tired out

Hi Bloggers

Sorry about not making an entry for a while but the truth is i have just been too tired. I'm OK just vary tired. i really did not appreciate how much Chemo would knock the stuffing out of me. I'll try and write something later today

love you all
Stevie

funky friday

Hi Guys
This week has taken the turn of being very tiring for me. I've managed a lot of sleeping amongst other things.Visitors have popped in and out during the week and although they have noticed a gradual improvement . I am still on the very weak side of fit.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Aboutcancer

This is probably the hardest of the side effects to accept. I have turned into an old man very quickly and need Maria's help for even the most simple of things. For Example, If I climb the stairs I need a nap for an hour. So a big thanks here to Maria and the other "helpers" , I couldn't do this (day to day), without you.

My good friend Tim Arrived Friday lunchtime and between him and Maria, my favourite lunch was prepared. Mince, Mashed Potato, Mashed Swede and Savoy cabbage. Maria had to attend an induction at Holbrook Gym (? ), So me and Tim had first Pickings and they were Lush! Well done guys!

The rest of the day was a bit quiet on the visitor front but there you go.

I fell asleep on the sofa but left it for a good night's sleep in bed where hopefully i can build up a bit of strength.

Tomorrow blogstars

Suck sess!

Hi Guys
Well this was the best time yet. Maria obtained a ticket at 0831 just after opening, whilst I waited in the car. I was seen at 0920 and we were back indoors by 0945.

I feel so tired all I could do was have a nap.

Maria was out lunchtime having lunch with an ex colleague and bezzy chum. She was then popping down to Hythe, so i was left to my own devices for most of the day.

Debbie popped in lunchtime for a cuppa and to catch up on the latest gossip, and all is well in the universe.

The evening was more of the same although we became engrossed in watching 4 shows back to back featuring Gordon Ramsay in Hells Kitchen USA and we didn't retire until 0100.
None so deaf as those who will not hear eh? Typical American.

Good stuff!

tomozz bogsters!

Sucky Sucky

Hi Guys

An early start on today's post, the expected highlight being a blood test at Haslar, later this morning.

Its a bit stressful as it's so well attended. there are loads of people and you take a ticket from the wall and wait your turn.

It has a big queue on opening at 0830, just like the sales at Harrods or something, with everybody rushing in and scrambling for a ticket. and it really does my brain in.

Obviously it puts the staff under pressure too, which can't be good?

The wait is about an hour and a half from taking your ticket, during which I normally go outside for a walk, with my companion, or sit in the grounds, which are lovely by the way.

I believe that the consultant is thinking of changing my consultative appointments to Tuesdays so that if there are any problems like the need for a transfusion then they can be addressed before chemo delivery on Thursday.

Hence the blood test on my "off" week.

Later bloggers
love you all
steve

Out for lunch

Hi Bloggers

A quiet day by your standards but quite significant by mine. let me explain:

Our good friends Ian and Paula arrived from deepest Dorset and we all went out for lunch to Leonard's.

http://www.theseahorsepubgosport.co.uk/

This was the second time in the last week or so that I had felt well enough to go out, the first being last night with Maria to Cafe Garlic in Gosport.

http://solentsites.co.uk/hampshire_tourist_information/restaurants_pubs.html

So obviously things are improving as regards my reaction to the effects of the chemo. in line with this I feel OK too.

The evening provided some old friends visiting - Margaret and Roger and it was lovely to see them. Now for the spooky part:

They are also mutual friends of Ian and Paula, who visited earlier, as well as Roger being an old work colleague of my bezzy chum Kevin who was also visiting at the time.

It's a small old world at times innit?

too big for my brain

later bloggers

Blood and and No Miss Steak

Hi guys

Here's a lovely story about what can happen.

My cousin, who is a blog follower, read about my misfortunes earlier in the month when I ended up in Hospital and needed a transfusion of platelets.

Now my blood group is B Rh Pos which is quite rare which also was a reason for my receipt of a blood product, taking its time in preparation.


She was so struck by all of this that she went went and donated "a pint" at one of the NHS Sessions, on the message of one out and one in. Isn't that wonderful?

http://www.blood.co.uk/

I now it doesn't match all the young girls going and getting their smear tests done (because of Jade), but what a gesture nonetheless eh?

Giving blood, and thus being a donor is very easy, in fact until recently I have been one myself. So to all of you bloggers who donate blood, or blood products like platelets, well done!

