Photo Competition - NLWO

Ceroc Christmas Ball - Bromley - Kent

 

Layla & Myself 

at the 

Freestyle Christmas Dance at Bromley

Click on the Heading to see more photos

Pretty - Deadly

Nearly five inches of snow brought travel chaos to Britain today as temperatures plummeted to minus six degrees - with flights cancelled, motorists stranded and rail services disrupted.

The UK's second-busiest airport - Gatwick in West Sussex - had to shut for more than seven hours, while there were no early-morning flights at Luton airport in Bedfordshire.

A series of accidents, including some involving jack-knifed lorries, led to road closures, with a section of the M40 in Buckinghamshire shut in both directions during the morning rush-hour.

Special Branch

Taken in our local park in Maidstone.. I hope you like it?

The Highwaymen - Highwayman

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw1bHaUk1CM&feature=youtube_gdata

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Be Safe.. Don't take Risks with Ice & Snow

I don't think that the person who owns this bike was feeling very adventurous today.. I can't say that I am blame him. This was taken on the 17th December 2009

Thursday 17th of December - Snow in Kent

Thanks to the gentleman who shot this film in Edenbridge in Kent..
this was exactley the journey I faced getting home late on Thursday night from Rochester to Maidstone and the conditions were very scary to say the least.
Most towns were at a standstill and Bluebell Hill was closed with many cars abandoned..It took me two hours to do a 25 minute journey and I have to say I was very lucky .. my front tyres need replacing and I slid and hit the kerb on a few occaisions.. fortunately there were no dents and I arrive home with a big sigh of relief
No doubt there will be many more stories in the press on Friday morning..

Check this out... and let me know who you think it might be and where...

Coral reefs and climate change: A message for Copenhagen

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdDiHbG1tY&feature=youtube_gdata

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Unknown filmmaker gets $30m for robot movie

Now Camerons new Cutie falls foul of the Suffolk Swedes

Katy Bourne, one of the favourites to be picked as the Central Suffolk candidate at
a meeting on Friday, was born in London, brought up in Surrey and now lives in
Sussex, where until recently she ran a dance studio. Mrs Bourne is on a shortlist of six people for the seat, none of whom is local.

The rebels – dubbed the ‘Suffolk Swedes’ – have noted with alarm that Mrs Bourne’s dance studio was a raunchy business called Rebel Roc, which specialised in teaching Dirty Dancing-style moves to couples.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1229926/After-Turnip-Taliban-revolt-rural-Norfolk--Now-Camerons-new-Cutie-falls-foul-Suffolk-Swedes.html#ixzz0Xt7L8DNC

in reference to: After the Turnip Taliban revolt in rural Norfolk... Now Cameron's new Cutie falls foul of the Suffolk Swedes | Mail Online (view on Google Sidewiki)

Love Them or Hate Them?

I love them, and I hope that if you do too, then you will enjoy this short gallery video from YouTube

TGI Friday

Friday is always a good day of the week... right?

But this Friday is a bloody good day because it means I dont have any work for two days and that also means .. No work for two days... and.. Yes I am having some major issues.. If certain people read my blog which I very much doubt, then you should be ashamed.. but of course you are not..
Ego,Ego and more Ego..Secret Squirrel Society and the Liar of the Year Awards goes to: .........
The shear anger and resentment that I am experiencing could if turned into energy, probably run a power station for a week..

Well Bollocks..

Nightime Sunset

Nightime Sunset
Originally uploaded by gray@graysweb

I liked it enough to post it

Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye can be so very painful and never more so than when you don't want to. Today I have had to say a final farewell to something and someone that is causing me so much pain and distress.
Being the hopeless romantic that I am I never know when to give up, so when I am still hoping that things will get better they have gotten a lot worse.
Sharing this on my public blog is my way of accepting the end and hopefully it will allow me to really say that final goodbye.
Any tips on survival will be most welcome. Comments below:

Christmas Advert for Morrisons

Can you believe it took several days of filming for the few seconds of film that ended up on our screens?
Take a look a the short clip of Richard Hammond in Calverley Park Gardens, Tunbridge Wells.. I was there for only a few minutes..Lond enough to make a 4 minute video (Naughty) The film set crew were there for 3 days and  if you watch the advert its amazing how little of the filming was actually used.. the Extras who hoped they may have been featured must be gutted..
I would love to know how much it actually cost to make the advert? Any guesses?



