As today is the eve of our dear PHIL's funeral, i would like to say, myself, how much I am missing his blogs.
To those of us going tomorrow, see you there, and for the rest of you think and pray for him at 11.30 UK time.
Chris.
PS I don't think much of your rain charts for the next few days, Elise, and is the throat any better yet ?
Morning Chris xx Yes. I cannot tell you how much I am missing Big Guy xx What a terrible year for us all. I will now be at work tomorrow, which is probably a good thing, as I will be kept busy, however, it won't stop me thinking of you all xx At 11:30 am I will take myself off to the Oratory, sit down quietly, and say a prayer for everyone, and remember such a wonderful friend that I will always miss so much xx
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Regarding my weather charts......I took these photos about 10 minutes ago...........
This is the view from my garden, as you can see, the Knockmealdown Mountains are spectacular today !
And this is the stunning view I have of the valley and Corrin Mountain from the West........
Oh yes, thanks for your concern xx My throat is still 'husky' but hoping that my 'drug cocktail' will do the trick soon ! Thank god for a GP that doesn't charge me ! xx
Lovely views, Elise. xx
ReplyDeleteCheers Chris xx if the sun ever shines again, I will post what we normally see here xx
ReplyDeleteChris? How come you can see the mountains when I can't?
ReplyDeleteDid Elise post you a few of her 'recreational' drugs? lol
Just a quicke for now..I've just realised I'd better go up to the Freeman Hospital and get my bloods done ahead of Tuesday's oncology appointment.
Tomorrow is a long, very special day....I still can't believe it all.
And of course, because of my 'dozy git' escapade with the car, on Friday I'm having to stay local as the insurance estimator is coming to view the damage.
Oh well, off I trot for yet another little prick or two!
It's a good thing I quite like the nurses in the phlebotomy dept:
Morning all........Am i seeing double above?.......Chris i shall be en route for Brighton at 11.30 tomorrow but will be thinking of Phil & family
ReplyDelete& all you guys attending to.....Weather here is just brilliant at mo & warming up well..cheers.!
Good luck George xx I am certain the Phlebotomist can't wait to get her hands on you ! [I think you are having a few recreational drugs there yourself !!]
ReplyDeleteAnd no, no sign or sight of ANYTHING here.....visibility down to about 100m at the moment, and closing in. Lil' Duck better be careful driving today.....don't want to do a 'George' on her motor ! PMSL !! xx
Morning John xx You are taking over where Big Guy left off, and coming just before me ! Good luck for tomorrow xx Will say a prayer for you too dude xx Enjoy the sunshine, as you can see, we don't know what sun is here ! xx
ReplyDeleteGeorge, what happened to Maxwell?
ReplyDeleteDoes he know you have changed your affections?
Thanks John, bright blue sky here as well, should get up to 24 C today, sorry Elise !!
ReplyDeleteI think George is seeing double now his brain is frazzled since his "ouch".
If you are in touch with Hilary and the girls, send them our love and hope they are coping as best as they can, George or Elise. xx
Ha ha ha........mind boggles Elise..xx..Yep will make sure i have clean pants on tomorrow,as be showing my wares again,& never get the same radiologists either.... This heatwave is coming up from the Med,& hopefully tracks north to Teeside & west to Cork,& then Elise..xx.. can show us her spectacular views...
ReplyDeleteMike? My visit to the hospital was even more of a let down than finding Maxwell the tranny nurse there!
ReplyDeleteI heard a sexy, husky female voice call my name from the 'bloods' room.
For one delirious moment I thought it was La Duck giving me a big surprise and a very special early Xmas present.
I know you won't believe me when I tell you what I found...but I take my camera everywhere - and cameras don't lie! (Ha!)
I am STILL shaking in shock.
I THINK I'LL TAKE A SLEEPING PILL NOW!
Thinking of pills, "How to give a cat a pill"
ReplyDelete1. Pick cat up and cradle in the crook of the left arm as if holding a baby
2.Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of the cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks. As mouth opens, pop in pill and allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
3. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Repeat process.
4. Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw away soggy pill.
5. Take new pill from foil wrap. Cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with forefinger. Hold mouth shut for count of ten.
6. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse.
7. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with the head just visible from spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of straw, force cat's mouth open and blow pill down straw. Apply plaster to spouse's arm. Remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
8 Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence whilst swerving to avoid cat.
9. Take last pill from foil wrap. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner.Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour half pint of water down throat.
