Winter workhorse + Health update
- Thread starter N4LLY
- Start date
Attleborough, Norfolk
Apologise for no update. Been under the weather with the Radiotheraphy disaster
and return to Chemo'
X3 & Z4:
Not being used enough. Should do DIY servicing to both but cannot russle up the energy.
Will have to book into the garage at the end of the road, they are very good to be fair.
Health:
Not good.
Returned to Chemotheraphy on Friday. The weekend was OK, they gave me some steroids for couple of days
which seemed to do the trick ?? Will ask for those again.
Monday, absolute S*ite, all the pain is back. Tongue, Throat, neck and earache is back. Painkillers not doing much.
This morning up at 0130 Hrs and been stumbling about. That 2 nights now with just 2 hours. I had been getting
sleep back up to 6 - 7 hours
Wednesday:
Pre-chemo check up then followed up with a new PICC line being inserted.
This is the tube that runs from arm to chest to administer the Chemo and any other drugs without
constant needles and injections
Thursday:
Visit to the "Swallow nurse".
Recently jaw has been almost locked closed, i need to acheive 4.5 CM aperture (3 fingers) for the dental team to take
me on for reconstruction. "So this is very important." Excersizing the jaw is very painful so seeking advise.
Friday:
Next dose of Chemotheraphy. Round and round we go.
Future outlook:
Put in for the Voluntary redundancy. Which has been accepted (Just need in writing which i will get tomorrow)
So 46 years in international freight and this will be the first time sinse i started at 16 that not employed and with no income, will be strange.
Working on the premis that i will never get to draw a pension that will support me and that i need to only look at short term options.
Looking forward to the better weather, face full of teeth, a stable routine and not much else
Target: Getting to Zedfest (North) in August
Have Chemo' brain fog so sure have fogotten something :?
Laters 8)
and return to Chemo'
X3 & Z4:
Not being used enough. Should do DIY servicing to both but cannot russle up the energy.
Will have to book into the garage at the end of the road, they are very good to be fair.
Health:
Not good.
Returned to Chemotheraphy on Friday. The weekend was OK, they gave me some steroids for couple of days
which seemed to do the trick ?? Will ask for those again.
Monday, absolute S*ite, all the pain is back. Tongue, Throat, neck and earache is back. Painkillers not doing much.
This morning up at 0130 Hrs and been stumbling about. That 2 nights now with just 2 hours. I had been getting
sleep back up to 6 - 7 hours
Wednesday:
Pre-chemo check up then followed up with a new PICC line being inserted.
This is the tube that runs from arm to chest to administer the Chemo and any other drugs without
constant needles and injections
Thursday:
Visit to the "Swallow nurse".
Recently jaw has been almost locked closed, i need to acheive 4.5 CM aperture (3 fingers) for the dental team to take
me on for reconstruction. "So this is very important." Excersizing the jaw is very painful so seeking advise.
Friday:
Next dose of Chemotheraphy. Round and round we go.
Future outlook:
Put in for the Voluntary redundancy. Which has been accepted (Just need in writing which i will get tomorrow)
So 46 years in international freight and this will be the first time sinse i started at 16 that not employed and with no income, will be strange.
Working on the premis that i will never get to draw a pension that will support me and that i need to only look at short term options.
Looking forward to the better weather, face full of teeth, a stable routine and not much else
Target: Getting to Zedfest (North) in August
Have Chemo' brain fog so sure have fogotten something :?
Laters 8)
Say "Happy Birthday" Am 62 today
Cars:
Both got little run outs this week. Got the roof down once, which was nice
Health:
Another dose of Chemo yesterday Through the new PICC line i had fitted Wednesday, which was nice and relaxing.
Today, my birthday, feeling preety good actually which is nice.
Hopsital gave me 2 days worth of steroids, so birthday breakfast sorted, Painkillers and steroids. Have set me up for the day.
No ancillary apointments this week only Pre-chemo then chemo Friday. So an actual week off in effect
Although work is paying in full, 4 month's notice' they have killed my work account, passwods etc. So i now have nothing to do
planned in redundancy
Which is nice :lol:
What to do next ? I dunno, suggestions welcome :?
