And a little more and a little more...
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smokingbootThe Local Place Plan returns!
The Scottish government changed their deadline. We didn't need it per se, the thing was written, but the extra weeks gave us time to consolidate, talk to other groups involved in the town's well-being; police representatives, local rangers etc. We've bounced it backwards and forwards from the planning department who have been extremely helpful; they have suggested alterations that may or may not be tinged with the delicately political. Not party political more... tactful. Perhaps we shouldn't mention sites that have already been given permission for development, presumably because of the underlying possibility that the locals were either not consulted or ignored on the matter. But surely if the Local Place Plan is meant to indicate the wishes of a community, this can't be brushed aside. The survey tool we were pushed towards using has a section on democracy and whether people feel heard; Government local and national must want the information or why would they ask for it? 🤨
Anyway, the final final final draft X infinity should be with me soon, and I will try to get this done very quickly. I want to be shot of it because there are other important issues arising for the group. We have a meeting today which the chair can't attend and we are short of a couple of people. Do I really need to chair this? I hope not. I'm weary as anything, but the issues arising are important.
Life's a funny thing. I've had plenty of gung-ho energy in my time with no idea of how to use it. Now there's lots to do and my tank is close to empty. How can it be that I could zoom around the Cu Chi tunnels and climb to the top of Ta Keo but all this tires me out completely? I know one answer is Holidayitis, and another is that I am basically a reptile; for optimal performance give me lots of sunlight and heat. I am trying to use ADHD based techniques to help me cope with stuff. The medical opinions I received long ago re my having Autism were, I suspect, based on very little knowledge of ADHD. Admittedly, had I known more about this and what it means I might have been able to avoid some severe crash-and-burn situations. How much for a full private diagnosis? £500 to a grand, maybe more? Jaysus. All in order to tell me something medical professionals were once eager to discuss for nothing. I don't want to medicate, don't need a badge, but can find use in the methodologies available.
It's good to understand. But I'm still knackered.
The Scottish government changed their deadline. We didn't need it per se, the thing was written, but the extra weeks gave us time to consolidate, talk to other groups involved in the town's well-being; police representatives, local rangers etc. We've bounced it backwards and forwards from the planning department who have been extremely helpful; they have suggested alterations that may or may not be tinged with the delicately political. Not party political more... tactful. Perhaps we shouldn't mention sites that have already been given permission for development, presumably because of the underlying possibility that the locals were either not consulted or ignored on the matter. But surely if the Local Place Plan is meant to indicate the wishes of a community, this can't be brushed aside. The survey tool we were pushed towards using has a section on democracy and whether people feel heard; Government local and national must want the information or why would they ask for it? 🤨
Anyway, the final final final draft X infinity should be with me soon, and I will try to get this done very quickly. I want to be shot of it because there are other important issues arising for the group. We have a meeting today which the chair can't attend and we are short of a couple of people. Do I really need to chair this? I hope not. I'm weary as anything, but the issues arising are important.
Life's a funny thing. I've had plenty of gung-ho energy in my time with no idea of how to use it. Now there's lots to do and my tank is close to empty. How can it be that I could zoom around the Cu Chi tunnels and climb to the top of Ta Keo but all this tires me out completely? I know one answer is Holidayitis, and another is that I am basically a reptile; for optimal performance give me lots of sunlight and heat. I am trying to use ADHD based techniques to help me cope with stuff. The medical opinions I received long ago re my having Autism were, I suspect, based on very little knowledge of ADHD. Admittedly, had I known more about this and what it means I might have been able to avoid some severe crash-and-burn situations. How much for a full private diagnosis? £500 to a grand, maybe more? Jaysus. All in order to tell me something medical professionals were once eager to discuss for nothing. I don't want to medicate, don't need a badge, but can find use in the methodologies available.
It's good to understand. But I'm still knackered.
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