Oh Happy Day !!

Hail & Hearty "Hello's" To All Of You - are your Worlds looking after you today ?  I hope so !!

Ok - it's the first day of October, the sun is bright, the sky is blue & all's well with my World.  Considering how "low" I felt yesterday, well..... today is a good day !!  It's a little after 3 in the afternoon - it's hot & I'm happy..... can't beat it !!

We went into town this morning, mainly for me.... B took me in to see my friends at the record fair & I came home with some new stuff.  Two sets by the Grateful Dead & a single Cd by a 'new' group to me, called Whyzdom.  The Cd is called 'From The Brink Of Infinity' & I know nothing about it !!

The guy who runs the fair gave it to me - thinking (as I did) it was by Korpiklaani... when I got home, it was pretty obvious it wasn't the Korp's - mainly as it had a lady singer !!  Anyhooo - I gave the guy a call & he's happy for me to keep it & as I paid nothing for it - so am I !!  Never look a gift horse in the mouth - especially as it's music !!

The Grateful Dead Cd's are two live sets from April '78 & November '91..... I'm playing the 1978 show as I type... it's good & so far, it's worth having !!  It's over two hours long, so.... I've got a bit of listening ahead of me !!  Great stuff...... it's always nice to have new stuff in the collection - more so, when it's free !!

At the moment, J is in his Hobbit hole, ME is out with her boyfriend & B is in the back garden, cutting the hedge back a bit - mainly so she can use the steps that go up to the top of the garden, it was getting overgrown a bit !!  So, that's the family & the music of the moment....

The big TV programmes of the weekend, are the General Conference  sessions.  They start a little later this afternoon - about.... well, I'm not sure what time they start - I'll just keep the TV on until something starts, whatever time that is !!

So, that's about it for now - no great plans to do anything.... other than play music & watch TV - such is life, here in England..... for now....

Bye Bye

Not A Good Day !!

Hi Everybody In Internet Land - I hope your Worlds are treating you well !!

Today is the last day of September & it's been really, really warm outside today - I know this because, instead of being in hospital, after a second surgery.... well - we've been out, in town, taking in the "rays" !!

The reason for this.... simple - my surgery, planned for this lovely day, was called off !!  Bummer !!  I had got myself all ready to go in, have the 'op' & by now - getting used to whole new batch of aches & pains..... but, yesterday the phone rang & it was the hospital calling it off - it seems that the Consultant, that was going to do the surgery, had been taken ill & no one else was available to stand in !!  I repeat... "Bummer"....

So, all my little plans have gone out the window & I now have to wait for another date.... hopefully that will not be too far down the line - but, we'll see how things go !!  You can't help sickness - but, I would of preferred to have got it out the way today !!  Never mind.....

I had the first surgery on Wednesday & that took about an hour in total.  I was awake for all of it & to be honest, apart from a stitch in my mouth + what feels like the 'Grand Canyon' in my gums... well, it went very well.  Yes, I'm a little sore - but apart from that, all is well !!  So, that's not soooo bad !!  Hopefully, the next one will happen quickly.... hopefully, the Consultant will get well soon..... we'll see.

Ok, it's another Friday - as I said - the last day of September.  It's a really hot day outside & even now, there is blue sky above us...... great stuff.  I'm here with J, ME has yet to get home & B has gone out to a gym class.  She'll be home in about an hour or so.  I more or less have the place to myself......

..... the music of the moment has been a live Cd by Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris called 'Real Live Roadrunning'.  I'm not a big 'country & western' fan - but, I'm glad I found this Cd....... it was one of the few that I could not find, when I did my Cd list a few weeks or so back !!  Anyhooooo, I've got it now & am giving it a play thru'.

The big news of the week, tho', has been an e-mail from our "bestest" American friend.... she has got engaged & will be married shortly !!  That is brilliant news & we're so very, very happy for her !!  Sister T - you're in our hearts, big congratulations to you & your man !!  It's really brilliant news & we're sooooooo happy for both of you !!  Well good !!

My plans for tonight - well, I haven't got any !!  I'm going to play some music, get sorted for bed & when B gets home - hit the sheets !!  Even tho' I've not done anything all day - I'm kind of washed out - feeling a little down in the dumps, about not having the surgery - but, mostly a little tired !!

