Medical appointment

Made a doctors appointment yesterday, got a few things cleared up too. My hernia is not big enough to cause concern, so that will remain untreated, am on pills for acid reflux, they work a treat, just been given another prescription for blood pressure pills, which I have to take daily and will start them tomorrow. A blood test a week after to check the new pills are not having ill effects on my kidney and if all that is satisfactory, it looks like that is as far as my treatment goes. Stomach size is now a lot smaller and basically I feel good. I reckon 3 pills daily is pretty good going at my age, so as they say “mustn't grumble”. Did a bit of painting of the garage door today as it was lovely and sunny. Also nearly dozed off on the sun lounger while enjoying a book and being lazy. 

Must make an appointment

More than a week has gone by without any word how my blood pressure checks panned out, so will have to make a doctors appointment tomorrow and get some things clarified. I think doctors surgeries have gone down the pan over the years, it seems that self help is the only way to get things done, damned annoying really. Looking on the bright side, the clocks go forward next weekend, which means spring has sprung. Whatever you are all up to, have a good week.

Family Dinner

My wife organized a dinner for most of the family today, hard to get them all together due to work commitments. Great to see them all and had a super meal and catch up on what is happening. It seems that everyone is so busy getting on with their lives and work dictates much, missed my son in law Matthew, working at the hospital, am sure will catch up at some stage. Missing my former self before all my ailments manifested themselves. Hope there is more of life to enjoy soon.

Sunny Sunday

Could not believe the sun and warmth had returned for the day, great to get outside and carry on with the garden, in particular the greenhouse which was in need of a good clean out, last years dead chilli plants and the likes still on the shelves. Then it was out with the Jeyes fluid and a thorough clean of all the glasswork and seed trays etc, ready for the new season. Carried on with digging over the remaining trampled soil from the fence erectors, must say these new stainless steel fork and spade are a joy to use in comparison with the old steel set of perhaps 50 odd years old inherited from our parents. Had a large collection of plastic plant pots and garden rubbish to take up to the recycling depot dragged all the overwintering plants into the greenhouse from the garage backroom and tidied that area up too. Managed time to relax on the patio in the sun and enjoy all the spring plants that survived the winter. Still a lot of work needed, but plenty of time for that. Think the next job is to make up a piece of skirting board to replace the bit that fell out (was rotten) when the new double glazed door was fitted last year. Today as a contrast was overcast with no sunshine and a temperature drop, so not ventured out. Just been listening to the news, and from 5th April our county and several more are officially in drought and hose pipe bans will apply from that date, lack of rainfall for the past two winters causing this problem.

My place of work 1979-85 is up for sale

Have just found out that No2 Hangar (5 Squadron) is up for sale

The company who owned the site for many years Winchester Marine have moved out and cleaned up the hangar and the site itself. Lightning XR724 used to be housed in the hangar in the early days, free of charge, till the council inspectors found out and bumped up the insurance premiums which the Lightning Association could not afford. If only I could win the lottery, and use it to house the Lightning, I would be a happy man. I hope it finds a buyer, rather than the other option of demolishing it and also another part of history of what was RAF Binbrook.

More snow

Our weather forecast for today was lots of rain, it certainly has done that, although the snow that came with it was unexpected. Temperatures have dropped a tad and a day for staying indoors. Glad I managed to get the work done in the garden on Friday now. Doctors on Wednesday to have a blood pressure monitor for a day, record different times etc., as my blood pressure is too high, who knows why. I definitely was not aware of all these ailments before I packed in smoking, makes you wonder.

Another nice sunny day

And out in the garden, 4 trellis panels, 2 bird boxes fitted, forked over the badly trodden on back garden, or at least half of it. Had to separate the old trellis from the clematis plants or at least what was left of them, and dispose of the canes. Quite pleased with progress but the weather forecast for the weekend is not so good, so looks like will have to have a few days rest, oh well if it has to be. Stood listening to a small finch like bird chirping, lovely spring sounds, although have never seen this one before, a dull greyish brown, plain feathers. Hope the new bird boxes get used this year, last year it never happened for some reason, fingers crossed. Looking forward to a glass or two of wine tonight while I relax.