8)
Cars:
Both got little run outs this week. Got the roof down once, which was nice
Health:
Another dose of Chemo yesterday Through the new PICC line i had fitted Wednesday, which was nice and relaxing.
Today, my birthday, feeling preety good actually which is nice.
Hopsital gave me 2 days worth of steroids, so birthday breakfast sorted, Painkillers and steroids. Have set me up for the day.
No ancillary apointments this week only Pre-chemo then chemo Friday. So an actual week off in effect
Although work is paying in full, 4 month's notice' they have killed my work account, passwods etc. So i now have nothing to do
planned in redundancy
Which is nice :lol: What to do next ? I dunno, suggestions welcome :?
8)
Happy Birthday
Glad to hear you're feeling more chippa
As for redundancy just embrace it and concentrate on the health side
Best thing I did was leaving work behind, less stress, feel fitter, not answerable to anyone and enjoy each day of relaxation and freedom Always loads to do, new hobbies etc.
Tim.
Glad to hear you're feeling more chippa
As for redundancy just embrace it and concentrate on the health side
Best thing I did was leaving work behind, less stress, feel fitter, not answerable to anyone and enjoy each day of relaxation and freedom
Always loads to do, new hobbies etc.Tim.
North West Surrey
Thanks for the Birthday wishes.
Lucky with a nice day, not pain free but bearable. Nice weather and the "Ex" and son came round for a few hours
Oh and Ipswich Town top of the leagure
Calling this redundancy as i have no pension to fall back on, so redundancy will have to support me as long as possible.
Hobbies.
Main life long one has been sea fishing. Have fished most of the World, just Japan on the bucket list.
8 hours out at sea just not an option at the moment.
Cars, driving not fiddling with. Cannot risk more than a 30 mins out and 30 mins back drive at the moment,
no energy / tired / nodding off etc.
This venue has re-opened at the weekend for the summer season. Looks like they plan for a good summer
what after the lock-down and pandemic thingy. So with some good weather will use and vist quite a bit.
for the pop up food outlets i will need "Teeth"
Checkout Godsmack'd burgers
https://folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk/
The world is still my oyster, just need to find some energy.
Later's 8)
Lucky with a nice day, not pain free but bearable. Nice weather and the "Ex" and son came round for a few hours
Oh and Ipswich Town top of the leagure
Calling this redundancy as i have no pension to fall back on, so redundancy will have to support me as long as possible.
Hobbies.
Main life long one has been sea fishing. Have fished most of the World, just Japan on the bucket list.
8 hours out at sea just not an option at the moment.
Cars, driving not fiddling with. Cannot risk more than a 30 mins out and 30 mins back drive at the moment,
no energy / tired / nodding off etc.
This venue has re-opened at the weekend for the summer season. Looks like they plan for a good summer
what after the lock-down and pandemic thingy. So with some good weather will use and vist quite a bit.
for the pop up food outlets i will need "Teeth"
Checkout Godsmack'd burgers https://folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk/
The world is still my oyster, just need to find some energy.
Later's 8)
You could change your fishing to coarse. There will be easy access private lakes near you (they are everywhere). A lot less demanding than being on a boat. Loads of people selling used equipment on eBay, so it doesn't need to be expensive.
I have recently taken up coarse fishing again after a 30 year gap. I love it!
I have recently taken up coarse fishing again after a 30 year gap. I love it!
Have the Royal Hythe Miliitary canal down the road, some nice pike in there.
