It has been a long time since posting here. So busy I have not had time to look in.
So, the big event of the year for me is that on my last visit to see my Oncologist, I was given news that no cancerous activity can be seen. Which from my point of view is good news. OK, I'm not clear, but it is the next best thing.
Past highlights are: A loan of a static caravan for two weeks. My original holiday plans were scuppered due to family problems with our host to be. We dook Dad with us and he stayed the full fortnight, which for me was a bit of a bind. At 93, he is limited with his mobility, so all outings had to be either cancelled or altered to suite him. We did have the odd day to ourselves though, so we were able to go to places we wanted to visit.
A friend of mine loaned me his Sigma 25-70mm lense with a view to buying from him. A fantastic piece of equipment. I took it to Tenerife for a week in September, and had some good, and not so good results with it. I put this down to a learning curve. I used this lens almost exclusively for a month or two. Carol, my Wife asked if I wanted it, as she was going to buy it for me as a Christmas present. Naturally I said yes and monies were handed over...I had a new lens to add to my equipment. 4 days after the lens was mine, the fine focus packed in. I was gutted, these things are not a low cost repair. I do not hold any blame to my friend, I have known him far too long for that. If I ever tell him, he would offer to take the lens back and return my money. I have not told Carol either.
My walking activities are now in decline. I have an arthritic hip which affects my speed and distance. Shopping too is also affected. Slopes are now steep hills if going up. I have to rely on my walking poles, I now walk using my shoulders to push myself along which is a great help, also, I get a full body workout. I have been asked if I would be interested in a hip replacement. Yes, I would, but it will be too soon to ask, I know this, as a friend of mine has the same problem but worse than I, he has been told "It is too early for a replacement" Cost savings? Who knows?
Christmas is just around the corner, and no plans have been made. I have my pressie, Carol has hers, we have delivered some to family two weeks ago (They are coming to visit us this weekend) We have not heard from out eldest son our youngest gave us some money for food etc which was very good of him. Dad, well, he'll just take things for granted, and expect to be fed, bedded and watered, such is family life.
Just 12 months ago, my car failed the MOT big time, in fact I was told that they would not even start to look. The list was far too long to go into detail, but I got a reasonable deal on a Volvo V70 estate. Now 12 months on I need to look at replacing it, running costs are too heavy at around 25 mpg I have to watch my driving. Carol needs the car more than I, as her interests take her out far and wide. Some heavy saving is due.
That's it for now, I must restart my blogs again and with photos too.
