With Dad improving I was able to spend the weekend with Paula which was good. Friday night we went out for a meal with a few of her work colleagues, there was seven of us in total and think everyone enjoyed it. Went to a Italian restaurant which was really busy, the food was good but thought the service a little slower than it should be.
Saturday we went for a late breakfast at a local cafe then tok Paula's cat to the Vets as he's been off colour recently, looks like a allergy to some foods.
Then in the afternoon Paula wanted to try out her new Darts so foolishly I took up the challenge and we went to the local Club. Actually enjoyed it was a bit of fun a bit different for me and as a none player was happy with my performance. Ok I lost but only 5-4 and must admit was a bit lucky at times, still reckon we'll go again and I'll keep improving (maybe found a new sport, lol).
Saturday night it was clubbing, no not the disco but back to the Social Club for the quiz and bingo night, was good fun really enjoyed it despite not winning anything.
Seeing I played Darts todays music is from Darts :-
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Emphasis back to me
Right Dads now home and on the mend so I reckon I got to turn te emphasis back to myself. Really have forgot about my weight loss plans but fortunately although I've not lost anything really I've managed not to put too much on either.
Maybe to break from diet will have done me good and I'll find it easy to get back into the swing of things (diet and exercise), we'll see.
Not a great new start tomorrow because I'm out for a meal, with Paula and some of her work mates, they'll be 7 of us in total so it should be a enjoyable night. We are off to Bella Italia in York a restaurant we both like. Will be staying over and probably Saturday night aswell but maybe have to nip back to Selby and see Dad is ok uring the day but dont expect any problems.
Maybe to break from diet will have done me good and I'll find it easy to get back into the swing of things (diet and exercise), we'll see.
Not a great new start tomorrow because I'm out for a meal, with Paula and some of her work mates, they'll be 7 of us in total so it should be a enjoyable night. We are off to Bella Italia in York a restaurant we both like. Will be staying over and probably Saturday night aswell but maybe have to nip back to Selby and see Dad is ok uring the day but dont expect any problems.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Back Home
Went to hospital to visit Dad yesterday only to be informed he was been discharged so he's now back home. Considering he only had his operation Saturday night it seems a bit early. Apparently the district nurse is supposed to be coming to check him each day, still waiting and its 2.30pm.
As for his operation I found out on top of the hernia and cyst he also had a ulcer removed so no wonder he's been feeling unwell. What concerns me is that he was in hospital a month again for other years and he had a full scan yet they never spotted any of these problems.
Still he is happy to be home and I'm sure we'll see big improvements by the day.
As for his operation I found out on top of the hernia and cyst he also had a ulcer removed so no wonder he's been feeling unwell. What concerns me is that he was in hospital a month again for other years and he had a full scan yet they never spotted any of these problems.
Still he is happy to be home and I'm sure we'll see big improvements by the day.
Monday, 24 October 2011
On the Mend
Dad had a operation over the weekend to fix his hernia and they also found a couple of cysts which have been removed (no wonder he's ben off his food).
He's obviously still in hospital recovering and seemed quite perky yesterday so hopefully getting these problems sorted will be a big step forward for him. Ok he has his other health issues but the drugs should help there and I think these recent problems have been a big part of him struggling of late.
Stayed at Paulas saturday and we went out for a meal at a cracking Argentinian Restaurant, both had a really nice steak so think we'll be going again sometime in the future. Afterwards went to watch her nephew perform his first ever accoustic solo gig, seen him in the bands he plays with but he did great on his own, he's very talented. Did a number of covers and 5 or 6 of his own compositions, it was a good night that everyone there enjoyed.
take a look :-
He's obviously still in hospital recovering and seemed quite perky yesterday so hopefully getting these problems sorted will be a big step forward for him. Ok he has his other health issues but the drugs should help there and I think these recent problems have been a big part of him struggling of late.
Stayed at Paulas saturday and we went out for a meal at a cracking Argentinian Restaurant, both had a really nice steak so think we'll be going again sometime in the future. Afterwards went to watch her nephew perform his first ever accoustic solo gig, seen him in the bands he plays with but he did great on his own, he's very talented. Did a number of covers and 5 or 6 of his own compositions, it was a good night that everyone there enjoyed.
take a look :-
Friday, 21 October 2011
Here we go again
Been hectic day mainly because I had to take Dad into hospital, nothing to do with recent problems but he told me this morning he thinks he has a hernia. Apparentlt he's had it awhile but kept it to himself but its been getting worse, suspect its part of his other problems.
So I took him straight to the Docs and he was admitted to hospital as a emergency case and they are either operating tonight or in the morning.
