Can You Feel It ?

Hello you wonderful Worlds !! 

Can you feel it ?  "Love is everywhere" according to the music I'm playing - thus it must be all around us..... can you feel it yet ? No !!  They must of told a fib !!  Never mind - 'tis only the Allman Brothers Band & even the best in the World get it wrong sometimes..... remember the potatoe thing a few years ago !!  What became of that guy anyways ?  I just remember a politician at a school in America, telling the kid to put the 'e' on the end of potato !!  Never mind...........

I'm here tonight, feeling quite happy with myself - I've just listed another 100+ Cd's & even now, I can see I've broken the back of them !!  Just another few to go & the job will be done - until the next Cd's show up friends & family !!  I must try & keep a better track on them as they reach me - but, I can't see that happening......... my brain won't work that well - now I'm all grown up, I get myself all mixed up over the smallest things  Oh well.... we'll see how the test go next month, the symptoms we've been looking out for are all still there  - so maybe things will go down hill a little faster than before - what the heck, join the list & wait your turn pesky symptoms..... there is a queue in front of you !!

Still no date from the hospital over my next surgery.... but, with the Easter weekend & now the Royal wedding on Friday, things are a little mixed up !!  On the Royal wedding, one of our BBC reporters was in America 2 weeks back & kept getting asked about it, was she excited about it all...... Well, she got a little fed up about all this & pointed out she would be at the wedding, as she was working for the BBC & would be inside the Abby - the American was so in to that !!  "I've met a lady who is going too the Royal wedding !!  Big deal.......  I give the marriage 10 years & the first kid will have ginger hair + look just like Harry's father !!  You heard it first here folks !!

I wish them well - they are at least a bit more in touch with the rest of England, unlike that jerk of a father Charles...... married to the most beautiful woman in the world (apart from my wife & daughter) & he still has to blow it.......  I don't have a lot of time for some of the Royal family - The Princess Royal is brilliant, but that's another story !!

Well, B will be home from her keep-fit class in awhile - so I'll sort out a drink & run her a bath to soak in !!  J came home from his trip today & ME is here as well - she got called into work again to day - on another day off !!  She really must learn to say "no" - that's 3 days holiday she has lost this past couple of weeks - to me, she needs the rest & should turn her phone off !!

Must away to sort things out - before the thought police come & get !!

Bye Bye

Tuesday, Tuesday !!

So Hi Worlds - how you all doing this fine evening ?

It's been a good day - nice & bright, tho' the day started off cold... cold enough for the heating to click on !!  I've set it lower now, so - no more warm mornings, burning gas, for a while !!  Never mind.......

Ok, so it's a Tuesday - about 5.45pm local time here in the wilds of England...... B has gone out, J is still in Southampton someplace (home tomorrow) & ME has been given the 'task' of looking after me for an hour - I'll try and be good for her..... she might be training to be a nurse, but I don't really want to put her 'skills' to the test just yet !!

Yesterday I spent quite a while painting a wall in J's room - only to find today it needed yet another coat !!  So that was 4 in total !!  I think there might be a gallon of paint on that one wall - no, only joking - just feels that ways !!  Anyways, I finished that bit earlier - so when the paint is done, we'll move the furniture back in place & start another bit - that should be easier, as it's the window wall & won't take quite so much work... I hope !!  Oh well.....

This morning, sort of, started badly for me.... I was in a bit of a pickle over pain & felt really down in the dumps - I get that ways sometimes.  I think sometimes, all I want to do is sleep & hope when I wake up, that it's all been a dream !!  BUT, my Wife & Dearest Friend was there for me & pulled me thru' it - bless her !!

When I was doing my degree, in statistics, we had a little joke that the hardest equation was "1 plus 1".... B makes that equation so simple & it really helps, when things are 'bad' that she is there for me - no matter what a pain I am to be with at times !!

Just thought of something - last Monday (a week ago) while I was on my ways to hospital, we stopped off in Taunton & killed some time window shopping.  well, we were going down the high street - away from the white park gates (for those who know it) & a voice spoke to us - it was my old teacher from college !!  We hadn't seen him for a while - just to show how long, he didn't know I was in a wheel chair - but, he saw us & took the time to speak, which was good of him !!