This Cd will end soon - so, it's going to be replaced by Dream Theater's 'A Dramatic Turn Of Events'.  I've only had it just over a week - but, for me - it's one of their best !!  I wish it had a few 'longer' tracks on it - but, 4 of them are over 10 minutes in length, so....... that's not so bad !!  It'll certainly be a change from the one I've been playing...... country & western to hard rock.... can't be bad !!  Check it out if you can !!

This weekend is General Conference time again - so, I'll be sorting out a DVD or two, to capture what is said....... I need to copy it, as I will only forget what is said & done !!  Me & my memory.... or lack of it !!  I enjoy playing them back.....

Oh well - I must think about sorting myself out..... work out what I'm going to do tomorrow.  There is a record fair in town & I would like to go & meet some friends there.  I hadn't planned on going - but, with the surgery being cancelled, well - it means I now have time to go !!  I hope I'll be able to pick up the latest Korpiklaani Cd - I think it came out earlier in the year & I usually get my copies from the guy who runs the Fairs - so, hopefully he will of kept me one back !!  Check them out....... maybe not sooooo good as Nightwish, but certainly Finland's second best export !!

Take care Worlds - For now I must away........

Bye Bye

Hello Everybody !!

Hello & Many Greetings To All Of You - I really hope your Worlds are turning well !!

Ok.... it's only a few hours to go & I'm back into hospital for 'surgery' number one !!  It's going to be fun - I don't think I've ever had stitches in my mouth before..... to be honest, that's the bit I'm not looking forward to !!

I don't mind all the local pain killers & being awake for it (the surgery thing) - but, stitches in the mouth, I think I could live with-out that !!  Never mind....... life will go on & on & on - a bit like me I guess !!  While my arms are flapping, I'll keep trying to fly !!

The main thing - for me, is to try & get home tomorrow night, to be with my family.  There is no reason why I should be stuck in the hospital, but....... we'll see.  I want to be home with B & the guys & then I can relax a bit easier before the bigger 'surgery' on Friday !!

I will be asleep for that one - but, hopefully I'll get home later in the day or night to - again - be with my family.... I'll feel a lot happier being here, rather than stuck in the hospital over night(s)...... we'll see how things go !!

B is a little worried about the Friday one..... she is worried that the more I go in, the more likely it is I might not come home.  I've said before, I have the easy bit - I go in, get knocked out - have the surgery & then get taken care of by the hospital staff.  B has to leave me at the theatre door & walk away - that is the hardest part for both of us - I hate seeing her face as I go in, it's quite upsetting !! 

So, I keep smiling & hope she'll be Ok.... I say a little prayer, for our Lord to look after her, check with my Consultant about the time ( I always like to know what the time is when I go into theatre ) & then let them put me to sleep.......  if it works, don't alter it anything !! It's my little routine, one I try & stick to - so far it's worked for me.....

Oh well......

The guys are behind me, in the kitchen doing their supper dishes - that's ME & J - B has gone out to weight watchers & a gym class afterwards - she be home about 9pm or so.  By then, I'll be in bed - I really do need my beauty sleep !!  Besides I have to get up early tomorrow.... so, I'll need to get to sleep as early as I can !!

So, that's the family - the music of the moment is Iced Earth's 'Festivals Of The Wicked' Cd.....  I might change it in a minute, it's coming to the end - so I have to think of something else to play !! 

As ME is here doing some Uni homework, I've put in a Cd full of old singles..... so, Bruce Springsteen's 'Hometown' is playing as I type.......

It's been really warm today - as I look out to the sea (way off in the distance) the beach is really standing out.  If I went upstairs, I can look right across to South Wales - it looked pretty good over there, when I looked earlier !!  I've not been outside today - had nothing to do, out there, so - I've been indoors......

I actually started to record the 'Woodstock' movie sound track this afternoon - only the first hour of it, or disc one... as it will be when I actually finish the thing.  I played part of it back & it came out slightly better than I hoped - I'll do the other 3 discs when I can get around to it !!  Should be fun....... if a little long winded in the process.  Never mind...... it'll give me something to listen to !!

Altho' I'm playing music at the moment, The TV is on mute.... it seems like the trial of Michael Jackson' Dr has started over in America.  I'm not really sure why it's on our main news channel - maybe it's a "slow news" day or something.  It was on CNN, but I'm surprised the BBC are concentrating on it soooooo much !!  I'm not a big MJ fan, so.... well, it's wasted on me, I'm sorry to say.

