Hi Bloggers
feeling a bit maudlin at present due to the events of the past couple of days. Its funny when one from the generation before goes as it reminds you of how far behind them you are, in this case 18 years. Quite sobering!
Charlotte has just rang and her and Jack will be visiting in a minute. They always give me a lift and it will be lovely to see them.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Sideeffects/General
Overnight I've had a Big Bowel Movement so I feel OK for the future, and will venture out sometime today. Hopefully ending up at the HKTB!
Talk soon guys
Stevie T
Monday, 29 June 2009
Sunday, 28 June 2009
More Medical Stuff
Hi Guys
I spent yesterday driving to see our good friends Ian and Paula down in Blandford. They are really good company and the drive allowed me to chill out somewhat and clear my head. I shall miss my uncle and it leaves me with the sobering thought that I am not that far behind in some ways, and need to sort things out for myself.
Whilst there we received news that our daughter Amanda had suffered a crush injury to her left hand. This was done on a boat between the Gunwale and the jetty. she had been admitted to Southampton General where she underwent and operation in the early hours of this morning. All is OK although at one time the doctors thought that she was going to lose her thumb. So she is now walking wounded and is looking forward to going home tomorrow. Maria and I will be picking her up when requested.
I spent yesterday driving to see our good friends Ian and Paula down in Blandford. They are really good company and the drive allowed me to chill out somewhat and clear my head. I shall miss my uncle and it leaves me with the sobering thought that I am not that far behind in some ways, and need to sort things out for myself.
Whilst there we received news that our daughter Amanda had suffered a crush injury to her left hand. This was done on a boat between the Gunwale and the jetty. she had been admitted to Southampton General where she underwent and operation in the early hours of this morning. All is OK although at one time the doctors thought that she was going to lose her thumb. So she is now walking wounded and is looking forward to going home tomorrow. Maria and I will be picking her up when requested.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
More death and sadness
Alas, Alas, Alas.
I've just received the sad news that my Uncle Mike has passed away in hospital in Plymouth. He made his three score and ten and was diagnosed with lung cancer recently.
He was admitted to Derryford Hospital in Plymouth recently for a procedure. He there suffered a heart attack about a fortnight ago and although he seemed to be picking up; he appeared t
o have had another small one which was enough to tip the balance, and died peacefully in the early hours of this morning.
o have had another small one which was enough to tip the balance, and died peacefully in the early hours of this morning. A reminder of just how frail we all are bloggers.
talk soon
Steve
talk soon
Steve
Another weekend Yeh!
Hi bloggers
As I predicted it has become a circus. Texts, mostly derogatory, have abounded over the airwaves. The net is clogged with stuff about him, the TV shows nothing else, (thank the lord for the DVD).
I've not much to say because as noted previously all eyes ears and the spotlight is on the demise of Mr M Jackson.
As I predicted it has become a circus. Texts, mostly derogatory, have abounded over the airwaves. The net is clogged with stuff about him, the TV shows nothing else, (thank the lord for the DVD). No mention hardly of the three children he leaves behind; just the music and the money - how shallow and tacky - your legacy wacky jacky! So sad eh? but such is our society today - the value of all and the worth of nothing.
For myself, the chemo went OK and I feel quite well. the steroids have lifted me and the feeling of tiredness has abated somewhat.
My intentions are to tootle round to Pompey to do a bit of business and end up in the Hong Kong Tea Bar for lunch.
Duck (homeless or not) with Ho-Fun Noodle, I feel, will be the order of the day.
Then, if all is still well, that will be followed by a trip to the New forest and Beyond, if the weather, (and me) hold out.
For the future my next move is a blood transfusion at Haslar next Tuesday, followed by another CT Scan a couple of weeks or so later, followed by a consultation at The QA.
All of the Oncology department will have moved there by then into a new purpose built facility. So it will be good to see what they have to offer. the medicos at Haslar arent to keen but there again nobody likes change , so we will have to wait nd see.
Bye for now bloggers
Stevie T
Friday, 26 June 2009
Jacko
Hi bloggers
The second part of my blog with the news that no doubt will overshadow lots of other news for days. There are no word able to describe the thoughts I have on the demise of the "King of Pop" Love or hate him this one will run and run.
No doubt there will be dozens of jokes and comment over the phone waves. They'e started already, What a circus!
Talk soon
Stevie T
Chemo and Cancer
Hi bloggers
This has all been chastened and put into perspective by the sad demise of Farrah Fawcett Majors at the age of 62 from this most terrible of diseases and I ask that you can pas a thought for her.
She was one of the icons of the eighties and I make no excuse for the amount of pictures of her . She meant a lot to many people. So farewell Charlies Angel may you be one for real.
Lots to report as much has happened in the last twenty four hours. I shall deal with this in two parts. Firstly my visit to Haslar and the delivery of the Chemotherapy went OK and I feel quite refreshed. I believe that this is due to the extra steroids.
This has all been chastened and put into perspective by the sad demise of Farrah Fawcett Majors at the age of 62 from this most terrible of diseases and I ask that you can pas a thought for her. 
She was one of the icons of the eighties and I make no excuse for the amount of pictures of her . She meant a lot to many people. So farewell Charlies Angel may you be one for real.Thursday, 25 June 2009
Bins and breakfast
Hi Guys
Quite a sad state if affairs when all you have to look forward to is whether the bins are domestic or recyclable. I need to get out more. However they were collected successfully and all is well.
We are awaiting the arrival of our friend Charlotte and her boy Jack for breakfast.
I hope they come soon as I'm starving, and can do justice to the full English - yessiree!
This will be followed by a bath and then a leisurely trip to RNH Haslar for the Chemo at lunch time. This will be my last batch of chemo and this will be followed by an appraisal in about three or four weeks time after another CT Scan.