Now watch the real advert:

Have a fresh Christm..

Strictly Come Dancing

Tess Daly will take over from Brucie on Strictly

BBC bosses have announced that Tess Daly will take over from Bruce Forsyth on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing. The 38-year-old is stepping into the spotlight after Brucie was forced to pull out of hosting the show.

via Tess Daly will take over from Brucie on Strictly | TV | STV Entertainment.

Wordpress Blog

I thought I would try out a new blog using  wordpress.. I like the layout, but not so sure about the ease of use and widgets just yet so perhaps you guys might let me know what you think?

www.graysweb.wordpress.com

Go on its not that difficult...

Stainless Steves Tattoos

For the best in custom Tattoos go to Stainless Steves in Maidstone

Jedward Suck

Fans To Boycott X Factor Over Jedward

7:08pm UK, Monday November 09, 2009

Elizabeth Scott, Sky News Online
Fans of The X Factor are threatening to boycott the show following Simon Cowell's shock decision to save twins John and Edward, who he has previously described as "appalling".

Fans To Boycott X Factor Over Jedward

7:08pm UK, Monday November 09, 2009

Elizabeth Scott, Sky News Online
Fans of The X Factor are threatening to boycott the show following Simon Cowell's shock decision to save twins John and Edward, who he has previously described as "appalling".

The X factor judge was left with the final decision after Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue voted to keep Lucie Jones in the competition.

The 18-year-old had found herself in the bottom two alongside Louis Walsh's act, dubbed "Jedward".

"I don't know if I can watch the X Factor anymore," said another, "It is becoming a huge joke!"

Cowell recently claimed he would leave the country if John and Edward won The X Factor.

The twins appear to be loved and loathed in equal measure but have amassed a large following over the past few weeks despite heavy criticism of their singing.

Disgruntled fans have questioned whether the show can still be called a "talent competition".

"This is clearly no longer about the quality of the singing," wrote one viewer.

Another complained: "Simon said he was going to save the person who does the best in the sing-off and clearly Lucie was the better vocalist."

Tina Farey - Avant Garde 2009 Finalist

Lamborgini Gallardo - Wikipedia Style

My Facebook friend Astrid. I particularly love the sleek lines ..
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.,^{[Notes 1]} commonly referred to as Lamborghini (pronounced [lamˈborɡini] ( listen)), is an Italian automaker based in the small township of Sant'Agata Bolognese. The company was founded in 1963 by manufacturing magnate Ferruccio Lamborghini. It has changed ownership numerous times since, most recently becoming a subsidiary of German car manufacturer Audi AG (itself a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group) in 1998.^[1][2] Lamborghini has achieved widespread recognition for its sleek, exotic designs, and its cars have become symbols of performance and wealth.
Ferruccio Lamborghini entered the automobile manufacturing business with the aim of producing a high-quality grand tourer that could outperform and outclass offerings from local rival Ferrari S.p.A. The company's first models had uninspired styling and were of lesser build quality, and sold in far fewer numbers to equivalent Ferrari offerings. Lamborghini met with success in 1966 with the release of the mid-engined Miura sports coupé, and in 1968 with the Espada GT, the latter of which sold over 1,200 units during ten years of production. After almost a decade of rapid growth, and the release of classic models like the Countach in 1974, hard times befell the company in the late 1970s, as sales plunged in the wake of the 1973 oil crisis. Bankruptcy crippled the automaker, and after passing through the hands of a number of Swiss entrepreneurs, Lamborghini came under the corporate umbrella of industry giant Chrysler. The American company failed to make the Italian manufacturer profitable, and in 1994, the company was sold to Indonesian interests. Lamborghini would remain on life support throughout the rest of the 1990s, continuously updating the Diablo of 1990 in lieu of a planned expanded range of offerings, including a smaller car that would appeal to American enthusiasts. Reeling from the Asian financial crisis of the previous year, in 1998 Lamborghini's owners sold the troubled automaker to AUDI AG, the luxury car subsidiary of German automotive conglomerate Volkswagen AG. German ownership marked the beginning of a period of stability and increased productivity for Lamborghini, with sales increasing nearly tenfold over the course of the next decade.