Right, the music of the moment is Foo Fighters 'Live In Hyde Park' - from a few years ago.  It's a bootleg, but well worth a listen to - from their DVD of the same name.  I've been playing all sorts today - but this is on at the moment.  Thanks for the music, it keeps me from going completely crazy !!

B helped me last night to clear a bit more space for Cds on one of the shelves - so, if I ever get around to sorting them out A-Z - I should have a bit more room for them... never be enough room, but we'll try !!  I'm still working my ways thru' all the discs - about another 500 to go - it's been a bit slower this week... but, I'm getting there !!  The first part was easy, because most of them were already in some sort of order - this past few hundred has been a bit harder.... never mind !!  I'll get there eventually, then it'll be easier for B to sort out, down the line.

One of our cats has been away all day & just came in... so I put some food down for him.  Problem, the oldest (laziest) cat we have has just pushed him out the ways & eaten it, right from under his nose !!  Mean or what !!

I was quite upset - Sunday & yesterday - about Church, but today I feel a little happier on the subject.... well, at the moment I am - this morning it was still biting at me a bit !!  I will stay away for a while tho' - try & sort myself out, as regards my full feeling on the subject.  I'm not the best example of a Christian, but sometimes I feel like the whole thing is too much to handle !!  I guess we all have down times, but..... I hope after the next couple of visits to the hospital I'll be a happier bunny !!

I should hear from the consultant this week, maybe with a date for my next surgery - that will give me something to work towards & give us, part of. our lives back.  We manage, there are people worse off & I moan too much - but, it is kind of hard. It's been 10 years nearly since I was first taken ill & I'm nearly up to

+ 5, so life isn't too bad - besides - no matter how much time we have on God's planet in the heavens, it would never be enough !!  As Russel Wallace once said, there is a line there someplace - I've just not come to it yet - but when I do, I know I've sorted everything out as best I can for B & the guys !!  Oh well......

I must away - get ready for bed !!

Bye Bye

'Tis Easter Monday..

Hi & hello to all you Worlds out there !!  Keep on 'spinning' guys !!

So, as I say - it's Easter Monday.... it's a beautiful day outside, really warm & sunny... It's been a wonderful weekend to remember our Lord & the sacrifice He made for us.  We can remember Him at any time, day or night, but this weekend has to be special to all of us.

For various reasons, I'm here alone today........ B's cousin phoned & asked if they could meet up - so that's where my Dearest Friend is at the moment.  ME has popped out to visit her Goddaughter - taken over a nice little Easter Bunny toy for her.... & J is down in Southampton for the weekend with friends........ I'm not sure when he'll be home, maybe today or tomorrow.

So, that just leaves me here - playing more music & painting a wall in J's room........ at the moment, the first coat is drying, so I'm taking the time to write these few words.  In about an hour, I'll go back up & give it another go - the first coat hardly showed about the old paint - so it's going to take a few goes I guess !!

The music of the moment is - again - the Allman's.... another concert from 2010.  until now, I hadn't played this one - so it's 'new' to me !!  I was playing some Rainbow & Deep Purple earlier - but that was doing my head in a bit, so I went for this instead !!  I must be getting older, I used to enjoy DP & Rainbow - but not today !!

Better explain about Friday - I think it was Friday - when three post showed up !!  I did the first (long) one & sent it off - but something went wrong, so I did another one..... then, for some reason, the first one showed up !!  Oh well - something went wrong - I'm guessing I pressed the wrong button or something (tho' I think my keyboard has a mind of it's own at times)..... anyhooooo - that was Friday, Saturday was 'Independence Day'...... & life goes on !!

Yesterday, we went to Church, but we left early.... I wasn't feeling 100% to begin with & then somebody said something which upset me, so B brought me home early.  I don't know what it is with certain people at Church - it's almost their life's work to 'dig' at people !!  I'm not going to be going for a while now - I've had enough of feeling 'hurt' like this & I want to feel a lot better, in myself, before I go again.

I hope that the next surgery(s) will be over & done with, sooner rather than later, and then I can try & get myself a lttle bit healthier before the next 'attack'...... because that's how it feels, like an attack - really dumb maybe, but I don't need it & B doesn't need me to be that ways (upset)..... so best stay away !!  I'll let Bishop know I'm not going - just so he knows, but I won't be able to tell him the whole reason why - which is a shame, but........... BUT, we did give the Elder's an Easter cake.... so that made them smile - as long as I/we can make someone smile once in a while, life is worth it !!