More on this later as nobody knows whats going on and where as Haslar closes in just over week.
Talk soon Blogsters
Stevie T
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!
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!
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
sleep and more sleep
Hi Bloggers
Most of Friday, until today has been spent in the arms of Morpheus, apart from the visit to the consultant.
As I said on a previous post this time the chemo has knackered my Red Blood cells so I feel so tired all of the time.
The easiest way to reverse this is via a transfusion and I have been booked in to have two units next Tuesday
See you soon Bloggers
Stevie T
Sofa so Good
Hi Bloggers
This post concerns the middle of last week. maria had been chatting about a replacement for the Chesterfield in the living room. I was reticent to buy a new one fro DFS etc as it could possibly only be used for a couple of months and end up being given away or down the tip. I felt different about the money spent on carpeting and decoration as that would be part of the house and would help sell it in best Anne Maurice style. with that in mind i would prefer to get a Good second hand one so that I wouldn't feel so anxious about the financial "hit". Maria agreed, so it was off for a tour of the second hand shops in the area.
We ended up in Portsmouth, in Fawcett road to be precise and as luck would have it found what Maria was looking for in the last shop of the day. A suite comprising two Chestnut/Chocolaty 3 and 2 seater brand new leather settees. They were 18" from floor to the top of the cushion, which makes for easy getting up from (our main criteria). We returned the next morning with some cash, and a deal was struck (Half what you would expect of DFS etc). Delivery was to be that very day (What a Service!), so It was hightail it home where our daughter Charmaine stood poised with her space van to remove the old suite, ably assisted by my nephews.
The new on arrived just before 1800 and looks fantastic! I tested the two seater for z's without delay and let me tell you its full of them - wow!
This post concerns the middle of last week. maria had been chatting about a replacement for the Chesterfield in the living room. I was reticent to buy a new one fro DFS etc as it could possibly only be used for a couple of months and end up being given away or down the tip. I felt different about the money spent on carpeting and decoration as that would be part of the house and would help sell it in best Anne Maurice style. with that in mind i would prefer to get a Good second hand one so that I wouldn't feel so anxious about the financial "hit". Maria agreed, so it was off for a tour of the second hand shops in the area.
We ended up in Portsmouth, in Fawcett road to be precise and as luck would have it found what Maria was looking for in the last shop of the day. A suite comprising two Chestnut/Chocolaty 3 and 2 seater brand new leather settees. They were 18" from floor to the top of the cushion, which makes for easy getting up from (our main criteria). We returned the next morning with some cash, and a deal was struck (Half what you would expect of DFS etc). Delivery was to be that very day (What a Service!), so It was hightail it home where our daughter Charmaine stood poised with her space van to remove the old suite, ably assisted by my nephews.
The new on arrived just before 1800 and looks fantastic! I tested the two seater for z's without delay and let me tell you its full of them - wow!
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Drained and Exhausted
Hi Bloggers
I'm sorry about the lack of correspondence but I've been tom dick again. Ive been in quite a lot of pain in my thighs and butt along with a feeling of great tiredness. In fact most of the last week or so has been spent sleeping. After seeing he consultant yesterday (Tuesday 23rd) it seems i am also anaemic. So its Chemo tomorrow and a Blood transfusion next Tuesday 30th.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Supportivetherapies/Bloodtransfusions
I am otherwise OK and will try and fill you in as best I can as to the events of the last ten days.
I shall begin by telling you of the visit of my brothers Mark and Keith, and their boys Zak and Dean, who arrived on Saturday evening (13th). They sang for their supper and put in a new drain for me from outside of the kitchen to the manhole. The previous one kept blocking with dead soap powder and could only be cleared by rodding from the manhole end. I was able to do this previously but not in my present condition so it was best to fit a new drain with a bottle gully for ease of access and maintenance. The bits were expensive considering that they are plastic but it was still cheaper than a call out from Dyno-Rod et al.
They also took loads of gear down the tip for me which was another weight off of my mind.
They went back up north on friday morning and I look forward to their return.
I'm sorry about the lack of correspondence but I've been tom dick again. Ive been in quite a lot of pain in my thighs and butt along with a feeling of great tiredness. In fact most of the last week or so has been spent sleeping. After seeing he consultant yesterday (Tuesday 23rd) it seems i am also anaemic. So its Chemo tomorrow and a Blood transfusion next Tuesday 30th.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Supportivetherapies/Bloodtransfusions
I am otherwise OK and will try and fill you in as best I can as to the events of the last ten days.
I shall begin by telling you of the visit of my brothers Mark and Keith, and their boys Zak and Dean, who arrived on Saturday evening (13th). They sang for their supper and put in a new drain for me from outside of the kitchen to the manhole. The previous one kept blocking with dead soap powder and could only be cleared by rodding from the manhole end. I was able to do this previously but not in my present condition so it was best to fit a new drain with a bottle gully for ease of access and maintenance. The bits were expensive considering that they are plastic but it was still cheaper than a call out from Dyno-Rod et al.
They also took loads of gear down the tip for me which was another weight off of my mind.
They went back up north on friday morning and I look forward to their return.
Monday, 15 June 2009
A lovely weekend
Hi bloggsters
On Saturday Night Peter Viggers and Gosport got a mention on Have I Got News For You; Yes it was the Duck House again.
Hope you all had a good weekend, and enjoyed Gosport's big day out!.
Our friend Charlotte managed to get away on her hols on Saturday morning - e viva Espania.
Later in the day my kin turned up about eight in the evening.
On Saturday Night Peter Viggers and Gosport got a mention on Have I Got News For You; Yes it was the Duck House again. See I told you its well on the way to becoming a national heritage item!
