I've had enough......

Hi again...

Two posts in one day !! Life is good... or maybe bad, depending on your point of view, I guess !! I'm just very upset, at the moment !!

I can't work out, what I have to do, with my life, at the moment....... nothing I try to do, seems to make any sense !! I try to build a bridge, just to have to burnt down, before I get it completed.

Is there a point to life ?! I'm missing it - I really am, at the moment........ I wish I could swim, then  maybe I would be able to conquer the oceans, that seem to be in my ways. It's Ok - life will go on, but I can't keep my head above water any longer. I've had enough - I really have......

Bye Bye

Swallow The Sun....... Ho-hum !!

Hi again !!

It's a Saturday & life isn't too good - more of that later !! But first..... I hope you are all doing well, in which part of this beautiful Universe, that you all live ?!  I'm doing Ok - but things are a little mixed up here in the homestead !!

As I type, B & ME + HJ are at our local "May Fair" - here in the village. It happens every year, with stalls & music, set up in the main street. Nearly everybody goes along - except me, this year...... I'm not sure if I was asked, if I wanted to go..... but, it's no biggy !! I'll ask B, when they return...... I probably missed it !! Oh well....

The last time I went, was just before my first surgery, back in 2013 - 3 years ago.... that was a long time ago, tho' it doesn't seem like it, looking back. Nevermind !!

Anyhoo - that's most of the family..... there is another member, our Son J. He's having problems at the moment & I've e-mailed him, asking if we can do anything & reminding him, that I still love him & that he's my "Number 1 Son".

Unfortunately, my overtures have been pissed out the window & he still obviously hates my guts !! Oh well - life is good & it's taught me one thing, I can't win them all !! I still love him tho'....

Thinking about it - we have another member of the family.... ME's partner..... M !! I'm guessing he's at home today, watching the football, or something. Look after yourself M.... we love you too !!

Right - back to the mixed up stuff here......

B's debit card has been cloned again !! That's twice now, inside a year !! The first we realised, was when a letter came, saying some bills hadn't been paid. We contacted the bank & the card has been screwed with, again !!

I would love to catch whoever it is, who is doing this - I will happily sort them out, old school !! It stinks, whoever it is, they have to be stopped !! I have a gut feeling, that I know who, or I should say where, this is happening, but proving it - well, that's going to be the hard part !!

Apart from that - life is good.....

I'm still having problems, with my left side, of my body - it's definitely weaker, than my right side, but I've only fallen over, twice in the last 2 days - sooooo things are looking up, in that respect !! It'll get stronger, one way or another.... I'm not sure exactly how, but time will tell, I guess !!

As for the music of the moment - I'm playing part of the Dio album, I wrote about yesterday, or the day before. It's the live stuff, on Cd 2.... well good !! If the ladies are away, from much longer, I'll start on 'Songs From The North' by Swallow The Sun....... I must put this on the Mini Egg, so far I've just not got around to it !!

I thought I had done it - but, I guess I missed it, in the run up, to my last hospital visit !! It's good - so I must give it a good go & get it transferred. Maybe later today..... I'll see what time I have.

For now tho' - I must away !! Thank's for taking the time to log in & for reading my words....... until next time...

Bye Bye

Home again.... + chocolates !!

Greetings World's !!

How are you all spinning this fine day - I hope your centre of gravity is keeping you rooted to the bit of whatever bit of the Universe, that you call home !! Talking of which....

I'm home !!

After 5 weeks of being stuck in hospital, including over a week of quarantine, due to the beautiful Noro Virus, which completely wiped most of us out, on the 28 bed unit, that I was part of !!

If anyone tells you, that the virus is nothing to be worried about - well.... they have never suffered from it, or they are making it all up, just to sound important !! It really is a nasty bit of work - I wouldn't wish it on anyone !!

Anyways - I'm home..... and it feels wonderful, just to be surrounded by my own bits & bobs + of course, having the love of my Wife & Dearest Friend.... B !!