I see my friend(s) in Russia is still reading my words - "Hello !!" to you, I hope you're well & that you keep reading !!  I'm amazed that sooooooo many people read my words.  I was really spooked that 501 pages had been read by July - at the moment, well - I'm heading up to the 1000 mark !!  Thanks for reading people !!

 Oh well - My plans for tonight are quite simple.... finish these words, get cleaned up - & go to bed.... that's really such an exciting evening !!  But, it's all I've got - so, I better make the best of it I guess... for now, until next time...

Bye Bye

You Wait For One Bus...........

Hey Hey !!  How are all you Worlds doing this fine Monday morning ?!

So,  what to write about  ? Well, we have an old saying... "You wait an hour for a bus to come along & then two come at once " !!  I've been waiting & waiting for my next surgeries to happen - in one case, over a year & - guess what..... two are going to happen this week !!  Honestly - it could not of worked out any better, had I wished really hard  !!

I've known for a week now about my implant surgery - which will happen on Friday...... but, this morning the telephone rang & I'm going into the hospital on Wednesday to have my mouth surgery !!  Brilliant !!  I can get both things out the way & try to re-build from there......... well good !!  Yippeeeeeeee !!

It probably seems dumb to be so happy about going into hospital - but, this will sort out so many problems, I can't wait to have done with it - I repeat.... Yippeeeeeeeeee !!!!

Anyhoooooo - that's two days from now.... what to do in the mean time ?  I know, play music really loud & just chill out, get my things in order - so B does not have to worry about anything (while I'm away) & - oh, I've already mentioned.... play music really really loud !!

As for this moment - there is no music playing - I'm recording a TV show & then putting something on to listen to..... I'm not sure what.  But, first I have to do the recording.

The family are out & about - except J, who is upstairs keeping an eye on me....... ME is at Uni placement (not sure quite where today) & My Dearest Wife & Friend, B... well, she has gone into town & then onto the gym.  I could of gone into town & then come home... but, it made more sense for her to do the town & gym in one trip.  It'll save time & petrol !!

Last week, I felt like I was going "stir crazy" - staying at home - but, I didn't really feel like going out today.  I had quite a good night, but..... I just wanted to stay in the house.  There are times, going out  "upsets" me.... I'm not feeling that way today - I'm feeling pretty good actually - but, I didn't want to go into town, just in case I had a problem !!  May not make too much sense, but.........

We had a great weekend..... we went to Church yesterday & that was very good.  President B was attending from Bristol & his wife, his daughter + his good self, gave us some really wise words.  It was great to hear from them !!

I enjoy Church.... I do agree with B - some of the people there are very "over the top", I'm not sure how else to put it .....  Like yesterday, I had at least four people come up to me, asking (quite forcefully) where I had been the last few weeks !!  I did tell one of them, that I was surprised that nobody had 'phoned B - to ask if she needed any help, looking after me !!

They just don't "get it" sometimes - they live in their own little Worlds & forget to realise, that ... yes, they are Christians & they do care (in their own little ways) about what happens..... but, there is more to our lives than reading the Bible & The Book Of Mormon....... they just don't seem to understand, they just don't "get it" as I said !!

A case in point.... as we were leaving, one lady came up to B to talk about the chance of B helping to do some private cleaning.  B has already told her, over the 'phone that - well.... that is kind of "hard" to do it & that, if she did do it, she cannot accept any payment.  Yet, she still  asked B if there was anyway she could help - even if she didn't want paying !! 

It really does p**s me off at times..... It's not that B doesn't want to help, it's not because she doesn't want any payment - she said no, because of her time restraints, looking after me & having a small private life for herself !!  Oh well..... never mind..... we'll see if anybody phones B while in hospital this time around !!  I doubt it...... but, we'll see !!

Ok - the music of the moment is Whitesnake's 'Forevermore' album... it came out earlier this year & altho' it's a bit.... too 'heavy' at times, too much like you would expect from a heavy rock band, it's an Ok sort of album.  Not my favourite by them, but it's Ok !!  I want to play it all the ways thru' just to give it a better listen........

I mentioned a computer programme I have here - I've been trying to make it 'work' for far too many years & only over the last week or 2 have managed to 'understand' it (if that's the right phrase !).... Anyhoooo, I was 'playing' with it (that's certainly the right phrase) & I found out how to import pictures !!  So, that might not sound like a big deal, but...... well, I can now do the Zeppelin bootleg list, with pictures of the Cd sleeves to add another 'plus' to the list of tracks & what have you !!

