Awake and up all night

Yes, at night, walking alone, I'm wary of any unknown male. Don't know whether to be pleased to see someone or to run! Experienced the need to run on more than one occasion. 

It's not the middle of the night now, but I've just had to tell a friend of my very recent diagnosis - that's such a hard thing to do. This forum is a comfort. 

 eddiel  quiche and cheesecake, that’s my favourite menu. X 

Gill, I know exactly what you mean!

There are also some scary women about, I'm not excusing anyone though.  A lot of men are also scared of some blokes! 

This world we live in isn't the safest for anyone.

I'll probably be nodding off later on today, 3-4 hours sleep last night!  It's not like me!

Hi Never1

I think we can probably all empathise with you .. having to tell friends you have cancer is very difficult. For me the hardest bit was seeing their reactions also it was the same with family. Well done you’ve managed it a step forward in your journey xxx

Linda

Hi Never1 and sorry for the late reply hon. Had some major catching up to do after a late start.

Yep, I once got accosted by a drunken clown on my way home from a night out. The fight or flight instinct kicked in and I chose fight. Long story short, I got him chatting, as he draped his unwanted arm round me, and got him feeling comfy that I was going to comply with his intentions. Wrong. Just as he tried to lure me down a snicket I yelled at the top of my voice I was going to fight like he'd never believe. It worked and he shot off. I suppose I got lucky but I'd do the same again - if my number's up I'll go down fighting. Not recommended for all.

Well done you for telling your friend. Not easy, but very brave my lovely xxx

I hope you're catching up on some sleep now Steve

Usually, I manage on around four hours, but you're a night owl in training so you've got a pass.

Sweet day dreams xxx

Hi Never1,

Confiding in close friends and distant family is one of the most difficult and emotional moments about fighting cancer, but sadly it's one that can't be avoided. You'll find that they'll be your rock and additional strength when you need to talk, vent, or just not feel so alone. I would have been so lost without my family and friends. I've had so many moments when I was intolerable to be around, but they always love me just the same, and are always here when I need them. I've also found this forum to be a place of great comfort and support from members who truly care for one another.

~Stacy

It all sounds wonderful 

H

With a glass of Merlot, Chelle, a family favorite here as well, except the merlot.

Eddie xx 

Gill, I sleep no more than 4 hours a night but don't usually get the chance to post on here at 3am because my OH wakes up as soon as I stir - she worries about me far too much even though we've lived with my cancers for 11 years. I just lay there listening to music or 24 hr news and chat on LBC radio through  headphones until normal getting up time.

I have a confession this time though - my post was written around 8pm yesterday but because we're in Tucson, Arizona at the moment (7 hrs behind UK time) it looked like the middle of the night to you there. It's currently 10.15am here as I type this.

I did like Pinders, it feels small compared to Jimmies where I had my lung  and first round prostate treatment. I had my second round prostate treatment at Harrogate which is similar to Pinders in many ways.

Tad does still flood when we get enough rain but upgrades to flood defences are planned - a process that started after the road bridge collapsed due to flooding in December 2015. They move quickly these days!

Well, it's 80F and sunny here so we're off out in the desert soon, a visit to the old west in Tombstone.

All the best,

Derek.