The Spymonkeys - Canterbury tonight

PRESS FOR SPYMONKEY'S MOBY DICK

Reviews :-

The Times

23rd September 2009

Review

FOUR STARS: 'Gloriously anarchic, constantly entertaining... Inspired comic misrule... Moby Dick will give you a whale of a time' web newsprint

Graysweb 
30th September 2009

My Oppinion:  was that it was a great show, very energetic and clever. Nice stage production and some really funny parts.. I also find a few moments where it wasnt.. overall a damn good evening out..

Try out some music while your here

Japanese Art - Tattoos

Half Sleeve work in progress

Something similar for the next installment of my half sleeve work depicting pin-ups, dice, american car bubbles, stars and more...

Broadband

Sincere appologies to anyone expecting today's update. Sadly my router
has died and I need to buy a replacement. In the meantime I have my
Iphone which is great but no substitute for a PC and being able to
post video etc.
If your reading this then a big thanks for your visit. Please spread
the word and check out my photos and videos while you are here. Feed
the fish by clicking on the screen where they are swimming.
Thanks for passing through!!

Gray

When Walking up stairs becomes fun

Love Strictly? Then check this out

http://www.strictlykent.com/book.php

Performing Live tonight in Ditton, Kent

Alicia Keys video clip - click here

http://m.kyte.tv/ch/107342-aliciakeys/590632-a-little-behind-the-scenes-for-

 

Because of the recession, we may be able to negotiate a discount

Facebook - click here for link

Dance Amo - Click here for some great stuff

Check out Dance Amo

Tunnel Des Arbres - Click Here

For those of you who have not seen my latest additions to the photostream, please take a quick tour via flick river and view on Black

Autumn Trees at Boughton Monchelsea

Weekend Update

For the many of you who have been emailing me wanting to know how I got on with my request regarding the weekend.
Can you believe that I had over 500 replies from women wanting to join me in various pursuits?
NO, you are right... The true number was....... Actually = 0

Mrs Thimbledick my old school teacher says: Graham needs to stop staring out of the window and join the rest of the class.

Thanks...

Must try harder next time!

The Rivolli Ballrom

Hopefully, I will be attending the dance tonight at the Rivolli Ballroom

A wonderland of plush red velvet gold-framed walls, Austrian crystal chandeliers and oversized Chinese lanterns, the Rivoli Ballroom is the only intact 1950s ballroom in London and remains one of its best kept secrets.  Much loved by the local community, the Rivoli has been through previous incarnations as a music hall, and picture house, and has been restored with care and passion by Bill and Jean, who have taken care of the building for over 30 years.

The Rivoli Ballroom
 350 Brockley Rd,
 London SE4 2BY

More of what you really want

TGI Friday

Hello, fellow bloggers. Friday has arrived and I have no plans for the weekend as yet. only a couple of possibilities. So I thought I might open a discussion and also invite anyone that has a good idea (Women only) to spend ome time with me over the weekend? contact me via any of the avenues open to you via the links and lets see how interesing this becomes.
my email address is: gray@graysweb.co.uk

Happy Weekend

Fantastic Spie-dy

This is amazing artwork

in reference to: Spider-Man-Tattoo.jpg (JPEG Image, 470x678 pixels) (view on Google Sidewiki)

Halloween Circus - Paddock Wood

A slight digital alteration to what I considered a fairly good sunset.. Pre-Halloween

This was taken from the main road opposite Paddock Wood Hop Farm of the Circus that was there a week or so back..additional skyline supplied by Picnik

Succubus Nahemah - Click Image for even more......

Succubus Nahemah
Image owned and produced by ** Mimique Digital **

Succubus ~ A licentious female demon which takes on the illusory appearance of a female human being and seeks copulation with men whilst they are sleeping.

The Queen of all the Succubi was Nahemah. According to the view of most medieval theologians, incubi outnumbered succubi by nine to one, but the ladies made up in menace for what they lacked in numbers by being alluring & persuasive, using their considerable, powerful charms to seduce men & lead them to eternal damnation.
For Information about this Amazing Creation - Click on the heading to take you to the website or use the URL below...
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Behind The Bush...

