Computers

My IT man came round day after I reported problem with printer - had a great chat about life’s ups and downs and he solved it - the computer that is not life. Great chats with two daughters - eldest daughter I think is now debt free and youngest daughter has started a finance management book!! Rugby and good remote chat with friend kept me going for the evening - friend is going tablet free - grateful I can pray remotely for her.

Multigrain cereal

Started having supper before going to bed - Thankyou Kellogg’s for rice crispie multigrain shapes - crunch crunch. Met up for lunch with friend hadn’t been in contact for a while - good chat about work and things. Chatting on what’s app video more and more with eldest daughter which is great even though she has major financial problems to sort. Very grateful for lovely friend who is supporting me remotely while I’m incapacitated with health problems.

Now TV and Netflix

So pleased I can get Netflix and Now TV while I’m resting back - watched Chernobyl- very good but depressing insight into human manipulation of the truth. Friend from church took me to hospital appointment even though time brought forward. I was well cared for by competent and sympathetic NHS staff. Had while big bar of chocolate - we’ll done Cadbury’s even though now you’re American owned.

The pub

Went to the pub and met with some band members for a drink - said I was sorely missed - very nice of them. Earlier had gone for a drive (first after three weeks lying flat) and managed a thirty minute shopping trip in Sainsbury’s- really chuffed. Twin brother’s PSA result nice and low which is a relief as mine high - not genetic. Brother and wife coming to see me weekend in November which is great. Got invite to pub to celebrate colleague at works happy day - just a life celebration !! Also new work boss invited me to lunch and to come on site sometime - all good stuff. Loved watching a friend’s soup making skills on messenger !!

More rugby

Enjoyed yet more semi final rugby today but really looking forward to next weekend when England beat South Africa!!! Love microwave meals - only takes about five mins and you can be tucking in to a lovely Indian or Chinese meal. Back specialist has authorised an MRI for 17Nov - not too far away now - thankful for NHS once you’re in the system. Someone from 35 years ago Facebook messaged me and have reminisced about university life - I’m sure we’ll soon try and meet up. Puppeteer friend has sent me a book written by someone at same university and uses Durham as a backdrop for their story - hope to read it soon. A lovely friend has sent me a picture of her cakes - gosh I was hungry!!!

Hospitals

Really happy that NHS wheels are now turning for back and urology investigations. Unexpected MRI done on first visit to urology specialist at local hospital - great no need to wait. Friend has offered to take me to biopsy even though it was 7.30am - but now has been changed to 11.30am - what a relief!! My church mid week group are all praying for my health and well being - so grateful. Went for meal with a lady from church and had a good chat. England beat New Zealand in rugby World Cup semi final - very unexpected but fantastic!! Happy to have a lovely friend who is always at the other end of a message to encourage and cheer me up despite their own difficulties.

Rugby

Don’t know why but I really love watching rugby so really good today watching England beat Australia and New Zealand beat Ireland. Nice having a load of microwave meals in the fridge - so easy to grab heat and eat. Band leader rang today to see how I was - what an unexpected surprise. Friend from church came round from church and reminded me I had a back appointment next Tuesday not Thursday !!
Another different water leak in daughters flat but friend’s husband came round and spent two hours mending in - what a star.
Really great messenging a lovely friend talking about science fiction, monsters, philosophy, dating site - loved it!!