Yesterday was was quite a lazy chill out sort of day. News from Charlotte that she had finally reached her destination having suffered a delay of nearly 24 hours. A visit to the egg man at the car bootie, in the morning was rewarded with the purchase of some double yolk eggs. These are somewhat of a rarity these days. We had them as part of a big boys breakfast and they were lush!
The boys went exploring / sightseeing in the afternoon and Maria and I went for a drive.
We ended up in West Quay Southampton, where we purchased a Chimenea and a big Parasol. This is part of the strategy to start eating out in the garden. The weather is conducive to it and Maria and Den have put in quite a lot of work out there and it looks lovely. with regard to my Diabetes - Barbecued meat (any Duck going spare?) and salad are most acceptable.
So this might set the tone for the next few weeks, if the weather plays along.
Early to bed Sunday night bloggers as my brothers are going to do some jobs for me and we like an early start.
Toodle pip!
Saturday, 13 June 2009
Better than telly
Hi guys my very good friend Den Gonella of Den Gonella LADY Gardening set up my new tropical fish tank.
Its 8" wide, 5" deep and 9" high and has a built in light and under gravel filter and pump.
http://www.smallaquarium.net/
It looks fantastic and is big enough for the 6 guppies that are ensconced within.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guppy
Just like me it is small yet perfectly formed. Check out the photo.
Diving deep chaps; it sure beats watching son of Britains got Talent etc.
Euro millions
Hi Blogggers
No its not me, although Maria and I have three numbers up worth £11.70.
http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/home.ftl
That's two weeks running, cool eh.
It's never normally like that though is it guys.
Keep hoping and think lucky
Mystic Steve
No its not me, although Maria and I have three numbers up worth £11.70.
http://www.national-lottery.co.uk/player/p/home.ftl
That's two weeks running, cool eh.
It's never normally like that though is it guys.
Keep hoping and think lucky
Mystic Steve
Family Ties
Hi Bloggers
Today hopefully sees a visit from some of my family from "up North" in the persons of my brothers; Keith and Mark; and my nephews, Dean and Zak.
(Yes we are just like the Dingles in some ways)
http://www.itv.com/Emmerdale/
I'm really looking forward to seeing them as it has been quite a while. Incidentally, the last time they were due to visit they shot through at the last minute so its fingers crossed for this time.
Ciao Bloggers
Today hopefully sees a visit from some of my family from "up North" in the persons of my brothers; Keith and Mark; and my nephews, Dean and Zak.
(Yes we are just like the Dingles in some ways)
http://www.itv.com/Emmerdale/
I'm really looking forward to seeing them as it has been quite a while. Incidentally, the last time they were due to visit they shot through at the last minute so its fingers crossed for this time.
Ciao Bloggers
Personal Details
Hi Guys
for those who have asked:
68 Keyes Road (Just behind the doctors and shops in Nobes Avenue)
Bridgemary
Gosport
PO13 0JA
01329 312274
07725 216013
for those who have asked:
68 Keyes Road (Just behind the doctors and shops in Nobes Avenue)
Bridgemary
Gosport
PO13 0JA
01329 312274
07725 216013
addendum to confont your demons
Hi guys
This one (see previous post) certainly got a lot of you talking which was my aim. (Good stuff!) The observations of those from other cultures are well documented on the treatment we mete to those in our society, regarded as vulnerable. We prefer to tuck them away in a home or institution rather than face up to many of the issues involved with keeping them within the "mainstream" of our society. Several of you enjoyed the article and I shall pen something similar on another topic in the future.
Keep on with that self reflection guys
Stevie T
This one (see previous post) certainly got a lot of you talking which was my aim. (Good stuff!) The observations of those from other cultures are well documented on the treatment we mete to those in our society, regarded as vulnerable. We prefer to tuck them away in a home or institution rather than face up to many of the issues involved with keeping them within the "mainstream" of our society. Several of you enjoyed the article and I shall pen something similar on another topic in the future.
Keep on with that self reflection guys
Stevie T
Rip Van Tinkle
Hi Bloggers
Sorry about the delay but having the sh*t ripped out of you (literally) makes you very tired and opaque.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Eatingwell/Eatingproblems/Diarrhoea
Wow as I said on my last posting it has certainly knocked me for six, and all I've done mostly since is sleep and rest and recover! There's lots been happening in the world at large and i shall tackle these wonderful issues in individual posts if I may?
My first subject is the Duck house and the news that our Local Champion of the Mallard community in Gosport Sir Peter Viggers intends to auction the same for charity.
Well say I, It seems to me that this turn of events will mean that someone else will be paying for it again; or have I missed something?
Also what is the charity involved?
It would seem that one would get the kudos whilst another foots the bill! Hmmmmmmmm! what do you think bloggers?
Having said all of that am I just being churlish when such an important architectural item deserves to be saved for the nation? It could sit in Walpole park ((Named for another Politician) , or indeed find a mooring in the carp pond at Fleetlands which could then be designated as a national heritage site. I favour the latter as a worthy memorial of all our local MP did for Fleetlands.
I would hope that some local worthy would start a fund to retain this gem both for the national heritage and within Gosport. Any Takers?
Toodle Pip!
Sorry about the delay but having the sh*t ripped out of you (literally) makes you very tired and opaque.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Eatingwell/Eatingproblems/Diarrhoea
Wow as I said on my last posting it has certainly knocked me for six, and all I've done mostly since is sleep and rest and recover! There's lots been happening in the world at large and i shall tackle these wonderful issues in individual posts if I may?
My first subject is the Duck house and the news that our Local Champion of the Mallard community in Gosport Sir Peter Viggers intends to auction the same for charity. Well say I, It seems to me that this turn of events will mean that someone else will be paying for it again; or have I missed something?
Also what is the charity involved?