To those who are considering doing it please chase it up its a very laudable cause, and helps all of our community.

http://www.blood.co.uk/SessionSearcher/search.aspx

All in all I feel very humble and start to realise the full implications of being a donor and recipient.


Please give it some serious thought bloggers!

Byeeeeeeeeeee

Sheik yer booty

Hi bloggers

Sunday morning is now as everyone knows car booty season, and across the way from me at Bridgemary Community School is one of the biggest in the area.

http://www.bridgemary.hants.sch.uk/

Maria and my brothers duly attended in the glorious Hampshire sunshine.

I myself was unable to as this time the chemo has attacked my white cells .

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=314

They are quite low and I cannot risk any infection.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype

Besides which I still feel very tired regardless. So a pleasant morning with the papers and a reflection on last nights beer fest for my brothers.

Lunchtime saw them on the great road north and Maria and I started to get back to normal.

Its the usual mantra with visitors isn't it? - lovely to see 'em (and it was!) and lovely to see 'em leave.
Nice lazy afternoon followed and early to bed.

later blogstars

Jade Goody

Good morning Bloggers

Sadly the news i have for you this morning is that Jade goody is no more.

Much will be said regarding her life and actions, and all I will add is "May the Lord bless and keep her," for we are all stars in god's heaven, and may she shine forever.

Please remember her when you are due a check up for anything. the consequences of missing your appointment can be dire!

Later bloggers

Sporty Saturday

Hi Blogsters

My day begins with anti sickness for me as I'm starting to feel a bit spewy. slept most of the morning after a breakfast of sausage and bacon, lush!. The afternoon consisted of watching rugby interspersed with latest scores from the premier league.

Play up Pompey! and play up they did! well done boys.

http://www.pompeychimes.net/

Sadly Middlesbrough didn't rise to the challenge and are now in the mire.

http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,1,00.html

The rugger was fantastic and my prediction for the grand slam came true. I fancied them from the beginning and was told don't be daft it'll be Wales or France But there you are! God bless Ireland!

Physically I am knackered and have pent the day interspersed with periods of sleep, but hey, that's Chemo for you!

Laters blogstars

Picadilly Circus

Hi bloggers

Friday afternoon proved to be my busiest yet as the door didn't stop knocking.

I received visitor after visitor and although it was busy it was lovely

As I said on previous posts you are more than welcome .

I live at 68 Keyes Road just behind the shops in Nobes avenue.

You are more than welcome, just ring first to be sure. Don't feel you have to babysit me either, a two minute visit is just as appreciated and its lovely to see a friendly face.

My brothers arrived early afternoon and it was good to catch up on local gossip from "up home".

My other brother incidentally has broken his leg during a drinking session. There you go!.

Maria has gone to Swindon to attend her sister's surprise birthday party, i would have loved to have gone if only to see the look on her sisters face when the surprise was " stung". Nice one Tina 40 years young!

On a physical front I've taken some anti sickness as I'm starting to feel a bit nauseous.

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

I'm now halfway through he course of treatment, and I believe I am responding well.

http://www.chemotherapysideeffects.org/

What the consultant believes though remains to be seen, eh?

Later Bloggers

chemo sabby

Hi Bloggers

Sorry about the absence but all is OK.

It has now been two months since i was diagnosed.

I had chemo as normal on Thursday but then went for an extended sleep for most of the day.

http://www.cancer.gov/

This time the chemo has affected my whiter blood cells ie the ones that fight infections, so more quarantine if you have the sniffles or anything like it.

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=116



I awoke up early Friday morning and felt well well enough to assist Maria in an early shopping visit to ASDA. Home afterwards to have a nap and await the arrival of my brothers Mark and Keith who are visiting for the week end. I' m really looking forward to seeing them and hope the feeling is mutual.

cath you later blogsters

What a difference a nap makes

Hi bloggstars.

I awoke with new feelings in my mouth. No longer did the yeast spots from the Thrush, form a version of braille within my mouth but were starting to become on the way out - hooray!

Good Taste is everything surely! Ask Noel Coward

http://www.noelcoward.net/


Although I'm still tired etc. I feel good and know that I will improve as well. my butt and giblets feel better and more relaxed so that's all ok then.

