The end of the old life and the start of a new life

What a week this has been. Yet nothing seems much different apart from Tuesday morning.



For on Tuesday morning Dr. Borham of Frenchay Hospital signed me off!. he'd seen me last August and discovered I needed heart bypass surgery. In fact I needed four arteries replaced otherwise I would have gone the same way of my late father and brother, plus two uncles. Last September I joined the family club of having heart surgery. Without doubt the surgery carried out by the Irish - Greek duo at the BHI not only saved my life but meant I could look forward to a completely new life. Luckily for me my condition was caught soon enough before my failing arteries could cause damage to my heart. Seems as if my body cannot produce good tubes, but thats another story. I am advised by a pathologist friend that of the many bodies she has cut open, its not the artery grafts that have finally killed patients like me but someup else!!



Thanks for the research founded by the British Heart Foundation and others. I have had a good return for all of the clothes and other stuff I have given to Heart Foundation shops over the years.

Ouch !

Sad night in Gus but well done for trying. Remember that song, always look on the bright side of life. Just have to try to bounce back next season.

E's new car

Yesterday, we gave our support to neice E whilst she looked for and found a new second hand car. Hope all goes well.

Election

Important news just in, Mrs M and I have declared our little patch of England an election free zone, apart from the NowShow on radio 4 that is !!!!!

Narrow Guage South & another defeat

Firstly Argyle, sad loss but still have a chance thanks to SW and CP also losing.

Went to Narrow Guage South yesterday. Great exhibition in the main. Still too many layouts to high for all to see. Time exhibitors learnt to open their eyes and look at the public, yes those people who pay to visit and who therefore pay the exhibitors travel expenses.

Took some good pictures especially see of a scene from Dr.Who!

People's Fears

Thought for the week formed from comments I made to my PAFC close friend. Bit strong with him, but that's what friendship's are meant to be about, aren't they. If you can't be honest in a long standing friendship, when can you be? My experince over the last year have shown me the importance of seeing the doc when you need to see him and not fearing the consequences. And then doing as the medical experts tell you. My late ex father-in-law died as a result of not seeing the doctor with a minor skin complaint. I'm not sure if it was male pride in his case or plain fear. So if your body is not working as normal, see the doc and do what they tell you. Don't put it off just because you've booked a holiday or summat. Besides, if you are aware of a medical condition and fail to tell the insurance company then your insurance may be invalidated.

On a brighter note good win for Argyle yesterday !!!!!!!!!!