The Efffects of Steroids

Hi Guys

What a difference a day makes. I took the first batch of Steroids in readiness for today's Chemo, and have been awake nearly all night. Isn't that weird considering the tiredness of the last fortnight / ten days.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Beingtreated/Howitisgiven#3099

A complete opposite to what has been happening recently.

I had a phone call from an Emigre to Australia on Wednesday, it was Niki Linton, an old colleague from Fleetlands, enquiring after my health. It was lovely to hear from her and she asked me to remember her to those who knew her. She was a number cruncher in the shared finance centre and rolled her own baccy. As I say it was a lovely surprise and a humbling experience to know that those you least expect, are thinking of you - nice one!

The sofas haven't run out of Z's yet and I have tested the big one, which is just as full as the smaller. good oh! Well picked Maria.

Last Sunday our brother in law Simon, (who cycles for a hobby), and our daughter Amanda (who doesn't), completed the London to Brighton Cycle Ride.

http://www.bhf.org.uk/get_involved/take_part_in_our_events/bike_rides/london_to_brighton_bike_ride.aspx

Although the eveent was for the British Heart foundation the did it in aid of cancer charities, and Maria and I are both immensely proud of them. Especially so of Amanda as she is very much a novice in this arena - well done girl!

Mention must also be made of Charlie (our friend Kath's daughter) who cycled with them, and of whom we are equally proud. May you be personally proud of what you have all achieved because it is an amazing achievement. bless you all!

A side issue of the renewed vigour from the steroid intake was a visit to the Hong Kong Tea Bar which was outstanding.

http://www.thefoodplace.co.uk/restaurants/27219/hong%20kong%20tea%20bar%20in%20portsmouth/

If you have never been you really must give it a go. It is authentic and very good value - ask for the book and make a choice from the photos therein. lush!