It would seem that one would get the kudos whilst another foots the bill! Hmmmmmmmm! what do you think bloggers?
Having said all of that am I just being churlish when such an important architectural item deserves to be saved for the nation? It could sit in Walpole park ((Named for another Politician) , or indeed find a mooring in the carp pond at Fleetlands which could then be designated as a national heritage site. I favour the latter as a worthy memorial of all our local MP did for Fleetlands.
I would hope that some local worthy would start a fund to retain this gem both for the national heritage and within Gosport. Any Takers?
Toodle Pip!
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Wednesday blood sugars gonna drop?
Hi Blogstars
I had a reasonable kip last night and managed about six hours before waking up at around half past three this morning.
I got up and composed my highbrow stuff, (I can cos I've been to Uni and got an Ology, Allegedly), for you at that time and then went for a lie down and a doze. I feel I have a bit more energy this morning though time will tell. as I've told some some of you the Chemo kicked in earlier this time so I expect things to return to to normal a bit sooner.
No sooner than you feel complacent you are brought back down to earth with a jolt.. My giblets have vigorously exploded once again with no warning and my dignity has evaporated.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Eatingwell/Eatingproblems/Diarrhoea
I am back at square one and daren't leave the vicinity of the loo. I am sorry if this appears like too much information for some of you, but such is the stark reality of my condition and the side effects of its treatment.
Talk later O continent ones
Stevie T
I had a reasonable kip last night and managed about six hours before waking up at around half past three this morning.
I got up and composed my highbrow stuff, (I can cos I've been to Uni and got an Ology, Allegedly), for you at that time and then went for a lie down and a doze. I feel I have a bit more energy this morning though time will tell. as I've told some some of you the Chemo kicked in earlier this time so I expect things to return to to normal a bit sooner.
No sooner than you feel complacent you are brought back down to earth with a jolt.. My giblets have vigorously exploded once again with no warning and my dignity has evaporated.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Eatingwell/Eatingproblems/Diarrhoea
I am back at square one and daren't leave the vicinity of the loo. I am sorry if this appears like too much information for some of you, but such is the stark reality of my condition and the side effects of its treatment.
Talk later O continent ones
Stevie T
Confront your demons
Hi bloggers
This post might seem a bit heavy on a philosophical level but bear with it all.
As you know I popped into work (Fleetlands) yesterday and whilst there was initially "blanked" by one of my colleagues as he didn't recognise me, due to my weight and hair loss (Chemotherapy). My retort was to say that if he kept up to date with my blog or better still visited me (He hasn't yet) then he would be in the know. Another colleague piped up that they have visited, so there!
On my way home I actually got to thinking about this and its now been more than one hundred and fifty days since my diagnosis and announcement at work of my condition. You may feel that a ratio of one visit in this period is fine (My other colleague did obviously) or you may feel that a bit bit more effort could be apparent.
I have lost count of the amount of guys I have met who have assured me that they will visit and then shoot through on me. It is not my intention to lambaste individuals here but provide some social comment in that maybe our society as a whole perhaps could do with greater scrutiny with regard to our attitudes to this.
Cancer is a touchy subject for many of us.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/CancerType
The statisticians tell us that at least one in three will be affected by it at some point in our lives, so many of us will come across it and need to deal with its effects either as a patient, carer, or supporter.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/resourcessupport
Although there are many areas of support, both on a practical and emotional level, available it is still incumbent upon the individual to provide the impetus for these supportive attributes.
Indeed many of us find the mention and the confrontation of Cancer both in our society and in our personal lives, as extremely uncomfortable. It reminds us of our own mortality and fallibility and stikes at the very core of our Psyche.
Again as a defence mechanism, if we refuse to confront this issue and others in this arena, then they will not affect us, so we will be safe. We like to justify our feelings and existence and feel good about ourselves; and the culture of "Being Busy "in Modern Britain tends to pigeonhole subjects In this way. Here then we can sub concsciously categorise our visits into this arena with clarity and succinctness into such as duty done or responsibility addressed, and once "a tick in the appropriate box is achieved" due to a successful visit or a donation to a street collection where we purchase, then wear, our ribbon, then the subject and the perpetrator's interaction and responsibility regarding it can be comfortably discharged with no further thought to the matter. Sorted!
http://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/
On a personal note, I have have been shocked and surprised by the unsolicited messages, e mails and cards showing support. Many from people whom I did not expect, (they have been so very, very kind, and there can only be one reason for this - altruistic and unconditional love!).
Equally I Have been disappointed by the behaviour of some colleagues, friends, and family from whom I expected, perhaps, a bit more. (Again one visit in one hundred and fifty days provides an example).
Such is the fragility of the human nature and ego, bloggers. I realise that you do not visit or contact me due to the way I am or feel about all of this; but partly because of your own fears and worries on this subject . However referring back to the statistics maybe we surely need to revise our attitudes in this area. I have tried via this blog to keep as many of you as aware as is possible and hope that my style of text is both entertaining and at the same time informative, so that it still provides you with a clear message.
For what goes around comes around so they say and the emotional care aspect of all of this would be better placed by us taking responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, and returning them to the centre of our society again rather than them being comfortably outsourced to another area like McMillan or any of the other organisations, and thus forgotten.
So bloggers as I said at the beginning, my point for all of this was not to pick on individuals but to stimulate self questioning and awareness amongst you. Please examine yourself with regard to your stance and involvement to all of this and ask yourself those soul searching questions as to whether you are justifying your viewpoint on these issues.
Is it enough to wear your breast cancer awareness ribbon or should you get more involved, or at least more educated, with this subject, and your treatment of those for whom this is a part of everyday life.
Time to get off the soapbox methinks
(If you want some more highbrow stuff let me know)
talk soon
Stevie T
This post might seem a bit heavy on a philosophical level but bear with it all.
