Greetings! I am glad to see that you are not letting your technofear get in the way. My husbands presentation was quite different. Early on he complained of locking in his legs. Initially he was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. this was changed 3 years later to PLS when he began with bulbar symptoms. EMGs have been clean for any lower motor neuron changes. He continues to progress and we continue to adjust. He has been pretty symmetrical in his progression and initial symptoms. We try to travel as much as possible. Our latest journey avoided a horrible winter here in the States on the East Coast. We stayed with friends in Singapore for 3 weeks, 1 week in Cambodia, and 4 weeks with friends in Western Australia. We did not get to Geraldton this visit but were there 4 years ago. I have found these forums very helpful in helping meet my husband's challenges.