On another note getting a burglar alarm fitted in the morning so staying here tonight instead of at Paulas, was hoping she would come here but she's a few things to do in the morning herself. Did go through to see here for a couple of hours and we are out tomorrow night so I'll stay over then.
So I took him straight to the Docs and he was admitted to hospital as a emergency case and they are either operating tonight or in the morning.
On another note getting a burglar alarm fitted in the morning so staying here tonight instead of at Paulas, was hoping she would come here but she's a few things to do in the morning herself. Did go through to see here for a couple of hours and we are out tomorrow night so I'll stay over then.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
This Weeks Random Positive Thoughts
Dad seems a bit better.
Winter is coming so not so much gardening, lol.
Won my games at Pool.
Won my Games at TT (and hopefully tonight)
Have eaten ok.
My dodgy knee doesn't feel too bad.
Have a new shower (ok the other went faulty which wasn't so good but it been wanting doing a while)
Getting Burglar Alarm fitted Saturday (cheap price sort of favour owed)
The weekend is nearly here.
And on that note here is todays song (thinking of Miss KW)
Winter is coming so not so much gardening, lol.
Won my games at Pool.
Won my Games at TT (and hopefully tonight)
Have eaten ok.
My dodgy knee doesn't feel too bad.
Have a new shower (ok the other went faulty which wasn't so good but it been wanting doing a while)
Getting Burglar Alarm fitted Saturday (cheap price sort of favour owed)
The weekend is nearly here.
And on that note here is todays song (thinking of Miss KW)
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Been Positive
Been giving a lot of thought to Dads recent decline in health and reckon the best way I can help is by been positive, have got to believe he will improve and make him believe it himself.
Another thing that I feel is that I've got to somehow get him to be positive, I reckon since Mum passed away he feels not needed. He was her main carer as she had been in a wheelchair for a number of years so he always had something to do. Not sure how I'll achieve it but I've got to get him more busy, make him feel useful and needed.
Also for my own good I've got to stay positive, think things have been getting me down recently which was making me miserable. I've good things happening in my life at present so I should focus on them and make the most of my life.
So from now on everything is positive.
Another thing that I feel is that I've got to somehow get him to be positive, I reckon since Mum passed away he feels not needed. He was her main carer as she had been in a wheelchair for a number of years so he always had something to do. Not sure how I'll achieve it but I've got to get him more busy, make him feel useful and needed.
Also for my own good I've got to stay positive, think things have been getting me down recently which was making me miserable. I've good things happening in my life at present so I should focus on them and make the most of my life.
So from now on everything is positive.
Sunday, 16 October 2011
The Future
Dad is still struggling and its difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it really getting him down that he cant do anything, he's also no appetite. Its making things difficult for me and I can see in the future that I'll virtually be full time careing and it will really stress me, although i don't mind I'm not ideal for that role, I like doing things, playing sports, weekends away, holidays etc.
Did stay over at Paulas this weekend, Friday night we went to the Darts finals night then last night we went our for a meal then on to watch a local band that her nephew plays in. Really enjoyed both nights it was good to get out I'm not been myself at moment finding myself very quiet (usually a talker and witter on when happy) and in deep thought about what the future holds.
Of course I'm trying to stay positive, I'm normally a natural positive person but do honestly feel depressed at present. Think the next two or three months will tell me a lot thats for sure, think I'm at a crossroads.
So we'll have a song today to cheer me up "Crossroads" of course
Did stay over at Paulas this weekend, Friday night we went to the Darts finals night then last night we went our for a meal then on to watch a local band that her nephew plays in. Really enjoyed both nights it was good to get out I'm not been myself at moment finding myself very quiet (usually a talker and witter on when happy) and in deep thought about what the future holds.
Of course I'm trying to stay positive, I'm normally a natural positive person but do honestly feel depressed at present. Think the next two or three months will tell me a lot thats for sure, think I'm at a crossroads.
So we'll have a song today to cheer me up "Crossroads" of course
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Keeping me busy
Not really felt like blogging recently mainly because my Dad still isn't well and is taking much of my time slooking after him. He's got a few things wrong thats leading to him lacking energy and feeling depressed. He's struggling to get around and I'm finding he is needing much more attention.
One of the problems is his white blood cells are too high and this leads to his immune system been weak so he is prone to catching anything going around. We've known about this for about 18 month and he goes for regular blood tests and at the moment it isn't getting worse so fingers crossed on that one.
He also suffers from something called PMR which leads to lack of energy and strength, he takes steroids for this which keeps it in control most of the time. However it needs monitering and his dose is altered occasionally.