As you know I popped into work (Fleetlands) yesterday and whilst there was initially "blanked" by one of my colleagues as he didn't recognise me, due to my weight and hair loss (Chemotherapy). My retort was to say that if he kept up to date with my blog or better still visited me (He hasn't yet) then he would be in the know. Another colleague piped up that they have visited, so there!
On my way home I actually got to thinking about this and its now been more than one hundred and fifty days since my diagnosis and announcement at work of my condition. You may feel that a ratio of one visit in this period is fine (My other colleague did obviously) or you may feel that a bit bit more effort could be apparent.
I have lost count of the amount of guys I have met who have assured me that they will visit and then shoot through on me. It is not my intention to lambaste individuals here but provide some social comment in that maybe our society as a whole perhaps could do with greater scrutiny with regard to our attitudes to this.
Cancer is a touchy subject for many of us.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/CancerType
The statisticians tell us that at least one in three will be affected by it at some point in our lives, so many of us will come across it and need to deal with its effects either as a patient, carer, or supporter.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/resourcessupport
Although there are many areas of support, both on a practical and emotional level, available it is still incumbent upon the individual to provide the impetus for these supportive attributes.
Indeed many of us find the mention and the confrontation of Cancer both in our society and in our personal lives, as extremely uncomfortable. It reminds us of our own mortality and fallibility and stikes at the very core of our Psyche.
Again as a defence mechanism, if we refuse to confront this issue and others in this arena, then they will not affect us, so we will be safe. We like to justify our feelings and existence and feel good about ourselves; and the culture of "Being Busy "in Modern Britain tends to pigeonhole subjects In this way. Here then we can sub concsciously categorise our visits into this arena with clarity and succinctness into such as duty done or responsibility addressed, and once "a tick in the appropriate box is achieved" due to a successful visit or a donation to a street collection where we purchase, then wear, our ribbon, then the subject and the perpetrator's interaction and responsibility regarding it can be comfortably discharged with no further thought to the matter. Sorted!
http://www.pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk/
On a personal note, I have have been shocked and surprised by the unsolicited messages, e mails and cards showing support. Many from people whom I did not expect, (they have been so very, very kind, and there can only be one reason for this - altruistic and unconditional love!).
Equally I Have been disappointed by the behaviour of some colleagues, friends, and family from whom I expected, perhaps, a bit more. (Again one visit in one hundred and fifty days provides an example).
Such is the fragility of the human nature and ego, bloggers. I realise that you do not visit or contact me due to the way I am or feel about all of this; but partly because of your own fears and worries on this subject . However referring back to the statistics maybe we surely need to revise our attitudes in this area. I have tried via this blog to keep as many of you as aware as is possible and hope that my style of text is both entertaining and at the same time informative, so that it still provides you with a clear message.
For what goes around comes around so they say and the emotional care aspect of all of this would be better placed by us taking responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, and returning them to the centre of our society again rather than them being comfortably outsourced to another area like McMillan or any of the other organisations, and thus forgotten.
So bloggers as I said at the beginning, my point for all of this was not to pick on individuals but to stimulate self questioning and awareness amongst you. Please examine yourself with regard to your stance and involvement to all of this and ask yourself those soul searching questions as to whether you are justifying your viewpoint on these issues.
Is it enough to wear your breast cancer awareness ribbon or should you get more involved, or at least more educated, with this subject, and your treatment of those for whom this is a part of everyday life.
Time to get off the soapbox methinks
(If you want some more highbrow stuff let me know)
talk soon
Stevie T
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Even Bluer Monday
Hi guys
I felt that bad i didn't stop long in fleetlands. went home for a few more zzzzzz,s.
Had a visitor lunchtime - James Sharp, always a pleasure James, never a chore. He is good company and he doesn't eat too many of the chocolate biscuits. It would be nice for others to visit and my next post is going to explore this in a bit more detail, ie as to why people don't come or feel they've done their bit.
I ended up sleeping most of the day bloggers but feel that i am improving. My blood sugars are slowly coming down so I'm moving in the right direction
talk soon bloggers
Stevie T
I felt that bad i didn't stop long in fleetlands. went home for a few more zzzzzz,s.
Had a visitor lunchtime - James Sharp, always a pleasure James, never a chore. He is good company and he doesn't eat too many of the chocolate biscuits. It would be nice for others to visit and my next post is going to explore this in a bit more detail, ie as to why people don't come or feel they've done their bit.
I ended up sleeping most of the day bloggers but feel that i am improving. My blood sugars are slowly coming down so I'm moving in the right direction
talk soon bloggers
Stevie T
Monday, 8 June 2009
Blue Monday
Hi Guys
Started the day feeling very weak. Took me an hour to muster up the strength to lift myself up and get up. another 30 mins to get upstairs where I managed to to be sick.
I am in Dire straits at the moment bloggers and I don't mean Mark Knopfler's beat combo.
I intend to come into Fleetlands this morning to deliver my chum's CV as I understand there might be some positions for electricians. I may strike lucky and see some of you on the way.
Enjoy guys
Stevie T
Sleepy Sunday
Hi bloggers
Yes a repeat of other days post Chemo where i slept most of the Day. I feel so weak its all i can do to lift myself up. It really does knock it out of you.
http://www.chemotherapysideeffects.ca/
My very good friend Tim popped round and and it was lovely to see him.
And before I forget Bloggers, Maria and me got 4 numbers up on the lottery - hooray - £82.00
Hope tomorrow (Monday) brings me a bit more energy because I really feel like sh*t.
Talk soon guys
ciao
ciao
Stevie T
Yes a repeat of other days post Chemo where i slept most of the Day. I feel so weak its all i can do to lift myself up. It really does knock it out of you.
http://www.chemotherapysideeffects.ca/
My very good friend Tim popped round and and it was lovely to see him.