All being well, I'll hear from the consultant this week - maybe with a date - which will give me something to aim for, down the road.  I'm going to hold him to his word about going home the same day.... we'll see how quickly I can get over it !!  If all goes well, I'll get my mouth 'problem' sorted out soon as well, it kind of hurts a bit more than I would like !!

Oh well - it's pushing towrads an hour, so I'll go do some more painting....... it's quite easy, just a little slow going at times !!  Must away....... see how far I can get with the next coat !!

Bye Bye

Independence Day

"Were you shaken by the thunder,
it will pass in the night.
Don't be frightened my child,
rest your head here for awhile.
I must tell you about Papa, and the price that he paid.
For speaking his heart out,
they came & took him away."

'Los Desaparecidos'  Little Steven

See Thats What You Get !!

OK - I send one post & two show up !!

Never mind...

Bye Bye

Another week !!

Well "hello there" Worlds - I hope it's nice & sunny where you are ? 

It's really warm & bright here at the moment - B is sat outside reading, J is upstairs & ME is at work - she was called in on her week off... I told her to turn her phone off !!

We can use the warm weather... we're trying to paint J's room & the warmth is drying everything out nicely !!  I think J thought it would all get done over night, but he's out of luck..... we've put 2 coats of paint on 1 wall & it's still going to need a 3rd !!  Never mind....

OK - it's been a week since I was last here..... been not such a good week I'm sorry to say !!

I went back into the hospital on Monday & met up with the consultant - great guy - & the good news is, they are going to put the implant into me as soon as time permits !!  Yippee !!   The reason I hadn't heard from him... well, he says I dropped off the radar - I was forgotten about !!  Oh well - he thanked us for our waiting & not moaning too much about it !!  As I've said before, some people I've come across in the hospital... well, all they do is moan about what is happening - sure, I was p**S**d off at not hearing from the guy for 4 months, but I accept his reason & now we can move forward !!

The surgery will happen - all being well - in the next few weeks... I'm not going to hold my breath, but it'll be such a bonus when it happens... it'll give us some of my life back !!  the funding "will be in place" and we go forward from here !!  Great stuff !!  That's been the good news of the week...... oh & the fact I might be allowed home to Dr B's care on the same day - if I'm a good boy !!

The bad news... well - I have no problem with going to the dentist - none at all -... so when I got a bit of tooth ache on Monday, I went along on Tuesday to see the guy...... It seems like I have something 'nasty' going on (in my mouth) & now I have to go back to the hospital to have that fixed as well !!  As I said to Vinny (the dentist, honest !!) I was in hospital most of Monday, it's a shame they couldn't of fixed it then - BUT we didn't know.... so........... never mind !!  I know my problems can range from all the ways thru' my digestive system - but (if this is connected) it's the first time it's actually attacked my mouth !!  Never mind - another ady in the life !!

The music of the moment is a '60s compilation cd & it's been fun to listen to..... lots of golden oldies !!  I was going to play something else, but...... this took the moment !!

I've started to list all the Cds (again !) & have worked my ways thru' them quite well - only about another 1000 to go...... not counting on any new ones I get thru' the post !!  I'm not going to the record fair on Saturday, so that will cut back on any new stuff - for a while at least !!

'Tis Easter this week end.... another year has gone by !!  It's (my) independence day on Saturday... so it's going to be a special weekend all around !!  For now

Bye Bye

Second Time Lucky !!

A quick "hello worlds" !!



I tried to publish a post just now - but something went wrong this end .... never mind !!

It's hot & sunny here, B is outside reading, J is upstairs in his bedroom & ME is at work (on her day off) - I did tell her to turn her phone off, but she didn't listen !!  It's a fantastic day - which is good, as we're painting J's room - so we need the warmth to dry the paint out !!

It's a lovely day, but not such a great week......

I saw my consultant on Monday & the good news is that I'm getting the implant !!  That will be great, it'll give us so much of our lives back + all being weel, it will all happen in the next few weeks !!  Time will tell..... that's the good news...