My nice shimano spinning gear would be ideal. Get some energy back and give it ago :wink:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=6ef32619b2f06fa5&sca_upv=1&q=royal+military+canal+fishing&uds=AMwkrPt3UzI68V7eMnetodQmTINKRJqCHkHfXF033IaqjWVxRjvyw04qFITlKd_73iaLB5rime_sTgRUxDBcNKRiYef8J3lMc5LWejdYiCGZWmp6_273vryNbbT3tOzfSflxz_AQJXORmDkTjbm2iTTepabSwHxb9BSTTF-nQ7hVKFyhofqRaaDcKk1VsTigwH-viJePjUVZuZBzap3pPaoSxnuv_tdRYrr1IXEj9tNDfDCNEpxSi9tPxdcPd-2Tt3eQy_US5K7IozWzu6tTsZSKA09Jt4u1lhmX2gY6kcFTeSGDwFAIB00GgT1qAmvpTRsYjZFPN-p_WB_ATuCTVAK44tKjCsRqbA&udm=2&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbq4vPxp6FAxViYUEAHUfhCRYQxKsJegQIChAB&ictx=0&biw=1655&bih=918&dpr=1
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I have Suveran uptiders also, action like a spod rod :wink:
My nice shimano spinning gear would be ideal. Get some energy back and give it ago :wink:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&sca_esv=6ef32619b2f06fa5&sca_upv=1&q=royal+military+canal+fishing&uds=AMwkrPt3UzI68V7eMnetodQmTINKRJqCHkHfXF033IaqjWVxRjvyw04qFITlKd_73iaLB5rime_sTgRUxDBcNKRiYef8J3lMc5LWejdYiCGZWmp6_273vryNbbT3tOzfSflxz_AQJXORmDkTjbm2iTTepabSwHxb9BSTTF-nQ7hVKFyhofqRaaDcKk1VsTigwH-viJePjUVZuZBzap3pPaoSxnuv_tdRYrr1IXEj9tNDfDCNEpxSi9tPxdcPd-2Tt3eQy_US5K7IozWzu6tTsZSKA09Jt4u1lhmX2gY6kcFTeSGDwFAIB00GgT1qAmvpTRsYjZFPN-p_WB_ATuCTVAK44tKjCsRqbA&udm=2&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbq4vPxp6FAxViYUEAHUfhCRYQxKsJegQIChAB&ictx=0&biw=1655&bih=918&dpr=1
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I have Suveran uptiders also, action like a spod rod :wink:
N4LLY said:
You can't have many Eastern Europeans residing nearby then. They have decimated the pike population around here, as they eat them! Carp aswell if they can catch them. Removing coarse fish is illegal. They mostly fish illegally aswell. No rod licence, no club fees and then pretend not to understand English if they are challenged. It is a big problem, as it is changing the eco-system of the rivers.
Hard to Police I know, but the EA response is to put a few posters up in twenty different languages. That'll sort it! :roll:
N4LLY said:
Maybe a silly question but don't you have any workplace pension you could take early to help tide you over?
I had 3 from different employers and had taken them all by the time I got to 55 with 25% of each pension pot as cash because it wasn't taxable.
Good luck on the hobbies front anyway.
If nothing else you have a fantastic view from your window!
I'd be up for a trip to the Kent coast if you fancied a trip out in a Z4 with a roof.
[ref]Pondrew[/ref], The cannel is well loved by the locals.
Is well policed by the Angling clubs, ramblers, rowers etc. The clandestines stand no chance to plunder.
[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref], Also have 3 small pension pots.
Two are old and frozen. One from the the 90's i am currently active at cashing in. Just awaiting a signature from
the cheif cancer doctor and will be submited with other info the pension company have asked for.
The expectancy 12 month box has been ticked, which means that 100% can be cashed in Tax free :wink:
Once banked will revue the others, they are worthless as a monthly pension sceam so may jsut as well cash in, if 100% tax free.
(This is based on my personal circumstance)
Re Hobbiy, i might just get another job. Easy and stress free, flexible and fun would be good.
Does miniumum wage get raised this week ? :lol:
Need to get fit and well first 8)
Is well policed by the Angling clubs, ramblers, rowers etc. The clandestines stand no chance to plunder.
[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref], Also have 3 small pension pots.
Two are old and frozen. One from the the 90's i am currently active at cashing in. Just awaiting a signature from
the cheif cancer doctor and will be submited with other info the pension company have asked for.
The expectancy 12 month box has been ticked, which means that 100% can be cashed in Tax free :wink:
Once banked will revue the others, they are worthless as a monthly pension sceam so may jsut as well cash in, if 100% tax free.
(This is based on my personal circumstance)
Re Hobbiy, i might just get another job. Easy and stress free, flexible and fun would be good.
Does miniumum wage get raised this week ? :lol:
Need to get fit and well first
8)