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Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Thank you all very much
Just been having a look at my blog statistics and I want to say thank you to everybody that has contributed to them. Knowing that people out there are interested, rooting for me and thinking of us all really helps. Thank you.
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Busy Day
Feels like week 3! Went out in the Land Rover this morning. It hasn't moved for 5 weeks, the handbrake has seized off as I left it off when I last parked it up. No amount of pulling the lever puts it on. Not sure if I will find the energy to take it apart and fix it this week, in which case it will wait until the end of the next cycle. Went to see Andy, haven't seen him since before Christmas, have spoken to him on the phone. He is in a bad way with a damaged shoulder and his back playing up. Hope the NHS can work as well for him as it has for me so far.
Back home for lunch. Needed to think about everything the consultant had told me and get the timings sorted in my head and after it buzzing around for a bit I decided to go for a drive. 40 minutes in the Polo round the wilds of Banburyshire seems to have sorted it out and I think I have got my head round what is going to be a scary experience. When I had the first op, I knew nothing of hospitals and still hadn't even spent a night in one. I know so much more about them now. The unknown doesn't scare me so there was nothing to worry about the first time. I thought there wre things to worry about this time, but what the hell, it's just another adventure is my conclusion from a drive this afternoon.
Then spent a very enjoyable, and productive couple of hours at a school governors training course. I now know a lot more about The Aspirations Framework and how it applies to school at all levels. Also starting to see how much impact it is having on students and staff. Look forward to the impact showing in academic results soon too.
Back home for lunch. Needed to think about everything the consultant had told me and get the timings sorted in my head and after it buzzing around for a bit I decided to go for a drive. 40 minutes in the Polo round the wilds of Banburyshire seems to have sorted it out and I think I have got my head round what is going to be a scary experience. When I had the first op, I knew nothing of hospitals and still hadn't even spent a night in one. I know so much more about them now. The unknown doesn't scare me so there was nothing to worry about the first time. I thought there wre things to worry about this time, but what the hell, it's just another adventure is my conclusion from a drive this afternoon.
Then spent a very enjoyable, and productive couple of hours at a school governors training course. I now know a lot more about The Aspirations Framework and how it applies to school at all levels. Also starting to see how much impact it is having on students and staff. Look forward to the impact showing in academic results soon too.
Monday, 7 January 2013
Bit disturbing
It's a bit disturbing when you have a lump in your groin and on the surgeons door it says "Mr Critchley Hand and Plastic Surgeon". But, as Mr Critchley explained, plastic surgeons specialise in reconstructing things, I have already had one chunk removed and when he removes more, reconstruction will be required. He also warned me of something else, which is way too much information for you blog readers.
Went down to Oxford in the Polo and used the park and ride. Home for lunch and then into Banbury to spend Sharon's Christmas vouchers in M+S and Waterstones. Currently sat outside the M+S fitting room whilst she tries on half the stuff in their sale.
Want to do things this week.
Went down to Oxford in the Polo and used the park and ride. Home for lunch and then into Banbury to spend Sharon's Christmas vouchers in M+S and Waterstones. Currently sat outside the M+S fitting room whilst she tries on half the stuff in their sale.
Want to do things this week.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Quiet weekend
A late start to both days, slow to get going, but once going, kept going.
Spent Saturday morning sorting out Lauren's Clio door mirror. managed to get the old damaged glass to go back in and then buy a sticky new glass to go over the top, so that's sorted for a tenner! Much better than the £120 Renault want to fit a new mirror. Kept going all day, Sharon and I did the shopping and I popped over to see Mum. All in all, fairly active and no tiredness. Lauren and Ian came round for tea and we went all Mexican with Sharon's Special Enchilladas. Had a bottle of cider with it and felt nice and mellow.
Sunday was a bit less productive, spent most of the day in front of a computer catching up on some school governor stuff and catching up on all the motoring forums I am a member of. Peeled the veg for tea and have to admit, I could happily have a little nap now. I am going to keep going though as I don't want to be awake at 5:00 in the morning. Need a reasonably early start though as I am seeing the surgeon at 11:30.