The bad news, on Tuesday I went to the dentist - a bit of tooth ache - & I've got to go into hosptal to have that looked at !!  I told Vinny (the dentist) I had been in the hospital most of the day before !!  Never mind - it'll all get sorted !!  Just another day in the life !!

The music of the moment is a '60s compilation Cd - lots of golden oldies....... I should be careful, I remember most of them from first time around !!  AND I've started to list my Cds again !!  I've made a good start & have about 1000 to go - it's helped that I had already made a bit of a list before.... should be finished in a week or two (maybe !!)

OK, must away - this weekend is Easter - so that will be special & it's also my independence day on Saturday.... another year !!  Must away.... 'till next time....

Bye Bye

Well, hello there !!

Hi & many greetings to you all - I really hope your Worlds are treating you well !!

Life is good sometimes.... and today IS a very good day - well, it is for me anyways !!  Can I say, to start with - a big "hello" to my new friend on the sub-continent !!  Good to know you'll there my friend - I really hope you hang around & enjoy this old blog of mine !!

Today, the family are out & about - leaving me here with cats..... one of which is very warm & snug on the bed.  I'm sure he sleeps 23 hours a day, only going out side for a stretch & bathroom duties !!

B (my Dearest Friend & Wife) is out with a lady from Church - that is to say, she is out at the ladies house, having lunch.  She took J (my son) to town first & then was going over to the house..... that just leaves ME (my daughter) & she is somewhere in Bath today, at a meeting.  It's the first time she has driven there & 'phoned earlier to say she was there, but couldn't find the building !!  We later had a text to say she was Ok & she was where she was meant to be !!

ME is really enjoying her studies now - the placement, she is on, is giving her stuff to do & she seems to be loving every minute of it - like the meeting today !!  As for J - as expected, his contract hasn't been re-newed at the college, so he is back looking for work....... shame really, because the college was just right for him !!  Oh well.....................

The music of the moment - for a change - is Beethoven: Symphony Number 9.  I know it's a bit different for me - but I saw the Cds on the shelf & went with it.  With no one in the house, I've got the sound a little bit higher than normal & it's been a good listen so far !!

But, having said that - a copy of soundtrack to the film 'Sahara' has just come thru' the door, so that will get played in a little while.... I'll probably play the Beethoven thru' first - I'll see.........

Still on the music thing - I have started (again) to list the Cds !!  I know I started before & never finished it - but this time I'm determined to try & complete the task ahead of me !!  If not for me, but for the family, to give them a list to work from when I'm gone...... that sounds very "over the top", but I know what I mean & B has given me some support - so hopefully (this time) I'll do a complete, up to date, list !!

I've already done 2 shelves - worked my way thru' to the letter 'D'....... only another 1000 or so Cds to do & maybe it'll be done !!  I should explain, that's 2 shelves on one unit - so really, it's not such a big deal as it might sound.... I still have 4 other units to work thru' !!  Oh well........

I'm still a bit "up in the air" over my trip back to the hospital on Monday of next week - I was hoping my Dr' could kind of fill in the blanks, but he didn't know anything more than I did !!  So, next Monday I'll know what's what & I'll (we'll) take it from there !!  Hopefully they will do the implant thing - which will be such a bonus for me - but, we'll see.

B has been very supportive over it & keeping me 'calm' - stopping me worrying too much - & has made the point that it's only likely to be a quick visit - so nothing 'new' to worry about !!  Time will tell & with my family there to support me, I'll pull thru' it !!  Plus, as it's not until next Monday - I'll get to go to Church on the Sunday....... I keep thinking it's Easter this weekend, but that is still a week away !!

I'm a little confused about it all really - I've got all my days & dates mixed up again...... this weekend ME & her boyfriend are going away for a few days & that's what has thrown me sideways a bit... never mind !!  I hope the weather will keep nice for them.

For now, with Beethoven playing in the background, I will away...... 'til next time.....

Bye Bye

"I know nothing"

Hail & Greetings Worlds !!

I trust your days are going well, it's a beautiful day here in the wilds of England.... the sea looks quite nice out in the distance - not that nice tho' !!  I ain't that crazy - not yet anyways..... maybe tomorrow !!