She is sat, over to my to my left, watching the film version of 'The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy' !! I wanted to see if I could fit it onto a couple of Cd's - and then, I can transfer them over to my Mini Egg..

When I was in the hospital - I tried, and failed, to listen to all of the radio Cd's......... I got as far as, well - it doesn't matter. I got most of the ways thru' it - but then my discharge went thru' & I was allowed home !!

As it was... well, the physio's were not 100% sure if I could make it & as it turned out, they were kind of right !! I had some extra crutches, but I couldn't handle them, in the house - sooooo..... on Wednesday, I had to go back to the hospital & get some frames, to help me around & about the place !!

I also took them a big box of chocolates, as a thank you, for all they did for me !! That was interesting !! To explain.....

I wanted to express my thanks, in the only way I knew how - thru' the staffs love of chocolate.... !! Sooooo - I went into the 'Hotel Chocolate' shop & asked for a "Big box of chocolates"  - to which I was asked how much I wanted to spend. The look on their faces when I said ".... about £100" !! Unfortunately, they didn't have a box, that big - so I settled for a cheaper version.....  a bit of a bummer really !!

When I went into the ward & gave them the box - one of the staff said..... and I quote..... "I've never seen a box of chocolates this beautiful" !! Sooooo - my thanks were appreciated & I left with a big smile on my face !! Bless them - I think there were about 100 different chocolates, in the box - so they might have lasted a few hours !!

I have spent nearly 6 weeks, in the hospital, so far this year.... now I'm home, life is good & I thank the Lord & all of you, who sent me their kind wishes, during my stay !! "Thank you all " !!

Staying with Wednesday......

I did what I do best & went into HMV.... just to buy  a couple of Cd's. To explain..... as best as I can. Ho-hum....

While I was listening to the Mini Egg, in the hospital - I realised, I have lots of 'live' Dio albums, but none of his original studio albums. So - I went into HMV & bought his first 2 offerings, in the "Deluxe Expanded Editions". Unfortunately - the 2nd one wasn't in stock, so I paid for it & it'll be here in a week or 2.

Anyhoo - the tracks on the first one 'Holy Diver' are as follows:

CD 1

1) Stand Up & Shout
2) Holy Diver
3) Gypsy
4) Caught In The Middle
5) Don't Talk To Strangers
6) Straight Through The Heart
7) Invisible
8) Rainbow In The Dark
9) Shame Of The Night

CD 2

1) Evil Eyes
2) Stand Up & Shout (Live)
3) Straight Through The Heart (Live)
4) Stand Up & Shout
5) Shame On The Night
6) Children Of The Sea
7) Holy Diver
8) Rainbow In The Dark
9) Man On The Silver Mountain

The last 6 tracks on CD 2 are from a 'King Biscuit Hour' show, from October 30th 1983..... all well good !! I'm looking forward to the 2nd album - when it finally gets here..... it's going to be good & that's a fact !!

Of course - I've not stopped there - I've also ordered up a few other Cd's..... but I'll write about them, as & when they get here, over the coming weeks..... I do love my music !! Plus - it's a great way to recover, from being back in the blooming hospital !!

Right, I must go.....


I thank you all, for logging in & for taking the time to read my words. One day, I might write something worth reading..... Ho-hum..... until next time...

Bye Bye

Another 48 hours........ Oh well !!

Hi again World's !!

It's coming to the end of another day, here in the madhouse....... also known as Musgrove Park Hospital....... in Taunton & I've a mixed bag of emotions going on, with-in my ol' bones.

First the family tho' !!

Yesterday was a special day !! Not only was it a Sunday, but the ward Sister gave me special permission, to go outside & sit with B. It was my first time, in the open, for over a week - I think - and to be able to meet up with My Wife & Dearest Friend.... well, it was some of the most special moments of this stay.

I had passed my quarantine, by about 2 days.... but B couldn't come into here, incase she became infected....... sooooo, I went outside to meet up with her & spend over 2 and a half hours together !!

It was really warm, sat in the Sun & eating fresh cakes, out of M & S - which was situated next door. They have a little food hall, in the hospital - but, I was under strict orders, to stay away from as many people as I could & - most definitely - to stay out of the building !!

