I was looking at my Avatar this morning and thinking how it demonstrates my SPMS.
When I created the avatar a few years ago I thought the scooter rider with a little dog summed up my MS-ness nicely. Then I became SP and if I were making it now I’d be in a wheelchair. I still use my scooter every day to walk the dog but the wheelchair is my public face – I’ve looked at wheelchair avatars but I can’t find one I like so I think I’ll stick to my scooter.
My daughter suggested that I sell my scooter and walk the dog with my chair - I was quite shocked. I’m emotionally attached to my little red Stirling so perhaps it’s the right avatar after all.
Avatar looks great, can’t say the same for the girl driving it. Only joking !!!
My avatar is taken from a detail of a painting I did of a blacksmith beating a red hot piece of iron on an anvil. I thought it summed up MS-ishness about right.
What do other member’s avatars mean and what inspired them?
i was desperate to find an avatar that would fit, as i’m really clueless about anything computer related. i was lucky enough to stumble upon one that both fits the allowed gap, and seems quite apt as it looks like a black hole and is quite a nice image… perfect for both happy days and sad. i love your avatar though!
Hi Jane, There is nothing wrong with your avatar, in fact when I see it I know it’s you so please don’t change it. By the way where does Wendels come from is it the name of your dog? I think it sums up ms beautifully. Like you Jane I also have SP and use my scooter but in public I have to use my wheelchair. Stay as you are, please. Janet x
My user name is ridiculous! When I was signing up I had no idea it would become such a feature of the posts. I scouted round my desk for an idea and found a card from my dog groomers - Wendells. If I had put some effort into it I would have chosen something meaningful. Some people have wonderful usernames - Woblyboy and Boudica to name just a couple. I played with the idea of changing it but I have been Wendels - the old bat on the scooter so long that I am loath to be anything else.
Ahh Jane, Old bat you are not. When I read your replies to posts you have given such good advice, using the knowledge you have gained it would be such a shame to change, especially Wendels. I can imagine you taking Wendels for a walk on your scooter. I just wish I was able to give better advice so I try to boost people’s morale instead., although like you I have the knowledge but am unable to express it in the way that you do. Janet x