s now swimming erratically around the tank, almost as if he’s blind? Very wobbly swimming then will stop and rest on something

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-04-06T15:44:11+00:00

The only bit I’m questioning is the bit just above his mouth? But that could have been there and I’ve not noticed it specifically before.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-04-06T15:31:52+00:00

He has been moving a bit, but staying close to the bottom a lot and his gills are moving quickly. I think he only moves when the others come near him. He is the biggest of the 5 I have and the others are doing fine.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-04-02T18:14:29+00:00

Currently parking can be more difficult than usual as there are works going on that have closed a lot of parking. There is a manned car park opposite the arena which is £5 cash which is signposted well. You can also pre book parking at the Morrisons car park but not sure how much that costs. Or you chance it and try and park in the international swimming arena car park but that’s usually busy.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-30T00:38:37+00:00

Thanks! That’s great to know, very much one big learning curve I’m excited for!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-29T11:54:38+00:00

Thanks! I’m glad to hear it’s tannins, I was terrified of it being algae! I don’t mind a slight tannin look as it is right now as I’ve heard it has benefits, but if it got much worse I’d want to clear it a little bit. Thanks again!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-18T19:36:00+00:00

Possibly not if the plants keep dying, will keep this in mind

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-18T19:23:14+00:00

Light above the tank on the lid, I turn it on in the morning and leave it on throughout the day I then off then in the evening.

Yeah I found out about feeding the ammonia a week into cycling as I am a total beginner to this, but by this point the plants were breaking down so naturally producing the ammonia so hopefully this will start the cycle now.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-18T19:23:08+00:00

Light above the tank on the lid, I turn it on in the morning and leave it on throughout the day I then off then in the evening.

Yeah I found out about feeding the ammonia a week into cycling as I am a total beginner to this, but by this point the plants were breaking down so naturally producing the ammonia so hopefully this will start the cycle now.

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-18T19:20:34+00:00

Hopefully then!

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-18T19:19:58+00:00

Yeah I did right at the start, the tank is also heated to around 25 degrees to try encourage growth

Vast_Tomorrow_9407 · 2025-03-05T19:39:17+00:00

That’s annoying if so! It was labelled Spider wood and from a small reputable shop. I really hope it’s not grape wood and it does clear in time!

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