It's unlikely I'm still "infectious" - but the Sister didn't want me taking any chances !! It was nice out there..... even if the ward did call B's mobile, to see where & how I was doing !! I think they thought I might do a runner..... it did cross my mind !!

But, I'm still here & B is miles away.... a real bummer !!

That's why I'm in a mixed state of mind tonight. I feel good, sure I'm struggling to walk, but - I feel good in myself & I want, sooooo badly to get out of this place !! The physio's don't tend to let me walk, more than a few paces, but - apart from that, I feel Ok !!

Plus of course, I'm missing B & home....... I really want to get out of this place !! Unfortunately, the ward has been declared off limits, for another 48 hours, on top of the 24, that should of ended tomorrow !! Sooooo - in a nutshell, the place is in lockdown, until Thursday !! A real bummer !!

So, that's been my day...... I hope, whichever part of the Universe you live in, is treating you better ?! Let me know.... it's always good to hear from you all. Ok - I'm behind with my e-mails, but....... I'll write when I can !!

Before I go - I've been listening to Mountain's set, from the Fillmore East box.... it's really good & worth adding to the collection - tho' I think I have a chunk of it already. The tracks are:

1) Never In My Life
2) Theme From An Imaginary Western
3) Roll Over Beethoven
4) Dreams Of Milk & Honey - Swan Theme
5) Silver Paper
6) Mississippi Queen

It's not the longest set, that I have by them, but it's all good music, even with a bit of the Rolling Stones thrown into the mix.... good fun !! Oh well.... I better go......

Thank's for logging in & for taking the time to read my words, wherever you might be nesting this fine April evening....... until next time....

Bye Bye

Shades Of Grey

'Shades Of Grey'

When the World and I were young,
Just yesterday,
Life was such a simple game,
A child could play.

It was easy to tell right from wrong,
Easy then to tell weak from strong,
When a man should stand and fight,
Or just go along.

But today there is no day or night,
Today there is no dark or light,
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of grey.

I remember when the answers seemed so clear,
We never lived with doubt or fear,
It was easy then to tell truth from lies,
Selling out from compromise,
Who to love and who to hate,
The foolish from the wise.

But today there is no day or night,
Today there is no dark or light,
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of grey.

It was easy then to know what was fair,
When to keep and when to share,
How much to protect your heart,
And how much to care.

But today there is no day or night,
Today there is no dark or light,
Today there is no black or white,
Only shades of grey............

......until next time.....

Bye Bye

Another quarantine date.... bummer !!

Hi again Mr & Mrs Universe....

How are you all doing this beautiful Saturday evening ?! Of course, where you are, it might not be Saturday at all - but some strange day, that we poor Earthlings will never know, or understand !!

As it is, it's about 7pm & I'm still in the mad house - known as Taunton hospital......... it actually has a proper name, but you can look that up, if you feel so inclined to do so !! Just call it the "mad house" and I'll settle for that........ ain't life grand ?!

It' been a very upsetting day here...... for some dumb reason, our quarantine has been extended until Tuesday of next week !! That means, that we are stuck here - with out being allowed to go outside, or with-out seeing our loved ones !!

It's pissed me off - as I'm nearly 72 hours past my quarantine & had hoped to be allowed to see B, either here, on the ward, or (at least) outside...... but, no...... the ward is still on lock down & will be for the next 3 days, give or take !!

I'm not alone - quite a few of us, are past our deadlines, but the powers that be have decided to screw with us & keep us "locked up" until they see fit.

I had hoped to go to Chapel, tomorrow - but, the Chaplain is coming here, to see me.... which is good, it's going to be good to see a different face  and to take the Sacrament again !! We missed last week, as we were all too sick.... Ho-hum.....

I spoke to B about it, just a few minutes, before staring these words...... we're both upset, by the prolonged gap, in seeing each other - even more so, as I could of blagged my way home, on Friday, but decided to take the advice of the Physio-terrorist !! It was them, who wanted me to stay, because of my legs..... oh well......