Ok - I'm here typing these words... J is behind me doing the dish thingies, ME is not home yet - I think she is at her boyfriends for a meal - & B is out at a meeting !!  So, a quiet night ahead I guess !!  We'll see.......

I was watching a bit on the evening news - it was 50 years ago today that the Russian guy first went into space..... I know I'm getting on a bit, but I remember that !!  I was still at primary school & remember all the fuss our teacher made about it at the time...... oh well !!  Now of course, we take "space travel" for granted - well, the rockets & things that have made our TV & communication stuff the thing that it is.  People at Church think it's a lot of money for little return - maybe they're right - but, without the satellites & what have you, we wouldn't of watched the Conference as easily as we did the other weekend !!  Never mind.....

We went to Church on Sunday - our first visit for a few weeks, due to the hospital stuff.  It's starting to p**s me off a bit, the attitude of some of the people there !!  I know we've been away for a while, but we've had a good reason - (I guess being cut open & having bits of me removed is a good reason ?) - but, to some people, it seems like you have to be there EVERY week or you're a bad person !!

One guy had a natter to me about the fact that we always sit at the back - well, yes - it's a darn site easier to do that in my wheelchair, rather than trying to push past people every time I need the washroom !!  I don't sit there to be an idiot or something, I do it because it's better for us !!  Enough of this moaning - I seem to do that a lot lately, sorry Worlds !!!

Talking of hospital things, I'm going back in on Monday of next week...... it's something to do with the implant thing that has been in the pipe line since last August.  The letter didn't give me too much to work on, but..... well, we'll see how things work out.  I know I'm seeing the consultant, but beyond that "I know nothing !"

It's a little bit of a pain - not knowing - because I was hoping to head down to Exeter on the following Saturday..... record fair time again.  But I've e-mailed a couple of friends to let them know I wouldn't be there - better to say that, than have them expect me & my not showing up on the day !!  We might still go down, but I doubt it.

Oh - the music of the moment is a Cd that a friend sent in the post.  Traffic's 'John Barleycorn Must Die'... well, the re-issue that has just come out.  I never had the original album, so - apart from the odd track - it new to me.  I've enjoyed playing it as I type.... I think it came out about 1970 or 1971.. not 100% sure.  It certainly is a change from all the Dio & Allman Brothers stuff I've been playing over the last few days/weeks !!

I've spent some time rearranging the Cd's - it's meant I now have a little bit more room to sort them into an A-Z type of thing - if I ever get around to it, that is !!  I must make time - just in case - well, just so B will have a better idea of what's here & where they are !!  Trouble is & has been for a while, I've forgotten some of whats here & what isn't....... hopefully, when they do the test (in a couple of months) for my lack of memory - well, it might be something they can help me with !!  IF it's treatable, great - if not.... time will tell !!

If it's the dreaded "A" word, I will not let it beat me - I'm too pig headed for that !!  Got to keep flapping these old arms of mine.........

Anyhoo - I must away........'tis getting late & I'm getting to tired to see the screen properly !!  Ah, old age - "it's a blessing & a curse - you'll thank me later" ?  Try watching 'Monk' - you might understand then...........

Bye Bye

Greetings...again & again.....

Hi Worlds, 'tis a beautiful day here in the wilds of England - so I hope your Worlds are as good !!

Well, for once, we're nearly home together !!  J is upstairs doing computer stuff, B is our room changing another load of bedding (my bad) & I'm here listening, again, to the wonderful Allman Brothers Band.  The only one missing is ME & she is still on Uni placement !!  Hopefully she'll be home soon.......

Ok, the music of the moment - as I've said - is the Allman's...... this time a concert from last year (March) & it's really good !!  I can't get enough of their shows - so different to each other !!  In the post, this morning, I had a Dio Cd & DVD package - it's really bad !!  The Cd seems ok, but the DVD is just a con job, cashing in on Ronnie James' death !!  It's called 'Dio Live, We Rock' & as a music fan & a Dio fan, I would avoid it..

I've heard better bootlegs than this !!  Never mind......

B & I went into town earlier & met a lady from Church - she was looking well & we had a nice 'natter' for a few minutes..... it's nice to meet people, unexpectedly, like that !!  She did tell us about the new missionaries, but I've forgotten their names already - me & my brain.... what brain ? 