The senna I had been taking was, although natural, too raw and aggressive for me, and gave me gripes and you had to go, when you had to go, if you see what I mean. (Hence the new A**hole)

Still all of that is now behind me allegedly.

talk soon bloggers i must get some more sleep as I've a date with Chemo again later today

Love you all.
Steve

Doctor Doctor

Hi bloggers

I had decided in the morning that i wished to see a doctor today as I woke up feeling as wretched as I did yesterday.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Sideeffects/Possibleside-effects#1626

Maria arranged the appointment for some time after 1200 after providing me with a breakfast of Scrambled eggs on toast which to be honest I couldn't do justice to, because of the state of my mouth.

As stated bloggers I felt wretched, but dragged myself to Maria's car where we made a quick trip up to my mate John to pick up a couple of watches. one (although expensive) was a cheap buy from e-bay for use as a running spare . As it turned out it only needed a small bit of attention and was a runner, result!

The doctor came in the afternoon and provided answers and new medication, to my questions regarding constipation and the rips and fissures. As you can imagine all shreds of dignity were gone during the examination.

Before arriving at the practice he was on a cancer team and so was best placed to treat me (nice one). I find him very matter of fact and thus easy to talk to. He then asked about my general well being etc, and a throwaway comment about my mouth and the loss of skin etc prompted him to look and say that's Thrush, again easily fixed. Fantastic!

No comments about talking like one either bloggers - keep it clean on the Canestan Front!

Maria then armed with a fistful of scrips (Clint Eastwood movie?) hightailed it to the chemists whilst I sat in hope. I think my mouth was my biggest problem and once that was better all may follow. (No change there then!)

On her return I took the new medicine and dropped off to sleep. confidence is high.

Byeeeeee

Top of the Mornin' to youse all!

hi bloggers

and a very good morning to to youse all so it is.

Yes bloggers today is Saint Patrick's day and a top of the morning to you all of Irish extraction (includin' me).

"May you be in heaven a week afore the devil knows you're dead!"
and other such twee toasts.

No doubt the Guinness will flow this evening and good for all from God's Emerald isle. The Place to go I believe is Chicago where they really go to town. They even dye the River green apparently.

For myself I feel okay and a bit cooler. Blood tests are on the agenda for today later in the morning, and I feel a little better that yesterday.

We shall see.

catch you later bloggers

steve

Funday Monday

Hi bloggers

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/

Just a quick note to tell that Monday was a repeat of Sunday really.

My breathing was wonderful. my cough non existent . the rest of my body Bleugh!

All due to the chemo. Its obviously doing its job where its needed, but elsewhere its really taking me to bits.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Sideeffects/General

My lower legs are very wobbly and I have the fizzy wellington effects again. I'm guessing that this where my platelets are getting assassinated again as my shins fell very hot.

I'm also get hot flushes in localized areas of my body which come and go as they see fit. Cooling down is the order of the day.

My mouth is sore though the loss of internal skin is less, possibly due to eating pineapple (it really works) and ice cream earlier in the proceedings.

My spirits - fantastic! - life is precious and it is great to be alive other wise who'd fill in posts in this blog? Also the fact that you guys are with me gives me strength and focus - welcome aboard Sharpie (Photo please?)

30 followers now is wonderful and I thank you all for watching (wish I had a better style)

talk soon

byeeee

Steve

Weak and wobbly

Hi Bloggers

A very short instalment for today I'm afraid.

Wow! The chemo has rally hit me for six this time.
Today has run along the lines of sleep, wake, loo, drink, and repeat.
My lower legs especially feel very weak and it is all I can do to climb the stairs.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/chemo-side-effects

No visitors today, they must all be at the last day of the DFS Sale or something, mind you as I've said, I would not be any decent company for them.

http://www.dfs.co.uk/

I've snacked today on biscuits, yoghurt, and ice cream as my mouth is very sore.

I managed some soup for my tea/supper and I seem to have a little more energy, but still very tired.

see you tomozz

steve

The effects of chemo

Hi Guys

Today is Saturday and i thought i would share my experience of this session's chemo.

Generally I feel incredibly weak, wobbly and tired this time , weird eh? the skin is starting to fall off the inside of my mouth again so it's time for the yoghurt again.

I had a busy day as quite a few people turned up it being Saturday. Being tired meant that I couldn't give them my best attention, and apologise here for that.

The task in the background for me and Maria was to write (Thank the lord for PC Printing) and send invites for our wedding and party etc.

I'm on my own for this evening, as Maria has gone to Hythe to see her granddaughter Kira appearing in a show - fantastic!