10.Get spouse to drive you to casualty. Sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Stop at furnitue shop on way home to order new table. Arrange for vet to make a call.
Think about this!!
If a dog jumps on your lap it is because he is fond of you. If a cat does, it is because your lap is warmer.......
Courtesy of Cornwall air ambulance lottery newsletter.
Dad was at the hospital today for his Pamidronate........all that I can say at the moment is........ GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR........ !!!!!!!!! Fill you all in later once I have calmed down a bit xx
ReplyDeleteLooked at your long term weather and you MIGHT see that big yellow thing in the sky Wed, thurs or friday, Elise otherwise fog, wet or very wet.
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Never heard of "pamidronate" |?
Chris. xx
Chris xx Pamidronate is the NHS version of Zometa. Its cheaper, but apparently as effective [?] It is a BISPHOSPHONATE, a bone strengthener if you like. Dad has extensive bone mets.
ReplyDeleteDad had scans on 19 Sept. he was supposed to get results in 3-5 days....ha - bloody - ha........still not heard. So, I told him to ask for his CNS when he went in for his IV today, and ask her. The were not expecting him for the IV, and dad ended up waiting over an hour for an Onco to okay the IV.....following my formal complaint I made in Jan of this year, THAT should never have happened.....insert ruffled duck here........IV went ahead, and Mom spoke to the CNS. There is no SCC there, but a couple of mets on the spine look like they could be causing the increasing pain [which is what I had said to dad that I thought was happening] Anyway, his appointment isn't until 4 Nov [do me a favor here !] and there is no Onco in the hospital !!!!!! FFS !! So, Lil' Duck got on the phone to the CNS......she rapidly remembered who I was, and who dad was, once I reminded her of the complaint investigation earlier this year ...... I told her that I wanted dad seen within the week, that I wanted RT discussed as palliative treatment at this point in time, and that I am viewing his pain control with zero tolerance. I also stated that when dad returns in 4 weeks time for the next IV, I expect all prescriptions written, signed and waiting, ready for him when he arrives. I stated that it was not good enough,not acceptable, and that I am NOT happy. I also stated that I am extremely concerned about my fathers mental well being at this point in time, and I expect her to get it all sorted, as in YESTERDAY........ I am now waiting a phone call back from her tomorrow to say that all the above has been sorted. It better be, or else.....
I can't believe what has happend... i had 3 scans in one week & met with Onco with results in 5 days after.......With all thats gone on previously,the Oncol unit then slip back into sloppiness......I can understand when appointments are running late,& take a mag/paper with me.....
ReplyDeleteAs long as i get a good hearing i'm happy,but to forget an appointment is woeful......Good wishes Elise...xx.....I've a feeling some positive action will transpire....
Dear Elise,
ReplyDeleteWhat a shocking episode. I am thoroughly disgusted at everything that has gone on with your poor dad's treatment.
FFS! When will these disgraceful situations STOP?
It's happening time after time to guys I know on all the forums, and has been happening for years.
Thank God your dad has you to kick arses, but after all that's happened in the past, and given the official complaint, this should NEVER have happened.
Is somebody taking the piss?.... or are they all just plain criminally negligent as well as unredeemably incompetent at that hospital???
What happens when a man has nobody caring and efficient enough to fight his corner?
For a 'quietish' bloke, I have the all the medical staff taking extreme care when they deal with me...because they nearly killed me back in 2005 and I have never trusted any of them since (or allowed them to forget their errors). Even my oncologist, who I truly like, can forget to mention in his notes a referral made for me after an appointment.
I give them all a week, and then I check that appointments really have been made, scans really have been arranged, and referrals really have reached the correct depaertment.
BUT WHY MUST WE HAVE TO DO THIS?
If I was older, and in crippling pain, I would be tired in heart and soul.....and I am fairly certain I wouldn't have the spirit left to fight the buggers the way I have done all these years.
Elise, I think this is a national disgrace. My heart goes uot to your dad, you mam and to you - and to every other person affected on a daily basis by idiotic , uncaring, hospital staff.
Rant over...I am going to bed. I'm tired, I think we all are.
Tomorrow is another day...but it's also a very sad day.
I'm hoping to be able to tell you all afterwards that we celebrated Phil's wonderful life - and not morbidly mourned his passing.
He'll always be with us here.
Night night good peeps : )
Thanks George xx I posted a little tribute for today, but it slotted in on the day I was drafting, hope you all see it ...... Travel carefully everyone xx I so wish I was there with you all xx Say good bye to Big Guy for me please xx
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