And before I forget Bloggers, Maria and me got 4 numbers up on the lottery - hooray - £82.00
Hope tomorrow (Monday) brings me a bit more energy because I really feel like sh*t.
Talk soon guys
ciao
ciao
Stevie T
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Rainbow Morning
Hi guys
Oh what a lovely morning considering the thunder and lightning overnight.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/weatherwise/factfiles/extremes/lighting.shtml
As noticed by many of my chums on face book they were awake for some of it, either frightened or glad of not needing to water the garden today. Either way it was a blessing for it cleans all, and its managed to wash the bird crap off of my car!
I was up for most of it as I felt nauseous and my blood sugars were through the roof. I shall probably try for a snooze in a minute.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
If i was a "normal" diabetic, and not having Chemo I would have rung for an ambulance by now. However I appreciate what is happening to me and know that after a sleep the levels will decrease.
Catch you later Bloggers
Enjoy all of the weather
Stevie T
Oh what a lovely morning considering the thunder and lightning overnight.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/weatherwise/factfiles/extremes/lighting.shtml
As noticed by many of my chums on face book they were awake for some of it, either frightened or glad of not needing to water the garden today. Either way it was a blessing for it cleans all, and its managed to wash the bird crap off of my car!
I was up for most of it as I felt nauseous and my blood sugars were through the roof. I shall probably try for a snooze in a minute.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
If i was a "normal" diabetic, and not having Chemo I would have rung for an ambulance by now. However I appreciate what is happening to me and know that after a sleep the levels will decrease.
Catch you later Bloggers
Enjoy all of the weather
Stevie T
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Sleepy Saturday
Hi guys
I've spent most of the day sleeping as the steroids and chemo do their business. I feel pretty rough but its acceptable as I am expecting it, so to speak.
It means that hopefully, I will come out the other end of it a bit sooner. This time I have felt sick but my anti sickness meds have taken care of that hopefully. Apart from that all is OK
so talk soon bloggers
Stevie T
I've spent most of the day sleeping as the steroids and chemo do their business. I feel pretty rough but its acceptable as I am expecting it, so to speak.
It means that hopefully, I will come out the other end of it a bit sooner. This time I have felt sick but my anti sickness meds have taken care of that hopefully. Apart from that all is OK
so talk soon bloggers
Stevie T
Hi bloggers
Just a quickie to let you know my state of play, as a lot of you have been asking, after my third batch of the new chemo:
General Feelings - like crap, very tired but at the same time excited and hopeful for the future.
Hair - still dropping out (no big deal though)
Weight - 91 Kilos - have lost another half a stone over the last three weeks.Bowels - now under control (Imodium)
Sickness - Feeling it but not doing it (Pills)
Blood sugars - High - due to large steroid intake - Necessary to let the chemo bond, but detrimental to my overall feelings and health.
Chemo - good progress - in the right direction - confidence is high. The chemo is having a positive effect on things I feel.
Chemo Name - Docetaxel
I'm not out of the woods yet bloggers, but I now know where in the woods I am! Those of you who visit (hint hint!) will see an improvement, I'm sure!
Byeeee
Stevie T
A Turn out for the book!
Hi bloggers
The turn of human nature never ceases to amaze me. We talked recently about getting my new gas fire fitted and how the friend of a friend shot through on me.
Well today my second engaged friend of a friend came over and did the business. What a fine Job he made of it all.
My original friend came round to view the finished job and here's the twist. While she was here the original fitter (her friend) turned up out of the blue., with an I've been ill and lost my phone excuse.
Gall or Honesty? Either way the job has gone to someone else. They left shortly after, and I guess she was bending his ear all the way back to her house.
However; for those of you who require all aspects of plumbing or gas fitting check out this guy
Mark Crook - who gets my vote big stylee!
Magic Gas Central Heating Services
Tel: 07712 656552
Yours truly Bloggers
basking in my new found warmth
Stevie T
The turn of human nature never ceases to amaze me. We talked recently about getting my new gas fire fitted and how the friend of a friend shot through on me.
Well today my second engaged friend of a friend came over and did the business. What a fine Job he made of it all.
My original friend came round to view the finished job and here's the twist. While she was here the original fitter (her friend) turned up out of the blue., with an I've been ill and lost my phone excuse.
Gall or Honesty? Either way the job has gone to someone else. They left shortly after, and I guess she was bending his ear all the way back to her house.
However; for those of you who require all aspects of plumbing or gas fitting check out this guy
Mark Crook - who gets my vote big stylee!
Magic Gas Central Heating Services
Tel: 07712 656552
Yours truly Bloggers
basking in my new found warmth
Stevie T
Friday, 5 June 2009
Barber queues or Barbie Queues
Hi bloggers
This is a chicken barber queue
The real thing is a barbecue or BBQ, and describes a method of cooking that we have come to know and love over here in the UK
Another great institution is the Marinade and / or Barbecue sauce. These can be bought ready prepared from any supermarket whilst a lot of guys nowadays prefer to make their own to their on "secret recipe".
All of these are best cooked over a low heat ie over a bed of charcoal when the flames have really died down as the sugar in the marinade tends to blacken and char too quickly otherwise, befor the meat has a chance to cook thoroughly.
I thought I'd make a statement about that summer event we all love.
Cooking outside or the barbecue. this sometimes results in that special cuisine where the meat looks like and tastes like a charcoal briquette on the outside whilst still being raw or frozen in the middle. with a little knowledge we may be able to avoid this part of it all.
Firstly we need to establish what it is we are talking about:
This is a chicken barber queue
Whilst this is a Barbie Queue, albeit queueing for a BBQ.