Please don't be offended if you don't get one as we are limited on numbers etc., everywhere we go. It doesn't mean we don't love you, it's just the way it is.




Late afternoon saw me in bed again, hot and bothered.

Constipation has set in and I have possibly OD'd on Dulco Ease. We shall see; I shall either turn Japanese, or maybe I shall disappear in an enormous fart!




http://www.heptune.com/farts.html

I know this might be too much information for some but hey look at the title of this post.

So here's the joke:

What did the constipated Mathematician do?
Worked it out using a pencil - geddit?

byeeee

Fiday 13th again

hi blogsters

Had a flurry of visitors todayand by the time they had all left I was too tired to do any thing substantial so had a kip. All is OK though.

Just a little note regarding comments on my blog.
Although its fun trying to figure out who the anonymouses are it would be much better if you put your name, or better still become a blog follower Dean, (gotcha!)

It's very heartening that so many in Fleetlands have taken an interetst in me and I feel very humbled by it all.

God bless you!

steve

Chemo day

Hi Guys

As the title suggests I received more chemo today in the shape of Gemcitabine and Carboplatin.
I aslo saw the consultant who was reasonably pleased with my position, notwithstanding the trip to hospital last week.

I have lost a further 10 pounds over the last three weeks, although she is not that concerned as the weight loss is gradual. I now weigh 98.4 Kg or 15 and a half Stone, and I still don't recommend this course as a dietary option.

I feel ok after chemo as the effects don't really kick in for a couple of days, albeit I feel tired , (no change there then).

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=176

I must also mentiom yesterday for all my smoking pals in fleetlands as it was "National No Smoking day". I guess every body missed it as they were outside having a fag. Ha Ha!

http://www.nosmokingday.org.uk/

On a serious note chaps my condition is almost certainly due to smoking, so think on. I am not a preacher, and all I say is, do what you feel is right for you.

love you all

laters taters

Den's the denizen of the garden

Hi Blogsters

Stevie T here with another thrilling installment for the rest of Wednesday.

1210 saw the arrival of my very good friend Tim who lifts my spirits with his humour. Maria disappeared down to Hythe muttering something about having to sort somebody's accommodation or was it address?

He was closely followed by my very good friend Den who has come to sort out my garden. She has just started her own business and I am quite shameless about offering a plug here for her services.

I know I am biased but hey she is good. See what you think.

Another example of her handiwork can be viewed at Bedenham School in Bridgemary (Runner up in the Gosport "Schools in bloom" competition).

She does all sorts of garden services and you can contact her mobile: 07979 018109

My old neighbour Debbie also paid a visit, cut short by the arrival of the district nurse, all ok blogsters.

My good pal Brian then turned up for a quick cuppa, but all left for tea time.

Maria had had a busy day as she did nto get home till late evening. all was ok as tomorrow is back to Chemo!

Byeee

Register an interest!

Hi Bloggers

Welcome to my life for Wednesday 11th.

It started early as Maria and I had an appointment with the Registrar at Fareham Registry Office at 0900.

All went well and the wedding is now booked for 1200 on Saturday 11th April 2009, (Easter Saturday)and will be a small family affair.

However gone are the days of 7 shillings and sixpence : The costs comprised an admin fee of £25, followed by a booking fee of £30 each, with a final cost for the actual ceremony of £153.50 - a grand total of £228.50 - wow!

We then went to the jewellers in Havant to finalise our choice of wedding rings - again all went well, mine is 18ct and Maria's is 22ct.

Next stop was to book the restaurant for lunch after the ceremony, again all went well and we were able to book all of our guests in with no bother.

We have a hall booked for the evening bash so everything is just about done and dusted.

To tell you the truth we were beginning to think that we were in a parallel universe as everything is going so swimmingly! Maybe people haven't realised that it is Easter weekend , or perhaps its part of the credit crunch where people are tightening their belts.

Whatever - it has worked in our favour so good for us!

Catch you later

Testing Testing!

Hi Guys

It's back to the routine and today is bloods at Haslar. (Tuesdays Bloods, Thursdays Chemo).

My good friend Kevin did the honours as Chaffeur.

The place was mobbed as usual and it was draw a ticket and wait. Maria meanwhile, had gone to investigate Gosport Market with Charlotte and young Jack.

http://www.discovergosport.co.uk/

Me and Kevin spent a good hour and a half talking abut everything and nothing in particular and it was nice to chill out together. this was brought to a close by my number advancing to the front of the list and a sample being taken, which in turn was followed by a hasty retreat to Castle Tinkler; all sorted!