It will take me a very long time to do all the Cd's, the way I want to do them &, to be honest, I may never finish it - but, when I'm gone.... well, it'll make things easier for B to sort out !!  I have a good friend who will come in & help B sort out the Zeppelin 'boots' - some of which are now pretty rare, so - she'll need advice on them at some point.  We'll see how it goes........ hopefully she won't burn them, as she keeps joking she will !!

It's just my own little collection.... I know I could sell them, but..... I simply don't want to !!  Plus, selling them etc etc is illegal, & I do not want all the rubbish that comes with that !!

B has been telling me to order a book, another Civil War thing by, Geoffrey C. Ward.  I've had it out of the library for a month or two now & should take it back really..... but, it's been a good read.  Anyhooooo, B says, as I've liked it so much, I should buy a copy for myself - that kind of makes sense, but a new copy is £25 & that bit doesn't make any sense to me.... we can use the money on other, more 'needed' things around the house !!  Maybe one day - but not for a long while......... 

Ok - it's fast approaching 1pm & I must away.....  I've not got any plans for this afternoon, so I'll probably watch a DVD or (as normal) play some more music - now, that sounds like a plan to me !!

Bye Bye

I'm Going Stir Crazy !!

Hi Everybody - I really hope your Worlds are doing Ok !!

Well, one week from today & my next surgery will be out of the way - done & dusted, all behind me (no pun intended) and if all has gone well...... I'll either be home or on my ways home from the hospital !!  I intend holding my consultant to his word - that I will be allowed home the same day !!  We'll see..... if I have to stay in hospital longer, well...... we'll see how it goes !!

Anyhoooooo - that's next Friday... at the end of another week & month - wow, this year is moving sooooo fast, I can't keep up with it !!  Never mind..... I'm sure my body will catch up with the rest of me at some point - even if my brain is nowhere to be seen !!

Ok - earlier today, while I was in bed asleep... well, the lady from the Government 'phoned up to sort out the "getting back into work" thing I mentioned a few days ago....... it seems like I have to fill out some kind of form & then, maybe, have a full blown medical !!  How crazy is that !!  I still think they get the people that are easy to grab..... the ones who are out there, who are not sick - well, they know are the ways to get out of this...... we'll see how it goes !!

Yesterday I had to see my Dr - the local guy in the village - & I told him about the "work" thing..... even he seemed surprised about it.  So, that's a kind of interesting view from one of my medic's !!  He says it "ain't going to happen".... so, I'll see how things go.... won't we !!  Time will tell folks...... I guess....

The family are here abouts, all except B who is at the gym.  She just called to get her membership number.... the card was here on the fireplace !!  She'll be home in about 2 hours I guess.... ME is behind, drying the dishes that J has just washed.  One dries, one washes - it's a good system really...... well, it works for us !!

I've had a funny couple of days - I've felt really washed out for most of the time - hence I've not done too much to entertain myself !!  The problem is really, a kind of knock on effect - I don't sleep very well at night & hence the days get very tiring.... it's something I've got used to over the years - but...... it really does get to me after a while !! 

Then of course, on the plus side.... about once a week, I sleep really deeply, to catch up on myself !!  It's a living I guess - but I could really do with-out it at times !!  Oh well.......

The music of the moment is U2's 'Achtung Baby'.... I've stuck 2 tapes in the machine - this one & their 'Zooropa' album.  This way, I can play them back to back over the rest of the evening.  I could of used the Cd's - but I thought I would give the tapes a play for a change !!  I've been playing Cd's all day, so the machine could do with a break..... cool it down a bit !!

I think these are probably 2 of my favourite U2 albums - tho' I do like their 'live' stuff..... I wish they would release more, at some point.  They do so many 'live' shows, I would of like a few more albums from them, along the ways !!  I've yet to watch their Pilton show from earlier in the year & I've had it for months now !!  I'm not even sure where it is at the moment !!

Earlier I was playing Iced Earth's 'Live In Athens' 3 Cd set - I don't think B thought too much of it.... maybe a little too heavy for her taste !!  I could of gone to the local Art Centre tonight to see a band I wrote about a while back.... I used to know the organist - but, I gave up on that idea a few hours ago.  B would of taken me, I just didn't feel up to it tonight !!  Maybe next time around.... we'll see....

