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Composite created from images purchased from Shutterstock While I never crossed the threshold of the point of no return – permanent death – the near death experience (NDE) was nevertheless a shock. Being in top physical shape with perfect numbers on my last physical in December 2021, it was something I could have never imagined nor expected, which reinforces Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius’ (121-180 CE) words, “Live each day as if it were your last...” When I overexerted myself to hasten…

My health is improving and I hae had 3 days getting in walks,not long ones but walks all the same, This stopped this morning when I awoke to 70mph plus winda and heavy rain. At least the rest of the county is getting back to normal after 69,000 buildind were withou power the last of which siould at last be back on line. There is still a big clean up campaign to clear fallen trees/ I wil check in with your blogs tomorrow

After many tests and possible solutions today we have a breakthrough' My potassium levels are stable at llast so I feel much better. The next results are due Monday I hope,.they are from the barium swallow Thanks fpr yur good wishes

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i have been bouncing about between hospital visits as they try to sort me out,. I am much better now and the new set of meds I start today should finally sorted

<Thanks folks. It started with a midnight visit to the E.R. with terrible stomach pains which resulted in a horrible half hour after a X-ray showed a blockage, that cleared I was put on a drip to get my potassium levels back to normal After a visit to outpatients a few days later with more tests Now I am back home with a new batch of meds and hoping for the best

After Ellen came to my atd with the front garden today I heeded the big guns for the back.a call to Stephen an he was round in a flash and got the first cut down,hore work tomorrow.However that wasn't the highlight of the day,that was holding my second greatgrandchild Noah,life is good

Last night my Grandaughter Gemma gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Noah a little brother for Mia So I have greatgrandchilren of both sexes.and I am bouncing

Around 6pm bst I had to cover my knees up for the first time in a while,such a shame We had a drop of around 10c in the last few hours..We are still having sun but with clouds skipping acroos the sky driven by a cool easterly breeze. Unsettled weather for a week or so is forecast before high weather takes charge again,I hope I still have the doors and windows open but I don't know how long for temp is 20c dropping from 26c at lunchtime

www.ipernity.com/doc/mickeyfez/album/1302582 A lovely day here,the forecast was for 27c we hit 29c I decided this was a perfect day for the little wilderness and channel side I set off at noon before the heat set in and had a lovely3 mile meander Here are some snaps

Today with the temps at 29c again I set off of another walk, As I passed the salt marshes I spotted a ship through the heat haze heading for port Crossing the road I passed across the scruffy scub,this is the terrain us islanders like best,not the manicured lawns etc, The walk was really hot and skin leaking,no shade today unlke yesterday I finally got to the beach but even there not a wiff of a breeza I clocked up just over thrree and a half miles,half a mile farther than yesterday. I po…

Do What? I hear you ask Well for the frst Time in 22 years I went for a swim in the sea. When my beloved Margaret was alive we spent a lot of time up the beach,Margaret didn't swim but loved messing about in the rock pools When she died I just couldn't face the water without her by my side I have been talking about it to Jenny for the last couple of days and today I made it happen and it was enjoyable but emotional at the same time. While I was drying off a neighbour came and hugged me and…

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My son Stepeh has two siblngs bel longing to Amos this is the Tom a real poser and this the Queen she likes hide and seek then leaps out at any passing feet

Hot on the heels of my birthday Fathers Day has arrived. We had a gathering at the local,the first for a while. A great time was had by all,here are my favourite snaps there is an album up of you want to bee bored

As I arose on this my 75th birthday the sun shone brightly through the window,a big improvement on the last few days.My back was in fine fettle as well another improvement The perfect day for the garden so after breakfast I mowed and strimmed the front grass,as I am on top of things it took less the 30 minutes. After a coffee I went out the back and mowed and strimmed the whole back garden,this I managed in underan hour.Just then Stephen arrived.We had a coffee outside and he brought me a vbir…

Not much going on.THe weather has been good until today when the clouds returned. I have the garden up to speed now, Yesterday I finally got the side of the house sorted but the outcome of which has been a lot of back trouble,I overdid it Still a days rest today and all should be fine, Stay safe folks