The real thing is a barbecue or BBQ, and describes a method of cooking that we have come to know and love over here in the UK
The apparatus can be purchased from just about anywhere these days and can be Gas, wood, or charcoal powered and can be as simple or as complicated as you like. you can get one from any DIY store or from specialist shops such as the one below.
Or alternatively, you can make your own from an old oil drum or something similar.
Once established, you now need something to cook and just about anything can be barbecued if you prepare right, even cheese (Haloumi).
Another great institution is the Marinade and / or Barbecue sauce. These can be bought ready prepared from any supermarket whilst a lot of guys nowadays prefer to make their own to their on "secret recipe".
Me I like to Jerk my Chicken (don't we all fellers?), and as I'm sure you already know bloggers jerking is a West Indian term for a hot spicy marinade and sauce.
http://bbq.about.com/od/pulledporkbarbecuerecipe/Pulled_Pork_Barbecue_Recipes_Recipes_for_making_Real_Pulled_Pork.htmpes_for_making_Real_Pulled_Pork.htm
All of these are best cooked over a low heat ie over a bed of charcoal when the flames have really died down as the sugar in the marinade tends to blacken and char too quickly otherwise, befor the meat has a chance to cook thoroughly. However once you've drank half your own body weight in Lager or white lightning, who cares?
Have fun bloggers!
Looking forward to the smell of success
talk soon
Stevie T
That Friday feeling
Hi bloggers,
Its Half past four in the morning and the dawn of a new day. Although I've lain on the bed I don't feel rested. So I feel that it is better to get up then toss and turn I suppose.
So a very good morning to you all! the sky looks clear around abouts so I think we are in for another lovely day down here in sunniest Hampshire.
There are those of you who will be starting another day at work, and a special hello to those who are starting a new day at Fleetlands.
Keep those cabs rolling guys you are doing a fantastic job and providing our Armed forces with great support and service.
I also want to send a special hello to my brother in law Simon who works at the Honda plant in Swindon. They have just gone back to work and good luck with finding a parking space!
Another special Hello goes to my bezzie chum Andy who flies back to Abu Dhabi for his next stint on an Oil Platform, good luck!
I know that there are lots of you that read this blog and the end of another week however spent is a good feeling especially when Fridays work is complete and you are free to do what you wish, eh blogsters?
Well bless you all, and have a good one whatever you choose.
talk soon
Steve
Its Half past four in the morning and the dawn of a new day. Although I've lain on the bed I don't feel rested. So I feel that it is better to get up then toss and turn I suppose.
So a very good morning to you all! the sky looks clear around abouts so I think we are in for another lovely day down here in sunniest Hampshire.
There are those of you who will be starting another day at work, and a special hello to those who are starting a new day at Fleetlands. Keep those cabs rolling guys you are doing a fantastic job and providing our Armed forces with great support and service.
I also want to send a special hello to my brother in law Simon who works at the Honda plant in Swindon. They have just gone back to work and good luck with finding a parking space!
Another special Hello goes to my bezzie chum Andy who flies back to Abu Dhabi for his next stint on an Oil Platform, good luck!
I know that there are lots of you that read this blog and the end of another week however spent is a good feeling especially when Fridays work is complete and you are free to do what you wish, eh blogsters?
Well bless you all, and have a good one whatever you choose.
talk soon
Steve
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Midnight Rider
Hi bloggers
c'est moi on dit en francais.
Had a visit from my chum Ed Bell from Fleetlands - thanks Ed.
A gentle reminder here to Training Staff, Scott, Dan, Oliver, Dean, James (newly wed), Diddly Dave etc etc., it would be lovely to see you all (and you know who you are!). Please don't be strangers. All are welcome and the biscuit barrel is full.
All is good as it turns out for today:
1. My chemo went smoothly and didn't burn going in like last time.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=176
2. There are no side effects evident yet in the bottom department.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=9819
3. Our daughter Sam had a twelve week scan and all is well.
http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/antenatal_testing/ultrasound_scans.asp
4. No bad news from Swindon concerning Maria's brother Angelo so that's OK then as we see it.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/heart-attack/Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx
Try checking these links as you never know - "Knowledge is King" as they say.
On the bad side :
I didn't manage to take this afternoon's steroids until later today because of the chemo, so although I am "Dog Tired", I am wide awake with no chance of a sleep. It's just like my own personal version of "Groundhog Day"
I will fill another post with a Quiz or observation on the elections or something
catch you later Bloggers
Steve
c'est moi on dit en francais.
Had a visit from my chum Ed Bell from Fleetlands - thanks Ed.
A gentle reminder here to Training Staff, Scott, Dan, Oliver, Dean, James (newly wed), Diddly Dave etc etc., it would be lovely to see you all (and you know who you are!). Please don't be strangers. All are welcome and the biscuit barrel is full.
All is good as it turns out for today:
1. My chemo went smoothly and didn't burn going in like last time.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=176
2. There are no side effects evident yet in the bottom department.
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=9819
3. Our daughter Sam had a twelve week scan and all is well.
http://www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/antenatal_testing/ultrasound_scans.asp
4. No bad news from Swindon concerning Maria's brother Angelo so that's OK then as we see it.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/heart-attack/Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx
Try checking these links as you never know - "Knowledge is King" as they say.
On the bad side :
I didn't manage to take this afternoon's steroids until later today because of the chemo, so although I am "Dog Tired", I am wide awake with no chance of a sleep. It's just like my own personal version of "Groundhog Day"
I will fill another post with a Quiz or observation on the elections or something
catch you later Bloggers
Steve
Changes Changes
Hi blogsters
Isn't it amazing how the mood of a day can change due to some news received. the hall stairs and landing paint job was progressing nicely and all was looking rosy in the garden! Then:
Up until mid Wednesday afternoon all was well when Maria received news that her Brother Angelo had been admitted to hospital in Swindon with a suspected heart attack.
www.bhf.org.uk/heart_attack
(Her Brother Bari died from the same last December!).