Spent Saturday morning sorting out Lauren's Clio door mirror. managed to get the old damaged glass to go back in and then buy a sticky new glass to go over the top, so that's sorted for a tenner! Much better than the £120 Renault want to fit a new mirror. Kept going all day, Sharon and I did the shopping and I popped over to see Mum. All in all, fairly active and no tiredness. Lauren and Ian came round for tea and we went all Mexican with Sharon's Special Enchilladas. Had a bottle of cider with it and felt nice and mellow.
Sunday was a bit less productive, spent most of the day in front of a computer catching up on some school governor stuff and catching up on all the motoring forums I am a member of. Peeled the veg for tea and have to admit, I could happily have a little nap now. I am going to keep going though as I don't want to be awake at 5:00 in the morning. Need a reasonably early start though as I am seeing the surgeon at 11:30.
Friday, 4 January 2013
Bit of a weird day for week 2
Up early as I was expecting the District Nurse between 9 and 12. As it happened she turned up about 12:30. I spent the morning tidying up my hard disk and sorting out the last few bits of tax paperwork.
After my PICC line dressing was changed and the line flushed I went across to get Mum some fresh vegetables. Felt very tired and was struggling to concentrate. Felt better after a sit down at Mum's. Had taken the car over as it needed filling with petrol so I went for a short drive. Felt better for some fresh air.
Walked down to the doctor's. Only went to see my GP to update her on the current situation and talk about sick notes. Walked home and sat on the sofa. Ran out of milk and had to go and get some.
Fell asleep on the sofa.
So, a bit of a weird day for the end of week 2. Normally I am over the fatigue by this stage, but not this time.
After my PICC line dressing was changed and the line flushed I went across to get Mum some fresh vegetables. Felt very tired and was struggling to concentrate. Felt better after a sit down at Mum's. Had taken the car over as it needed filling with petrol so I went for a short drive. Felt better for some fresh air.
Walked down to the doctor's. Only went to see my GP to update her on the current situation and talk about sick notes. Walked home and sat on the sofa. Ran out of milk and had to go and get some.
Fell asleep on the sofa.
So, a bit of a weird day for the end of week 2. Normally I am over the fatigue by this stage, but not this time.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Who could be down with this going on
How could I possibly feel down with this going on? Maisie, Mist and Lauren decided to share the sofa but it is impossible to get comfortable. I think Lauren will lose the battle for space.
Fairly active day yesterday, I needed to get out and about having been hardly anywhere since Christmas Eve. Drove over to see Lauren for a cup of coffee, came home via the car was to clean the Polo as I couldn't see out of the windows. Chris came and took the Subaru at lunch time, sad to see it gone but relieved it has gone.
Busy day today as well. Finished of my 2012 accounts and completed my tax return online this morning and then went and picked Lauren up. We have had a trip into town to sort out my banking, walk round some shops and drink coffee. Pleasant afternoon.
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
What a great day
Big family get together today with The Whiting Northern branch calling in for lunch on their way back oop north. Also joined by my sister and family and Mum. So 12 people and 3 dogs, a large piece of gammon and a chicken accompanied by jacket potatoes and salad.
It lifted my spirits. I was on a real downer yesterday and spiralling towards oblivion. A couple of little things kicked it off and my chemohead reaction to them made me feel even worse. I think the added, normal, anti climax that is new year contributed.
The sun was shining when I got up and there was lots going on. Lifted my spirit and a house full kept me smiling. Penny has left her dogs here whilst they go to Devon for a couple of days, so they will keep me amused. Mistie(smaller grey lurcher) found some fox poo to roll in. My sister had read that Tomato Ketchup gets rid of it. We now have a tomato smelling lurcher.
It lifted my spirits. I was on a real downer yesterday and spiralling towards oblivion. A couple of little things kicked it off and my chemohead reaction to them made me feel even worse. I think the added, normal, anti climax that is new year contributed.
The sun was shining when I got up and there was lots going on. Lifted my spirit and a house full kept me smiling. Penny has left her dogs here whilst they go to Devon for a couple of days, so they will keep me amused. Mistie(smaller grey lurcher) found some fox poo to roll in. My sister had read that Tomato Ketchup gets rid of it. We now have a tomato smelling lurcher.
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