I did some walking today... and went quite a ways further than before !! By this time - next year - I might be able to walk all the ways home.... that would be fun !! I would like to tackle the steps, in the morning.... but I don't see that happening.

The last 2 times, that I've had surgeries here, I've done the steps on the day after the operations..... not a chance this time tho' - my legs just don't want to work & that's all I can say really !!

I've had 12 spinal surgeries & each time, I've managed to walk soon afterwards........ this time, with-out any surgery, I'm completely messed up !! Bummer !!

Nevermind  Newcastle drew with Liverpool 2-2......... sorry about that M !! We knew you needed the extra point, so they decided not to beat you !! Life is good......

As for the music of the moment......

I'm listening to 'Encore' - the old Tangerine Dream live album. It's been on the Mini Egg, since the very beginning, so I thought I ought to play it, from time to time !! I had it as a Lp... now as a Cd.

The track are:

1) Cherokee Lane
2) Monolight
3) Coldwater Canyon
4) Desert Dream

Each track used to fit on one side of the double Lp.... so each are quite long - and I do love long live tracks !! That's just me, I guess..... long (old) & live-ish !! Nevermind....... There is very little to do here, except read & listen to music - I can put up with that, as long as they lift the bloody quarantine !!

Right, my plans for tonight...... none at all really !! I might frighten the staff, by taking an un-announced walk, that should be fun !! Anything to break up the boredom....... I must be feeling better !!

Which reminds me - my CRP has dropped to 7 !! So - from being 360+ - when I came in, I'm really starting to mend. My all time lowest was 6 - so I can live with 7....... things are starting to look up !!

I better be on my ways.... it's getting up to 8pm & I'm too bushed to do any more this evening. Sooooo wherever you may be, from America, to Australia & beyond.... thank's for logging in & for reading my words..... until next time.....

Bye Bye

'More Than A Feeling'

Well "Greeting's" World's !!

I hope you are all feeling full of the joys of spring ?! Ok - it's raining here - it's England, so what do you expect !! As it is - looking at thru' my hospital window, it's very overcast & not nice....... but, it's warm & dry in here !!

Anyhoo.... I really hope your parts of  this great Universe is treating you well & life is good for you, wherever you might be, this fine Friday. I know lots of you read my words, from different parts of the World..... so, I wish you all well.

First.... the family !!

I've spoken with B this morning, a couple  of times.... with some hopeful news, but then with some disappointment. To explain..... as best I can.....

As you might already know, I'm stuck back in the hospital. No biggy, I tend to live here - only joking (sort of)...... anyways. This morning, there was a good chance I could go home - my quarantine was up & as I feel good-ish, I asked the Consultant, if everybody was in agreement, could I go home. He actually agreed........ Sooooo - I called B & told her the good news, before she went out for the day's shopping.

Unfortunately, not everyone agreed - and now I'm stuck here, until sometime next week, at the earliest !! It turns out, that because my legs aren't working - I have to stay here, until I can get things going again. That could take a few days, or a few months - I will have to wait & see how things go.

Sooooo, I had to call B back up & say "sorry" Wife....... Nevermind - I'm sure she would much rather have me home in a fit state, rather than I am now !! Time will tell on that one......

As for the rest of my day......

Well, the ward is still in lockdown, as some are still in quarantine...... but, apart from missing seeing B, it's very quiet here, for most of the day. Some visitors are coming in, against the wishes of the nurses, but they are not allowed to stop them, sooooo they keep coming !!

It's stupid - we are in a bad place here, why people aren't listening to the medical advice & staying away.... well, it's beyond me !! I hope they all get sick as hell !! I sound mean - but, it's not meant to be, just the truth !!

One woman has just come in, claiming to have been ill, herself, for one day..... that's dumb, as this bug last 4 days, at best - sometimes longer !! Stupid cow.... she has no clue how sick we've all been, or how sick she could get, by being here !! Ho-hum.......

On the music front.....

