I went to a meeting of the Upper GI Support Group in Newport today. It wasn't that well attended which could well be a sign that people are feeling better. I hope though it does not put off June and Joya who have worked tirelessly for patients.
One of the constant themes is the cost of tarvel to the mainland. Time does not permit me to complain too much about ferry fares. The nature of the treatment needed for these cancers means that Regional Centres of expertise need to be created. For us this is at Southampton General Hospital . It is a £10 taxi ride each way from the Ferry. You have the fare to pay in crossing the Solent(£9) plus car parking in Cowes(a further £7). The patient can get help with fares but any carer who wants to travel must pay the full whack.
I had another acid attack a few days ago. You learn to cope with it but it remains a thumping nuisance. Other wise though all is well.
Friday, 14 September 2012
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
I know it's been a long time since my last post. Honestly I don't know where the time goes. I suppose it's a good omen that apart from one night I have been mercifully free from acid reflux. If anything I am putting on too much weight. Apart from that though I am feeling fine.
Last week on Angel radio, I met a splendid man called Gerry Davis. He is 89 and if I am spared that long I would hope to be as lucid and entertaining as him. In part 1 of our chat he talked of his days in 1930s London and his national service. In November I hope to be talking to him about his long time in Africa. The Isle of Wight is certainly full of characters.
What else? First congratulations to Jack who got 2As a B and a C in his A Levels and has got into his first choice University Newcastle. His hall of residence is within walking distance of both the University and St. James's Park. Second Harry, our youngest Grandchild, has started school in Farndon.
Speaking of schools going back which they have done it has been the signal for some fine weather. Mercifully this should help to prevent traffic gridlock with the Bestival this coming weekend.
And with that I shall conclude whilst listening to Beethoven's Violin Concerto being played beautifully at the Proms.
Last week on Angel radio, I met a splendid man called Gerry Davis. He is 89 and if I am spared that long I would hope to be as lucid and entertaining as him. In part 1 of our chat he talked of his days in 1930s London and his national service. In November I hope to be talking to him about his long time in Africa. The Isle of Wight is certainly full of characters.
What else? First congratulations to Jack who got 2As a B and a C in his A Levels and has got into his first choice University Newcastle. His hall of residence is within walking distance of both the University and St. James's Park. Second Harry, our youngest Grandchild, has started school in Farndon.
Speaking of schools going back which they have done it has been the signal for some fine weather. Mercifully this should help to prevent traffic gridlock with the Bestival this coming weekend.
And with that I shall conclude whilst listening to Beethoven's Violin Concerto being played beautifully at the Proms.
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