Just Catching Up
Thursday, December 27th, 2007 07:33 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
debris4spikeFirst let me thank all my great friends for all their positive thoughts and love for both Dad and myself.
My Dad is doing great - he is no more tired than normal, even though it was a general anesthaetic that he had. He saw his doctor this afternoon and he said that within another week life will be back to normal - he is healing fast, and the hernia appears "gone".
As to me - slightly different story! I still go every 2 days for clean bandages - and the doctor has now signed me off for another month - which, when you are self-employed (without private insurance) is no fun! I am still at Mum and Dad's and will go back to my place one day next week - and hopefully will have my next hospital appointment waiting for me. Still -I keep positive to remember that I have the finger - and there are many millions worse off than me - some of whom will be reading this - so to those, sorry if you think I am bitching!! I still have my arm in a sling all the time, except when I need to drive.
Now for some Christmas thoughts - which I shall put behind a cut as there are a couple of pic ... and a bit of a ramble!!
Well, thats me done!!
I am now off to watch Dr Who as Mum and Dad are watching something else - and I haven't been able to see it yet.
My Dad is doing great - he is no more tired than normal, even though it was a general anesthaetic that he had. He saw his doctor this afternoon and he said that within another week life will be back to normal - he is healing fast, and the hernia appears "gone".
As to me - slightly different story! I still go every 2 days for clean bandages - and the doctor has now signed me off for another month - which, when you are self-employed (without private insurance) is no fun! I am still at Mum and Dad's and will go back to my place one day next week - and hopefully will have my next hospital appointment waiting for me. Still -I keep positive to remember that I have the finger - and there are many millions worse off than me - some of whom will be reading this - so to those, sorry if you think I am bitching!! I still have my arm in a sling all the time, except when I need to drive.
Now for some Christmas thoughts - which I shall put behind a cut as there are a couple of pic ... and a bit of a ramble!!
Christmas was great - this year, as we have for the last few years my brother Tim and his wife came over for the day. I can honestly say that everyone liked all their pressies.
I was thoroughly spoiled - Mum ad Dad bought me 2 pairs of earings - one of which were ruby and diamond. Tim bought me a MP3 player and some bits; while my brother Nick bought me a DVD set of Danger UXB - a series from the 70s starring Anthony Andrews (hope it is as good as I remembered)
Then Boxing Day it was our turn to go to Tims ... about a 35 minute drive. Again it was a lovely day - and yet again we ate far too much -
As you can see - Dad is looking really well - 2 days after his op.
We went for a walk without Dad in the afternoon - and then after tea it was time to get Jiffy in his harness for the trip home -
I did remember to remove the hat before getting in the car!!
I was thoroughly spoiled - Mum ad Dad bought me 2 pairs of earings - one of which were ruby and diamond. Tim bought me a MP3 player and some bits; while my brother Nick bought me a DVD set of Danger UXB - a series from the 70s starring Anthony Andrews (hope it is as good as I remembered)
Then Boxing Day it was our turn to go to Tims ... about a 35 minute drive. Again it was a lovely day - and yet again we ate far too much -
As you can see - Dad is looking really well - 2 days after his op.
We went for a walk without Dad in the afternoon - and then after tea it was time to get Jiffy in his harness for the trip home -
I did remember to remove the hat before getting in the car!!
Well, thats me done!!
I am now off to watch Dr Who as Mum and Dad are watching something else - and I haven't been able to see it yet.
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Date: 2007-12-27 08:53 pm (UTC)And now we get to see your bandaged finger! It's rough not having insurance. I am very thankful that I have it for the time being, as I am often without.
It looks like you had a wonderful time too! *holiday hugs*
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Date: 2007-12-27 10:10 pm (UTC)Hope your Christmas was fun - I am stll trying to read through my f-list
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Date: 2007-12-27 09:35 pm (UTC)I am in the same position as you workwise and yep, it's a nuisance not being paid when your off work sick, one of the reasons that I go and work even if I feel absolutely rotten.
I think we self employed get the rough deal, we pay our national insurance but don't get the full benefits out of it like the rest of the working people :(
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Date: 2007-12-27 10:08 pm (UTC)Yes - I remember hearing in a phone-in prog that there was one cure for the common-cold ... become self-employed!
Still, I suppose other than having pneumonia 12 years ago and eye surgery 18 years ago, I havent done too bad! I stay positive by thinking that at least over these 10 days I wouldn't have done much work anyway .... oh well, we don't pay in as much - do we?
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Date: 2007-12-27 10:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-28 09:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-27 10:21 pm (UTC)Glad to hear that your father is doing well and is recovering fine from the surgery. Hope your finger heals faster too and you can get back to work soon.
Danger UXB. I remember that series with Anthony Andrews. Brings back memories. I love that they're releasing alot of the old series. Great nostalgia.
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Date: 2007-12-28 09:46 pm (UTC)Anthony Andrews - I was a teen in the 70's - my crush!! (along with Robert Redford!)
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Date: 2007-12-27 11:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-28 09:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-28 01:39 am (UTC)I'm so glad you all had a good holiday.
Yay! Your dad looks great :-)
And awwww lookit that puppy :-)
Oh ow, the bandages on your finger. I'm glad they're healing up okay though.
What is Boxing Day? We don't celebrate that in the States.
Oh! and you need to join
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Date: 2007-12-28 09:51 pm (UTC)Boxing Day is the 26th and a Bank Holiday. It was originally a day that was given to the "staff" of big houses to have some time off - a box/gift was given on that day. Now it's more an excuse to just have another big meal and see other family members!
I shall look at CBS - wasn't going to but I could feel these eyes looking at me - so gave in!!
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Date: 2007-12-29 07:35 pm (UTC)All it is at the moment is a lonely profile :-D
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Date: 2007-12-28 02:18 am (UTC)Oh, there you are with bandages and sling, and no work for a month!!! Life sucks sometimes. Good thoughts coming your way from downunder.
Hope you enjoyed Dr Who - I was reading some Americans on my flist who thought it was a bit mushy and overblown, but it's all part of the Christmas Panto tradition for Pete's sakes, so what else would it be!!
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Date: 2007-12-28 09:54 pm (UTC)Dr Who - I could see what they mean with the mushy - the Dr gets 2 kisses!! Still it was good fun - a real Christmas treat - so, as you say, has to be slightly over the top!!
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The hat is an English Christmas tradition I guess? I don't know much about that.
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Date: 2007-12-28 09:59 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2007-12-29 09:52 am (UTC)It looks and sounds like you had a wonderful family day :)
And such fantastic news that your Dad is doing so well.
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Date: 2007-12-30 02:08 pm (UTC)We had a great Christmas - and so great to see Dad doing so well!
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Date: 2007-12-30 01:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-30 02:06 pm (UTC)No - your Mum can't have a bundle of madness quite as silly as Jiffy!! Mind you he is also very affectionate!
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Date: 2007-12-30 02:16 pm (UTC)Are you sure? Well her little kids certainly bring in some more madness :D
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Date: 2007-12-30 08:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-31 06:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-30 03:43 pm (UTC)Great pics!Your meal looks so delish and that's a gorgeous centerpiece. It's obvious that your family is close.
The finger looks like it's still painful, I'm glad you're still able to do little things, like hold the doggy.:-)
I watched the Dr. Who Christmas special last night- it was very good, although I think I liked last years eppy more.
Have a great New Year!
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Date: 2007-12-30 08:15 pm (UTC)The centerpiece was superb - Claire decided to treat herself this year - but it was lovely, so worthit.
Yes - I enjoyed Dr Who, but thought last years slightly more believable!! btw - love the icon!