Well, I'm listening to 'The Hobbit' as I type. It's the full length film version, that I put onto 9 Cd's, just before I came back into hospital. It makes for a good listen !! I'm just glad I had the time to do it all, so I could play it, on the Mini Egg..... great stuff !!

As for actual music - I mentioned yesterday, about the "friends" I've lost.... then these words came to mind, from Boston.

So many people, have come and gone,
Their faces fade, as the years go by,
Yet I still recall, as I walk along,
As clear as the Sun, in the Summer sky.

They seem to bring my thoughts, back to my mind...... oh well !!

Right, I better be on my ways again. I've got nothing to do, but I need all night, to do it in !! I must go...... thank's for logging in & taking the time to read my words, if by accident, or design.... I thank you..... until next time....

Bye Bye

Too many lost friends.........

Hi again World's !!

I hope your bit of the Universe is treating you well ?! It's another Thursday, here in the Taunton madhouse & things are looking up !! I'll try & explain... but first "The Family"....

Once again, B - My Wife & Dearest Friend - has had to avoid me, as we're still in lockdown/quarantine..... call it what you will. We've been this way now, for the biggest part of the week & it's getting a bit boring !! We all understand the reasons why - it's just not too brilliant, being stuck in here !!

As it was, she did come as far as the main doorway, into the ward, to bring me some fresh clothes.... I had run out of stuff, so the extra supplies were very welcome !! Being stuck here, of course, I didn't get to see her - but one of the staff brought everything to me. It was a nice touch, putting in today's paper !! Thank you B - I know it's been hard on you again.

Every year, we say "things will get better".... but every year, I seem to land up, back in this old place. Maybe next year... time will tell on that one - got to live thru' this stay first !! Only joking - tho' that DNR might bite me on the butt yet !! Ho-hum.......

From what I can make out, the Ladies of the family (B & ME + HJ) went up to Bristol this afternoon... all seem to have a good time !! I wish I could of been there with you all !! Nevermind.

HJ had to see the Dr. later on, about an eye problem... nothing serious tho' - just a quick MOT type of thing. "Take this cream" etc etc !! I'm sure she'll be fine... bless her !! I miss the little mite - I'll see her when the time is right tho'...

As for the rest of the Clan - I've had no news, from J - despite saying he wanted to see me. Ok - a visit was out of the question (see above)...... but, maybe a card, to say "Hi" or some thing !! Oh well - moving on.......

In one hour & 15 minutes, I will be past the 48 hour quarantine period !! "Yippeeeeee !!" It's not like I'm counting the minutes, but the quicker this thing ends, the better !! I want to get off the ward, for one thing - maybe visit the Chapel..... not yet tho' - maybe tomorrow !!

I'm going to have to learn how to walk again tho' - my legs are shot !! The Chapel is 300 steps from where I'm sat, I can't make 20. It will get better tho' - I just have to get a bit of practice in, then there will be no stopping me (again) !!

As for the music of the moment, I've given the Mini Egg a rest & I'm listening to the Allman's set, from the Fillmore ' Last 3 Nights' set, that came a few days or so back. The tracks are:

  1) Bill Graham Intro....
  2) Statesboro' Blues
  3) Don't Keep Me Wondering
  4) Done Somebody Wrong
  5) One Way out
  6) In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
  7) Midnight Rider
  8) Hot 'Lanta
  9) Whipping Post
10) You Don't Love Me

It's a nice bit of history -..... well good !! Thank's M for letting me use the laptop..... it's helping to keep me sane-ish !!  Oh well...

By now, most of the World will know about Prince. My all time memory of him, was a few years back, at the Superbowl, when he played in the rain...... 'Purple Rain' indeed. RIP my old friend. Your music will live on & that's for certain !!

I can't get over how many people, who's music I love, have died. Some I had the luck to meet - Skynyrd, outside of the theatre, in Cardiff, comes to mind.... but nearly all of my "friends" have died now.........

Right - I better close down.... only 50 or so minutes to go...... it's been a long 48 hours & that's for sure !! I can't wait to get home - oh I feel a short story coming on.....

