Category Archives: Australia 2010

Visiting

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Gary

Yesterday, dad was moved from one ward to another ward. This is not a lot of fun, especially when you cannot breathe very well and the staff tend not to tell you very much. You are left, bundled up in … Continue reading →

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Magic

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Gary

I believe in fairies. And pixies. Actually, I think I prefer pixies. They seem to be a little more mischievous than fairies. Cleary the fairy is the ‘little Miss Perfect’ of the fey world. I once built a pixie ladder … Continue reading →

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Noisy neighbour

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Gary

Slightly before one o’clock this morning, dad was fast asleep, presumably dreaming of something nice. At one o’clock this morning, another patient joined him in his room – it has two beds…they are not short of space. A man in … Continue reading →

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Pear juice

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Gary

Denise told us about the pear juice saga today. Apparently it was decided that dad would only ever be able to use the toilet again if he was to drink some. A nurse found some but it was in a … Continue reading →

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The blessed movement

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Gary

I feel certain my sister-in-law would verify that hospital staff are obsessed with bowel movements. It is definitely true of Nambour Hospital at any rate. If the general cheers, whoops and joyful celebration is anything to go by when one … Continue reading →

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Mr Swampy

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Gary

There was torrential rain in the night so mum decided she wouldn’t accompany me on my walk this morning. It would only be right to say that her knees were a bit sore as well. And she had to wash … Continue reading →

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We’re off!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Gary

It rained all night. It’s odd the effect rain has on people in this part of the world. My mother, for instance, has become obsessed with curtains. Clearly an affect brought on by the rain. Dwelling on the curtains, mum … Continue reading →

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The old home town

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Gary

As the plane flew low over the water, heading into Sydney airport, it all felt very familiar. Similarly the trip from the airport to Dural traversed many of the streets and passed by many of the places, I knew for … Continue reading →

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The best medicine

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Gary

Rain in Queensland and now rain in New South Wales. From drought to flood in a twinkle of Thor’s eye. “We’ll all be rooned,” said Hanrahan, “Before the year is out!” I spent a lovely morning on the verandah with … Continue reading →

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Cricket

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Gary

The English test cricket side gave the Aussies a lesson in how to play the Adelaide Oval today. Kevin Pieterson managed his double century and the final score, after rain mercifully stopped play was 4/551. All very depressing. Here’s some … Continue reading →

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