So it was drop everything and hightail it up to Swindon as soon as we could.
As we were told; the key word was suspected, and he was in the process of undergoing tests when we arrived.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/heart_attack/article_em.htm
However he looks chipper, and is in the right place putting Maria's mind at rest, for now, so we were able to return home yesterday evening albeit late in the day. Our fingers are crossed and our prayers are with his wife Marie and family.
Isn't it amazing how the mood of a day can change due to some news received. the hall stairs and landing paint job was progressing nicely and all was looking rosy in the garden! Then:
Up until mid Wednesday afternoon all was well when Maria received news that her Brother Angelo had been admitted to hospital in Swindon with a suspected heart attack.
www.bhf.org.uk/heart_attack
(Her Brother Bari died from the same last December!).
So it was drop everything and hightail it up to Swindon as soon as we could.
As we were told; the key word was suspected, and he was in the process of undergoing tests when we arrived.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/heart_attack/article_em.htm
However he looks chipper, and is in the right place putting Maria's mind at rest, for now, so we were able to return home yesterday evening albeit late in the day. Our fingers are crossed and our prayers are with his wife Marie and family.
Back to our world, today (Thursday) brings my third bout of chemo at Haslar Hospital.
Talk later blogsters
love you all
steve
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Busy Bees
Hi blogsters
What a Wednesday so far; three phone calls, and two visits before 0800. Fantastic!
Today is going to be busy I can feel it in my water. I feel good after yesterdays positives and it shows , but more importantly my wife Maria is a lot happier after yesterday's outcomes.My pal Al pitched up early and joined us in sampling the delights of one of Maria's sausage sarnies. 
http://www.sausagelinks.co.uk/recipe_category.asp
Most acceptable. He was replaced by my Uncle Chris who was painting the hall.
A later arrival was my good friend Richard who turned up with not one, but two, Hard drives for my delectation and perusal. Some good stuff there bloggers both Movie and TV. Come and see me later!
Maria popped out lunchtime to meet her old workmates for dinner. I think it's good for them to keep in touch like that, and gives her an interest outside of me and my condition. It also gives them a feeling of belonging which cant be bad these days.
Talk soon bloggers
steve
The Men from Del Monte
Hi bloggers 
Last night I went to lodge but had to retire hurt as the atmosphere was far too hot both in the temple and in the dining hall. Still it was good to get dressed up for and attend and to see my brothers in the lodge.
Yesterday (Tuesday) was a mixed bag of positive outcomes. (The man from Del Monte - He say yes!)
But with a fantastic outcome. our trip to the consultant ended in a positive and upbeat not and the chemo will continue on Thursday. I'm really pleased as I was half expecting a knock back. It seems things are going reasonably well from both perspectives.
We also had a visit from a gas fitter who has taken fitting my fire on. I believe this one because of the old boy ex matelot network (friend of a friend). He's due to come on Friday - fingers xed.
Last night I went to lodge but had to retire hurt as the atmosphere was far too hot both in the temple and in the dining hall. Still it was good to get dressed up for and attend and to see my brothers in the lodge. All in all a bloody good day!
See youse tomorrows blogsters as they say on merseyside.
Monday, 1 June 2009
Pass friend
Just a Quick one bloggers,
the post has just arrived and in it is my disabled Rail Pass. What a bargain!!!.
the post has just arrived and in it is my disabled Rail Pass. What a bargain!!!.
Only £18.00 for the year and it gives me 30% off of my ticket's price and (This is the best bit bloggers) that of my companion.
REEEESULT!
Maria and I will have made our money back on our first trip to the big smoke, and you can use it on the London Underground too - fantastic value eh?
At last I feel ahead of the game somewhat.
laters bloggers see you at the station after my blood tests
toot toot!
The Glorious First of June
Hi Blogsters
Yes a glorious date in our calendar, it being officially the first day of summer. Yesterday saw Lee on the Solent being the hottest place in the UK with a temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius.
If this keeps up pond's will dry up and the ducks will need houses to live in instead. Oh for someone with the foresight to realise this!
It is also the day when, in 1794, our fleet under the leadership of Earl Howe gave the french a good drubbing at Ushant. Although the outcome of the battle was labelled as indecisive the french stayed in harbour for a long long time, leaving Great Britain in control of the high seas.
Howe was also known as "Black Dick" because of his swarthy complexion due to being at sea for most of his life.
As we are all due to vote in the European election lets remind ourselves of this little ditty:
All together now!
Hearts of Oak (William Boyce and David Garrick)
Come, cheer up, my lads, 'tis to glory we steer,
To add something more to this wonderful year;
To honour we call you, as freemen not slaves,
For who are so free as the sons of the waves?
(Chorus sung once...)
Heart of oak are our ships,
jolly tars are our men,we always are ready;
Steady, boys, steady!
We'll fight and we'll conquer again and again.
We never see the French but we wish them to stay,
They always see us and they wish us away;
If they run, we will follow, we will drive them ashore,
And if they won't fight, we can do no more.
(Chorus sung once...)
They swear they'll invade us, these terrible foes,
They frighten our women, our children and beaus,
But should their flat bottoms in darkness get o'er,
Still Britons they'll find to receive them on shore.
(Chorus sung once...)
Britannia triumphant, her ships sweep the sea,
Her standard is Justice -- her watchword, 'be free.
'Then cheer up, my lads, with one heart let us sing,
Our soldiers, our sailors, our statesmen, and king.
(Final Chorus sung twice...)
Land of Hope and Glory next bloggers
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