Friday, 14 January 2011

"Im a walkin' in the rain" but I'm no "Runaway"



Unlike Del Shannon and despite this morning's heavy rainfall and eventual dank prevailing conditions, I was happy to be out and about walking the dogs with family and friends on Velmead, part of Eversley Forest near Church crookham. This photo shows Fiona with Rupert and Geraldine with Chaka as we returned to the car park at The Forresters. With such lovely people in my life there is no way I am going anywhere just yet other than soldiering on against Goliath and his cohorts all of whom are doing their damndest to make life as difficult as possible but failing miserably. Take heed you big ugly lug this guy's no 'runaway'!
 
Rupert ("my leg's much better1") and Fiona Laidler with Chaka ("where's it gone?") and Geraldine Edington

Yesterday saw a visit to The Foutain Centre in Guildford for some much needed alternative therapy from some more wonderful professional people prepared to donate some of their valuable time in care of cancer sufferers and carers: I had a session of Accupuncture and Shiatsu Massage with Stuart Ravell followed by an Art meditation with Fiona Channon, whilst Geraldine enjoyed a lovely unexpected 'Allsorts' of Reiki, reflexology and a hydro therm massage with Felicity Alonso. Coming away relaxed and pain free we headed to the, you guessed, Crown and Cushion for a couple of drinks and some delicious sea bass fillets washed down with a delightfully light Vinho Verde. Unfortunately by evening time my pain had returned and later that night the vomiting started: Talk about swings and roundabouts!


Memo to self: Despite my love for over indulging, in persuit of weight stabilization of course, I must remember to be kind to myself in order to manage the food an drink intake versus the medication feed back!!!!!
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  1. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 23:13

    Thank you David and Geraldine x

    Your appreciation works both ways you know! it means everything to me to know that you both feel loved and supported - look forward to seeing you soon again at the Fountain Centre!

    Much love,
    Felicity

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  2. shents17 January 2011 at 09:28

    Glad to see that Dr. Shents' prescription for doing the things you enjoy together has been cashed in. How fab that Geraldine can indulge in a bit of TLC at the Fountain Centre too. Great to see youre planning a big fundraising event for the place - it sounds like a very deserving cause.

    I love it that despite your troubles with that bstrd Goliath, you still pop in to your local to enjoy what you've always enjoyed before - a good nosh with plonk. Just need to get the balance right so that you don't suffer too much afterwards.

    Shents xxx

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  3. cybershot19 January 2011 at 18:38

    Just back from a couple of days break in the Cotswolds and a glorious walk around Westonbirt National arboretum. Belated thanks kind ladies. Balance is just about right Shents. And looking forward to seeing you again soon Felicity - 'Thanks for the therapies!'

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  4. Pilla Leitner19 January 2011 at 18:57

    Both of your alternative therapies sound truly wonderful. Good for you. I'm glad Geraldine got a couple of weeks off, plus being pampered. I'm envious. Ed and I celebrated getting a new lease on life by signing up for ballroom dancing classes. It will be good exercise, sort of like ambling around looking for fungi for you. Enough of fun to balance the workout.
    Pilla

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  5. Carole28 January 2011 at 20:11

    Hi David,

    Just checking up on you really to find out what you've been up to?

    Let us know you're okay when you can

    Carole xxxx

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  6. Rania29 January 2011 at 00:02

    Okay you big Brit, about time you came back to say Hi to your friends, don't you think?

    (Sorry I don't write more, the stupid eyesight has been failing rapidly)

    Thinking of you with much love,

    Rania

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  7. cybershot29 January 2011 at 01:40

    Thanks for the rude awakenings girls and you are so right about updating my blog but I just don't have the energy at the moment and staring at this little screen and negotiating the key board makes my head swirl and the nausea heave to, But I am getting there slowly and will have a concerted effort over the weekend after my grandchildren have visited.

    Sorry for being a wimp ;0)

    David

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  8. Carole29 January 2011 at 22:29

    Hi David,

    You're no wimp for sure. How about asking the lovely Geraldine to post an occasional update for us when you're not feeling up to it?
    We worry when there's no sign of you otherwise...

    Hope the energy levels move up soon, and the nausea subsides.

    Hugs xxxx

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  9. secretarybird1 February 2011 at 11:52

    Hi Ladies, I promise to do some updates next time, probably with David dictating it to me from the comfy sofa and plumped up pillows !! love and hugs to everyone. Geraldine xx

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  10. cybershot1 February 2011 at 15:38

    Some things never change darling xxx ;0)

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  11. secretarybird4 February 2011 at 18:19

    Hi everyone, as promised a quick update, David is still gathering his strength and awaiting the arrival of the new supply of "creative juices" I'm sure that normal service will be resumed shortly :-)

    love and hugs from Geraldine

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  12. shents6 February 2011 at 14:06

    Thanks Geraldine - tell him that he doesn't have to be particularly creative - just a quick hello will be fine. At least he has the rugby to keep him occupied for the next few days whilst he languishes on the sofa.
    Much love to you both
    Shents xx

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  13. Carole7 February 2011 at 22:00

    Hi Geraldine & David too of course...

    Thanks for the update, it's hard not to worry about you David when you're so quiet :-)

    Anyway, back to your sofa and concentrate on gaining some strength back.

    Geraldine, hope you're also feeling a little better now?

    Hugs to you both xxxx

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  14. Tony Songhurst8 February 2011 at 00:26

    Thanks Geraldine...a big manly hug heading your way...we hope to set up a meet soon...speak later.

    T x

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  15. Tony Songhurst8 February 2011 at 00:27

    That manly hug was for David by the way although you are more than welcome to share it Geraldine...there is enough to go around! :-)

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  16. secretarybird12 February 2011 at 08:33

    Hi Tony, David and I DID share your hug and very comforting it was to :-) Geraldine xx

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