Behind The Bush...
Originally uploaded by Gert van Duinen

See some of the great work to be enjoyed on Flickr .. this is only one of so many wonderful digital images to be found. Also view my own page on Flickr and the group that I run called "No Logos Words Only"

http://flickr.com/groups/graysweb

Many thanks to Gert van Duinen for allowing his image to be viewed on my blog.. Please click on the photo to see all of Gert's Photos

Richard Hammond Looking Lost

Its not far away till Xmas and this scene will no doubt be gracing our screens very soon.. Look out for Mr Hammy. He is definately not off his trolley... I wonder how fast it goes?

Thanks

My Blog has reached 1,000 hits today, so a big thanks to those who came to look, and an even bigger thanks to those who will come back again.. I will be posting some interesting stuff and some more videos soon so keep coming back. Your comments are valuable so please do leave one.

Tattoos - by Stainless Steve - Click Here

If you like Tattoos or are thinking of getting one, have a look at some of these colourful designs

Richard Hammond creates quite a stir

Since I posted the videos of Richard Hammond to my blog on the 1st October I have had over 800 hits.
I hope that you will keep comiing back to view the pages as I have some stuff in the pipeline that will be very interesting. If you have the time please leave a comment or tick the comments box under the film or item you are interested in.


Gray

Also Check Out Skipper Steve

Take Hammond Part II

Latest photos of Richard Hammond

For some great photos of the latest part of Morrisons commercial Featuring Richard Hammond, follow the link below

http://anke.blogs.com/

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Its Here! - Secret Footage of "Take That"

More about THE HAMPSTER

He's usually wringing the top speed out of a turbo-boosted sports car. But Richard Hammond sensibly took it much slower in the snow with this four-wheeler.
BBC2's Top Gear presenter Hammond was filming a scene for a TV commercial for Christmas for supermarket chain Morrisons.
Richard, shooting in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is seen taking shelter from the fake snow under an umbrella and pushing a shopping trolley through the snow past a group of carol singers.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1216961/Top-Gears-Richard-Hammond-gets-ready-festive-season-money-spinning-ad.html#ixzz0SXyW4CS7

See the actual video shortly

Secret Take That footage with Richard Hammond of Top Gear fame on set for the new Morrisons commercial filmed in Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The audience were totally unaware of the extras wandering around the set..Coming very soon...

Film set live at Calverley Park 18:24

Follow Link for more information on Film Set

Band -"Take That" in T.Wells?

It was said on National Radio yesterday morning that the Band "Take That" are in New York and were seen going into a recording studio with Robbie Williams.
Today on "Twitter" it is rumoured that they may be in Tunbridge Wells?
There is a big film set being constructed in Calverley Park as we speak and its for a Morrisons advert  they tell me.
Richard Hammond has been see around on the set and he is starring in it evidently?
On the other hand was the truth that "Take That" are in the Advert and the media do not want T.Wells to be overrun with crowds?
I have seen the photos of the set and its a big production. The BBC webcam that covers the park for weather has been discontinued? Interesting rumours eh?

Tina

Last Day of Freedom

After almost 5 weeks off work  through illness, I am back to work in the morning.. It will be hard getting up early after laying in for weeks and the long drive will be a challenge.. Will I still have a desk and was I even missed? all  questions that show how I am part of a great team!
Thanks for all the well wishes guys and the get well card and phone calls..

Cosy Trail

As Used by Ben Heine - Flickr

I learnt of these only recently and wonder how I managed to miss the boat on something so important.. When I have seen one working and touched and felt one, I guess I will have to buy one...

in reference to: Bamboo Pen & Touch (view on Google Sidewiki)

So Very Wise

I have this hanging in my flat and should live by it more often

in reference to: Desiderata (view on Google Sidewiki)

Great TV Channel

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Great Dance Clip - Great Editing

Arethusa

http://www.google.com/sidewiki/entry/grahamfarey/id/ZcGxkhOVavnVuPSO9blO6mQYMRw

 

Paddock Wood Sunset

Leicester Square Statuesque

Skipper's Adventure 1

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW1hew31xDM&feature=youtube_gdata

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Loose Valley Fall

Loose Valley Fall
Originally uploaded by gray@graysweb

Hoping you may like this photograph taken by me close to where I live.. in Maidstone

Alex's Lemonade Stand - Fight Childhood Cancer

Lurvely Photos

London Tattoo Convention

London Tattoo Convention

African Abstract

Google

Have you googled yourself lately?
I did, and found references all over the place...be carefull what you
put on the net. Unless you want to be a YouTube star like Skipper
Steve & Gray.. See 'Skippers Adventures'

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Strictly Come Dancing

2:32pm UK, Monday September 21, 2009

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have bombarded the BBC's messageboard - slamming new judge Alesha Dixon for being "out of her depth."

