Tag Archives: dad

Secret stories

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Gary

I have been visited by the dreaded gout. Put alongside Mum’s horrendous cough and we’re a right old pair of crocks. While explaining to Mum how I got gout in the first place and henceforth continue to suffer from such … Continue reading →

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No leg to stand on

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Gary

As I sat in the train this morning, fast asleep as usual, I had a couple of texts on my phone. Of course, being the incredibly considerate commuter that I am, I have my phone muted whenever I’m on the … Continue reading →

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A day at the beach

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Gary

Following torrential rain, we decided to spend the morning at the beach. The rain was a bit scattered so we figured we could dodge the falls. So we packed dad’s wheelchair into the boot and took off for King’s Beach…via … Continue reading →

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Feedback

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Gary

It’s quite unusual for mum to be the first to hear any of my news but today she was. I was on the phone with her when my mobile rang. I was ringing because dad was rushed off to hospital … Continue reading →

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All change

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Gary

I’m not one for making new years resolutions. I’ve always figured if I wanted to change anything, I’d just do it. However, having spent the last few months in the company of poorly people, I have decided henceforth to change … Continue reading →

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Joy in sunny days

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Gary

So, the rain decided to give us a miss today. The sky was blue, the temperature up at about the 28 mark and not even a sniff of rain. At last. Fantastic. Mum managed to dry her 24 loads of … Continue reading →

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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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Music in my head

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Gary

Over 35 years ago I was sitting in the back of a ute. I have no idea where I was going or why – maybe one of my uncles might know but I doubt it! Sitting against the window of … Continue reading →

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Lazy Monday

Posted on May 6, 2002 by Gary

Bank holiday Monday. Farelli came over until 2pm. Lovely seeing her. I used the Spode stand for cake. She loves the cottage, thinking it’s very us. I made a quiche and worked on the website. And Mirinda did the washing. … Continue reading →

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