Maria and Charlie arrived mid afternoon cock a hoop with their purchase in gosport Market, so a good day was had by all. Lunch, cooked by me and Maria, was pasta with salami and zucchini, and very nice it was too!

http://www.deliaonline.com/cookery-school/how-to/how-to-cook-perfect-pasta,45,AR.html

A lazy night in front of the TV with an indian takeaway, and early to bed.

Nighty Night!

Maddeb1

Hi Bloggers

It would be remiss of me not to mention and event which almost passed unnoticed during all the palaver over the week end.

It was very much the end of an era in that my good friend and neighbour Debbie moved to a new place.

She has exchanged with a lady who had a smaller house; good sense when you think about it as there is less house to heat and decorate etc.

She hasn't gone far, (near the church in Gregson Avenue,) and has threatened to visit me still (only joking). We have been neighbours and friends for over 15 years and I shall miss her, but at the same time wish her all my very best wishes for life in her new home.

Good Luck Debs!

Quiet Times

Yo Blogeroonies.

What do you call a penguin in the desert?

Lost - geddit?

A quiet day for all. Maria had business in Hythe which took up most of her day, so I was left holding the fort.


Regarding entertainment, thank the lord for the Jeremy Kyle Show - absolutely chavtastic!


http://chavstest.com/

I used to think "Only in America" but we are now emulating that which has gone before "Jerry! Jerry!". This is the Britain we have voted for, or have allowed to happen (rare splash of social comment).

My good pal Richard turned up from Angmering for the afternoon, and I also had a visit from my pal Maggie and my boy Wayne. Usual deal: It was wonderful to see them and good to catch up on things. Maria arrived back late afternoon with Daisy dog, and rustled up the last of the mince for my tea.

It was as lush as the first lot and I ate it with relish. My mouth has healed up quite a bit, and my taste buds are starting to operate again. So it tasted even better than yesterday, mind you things like that always do don't they?

http://kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/taste_buds.html

On a physical note , I tentatively blew my nose and was delighted to observe no trace of the sanguine. I am starting to heal which can only be a good thing.

off to watch the last of Corrie innit?

stevie t

Blood and and No Mis Steak

Hi Blogsters

Yes its me, back and feeling quite a bit better than I have been of late. However I intend to take the consultant's advice and take things easy, as I still feel quite fragile.

Last weeks weeks happenings unnerved me a little bit but at the same time fascinated me.

For example, I can understand the platelets (in my blood getting zapped by the chemo, by why not the white cells and the haemoglobin's as well; weird eh?

http://anthro.palomar.edu/blood/blood_components.htm

This picture shows a red cell, a platelet, and a white cell, or if you want to be scientific: a erythrocyte (left), thrombocyte(centre), and leukocyte (right)

You can't use a pump to get platelets in to the bloodstream as it breaks of all of the protuberances (bits) which makes them useless, so it has to go in purely under gravity in order to be effective.

My pill regime is also back to where it was and all of this will provide grist to the mill of my consultant whom I shall next meet on Thursday prior to chemo.

I've started eating extra red meat again, to support production of these little rascals and today it was rib eye steak's turn for the platter, and very nice it was too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib_eye

As for the taking it easy, difficult though it is for me I will do it as i understand where the medicos are coming from. Part of this is the fact that I intend to begin watching videos again. There are loads of films I havent seen, so it should be good.

laters taters, the film's about to start
where's the popcorn?

steve

Chillin' Out

Hi Bloggers
just a quick note about yesterday.

Maria and I spent the whole day just chillin, and it was just what the doctor ordered. We had a very lazy day with a few visitors sprinkled in.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnos

I spent a lot of the day sleeping, but it interspersed well with their attendance, and as i said it was lovely to see them. They were jolly good company and made for an enjoyable afternoon.

Later in the day Maria cooked Mince and Tatties and it was lush, with yours truly going back for seconds.

http://www.scottishrecipes.co.uk/mince_and_tatties_recipe.htm

"I love my granny, my Hindustani Granny
Love my Hindustani Granny from Bombay.
When she feeds me Chapatis, with curried Mince and Tatties,
I'm farting all the day."

as you would imagine we retired early (windows open).
byeeee

Sleepy Saturday

Hi Guys

"Mummy Mummy, whats a vampire?

