To Hop-on or Hop-off is the question?

Post 475: Having slept, the worst feelings have passed.

2026-08-07T04:56:43Z

Post 475: Having slept, the worst feelings have passed. Looking forward to things and staying positive seem to go hand in hand, and the sleep I’ve had today has put most things right. I’ve been quick to be negative over the last few days,...(read more)

Post 474: Not Much Sleep, But More Cheerful.

2026-08-06T02:20:37Z

Post 474: Not Much Sleep, But More Cheerful. You lot made me smile today. Reading all your replies about first cars brought back some wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing them. I loved every one. I came from a two-wheeled family really. Firs...(read more)

Post 473: Please Let Me Rest.

2026-08-05T05:51:01Z

Post 473: Please Let Me Rest. Calmness doesn’t come skipping hand in hand with happiness when you’ve had very little sleep. Yesterday was a difficult day in my head. My body ached too. Reading all your heartfelt replies afterwards rem...(read more)

Post 472: Financial hardship? No. Speeding fines? Yes. But where’s the fairness?

2026-08-04T00:49:03Z

Post 472: Financial hardship? No. Speeding fines? Yes. But where’s the fairness? Fairness. It’s a funny old thing. I read today that the writer, 83-year-old Lynda La Plante, had appeared in court after receiving four speeding offences ...(read more)

Post 471: Friendships, Cars and Cakes.

2026-08-03T07:41:27Z

Post 471: Friendships, Cars and Cakes. I’ve been stuck at home lately with my Darling’s slow but careful recovery from the torn calf muscle in her right leg, so any outing feels like a real treat now. Today was no exception. I fed Mr Vi...(read more)

Post 470: I can’t sleep, stop eating nor watching K-Dramas.

2026-08-02T04:48:03Z

Post 470: I can’t sleep, stop eating nor watching K-Dramas. But what’s the harm in that? After watching what must be my 234th K-Drama since 2022, I reckon I deserve some sort of medal from the World TV Watchers Guild. I still love them ju...(read more)

Post 469: I can’t stop enjoying myself this week.

2026-08-01T04:13:57Z

Post 469: I can’t stop enjoying myself this week. There are very few weeks that have ever been like this last one. It’s shown me that even with a narrowing life, where some things are dropping away and I can’t do all that I once did...(read more)

Post 468: Eyes to Brain. Eyes to Brain. Don’t look at the sweet menu!

2026-07-31T04:10:30Z

Post 468: Eyes to Brain. Eyes to Brain. Don’t look at the sweet menu! Number three pub meal this week turned into another magical evening of good food, good company and laughter. Oh what a night. Thank you, Pig & Butcher. When it comes down...(read more)

Post 467: I’m apologetic to my watch, but it doesn’t help.

2026-07-30T03:53:26Z

Post 467: I’m apologetic to my watch, but it doesn’t help. There are a few things bothering me right now, but I think I’m just being over-sensitive, as per bloomin’ usual. When you wake up before you really ought to, there&r...(read more)

Post 466: Steroids and pubs increasing the belly bump.

2026-07-29T06:54:31Z

Post 466: Steroids and pubs increasing the belly bump. I was so worried about losing weight a couple of months ago. It was falling off me so quickly that I couldn’t find enough to eat. Now I seem to eat continually, and before long I’ll p...(read more)

Post 465: Beer, food and natter at The Bells.

2026-07-28T06:54:43Z

Post 465: Beer, food and natter at The Bells. With all the plans laid for a little surprise for a fellow prostate warrior later today, I first had to dress my wounds. Last night Mr Vicious was happily sitting on my lap while I wore my shorts, and eve...(read more)

Post 464: The rain came, but not for long.

2026-07-27T06:29:20Z

Post 464: The rain came, but not for long. Firstly, can I say how amazing it was to hear all your replies yesterday. I don’t read them until very late at night and, after another surprisingly emotional day, they gave me such a boost. Whether ...(read more)

Post 463: The rain needs to hurry up and drop in France and Spain.

2026-07-26T06:32:22Z

Post 463: The rain needs to hurry up and drop in France and Spain. With our southern weather set to ramp up next week, any Holibobs to our wonderful county will see plenty of scorched grass and plenty of reasons to sit in the shade of the old chestn...(read more)

Post 462: Fresh Fish Friday.

2026-07-25T06:45:52Z

Post 462: Fresh Fish Friday. The now usual stroll down to the fresh fish aisle, past the fresh vegetables, fruit and deli, was once upon a time a sprint, but now it’s a wallow into Friday night supper. The slightly smoked salmon was what I had...(read more)

Post 461: Up all day and night.

2026-07-24T05:47:46Z

Post 461: Up all day and night. It wasn’t what you’d call a pleasant day for either my Darling or myself, but it had moments of happiness in amongst the worry and quiet tears. It’s a clear improvement for me and a stalemate for my...(read more)