I was in a hospital, not this one, late one night - sat at a table, reading a book. Anyhoo - this lady brought her Son in & they were sorting him out. While she was waiting, she sat down beside me & we got to talking.

As it was late, I stifled a yawn, I did say "sorry"... but she asked if I had had a long day & what time I would be finishing work !! I had to tell her, I was a patient - to which she seemed surprised. I said it was Ok, as the really mad people were kept on another floor !! It's Ok - it was 1986 after all & I surely was mad....... very much so, as my true friends will testify !!

Right - I must go. I thank you all for logging in & for reading my words.... it's truly wonderful, to know you are all there, from right around the Universe !! I thank you... until next time...

Bye Bye

With thank's to Chris Stevens........

'Paddle To The Sea' - Holling Clancy Holling

In the canoe, the Indian smiled. Once he paused in a stroke, and rested his blade. For that instant he looked like his own Paddle. There was a song in his heart. It crept to his lips, but only the water and the wind could hear.

You, Little Traveler ! You made the Journey, the Long Journey. You now know things I have yet to know. You Little Traveler ! You were given a name in my Father's lodge.. Good Medicine, Little Traveler ! You are a truly a Paddle Person, a Paddle-to-the Sea !

With thank's to Chris Stevens....... Ho-hum !!

...until next time......

Bye Bye

"Time is on my side"

Hi again !!

B has told me, I've ben in hospital 4 weeks today !! Bummer... I didn't realise it had been that long !! Oh well....... home sometime soon - I hope !!

....... until next time,,,

Bye Bye

Bruce Sprinsteen & other love songs......

Well "Hello" Worlds !!

I'm not sure what time it is - I'm guessing about 5pm..... I've really lost track of time, over the last few days or so !! I can't even remember when - or more to the point, how long ago, I came into the hospital. I  know it was just after Easter, but that seems sooooo long ago !!

The worst part, over the last few days, is not being able to see any of the family !! I know I can keep in touch, via the free 'phone service, but it's not the same !! I called B, just a short while ago - and to here little HJ in the back ground & to know I won't see her for - maybe - weeks..... well, that really hurts !!

Nevermind - my new friend ("Hi there") is keeping me smiling...... so I thank you foe your kindness. It's good to know you're out there !! As it is - the drip, which was fitted in the wee hours, has done me some good........ even if it didn't finish until the Lord knows what time, this morning !!

This ward is my home away from home - I've been here, at least, 5 or 6 times, over the last 3 & a bit years.... so, I know most of the nurses and staff. A while back, the Consultant was here & we had a good laugh !! He's still sending me for another MRI - maybe in a couple of days.....

My left leg & side of my body are still weak... which might be symptoms of a stroke. After everything else, I'm getting used to all the medic's can throw at me.... heck it's only a stroke !! I've had worse & there are people who are far worse off, in the hospital !!

I don't believe it is a stroke - that would be ironic.... considering everything else that has happened !! Time will tell, I guess !! Besides, I might get some new images, to add to my collection...... that would be interesting !! Ho-hum.....

With not sleeping all night, I got to listen to some great music over the last 12 hours or so !! I just played all of Bruce Springsteen's Barcelona concert... all 3 hours of it !! Great stuff.... I've always liked "live" music, so 3 hours of the Boss was just what the Dr. ordered !!

I've just met one of the specialist team, who have been looking after me, this past few years !! We both agreed, I do tend to "live here" !! Bless her....... she was here, on day one, when my back exploded !! It went all over her...... all I can remember, was the intense pain & the lady in question screaming for swabs & help !! It was the start of a brilliant friendship !!

I best go.... things to do & music to listen to........ over & over !! Thank's for logging I & for reading my words..... until next time....

Bye Bye

I can't keep from crying sometimes........

Hi again Worlds !!

It's nearly 5am & I've been awake all night !!

My tempt is up around 39 C - my pulse is up around 120 - according to the latest figures & I'm not feeling too well........ nevermind - I'm having a drip, in the next few minutes, so that will bring things under control !!