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Patrick Swayze - By Ben Heine

Strictly Come Dancing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mobile/tv/strictly/index.shtml?rdr=dsk

Living on a boat

The Inland Boat Owners Book by Graham Booth costs £14.95.
The Building of a Narrowboat (Design, construction and fitting out) by Emrhys Barrell costs £9.95.
Getting Afloat by Emrhys Barrell costs £9.95

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Skippers Adventure

Simon & Nichol

Check out some dancing

http://www.simonandnicole.com/

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's father Joe has reportedly said his son's body will be buried on August 29, which would have been his 51st birthday. …More

Fart-in-Ventura

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxUwOGjo7Ss&feature=youtube_gdata

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Gray & Skipper go live

YouTube today announced that Gray & Steves video "la mer" hit over
10,000 hits in one hour

See it below:

Tina Farey - Salon International 2001

Vestibular Problems - Labyrinthitus

One of the first "general" interventions for vestibular problems were the Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises, as shown below. These are a one page handout of activities that progress from simple head movement to complex activities such as throwing a ball. Click here for a general discussion of vestibular rehabilitation.

Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises

1. In bed or sitting
   1. Eye movements -- at first slow, then quick
      1. up and down
      2. from side to side
      3. focusing on finger moving from 3 feet to 1 foot away from face
   2. Head movements at first slow, then quick, later with eyes closed
      1. bending forward and backward
      2. turning from side to side.
2. Sitting
   1. Eye movements and head movements as above
   2. Shoulder shrugging and circling
   3. Bending forward and picking up objects from the ground
3. Standing
   1. Eye, head and shoulder movements as before
   2. Changing from sitting to standing position with eyes open and shut
   3. Throwing a small ball from hand to hand (above eye level)
   4. Throwing a ball from hand to hand under knee
   5. Changing from sitting to standing and turning around in between
4. Moving about (in class)
   1. Circle around center person who will throw a large ball and to whom it will be returned
   2. Walk across room with eyes open and then closed
   3. Walk up and down slope with eyes open and then closed
   4. Walk up and down steps with eyes open and then closed
   5. Any game involving stooping and stretching and aiming such as bowling and basketball

Diligence and perseverance are required but the earlier and more regularly the exercise regimen is carried out, the faster and more complete will be the return to normal activity. Ideally these activities should be done with a supervised group. Individual patients should be accompanied by a friend or relative who also learns the exercises.

Fart-in-Ventura

Gray in Lucca, Italy 2008

La Mer Part One

Check out this video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF9AyAKOlfI

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

La Mer Part Two

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeO2f72ANqY

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Andy's Race Day

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7plkbDpj8jk

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Dancing at Liverpool Street Station

Eddies Update

Hi All,

 

A few things happening locally in the world of art and music.....

 

ART

 

TOPOLSKI CENTURY LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP: at the 'Topolski Century', Waterloo. You can reserve a place via email education@topolskicentury.org.uk  

or call Anna on 020 76201308. Starts 7-l0pm, £15 www.topolskicentury.org.uk

 

Tuesday 15th September - Model: Natasha. 7-10pm. Tutor: Andy Gill

Wednesday 16th September - Model: Rico. 7-10pm Tutor: Andy Gill

Tuesday 22nd September - Model: Ashley. 7-10pm. Tutor: Brian Nichol

Wednesday 23rd September - Model: Sharon. 7-10pm. Tutor: Brian Nichol

 

 

MUSIC

 

Roots, Jazz & Blues at The Poacher 
Steve Simpson & Ian Hunt Thursday 17th September, 8.45. The Poacher, Tudeley.

Steve Simpson is a musician's musician and multi instrumentalist. He has been in the bands of Eric Bibb, Ronnie Lane and Roger Chapman....and many more. Ian Hunt is the man of a thousand voice -overs....do you remeber the 'R White's Lemonade' advertisement.....Ian Hunt! He has a wonderful voice and is a mastery of finger picking guitar style.

 

 

Roots, Jazz & Blues at The Poacher 
Simon Prager & Kevin Stenson Thursday 24th September, 8.45. The Poacher, Tudeley.

