Looking back at my Probation Court duty times, there were so many memorable events. Some funny (see previous posts below) and others were rather sad or even dramatic. This tale from the Court room, where I became like the Pied Piper from Hereford, turned out well in the end but it also has a sad side. Continue reading “Tales from the Court room – the Pied Piper from Hereford”
Book review – Nevertheless by John Kirkby
This particular book has been thrust into my hands a few times over the years, most recently on Monday. As I’m now recouperating from my recent operation, I thought it was time to read this book. Besides, as I’m now officially a volunteer for Christians Against Poverty, reading the book now seemed an obvious thing to do. Continue reading “Book review – Nevertheless by John Kirkby”
My trial without catheter
This is another “for the record” post and can be skipped by friends, especially squeamish friends. Following my HoLEP operation on Tuesday, today was an opportunity for my trial without catheter (TWOC), as the jargon goes. Continue reading “My trial without catheter”
My holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) experience
Thought it might be helpful for some men out there to know about my holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) experience. There is little on the web of the patient’s experience, just medical leaflets which although helpful, lack the personal experience. Apologies to my friends and regular blog readers, maybe skip this post completely unless you’re particularly interested. Continue reading “My holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) experience”
My pre operative assessment
I forgot to mention I had my pre operative assessment last week, all okay. Actually it was quite funny with the staff playing “guess his BMI, blood pressure and so on”. Continue reading “My pre operative assessment”
News – Bradford today, hospital tomorrow
The quickest of newsy updates. Just waking up on this grey, drab Monday morning in Bradford, Yorkshire and then back home later today for my operation tomorrow in hospital! Continue reading “News – Bradford today, hospital tomorrow”
Tales from the Court room – nearly in the dock!
This is my next tale from the Court room – nearly in the dock!
It was a nice spring morning when I caused a bit of a rumpus over in Ledbury Magistrates Court. All unexpected, unplanned with huge embarrassment and a close shave for me. Continue reading “Tales from the Court room – nearly in the dock!”