I hadn't been feeling too well, for most of the last 24 hours - but, life is good really. I've been playing loads of music....... way, way too much, it's no wonder I can't sleep !!  I ought to close this down - I spoke with B, a short while ago..... she seems wide away !! Ohhhhhhhhhhhh well !!

Must go - I wish I felt better..... until next time.......

Bye Bye

A bloody idiot next door !!

Well Greetings Worlds !!

It's another Sunday, here in the mad house & I'm still here !! I feel kind of poorly, but nothing a good few days at home wouldn't cure, I'm sure of that !! More of that later.... first the family !!

Because of the problems, on the ward, with disease control & a nasty bug that is going around, My Wife & Dearest Friend - B - has stayed at home today........ which means, I've been on my ownsome !! Never mind.... life, on the whole has been good.

It has made me, a bit mad - because the guy, in the next area, has had visitors all day & he is one of the prime suspects, for the bug !! He was warned, about bringing people in - but, did he listen.... not a chance !! Bloody idiot !! Oh well.........

Anyways - I've not seen anyone, all day........ but, I did get to listen to some great music !! A 4 Cd set, from the last nights at the Fillmore East, in 1971 !! I'm not going to write all the tracks down - but the people on the thing are awesome !!

They are:

Albert King - J Geils Band - Edgar Winter - Mountain - The Beach Boys - Country Joe & the Allman Brothers Band !! 4 Cd's of pure brilliance !!

I asked B to bring the Cd's in, so I could look at them - but I forgot, that's M's computer has a disc drive, which meant I could give them a listen !! Great stuff !! I still have lots to play - but it's going to be fun playing them all !!

Anyways - back to today.... well, the last 24 hours !!

I've had 2 nasty falls.... both a bit of a bummer !! The Dr was called out, at 4 am this morning, but by then, there was nothing she could do, the damage was done !! I'm a hurting.... but, the bruises will heal !!

Anyways - that's my day... short & sweet really !!

I thank you all for logging in & for reading my words...... especially my new follower friend - it's good to know you are out there & are taking the time to message me !! I thank you !!

Thank's to all of you......... until next time....

Bye Bye

Bad news.......

Hi everybody !!

Had some bad news today - I've got to stay in hospital, for a few more days.... bit of a bummer really !! It's all good, for all the right reasons.... I had just hoped to be home, in my own bed, this evening. Oh well.....

B spent a fair bit of time with me, his afternoon, which was great !! I needed the company !! I've had some more input, about why
is leg is playing up - but, I'll need some time, just to come to terms, with what might have happened......... I'll let you all know

Must go - it's late.

......... until next time....

Bye Bye

Going home soon... I hope !!

Greetings World's !!

It's another Wednesday, here in England's South-West corner & I'm still stuck in the blooming hospital !! I'm now into my 3rd week - but, I had a bit of good news, earlier today....... I might be allowed home, by the weekend !!

I'm not 100% sure, how this is going to work, but I'll go along with the flow & see how things go..... I guess. On one hand - my Consultant says I can continue with my treatment, in the comfort of my own home - yet, the physical experts, well....... they seem to think, that I should be here longer !!

The latter want me to get some extra strength, back into my left leg - which is still really playing up, with no real kind of control, in the thing. Never mind - life will go on, no matter what they decide to do !!

As for the family......

Well, B came in, a little while ago.... actually, for most of the afternoon !! She helped me get a shower, took me for a little ride down to the hospital shops & stuff like that. It was good to see her again !! She's really happy, about the chance, I might be home sooner than we expected..... great stuff !!

Two nights ago, one of my best friends came by, for an hour...... he was coming back today, but I wasn't feeling too special, so I asked B to cancel the visit.

Then - last night, our Bishop came in for a quick visit, to see how I was doing. Like most of us, he's puzzled by what's going on !! It's hard to explain things, when deep down, I don't really have much of a clue myself !! Oh well.... life goes on & on !!

I've written before, about my 'Project 87' Cd's....... well, I've been playing around with them - working out, who I was listening to, the most - back in 1987. It turns out, that Pink Floyd came out on top, with Springsteen a close 2nd !!