Two superior blues inspired musicians. I remember seeing Simon on many occassions during the 70s with harmonica virtuoso Steve Rye. So good were these guys that they both worked with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.

 

The Poacher Inn, Hartlake Rd., Tudeley near Tonbridge. To make a reservation in the restaurant, call Mark or Steph 01732 358934.

 

SPREAD THE WORD, HELP US KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE! Send this email to your friends

 

Kind Regards

 

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Facebook - Hitler Video

This is so clever and very funny if you are a social network nut...

Steve Tovey makes a Million

Steve Tovey made a Million this week when he sold off all the stuff that he had been saving/storing in the Marlborough at a Chandlers fair on the French Riviera

Scotney Castle

Hope you like it

Skype

Skype is software that enables the world's conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles.

My amazing Daughter

My Daughter is the best and is in the finals at this years hairdressing awards in London. 3 x winner for Southern region I reckon her collection has more than a good chance of picking up a trophy this year in avant-gard.
Go get em girl

Graham

Should I be feeling like this?

As so many people are asking "is this normal? Should I be feeling like this?", I thought this list of symptoms as published by the Vestibular Disorders Association might help put your minds at rest. It doesn't mean everyone with experience all the symptoms, although some unfortunates do or have in the past!!! It's important to remember that you CAN and WILL make a full recovery from your balance disorder.

Vertigo and dizziness
▪ Spinning or whirling sensation; an illusion of movement of self or the world (vertigo)
▪ Lightheaded, floating, or rocking sensation
▪ Sensation of being heavily weighted or pulled in one direction

Balance and spatial orientation
▪ Imbalance, stumbling, difficulty walking straight or turning a corner
▪ Clumsiness or difficulty with coordination
▪ Difficulty maintaining straight posture; tendency to look downward to confirm the location of the
ground
▪ Head may be held in a tilted position
▪ Tendency to touch or hold onto something when standing, or to touch or hold the head while seated
▪ Sensitivity to changes in walking surfaces or footwear
▪ Muscle and joint pain (due to difficulty balancing)

Vision
▪ Trouble focusing or tracking objects with the eyes; objects or words on a page seem to jump, bounce,
float, or blur or may appear doubled
▪ Discomfort from busy visual environments such as traffic, crowds, stores, and patterns.
▪ Sensitivity to light, glare, and moving or flickering lights; fluorescent lights may be especially
troublesome
▪ Tendency to focus on nearby objects; increased discomfort when focusing at a distance
▪ Increased night blindness; difficulty walking in the dark
▪ Poor depth perception

Hearing (NOTE: There is NO hearing loss with vn)
▪ Hearing loss; distorted or fluctuating hearing
▪ Tinnitus (ringing, roaring, buzzing, whooshing, or other noises in the ear)
▪ Sensitivity to loud noises or environments
▪ Sudden loud sounds may increase symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance

Cognitive and psychological
▪ Difficulty concentrating and paying attention; easily distracted
▪ Forgetfulness and short-term memory lapses
▪ Confusion, disorientation, difficulty comprehending directions or instructions
▪ Difficulty following speakers in conversations, meetings, etc., especially when there is background
noise or movement
▪ Mental and/or physical fatigue out of proportion to activity
▪ Loss of self-reliance, self-confidence, self-esteem
▪ Anxiety, panic
▪ Depression

Other
▪ Nausea or vomiting
▪ "Hangover" or "seasick" feeling in the head
▪ Motion sickness
▪ Ear pain
▪ Sensation of fullness in the ears
▪ Headaches
▪ Slurred speech
▪ Sensitivity to pressure or temperature changes and wind currents

 

More about Labyrinthitus

As so many people are asking "is this normal? Should I be feeling like this?", I thought this list of symptoms as published by the Vestibular Disorders Association might help put your minds at rest. It doesn't mean everyone with experience all the symptoms, although some unfortunates do or have in the past!!! It's important to remember that you CAN and WILL make a full recovery from your balance disorder.