"Shadddup,and eat your soup before it clots!"

I have spent most of today sleeping as I made the decision early on to be a model patient and do whatever the medicos asked of me. I had a little nosebleed in the morning which took absolutely ages to stop. I thought "oh no not again, deja vu!" but stop it did (thankfully)

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Sideeffects/Possibleside-effects

It gave me and Maria a curt reminder of the past few days, and how fast things can move and situations change. The seriousness of the situations we may find ourselves in means that we didn't have time to tell every one what had been going on (however close they might be in our circle). It doesn't mean we don't love you, its just the way it is.

It also gave me pause for thought about blood donation and what other products are made form the donated blood. Check out the platelets link below:

http://www.blood.co.uk/pages/platelets.html

As most guys thought I was still in Hospital, we could also use this opportunity to catch upon our sleep as we were both exhausted.

We both had a kip in the day cabin at home, and it was just what the doctor ordered.

Having woke refreshed, we then told our news to most people who call us regular, and then to those who call us Steve and Maria (boom boom!)

We had a quiet night in in front of the telly and then early to bed.


tomozz bloggers

PS "Dont you just love Bela Lugosi?"

Close Call

Howdy Bloggers I'm Back.

How true can words be?

As I said on the previous post I had been coughing up the claret for a couple of hours now as whatever it is is refusing to stop bleeding (weeping). Well it was either come up with plans for my own Black Pudding or call in the Cavalry.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_blackpudding.shtml

The cavalry won and the early hours of Thursday morning saw me admitted to St Mary's (Exton 3) where my situation was quite grave. I was examined and the opinion was that I had an infection with other symptoms exacerbating the original situation.

This is a sharp reminder of how quickly my situation can deteriorate.

I spent the day quiet and subdued as peaceful as possible awaiting the results of tests etc. whilst my condition stabalised. Later that day the original diagnosis was confirmed and I was given some more antibiotics to calm the infection and bring my temperature down.

The next morning I had another blood test. this found that my platelets were down . These little rascals form part of the blood and help it to clot. the "score for a normal person is around 140 - 150.

Mine turned out to be 30 having been decimated by the chemo.

The "Cure" was to have a transfusion called custard by the nurses, and I would have to wait whilst a batch was sent from Southampton.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Supportivetherapies/Platelettransfusions

I met with my consultant and the doctor treating me, who informed me of how close I had been to "disaster", and re-iterated the fact that I must take things easy with as little stress as possible, when I was released back in to the world at large. If I was a cat I would only have eight left.

The rest of the day was filled by visitors and it was lovely to see you all. The custard arrived early in the evening and i recieved it asap. it was yellow and custardy looking, and took about an hour to go in.

During this time Maria's daughters Amanda and Sam arrived.

After half an hour or so i was given another blood test. It had been decided earlier that a score of more than sixty would allow me to go home and luckily mine was 63.

We didn't have to be told twice, and cleared camp faster than a group of pikeys under suss, leaving the Hospital about nine in the evening.

It was lovely to be back in my own bed, along with a big bowl of ice cream.

byeeeeee

steve

I dont think it's a gold brick

Hi Guys

On a more serious note, bedtime saw me have coughing fit resulting in me possibly ripping something in the lung area. Since lying down, I have been coughing up the claret for a couple of hours now as whatever it is is refusing to stop bleeding (weeping).

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Sideeffects/Possibleside-effects#2857e-effects#2857

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Supportivetherapies/Platelettransfusions

Obviously I have got up and although the rate is reducing, over time, my ability "to clot" has been impaired by the Chemo, and I am waiting to see what happens before I call in the cavalry.

I am am taking Codeine Linctus which will inhibit my cough and thus reduce any aggravation of the situation.

This is a sharp reminder of how quickly my situation can deteriorate.

Whilst we are on the subject of bodily impairment chemo also kills and reduces the ability of my immune system to carry out its normal function.

http://www.chemotherapy.com/side_effects/side_effects.jsp

So should any of you be planning a visit (and it will be lovely to see you, but ring first), be aware of the risks of infection for me, as something small to you could prove fatal to me

I have extra requirements for limitations on my diet in that I cannot eat Soft or Blue cheese , eggs must be fully cooked and no shellfish etc .

Yes just like during pregnancy to remove the risk of infection.


see you soon Bloggers

yours sanguinely but unbowed!