While he was in hospital they found he also as a thyroid problem so he's now taking more drugs for that, took him to the docs on Monday and they suspect this is the recent deteriation so have just doubled his dose, hope it does the trick. I'll give it a week and if he doesn't improve I'll have him back.
With all thats going on I've forgot about my weight loss programme, just not bothered weighing but think I'm staying quite stable.
To be honest its starting to get me down aswell, if he gets any worse he's gonna need 24 hour care but finges crossed it doesn't come to that.
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One of the problems is his white blood cells are too high and this leads to his immune system been weak so he is prone to catching anything going around. We've known about this for about 18 month and he goes for regular blood tests and at the moment it isn't getting worse so fingers crossed on that one.
He also suffers from something called PMR which leads to lack of energy and strength, he takes steroids for this which keeps it in control most of the time. However it needs monitering and his dose is altered occasionally.
While he was in hospital they found he also as a thyroid problem so he's now taking more drugs for that, took him to the docs on Monday and they suspect this is the recent deteriation so have just doubled his dose, hope it does the trick. I'll give it a week and if he doesn't improve I'll have him back.
With all thats going on I've forgot about my weight loss programme, just not bothered weighing but think I'm staying quite stable.
To be honest its starting to get me down aswell, if he gets any worse he's gonna need 24 hour care but finges crossed it doesn't come to that.
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Friday, 7 October 2011
Odd MAN out
Last evening I went for a meal with a few ex work colleagues and have to admit I was definately the odd MAN out. There was seven of us and I was the only Man, yes 6 ladies and me.
It was a sort of get together for the benefit of Sue who worked on reception who is sadly suffering from cancer, she was really pleased to see everyone.
We went to a small Italian restaurant in town (that I didn't know existed), think everyone enjoyed it, always good to catch up on old times, its coming up to 4 years since our factory closed, can't believe how time passes.
It was a sort of get together for the benefit of Sue who worked on reception who is sadly suffering from cancer, she was really pleased to see everyone.
We went to a small Italian restaurant in town (that I didn't know existed), think everyone enjoyed it, always good to catch up on old times, its coming up to 4 years since our factory closed, can't believe how time passes.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
A Long Weekend
I'm away this weekend playing TT at Wolverhampton in the Midland Masters and reckon its going to be a long weekend. Not because of the TT but the fact Paula isn't coming with me and I reckon I'm a bit dissapointed but understand why but I can be selfish sometimes.
She always said she would give this one a miss cos its straight after our holiday and she has a few things to catch up with after been at work all week, still miss her though reckon the phone will get some hammer when I'm stuck in a hotel on my own.
Other than my holiday to the States which I'd booked before we met it'll be the first weekend we haven't been together. it'll be very strange.
Cant believe its nearly 6 month we now been together, it started as a holiday romance and I honestly expected it to fizzle out on our return, thought she would have got fed up of me. Suppose I shouldn't be so negative but I also wondered how we would feel spending a full week together on last weeks Cyprus trip, but I think I've come back with even stronger feelings and can't wait for our next week away. That one will be interesting because we have rented a cottage in Norfolk in early december so will just have each others company most of the time. Still plenty of weekends together before then.
She always said she would give this one a miss cos its straight after our holiday and she has a few things to catch up with after been at work all week, still miss her though reckon the phone will get some hammer when I'm stuck in a hotel on my own.
Other than my holiday to the States which I'd booked before we met it'll be the first weekend we haven't been together. it'll be very strange.
Cant believe its nearly 6 month we now been together, it started as a holiday romance and I honestly expected it to fizzle out on our return, thought she would have got fed up of me. Suppose I shouldn't be so negative but I also wondered how we would feel spending a full week together on last weeks Cyprus trip, but I think I've come back with even stronger feelings and can't wait for our next week away. That one will be interesting because we have rented a cottage in Norfolk in early december so will just have each others company most of the time. Still plenty of weekends together before then.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Cyprus
Well I managed to get to Cyprus for my holiday despite Dad been in hospital, my cousins rallied around and he got visitors everyday.
I got back late Sunday night and picked him up Monday, he's well on the mend and back to his old self.
As for Cyprus it was a good holiday but not a place I'll be rushing back to, nothing wrong just other potentially better places I want to visit. A full week with Paula and she's still talking to me, things are looking good lol.
A selection of photos :-
I got back late Sunday night and picked him up Monday, he's well on the mend and back to his old self.
As for Cyprus it was a good holiday but not a place I'll be rushing back to, nothing wrong just other potentially better places I want to visit. A full week with Paula and she's still talking to me, things are looking good lol.
A selection of photos :-
View from our hotel room balcony
Having a Paddle
Church in Limassol
Paula loves cats, these wild ones took to her.
You can check the full set here :-
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