On Thursday I had my regular three monthly appointment in the Renal Clinic. I’m not quite sure what to make of it but here goes…. Continue reading “Kidney update”
Author: doug
Meeting up with old friends
This year I have had the pleasure of meeting up with old friends. Not that we are old at all, it’s just we’ve known each other for almost 39 years. I find that so hard to comprehend, 39 years sounds a terribly long period of time! Continue reading “Meeting up with old friends”
Cranberry juice to the rescue?
Another urinary tract infection. Yes, yet another UTI. I hate being ill and as I have previously confessed I am not a very patient patient. This time I’m trying a different approach although it is a little risky. Is it a case of cranberry juice to the rescue? Or is that an ‘old wives’ tale? Continue reading “Cranberry juice to the rescue?”
Flippin flow test
Well perhaps I should have known this wasn’t going to go to plan and really I am still getting used to this hospital patient lark. Yep it’s Sunday lunchtime, we currently have the most beautiful sunny weather outside and I’m stuck at the Urology department awaiting a flippin flow test. I really should learn to be a more patient patient. Continue reading “Flippin flow test”
Halfbike is going well
After a slightly hesitant start, I am pleased to report that my fun on the Halfbike is going well. I have used it quite a few times locally and have been a tad more adventurous in going a little further. I’m really enjoying it! Plus I’ve leant it to my friend Bryan, after my friends Paul and Steve have each had a little go on it. Continue reading “Halfbike is going well”
Latest portraits
I thought I’d post my recent portraits. As you know I like people. Now I am just starting to think about where I should go with doing some portraits of people I come to know. Continue reading “Latest portraits”
At the interpreters
Ever since I left Probation, I have had the honour of returning to support the interpreters with their training. To be a little more specific, the local not-for-profit organisation concerned is also a mini college where people are able to train for their Diploma in Public Service Interpreting and each year I continue to assist. Continue reading “At the interpreters”