Awake and up all night

Hi again Soc  We're both ok here thanks lovely.

Are you sleeping any better now, as you were only managing around two unbroken hours before waking up again. I hope so sweetheart xxx

Evening sbird hope you are well lovely.

I’m good thanks Soc I’ve enjoyed the sunshine today xxx

Me too.  Managed a half decent walk today, the first since I was diagnosed 7 weeks ago. Even think I might have caught the sun on my face (even with factor 50!) It was great to be out in nature and managed a reasonable amount of steps!

I did try to get a video of the red kites flying near me but they were too far away. There were about 6 of them  xx

Yes we are but the big problem I have is having a drink of whiskey on a Saturday and a Sunday that is why i think i am being so shell fish my mother who has past away about 15 years ago she was a alcoholic and she drunk whiskey but she had a lot of problems as i had 2 sisters and 2 brother's my one sister was my twin she past away 1 year ago then to top it off my first cousin was cremated yesterday she had cancer then i have been working for a company for 26 years and thay have offered me to finish on ill health but I'm only 60 years old so what do you do 

Sounds lovely Julie it’s so nice now it’s warming up a bit. My sons and families are all avid birdwatchers so would be very envious of you seeing all those red kites. Sounds amazing xxx

As Gill says Milkey only you can decide whether to have a drink or not but be mindful if you are taking medication. Sounds like you are having a bit of a rough time at the moment bless you. Sending hugs

Linda xxx

I am not much better Gill keep waking every 2 hours sometimes it is every hour. Now I am back in the group chat I will probably get on your nerves.

You've had a lot of hard knocks Steve, and I really sympathise with you. That was obviously upsetting going to the funeral yesterday too.

Did you look at the links that were provided about work related health issues? My OH was 60 when he took ill health retirement, which was obviously the best thing as far as he was concerned, but I can't advise you on that. It's something that will have to be sorted out with your employer. 

If you're worried that taking early retirement would leave you at a loose end, why not have a discussion with your wife about it and see what she thinks? Talking to those that are personally involved with what it would all entail would be a good start. Have another think about it my friend xxx

Aw Soc love, you won't get on anyone's nerves at all. I can't promise I'll be awake half the night as I haven't had much kip myself, but I'm not tired yet and maybe others will be around for a while too sweetheart xxx