As for the weekend - well..... hopefully we'll get to Church on Sunday !!  It'll be my last chance before the surgery and, as I don't really know how I'll feel next weekend, I would like to go this Sunday !!  I really miss going & I have to rely on B to take me - but, all in all - if I can't make it.... well, I'll do my best !!

It'll soon be Conference time again - I look forward to that, it's really good to watch & hear.... if you can, check it out for yourself !!

As for the rest of the weekend - well, I need to go into town tomorrow - really, if nothing else, for the ride 'outside'.... I stay indoors too often really...  it's nobody's fault - just mine.... I find it hard to go out sometimes !!  I can't stand the crowds of people !!  But, I need to get out - I'm going stir crazy here at the moment !!

At some point, over the coming couple of days, I will start doing the Cd's of 'Woodstock'..... I'm all ready to do it, got the DVD, got the Cd's - now all I need is the time, to sit down & do the recording !!  I'm really looking forward to it - it's something I've thought about for - well, years really.... ever since I saw the film in the picture house, when it first came out.  I wanted a copy of it then - so, all these years later, I finally get to do it !!

Yep, I know I could put the DVD in & listen to the soundtrack that way - but, where is the fun in that ?  I much prefer to listen to Cd's anytime....  Besides, the DVD is not going anywhere !!  I'll see how I get on !!

Ok - that's it for today..... I must away to do other things !!  For now, until next time.....

Bye Bye

A Warm Day In England.....

Hail & Greetings To All You Worlds Out There - I hope you're all doing well !!

It's a beautiful day here in England - which, compared to the rain we had yesterday makes a nice change !!  We went into town earlier & I didn't even bother with a coat or anything like it - just my jeans & T shirt, it really was warm !!  Never mind - town was Ok - we had to pay our bills & buy some food.... so all in all, it was a regular type of day.

Tho' having said that - I did manage to buy B's birthday pressy.... all be it a little early !!  Anyhoo - she really wanted one of these free standing bird feeder things - it's hard to explain, unless you know what I mean.... well, anyways....I got one, along with some bird feed stuff - so, that has made her happy !!  So now I have to find her something for her birthday, next month !!

There are some new cook books coming out that she would like & I'll get them for her..... mainly as they don't come out until mid October & will match her birthday almost to the day !!  I'll see - I'm sure I can find something for her !!

She loves cooking - & we all like what she cooks - so, that's a bonus really.... I get her the cook books & we get to smell & eat what she makes !!  Not me so much, but - well, when there are cakes in the house, there is no stopping the guys going for them !!

Talking of B - she is doing a gym class tonight.... the 'kids' are both home & upstairs.  ME has just gone up to her bed room to do some 'homework'..... she was going "to climb into bed & put her electric blanket on to keep warm !!"  J is some where in his room - he'll surface when he's hungry again !!

As for me - well, I'm sat here alone typing these words.  The music of the moment is Van Halen's 'live' 2 Cd set - it came out quite a while ago now & I've not played it in ages !!  There were never my favourite band - but I thought I would give them a listen tonight - for a little while anyway !!  They do a good version of The Who's 'Won't get Fooled Again'...... so that's Ok........

As for my plans - I don't have any at the moment........ I'll probably head for bed soon - not quite sure yet.  As there is very little on TV - I really am not sure what to do with my evening.... I'll see.

I watch very little TV anyways - the usual run of Sci/fi shows & the odd documentary - but, that's about it really..... give me music any day of the week !!

I mentioned a few days ago, that I had cracked how to use a programme ( at last ) that had been on my computer for a few years...... well, I messed around with that earlier & it's been fun to finally get a grip on what it's meant to do !!  Now, I have to work out exactly what I aim to do with it !!

I've listed about 400 of my Led Zeppelin bootlegs on it...... now I can expand that - using the programme - to include information about each.  Track listings, quality, place it was recorded & what label (if any) it came out on.  I'll enjoy doing that - tho' I suspect B will get a little fed up of me dragging the Cd boxes down, so that I can look at the sleeves, to make sure I get the details right !!  I hardly ever play the old ones - they're just a part of the collection really....... & before you ask, I will not make copies for 'you' - I'm not into that & all the problems it brings with it !!   I've been collecting them for many years now........ B can't wait to get rid of them, when I finally go !!

I'll keep you posted on how I'm getting on with them - I think it'll take a long while to complete the thing... but, I'll enjoy doing  it !!

