Awake and up all night

Oh yes my nephew lives in hebden Bridge I think he is calderdale. Sorry I forgot uki is going on holiday.

You have got plenty there to keep you busy. I wish I could crochet. Tried once couldn't get the hang of it. We all had our own t.v. in hospital.

76, mentally 40 but looking 95 here. Bloody catheter trouble resulted in me driving to A&E for 3-30am and, after due probing and processing, allowed to drive home again at 11-30am. Some positives: Bloods declared as 'normal for me,' ECG produced squiggly lines on paper which were 'fine' (and patches of waxing when the sticky pads were removed), blood in urine was not causing other symptoms so was not a major concern and a UTI resulted in a prescription for antibiotics. Nurses and doctors were all superb, even the lovely nurse who could not find a decent vein after putting 4 holes in my arms (3 left, 1 right). My veins are old and gnarly which obstructs the cannula. She emptied my arm with a needle instead. A long session but gave me some reassurance. Maybe a camera up the plumbing and a ct scan in due course.

I hope you've had another good day Sonia. My thoughts are also with those of you undergoing tough treatment and of course carers Gill and Ukiboy plus Brian who keeps an eye on us. Happy holidays to Uki, Brian and Sbird.  Ray xxx  

I just taught myself to crochet in lockdown.  I can only do blankets! Very straightforward! Used attic24 website. There's trp by step coloured photos to show you what to do.  It's by a lady called Lucy who lives North Yorkshire.

 https://attic24.co.uk/

She makes it really easy to follow.  I've done most of my family a blanket now!!  xxx

Evening Ray  

Thank goodness for that and fingers crossed the antibiotics won't take long to work their magic Take good care hon xxx

My eldest loves to crochet too Julie, and is also nearing the final stage of making a blanket.

She finds it very relaxing but doesn't have kids, so evenings and weekends are her own to crack on with it xxx

Hello Gill,

I'll be 70 next Tuesday, never thought I'd survive this long. Wish I'd have put a tenner on it at the bookies when I had my first bout with cancer in 2014.

So we're in Tucson, Arizona to celebrate in our favourite dive bar, The Cowpony, first went in there nearly 40 years ago and we're honorary regulars now.

It's 109F now (2.30pm) but almost zero humidity and everywhere but the open air is air conditioned.

I'll feel like 90 tomorrow no doubt, but that's life, just won't look at myself in the mirror all day.

Oh dear Ray sorry to heat you had to go to a and e. Make sure you take those antibiotics.you have got to look after yourself now. Get plenty of rest and fluids.i have had a good day thank you  in some pain with my wound so had some paracetomol. Sending big hugs and love.xxx

My mum used to crochet. I think you are wonderful. I will try attic 24 website.

What a busy night Ray! Sounds like a rough one! Hope you feel better soon xxx