Stevie T

Get the paperwork in

Yo blogsters

Today saw our visitors return to the Kingdom of Fife.

http://www.standrews.com/fife/

Meanwhile Maria and I travelled to Bournemouth County Court to obtain a document required by her in order to progress with our wedding plans. (Yes! We are getting Married but have yet to set a date). It was a cinch and cost a fiver (fantastic service and value).

Whilst down that way we tootled over to Blandford to see our good friends Ian and Paula. Unfortunately I had a weary on and ran straight into the arms of Morpheus for a couple of hours.

We drove home for tea time where i was able to address my e mails at last. I have received several from people both near and far, who have heard of my condition throught the grapevine and have been very supportive in their messages to me. I love you guys!

Catch you later

steve

March 3rd

Hi Guys
There has been so much happening these past couple of days.

Tonight saw the installation of a new Master of my Lodge "Absit Invidia - 6751". The new Master, was one of my candidates into freemasonry and also a member of my lodge in Scotland "St Margaret's Hope - 1184"

Suffice to say two of our very good friends and their wives travelled down for the evening, (stopping with me and Maria since Sunday evening).

The look on his face was worth the suprise I can tell you, (He wasn't aware until the meeting was in progress), and a good evening was had by all concerned.

Steve

The Rest of the day

Hi Bloggers

just a note to fill you in for the rest, and the rest (geddit?) of my birthday.

Popped up to the registrars in the morning to set the ball rolling viz a viz getting married .

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/family/getting_married.htm

She provided us with a list of documents we need to obtain prior to having an appointment officially. Where did I put that?

Maria and I met some friends for Lunch after which we repaired home where a steady stream of visitors came

Their visits were interspersed by bouts of sleep (Rest of the Day) as I had spent more in the bank of Steve than I had realised. (but OH - what joy to see you all.)

My Grand-Daughters Megan and Georgia, arrived around 4 o'clock bearing cards etc and then proceeded to try and eat their own weight in sweeties and crisps. Love 'em!

It all quietened down by nine o'clock and we were in bed for ten. a lovely day.

Stevie T

PS - I notice some new faces on the blog followers - welcome aboard guys!

Hooray Hooray I've made it to today!

Mornin' Bloggers and Bloggerettes.

Yes its me and i'm so excited. I have made it to th the ripe young age of 52 years young! (There have been times recently where I did begin to wonder?) I can't wait to see what today has in store for me. "Come on Postie - Hurry up!"

You may wonder why the font colour has changed - its beacause today is a red letter day!

In keeping with previous - here's the embarrassing photo:

Catch you later as i've lots to do!

Byeee!

Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Hi Guys

The day passed quite peacefully with a steady stream of visitors .

First was Karl and Caroline with their we'ans Hannah and Lucy. In such a sweet gesture Hannah who's 3 when told of my condition said she wanted to kiss me on the chest where it was poorly, so that I would be OK. This she proceded to do and was a real "magic moment" for all, and a tear jerker for me. Such a wee scone! Karl did a couple of jobs fo me whilst here, and was greatly appreciated.

Next was Charlotte who literally just popped in and said "Hello" as she's still a bit sniffly (Good Attitude to infection).

Carol was next with a congratulations card, llovely.



This visit was followed by a suprise visit from Sam and Scott which made Maria's day, they are such good company and is was wonderful to see them.

They went mid-afternoon and were replaced by Tim, Fiona, and Phoebe, who were on the way back from shopping for Phoebe's impending trip to OZ - Nice one Pheebs! Again they were very good company and did a couple of jobs for me - Thanks guys.


Last of the day was my pal Kevin and his daughter Carolanne. Here's an embarrassing photo of her, in Makro.

All in all a lovely day.

Must fly Bloggers as I've a big day tomorrow (guess what!)


Steve

Saint David's Day

Bore da bloggers

look you, there's lovely, isn't it?

Yes we've arrived at St David's day, the patron Saint of Welsh Wales, and a special hello to the likes of Gareth, and Rodders and all of the others in Fleetlands, who hail from that part of the UK.


It's also my sister Sharons Birthday today (she's 46). I Know she looks in here - Have a super day sis.


For the record the older piccy is of me, my sister Sharon, sister Heather, and brother Keith.


So a busy day ahead for many of us especially those preparing for a birthday tomorrow.

toodle pip
bloggers
steve