I've now changed the music.... it's now the turn of Uli Jon Roth's Electric Sun to blast away the dust around my ears !!  I had a tape of this for sooooo long & then I manged to find the Cd for myself - I was well pleased to get it !!

I only really knew about them (Electric Sun) from the fact my late Brother-In-Law used to like the Scorpions & wanted me to him the Lp....... which I forgot to mention is called 'Beyond The Astral Skies'.  There is a really good 'poem' of the same name inside the Cd paperwork & I've always loved it....... it was on the Lp as well - it's kind of beautiful really !!  Maybe, I'll just copy it out one day - but, try & check out the album first .... you won't regret it !!

I really must away now - it's nearly my bed time & the evening's pills & potions are starting to knock me slowly side ways - time for my bed then...... I might be back tomorrow - for now

Bye Bye

Coach Trip..... ho-hum !!

Greetings all my friends in Internet Land - I hope your Worlds are in the dry - it's pouring down here !!

Never mind, it's meant to be dry tomorrow - some time, if you believe the forecast !!  Me, I'll just stay in the house or - better still - in bed, all nice & warm !!  Oh well, I was in bed earlier & quite honestly - if the cat had not wanted to go out (off the bed).... well, I wouldn't of woke up when I did !!  Never mind, we like our cats - even if they do wake me up !!

Ok - it's another Tuesday here in England.... as mentioned, it's raining like mad outside.  J is behind me doing the dishes (in the kitchen)... Me is watching one of favourite TV programmes - 'Coach Trip'.... I know, it's kind of rubbish - but good fun with it !!  As for my better  half - My Wife & Dearest Friend - well, she has gone to her weight watchers meeting.  She helps out on a Tuesday, so it doesn't cost her anything & it gives her a great incentive to keep her weight on track !!  Not that I'm worried - I love her as she is & I know she knows that..... or at least I hope she does..... !!

I've not been out today... B had to go into town on her own.  Mind you, it was for a gym class - so I would of stayed home anyhoooo.  I think I have to go tomorrow.... not 100% sure on that - B will tell me anyways !! Me & my memory folks.... it could only get better & there is very little chance of that - well, I guess so anyways !!

I had a great e-mail today, from Lady V in the USA..... a great lady from the Allman's web site !!  It's funny how you can become friends or become aware of others thru' the net.  Sure, I know there are some weird people out there - but, I like the friends I've made over the last 10 years, thru' the net...... oh well !!

The music of the moment is Talking Head's 'The Best Of'.... only the single Cd version - I have the 3 Cd set here some place.... just not sure where it's to, at the moment !!  Well, that's not exactly true - it is on the same shelf that I took this one from - just not where I thought it would be....... & considering all the trouble I went to, sorting out all the Cd's... well.... it's there someplace (I guess) !!

I see my reader in Russia has been back - greeting to you my friend(s).... I hope you read these words & you're keeping well !!  Also, a big hello to my reader(s) in India & Pakistan... greetings to all of you my friends !!  As I've said before - keep reading - one day, I'm sure to write something worth reading !! I would love to know more about ya' all..... but.... for now & forever, I'm just pleased to know you're all out there !!

ME is just here doing some 'homework' & is quite surprised to be bopping along to Talking Heads - "such a happy song" to quote my Daughter.... bless her - I love my kids !!

I mentioned yesterday - about my plan to put the Woodstock movie soundtrack onto Cd.  Well, today, I sat here & went thru' it all.... marking where all the Cd chapter's are going to be & so on.......  It's going to take up 4 Cd's (I think) & will take me a lot of 'quiet time' as I call it.  That's time when I can just sit here on my own, no distractions - just sorting out all the discs & enjoying the music etc etc !!  I'll enjoy doing it & playing it back to myself at some point - lots of great music !!

Also yesterday - I mentioned about not going to see my Dr about my 'black left hand'.... well, I actually went down about 5pm yesterday afternoon.  It became sooooo very painful, I had to give in & go see the guy - not that he could do much about it, but at least if it gets worse - he'll have some idea of how got that way !!  I think he's as puzzled by it as we are... tho', this time around - falling over twice didn't help things !!

I really hope it'll heal up soon - I do not want to go back to the hospital, only to have my surgery cancelled for some stupid reason... that would be a bummer, for sure !!  Time will tell & I still have about 10 days to go - so I have plenty of space to heal up in !!

So, that's about it for today - I will be back I'm sure..... maybe tomorrow or the day after...... or even the day after that, we'll see I guess !!

Bye Bye