Vertigo and dizziness
▪ Spinning or whirling sensation; an illusion of movement of self or the world (vertigo)
▪ Lightheaded, floating, or rocking sensation
▪ Sensation of being heavily weighted or pulled in one direction

Balance and spatial orientation
▪ Imbalance, stumbling, difficulty walking straight or turning a corner
▪ Clumsiness or difficulty with coordination
▪ Difficulty maintaining straight posture; tendency to look downward to confirm the location of the
ground
▪ Head may be held in a tilted position
▪ Tendency to touch or hold onto something when standing, or to touch or hold the head while seated
▪ Sensitivity to changes in walking surfaces or footwear
▪ Muscle and joint pain (due to difficulty balancing)

Vision
▪ Trouble focusing or tracking objects with the eyes; objects or words on a page seem to jump, bounce,
float, or blur or may appear doubled
▪ Discomfort from busy visual environments such as traffic, crowds, stores, and patterns.
▪ Sensitivity to light, glare, and moving or flickering lights; fluorescent lights may be especially
troublesome
▪ Tendency to focus on nearby objects; increased discomfort when focusing at a distance
▪ Increased night blindness; difficulty walking in the dark
▪ Poor depth perception

Hearing (NOTE: There is NO hearing loss with vn)
▪ Hearing loss; distorted or fluctuating hearing
▪ Tinnitus (ringing, roaring, buzzing, whooshing, or other noises in the ear)
▪ Sensitivity to loud noises or environments
▪ Sudden loud sounds may increase symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance

Cognitive and psychological
▪ Difficulty concentrating and paying attention; easily distracted
▪ Forgetfulness and short-term memory lapses
▪ Confusion, disorientation, difficulty comprehending directions or instructions
▪ Difficulty following speakers in conversations, meetings, etc., especially when there is background
noise or movement
▪ Mental and/or physical fatigue out of proportion to activity
▪ Loss of self-reliance, self-confidence, self-esteem
▪ Anxiety, panic
▪ Depression

Other
▪ Nausea or vomiting
▪ "Hangover" or "seasick" feeling in the head
▪ Motion sickness
▪ Ear pain
▪ Sensation of fullness in the ears
▪ Headaches
▪ Slurred speech
▪ Sensitivity to pressure or temperature changes and wind currents

Labyrinthitis.org.uk - support for Labyrinthitis sufferers.

Original Article: http://www.labyrinthitis.org.uk/

Labyrinthitis.org.uk - support for Labyrinthitis sufferers.

The
fact that you have arrived at this site implies either you or someone you
know has had or still has the inner ear infection Labyrinthitis. The norm
for Labyrinthitis is to last between 3 and 8 weeks and then disappear without
so much of a trace. For a fair number however this does not happen and long
after the doctor has said "You'll be fine in a few weeks" such people have
noticed no improvement, let alone a recovery.

This website is for those people who have been suffering for months
and years rather than weeks. The website will explain this syndrome of
"Uncompensated Labyrinthitis" whereby the brain or CNS has not yet compensated
for the inner ear injury.


We are two UK sufferers who have been inspired to form this site in
an attempt to inform and help others out there who are going through the
same experience. Our aim is to make the difficult, emotional and pretty
devastating "Labyrinthitis journey" which we have experienced, that little
bit easier.


As we have realised, vestibular disorders are so often misunderstood
by the general public as well as health professionals and we feel the
need to raise this understanding and awareness of such a disabling condition.


If we are able to inform and support a handful of people, then in our
eyes this website is a job well done.


Please click on the links to the left of each page to navigate yourselves
around our site.

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

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Another Rough Day

Day 10 and no improvement at this stage. the tablets seems to be making things worse. If no improvement tomorrow then I may have to stop taking them.

No progress yet

DAY 9
I was expecting to be on the mend by now, but it seems not.
It's a worrying time now as the symptoms are still there and I cannot
drive. My long term job prospects are becoming an issue in my mind of
course and I need to get back to work as soon as possible. The doctor
has given me some tablets to try and it's now a case of hope and prayer.

Graham

Still can't walk straight

It's getting fucking serious now... 03:15 and still can't sleep and another day of walking about like a drunk but without the booze.

The doctor had better be coming up with some answers coz I am about to jump off Beachy Head

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity 
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time; 
Enjoying one moment at a time; 
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; 
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it; 
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life 
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

--Reinhold Niebuhr

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

Labyrinthitus

This is a very frightening and debilitating ilness that affects the balance due to a virus which affects the inner ear. I have been I'll for over a week and still unable to even attempt to drive. It's difficult to even walk or function properly

Graham Farey - MInstSMM

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