Much to my surprise, the Allman Brothers came way down the list.... with only 6 or 7 plays !! That's kind of mad - given how much I've listened to them, over the last 30 years !! Oh well.... moving on.

I've spent most of the last few days, listening to music..... too many things to list here, but stuff that has ben on the Mini Egg, for the last couple of years or so. It's all good, it really is !!

Right - I better be on my ways now...... I'm still trying to work out, exactly how M's computer works !! Oh well.... when I'm home, I'll be able to get to grips with things !!

For now, I thank you for logging in & for reading my words..... until next time...

Bye Bye

Hi again !!

Greetings World's !!

It's been quite a while, since I last posted - sorry about that, life has thrown me another curve ball & I'm once again, back in the hospital !! I think it was Good Friday, when I lasted put finger to keyboard & it's been a roller coaster of a ride since then - never mind !!

As I type, I'm in my usual spot, in my usual ward, in the Taunton hospital & the staff are doing their best to look after me, bless them !! It's the same people I usually see, on these visits of mine & they're all making me feel at home.

Talking of home, I've been away from the homestead now, since the Tuesday after Easter..... quite a few days now - 2 weeks tomorrow in fact !! It seems like  a lifetime, it really does !! Life is good tho' & if all goes well, I might be allowed home, in the coming days or weeks !! I'm not really sure, to be honest ?! Oh well......

As for the family....

B & ME have visited quite a few times now..... almost every day. There was a couple of days, when I wasn't feeling too special & I told them to stay away.... I just wanted a bit of a break. I doubt if they understood, but, that's just me, I'm sorry to say !!

Of course, the beautiful HJ has been in, every time ME has been !! She really is growing well & has developed this beautiful smile !! Each time she has been, all of the nurses drop everything & come to the bedside, for the chance to have a cuddle !! They all love her.... what's not to love, I say !! She truly has brightened up this little blue dot of ours......... bless her.

Staying with ME - she picked up her new car a couple of days ago....... she loves it !! I've not seen it yet, but B has told me, it's a bright red & very big, just right for the growing family !! I'll get to see it, at some point - again, when I get out of here !!

Much to my surprise, B has told me, that J is hoping to pay me a visit, at some point !! I'm not sure how I feel about that - time will tell, I guess..... It's been a very long time, since I last saw him & a lot of crap has gone under the bridge. Oh well... I'll let you know how things go !!

I see I have a new follower !! I'm pleased to meet you & I thank you for taking the time to log in !! More about that, in a later post.

As for the music of the moment......

Well - I've got the Mini Egg on shuffle at the moment, so I'm getting loads of different tracks. 'Jesus Was Cross Maker' by Warren Zevon was just on, now it's some Grateful Dead !! I would go mad, with-out my music, I really would !!

I was pleased that I had put 'The Hobbit' on the Egg, before coming into the hospital !! I've really enjoyed playing it.... over & over !! No really - I've only played it twice... after all, it's about 9 hours in total length.... it takes a bit of time, to go thru' it all !! I'm probably give it another paly, maybe this afternoon.

I have to have another MRI today.... my 2nd in 2 weeks !! The main reason being, I've lost the use of my left leg & I fell over, 2 nights ago. Sooooo, the Dr's want to give it another check, just incase they can fix it. It's doubtful - but, maybe the scan will show up something !!

As I've been stuck in hospital so much, over the last 3 years, I have finally agreed to a DNR. It just means they will not go to extreme measures to save my life, if things go wrong. It was a big decision, but I'm glad I made it. I've had too much to put up with, since all of this started..... oh well !!

Right - I better go !!

My thanks to M, for letting me use his computer, here in the hospital..... It's been here for a couple of days, but today was the first time I've felt like using it !! Thanks M !!

Right....

I'm sorry this hasn't been the best post, I've ever written, but, it's going to take a while for me to get back into swing of things !! I do thank you all, for taking the time to read my words - it's good to know you're out there...... until next time....

Bye Bye