We did a small bit of shopping & picked J up from the last day of his job at the college.... he is now on the look out for something else.  something will turn up, it's just soul destroying looking around !!  He's a good lad really...

I was thinking earlier, it's been 2 years now since I last heard from my other Son...... I've no idea where he is now - we've written & e-mailed & as we don't have a phone number for him, well - it's up to him really !!  He knows where I am, if he wants to contact me.  Life will go on - we have our lives & he has his, as long as he is happy, that's all I can wish for really !!

That's about it for today Worlds..... another quiet day in the life !!  For now I will away - it must be nearly meds time........ such fun !!  Have a good weekend.

Bye Bye

Hello again, hello !!

Hello Worlds - "How you doing ?"....

We're ok this end of the keyboard - well, as I said to B earlier - I'm better today, compared to a week ago... time is a great healer !!  This time last week I felt really bad - but, looking back on it, what goes around, comes around - not sure if that makes any sense ?  Never mind.... I know, sort of, what I mean !!

Anyhoo - I'm here, ME is sat a few yards away on her laptop thingy, J is up having an attack of the 'man flu' & my Dearest Friend & wife is out at a keep fit class thingy..... which means, it must be a Wednesday - I'm getting good at this, guessing the days AS they happen !!  Yippee - I must be getting better !!

Ok, the sad news of the week is that our Elders have moved on... we thought one of them would move, but not both of them, together !!  One of them has gone London ways & the other is only moving a few miles away to Weston...... they phoned last night to say "goodbye" & it's kind of sad, they were really great guys to have around !!  We'll meet the new guys this weekend, if I'm well enough to go to Church - so.... I'm sure we will welcome them as best we can !!  Oh well.... onwards....

Today I went into our local book store & ordered the 3 books by Shelby Foote... they're about the US Civil War & look really interesting - well, to me they are !!  Unfortunately, they are out of print at the moment, but, all being well, they will track me down a copy of each !!  I could get them second hand, or via the Internet - an e-book type of thing...... but, I would rather have them new.  We'll see how things go.....

... B said I could have them as a pressy... but, I'll stay away from the record fair later this month, so that will save me some £'s - that money can then (eventually) go towards the books.... I don't spend that much at the fairs, but any savings are going to be worth while !!  I like going mainly to see my old friends & have a natter !!  I'll skip this one tho'.......... I'll be a good boy !!

Talking of music - the Cd of the moment is "The Unforgiving" by Within Temptation.... I love this one - a lot different from their last album, but still VERY good, to my ears - sorry, my old ears !!  I've already picked up some tracks from a radio show they did in February & I love them........ great stuff !!

I was playing the Grateful Dead box set I got a few days back, but I finished that one earlier - so time to shift gears & move onto some thing else for a while....... I still have a load of Allman Brothers Band stuff to play, but not too night, too tired !!  Sob Sob .... such a hard life.  B getting me up in the morning, getting me dressed & getting me downstairs - for all those people who think, "they'll ripping off the benefits system" - well, you try it & see how you like it after working from the age of 12 to almost 50 !!

I've gone from a fully fit person, to nothing more than a burden to my family inside 10 years..... life is like that tho' !!  Just when you got it figured - something crops up & you'll back down in the dumps again !!  I'm moaning, & I shouldn't, BUT being told I'm to have an Alzheimer's test in under 3 months, has got me spooked !!  I do get angry at people, who consider us to be fiddling the system, for benefits...... never mind, I'm tired, so that's my last "rant" of the evening !!  Upsets me tho'.........

It's getting a little late, so I really must away........ I don't like finishing so quick, but I need some med's for a pain in the back &.... well, it's time to go........ NCIS is only in under an hour, so I want to ready for that !!

For now

Bye Bye

Monday Monday - I think ?

Ok - "Hi" again Worlds, I trust you're still turning nicely ? !!

I just checked, it is Monday !!  I can not keep pace with the days over here at the moment - one day drags into the next & so on & so on !!  BUT, I'm still hanging in there - no major problems at the moment !!

It's been a great weekend - with General Conference on over the two days.... the Elders came & watched the first one with us on Saturday, so that was good.  We invited them to stay for the second broadcast, but they had to go back. 

I didn't realise that they have to be in their flat by 9.30pm & asleep by 10.30 - how can you plan when you are going to fall asleep ?  I know I can't - I just pass out when I need to & wake up when I've had enough !!

Bless them - remember they do this of their own "free will".... I'm not sure if it's faith or a form of madness, but bless them anyways !!  They might swap around this week - the 6 weeks come around so quickly !! 

It's the Elders & a few good people at Church who keep us going - we both agree, it has been a "down hill" trip this past 6 months & as much as we love The Church - some people are making life very unpleasant at the moment !!

Anyways - just a short post tonight........ B & ME are out, J is upstairs & in a very short while, I'm off to bed.  I had a bad night last night & I'm feeling it today !!  Never mind, I'll keep flapping my arms & see how far I get until the next landing !!  To help me, B has given me 'extra' pain med's - so I should sleep better tonight...... by extra, they are not really - just a full dose, instead of the regular one I normally have !!

I'm still losing weight, so that's a problem at the moment - but I'll pull through... I'm not done with life yet !!

Ok - enough moaning.... the music of the moment is by the Grateful Dead.  It came in the post today & is a 5 Cd box set I didn't have until now - quite good listening !!  Plus it'll give B something extra to burn when it's time......... not yet tho' !!!!

I've been listening to some old Sly & The Family Stone Cd's - I can not understand why they were so popular as they were - it leaves me kind of cold...... but people say the same about the music I like, so...... never mind !!  I think I'm being sent some more Dio live Cd's, so hopefully they will come this week - thank God for friends & their generosity !!  They know what I like & are happy to give me my 'fix' to keep me happy - I have some great friends & we love them all !!

Must away..

Bye Bye

Hello again !!

Hi Worlds..... I trust you're well & happy !!

Ok, as far as I know, it's Saturday..... also the start of our 2 day Conference !!  A little later the Elders are coming by to watch some of it with us - I think it starts about 5pm local time, I'll have to check.....

Anyhow, I'm here & the music of the moment is The Clash 'Live At Shea Stadium'....... I'm not sure why - I'm not a big Clash fan - but it's something to listen to while I type !!  I think I might go back to the Allman's a little later.....

As for the family - B & ME are out in town.  ME is getting a hair cut & B has gone a long for the ride !!  J is upstairs & means I'm here sat on my own some !!  No biggy, I'm feeling a little under the weather today, so a trip 'out' would of been a bit stupid !!  We did go into town yesterday & it really took it out of me - it was my first real trip out for a while !!

On Thursday, the Elders came for a meal... it was Elder K's birthday, so B did him a cake - with sparklers & we sang 'Happy Birthday' to him.... I think he enjoyed the moment, almost brought a misty eye to the room !!

I forgot it was Conference weekend, I was worried about not being able to go to Church again this Sunday, but......... I hope to feel better in another week.  With a lovely family & fantastic Wife to look after me, I have to get better !!

I am concerned about the way things are going.... it's taking me longer & longer to get over things !!  B has explained it to me, that it's taking longer - mainly - as I'm going into the surgeries & what have you, from a lower base line....... so, it's taking me a while to get back to good health.  We always knew this would happen, that I would get lower & lower - but now it's happening, well... it's just kind of hard !!  As I've said before, it's all become very real !!

Not sure if I mentioned it before, but I had a 2 cd set by Dio come in the post.... it's really good !!  It's from the 2 shows they did at Donington in 1983 & 1987.  I was at the 1983 show & I've had tapes of both shows for many years - these are better tho'.  Check them out...... there are sites you can listen to the sets, or you can go buy them !!

I'm looking into buying 3 books by Shelby Foote, about the American Civil War....... I had hoped they would be cheap-ish, but - looking on Amazon & Play.com - I've a feeling they are going to be too costly for my pockets !!  I'll check out the book shop in town & see just how much they are going to be.  Time will tell !!  I do like old history books tho'........

Ok, the Allman's are playing again.... this time a concert from Portsmouth, VA (USA) on October 7th 2009. I keep playing my old tapes between cds - I'm still working thru' 'H' - but, with new cds reaching me almost daily - well it's kind of hard to keep up with things !!  Such is life........... thanks Mr Kelly !!

Must away... hello in France !!

Bye Bye