Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Sunday - quiet morning
Sitting round with friends - poor breakfast but we get there.and enjoy friendly time togetherHome on a50 and I confess to enjoying a cooked english breakfast cant remember when last I did a fried egg. Get home its a lovely day and geezer on gardeners question time said it will pee down all week so I tackle the lawn. Good feeling having some energy. Tired and early night. Glad Frank told me I should not withdraw from things.
Saturday - a pleasant day with friends.
Up relatively early for a drive to East Midlands Airport. Meet the gang from the charity the healing qualities of being among friends makes the day go quick. The room is functional meeting room good, food is pants. But it is the holiday inn expresss. heres the gaff sort of business park surrounded by motorways. Everton draw thanks to a mckenzie supersub effort.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Commando in the crem
Up with the lark well a coffing sparrow to whip off to the crem. Checking that nannys entry in the book of remembrance is as it should be and all is well. I am nervous how people will take the epithet "I did it my way" but she did. Home then off to the gym I have to pack my bag, I confess that jean deals with most matters laundry except soilng. That's where I come in. Anyway lack of practice concentration and cack handedness conspire to cock things up. I get to the gym for a reduced length workout but I enjoy it and try to remember the +ive effects of endorphins. Then the best bit the shower I love it the warm glow feels good. Then chaos strikes I start to get dressed and curse that I have cocked up on the underwear front. Sure two pairs of socks is a bonus but not at the expense of underpants. I even try to cunningly fashion something out of the socks, first thought is a sumo nappy affair. No luck then its what JK would call a g-rope. No good, so at the tender age of 44 its "commando" for me. I don't like it at all not a jot. Having to remember to check my fly every ws millisecs is a pain. I think that my new underwear status is a publically obvious fact. It doesn't add much to the comfort factor.
Then its off to the Childe of Hales burial place where mam amuses herself lookig at graves and tossing coins on his grave. Then after half two its into the pub for a 25% off meal. We meet the Roberts family, I get me mums order wrong but the meal is good. Then its into Asda and I pick up a few essentials. Then drop mum and mary mum off top docs and me off to home and friday night at beas.Monday, April 25, 2005
Commando in the crem
Up with the lark well a coffing sparrow to whip off to the crem. Checking that nannys entry in the book of remembrance is as it should be and all is well. I am nervous how people will take the epithet "I did it my way" but she did. Home then off to the gym I have to pack my bag, I confess that jean deals with most matters laundry except soilng. That's where I come in. Anyway lack of practice concentration and cack handedness conspire to cock things up. I get to the gym for a reduced length workout but I enjoy it and try to remember the +ive effects of endorphins. Then the best bit the shower I love it the warm glow feels good. Then chaos strikes I start to get dressed and curse that I have cocked up on the underwear front. Sure two pairs of socks is a bonus but not at the expense of underpants. I even try to cunningly fashion something out of the socks, first thought is a sumo nappy affair. No luck then its what JK would call a g-rope. No good, so at the tender age of 44 its "commando" for me. I don't like it at all not a jot. Having to remember to check my fly every ws millisecs is a pain. I think that my new underwear status is a publically obvious fact. It doesn't add much to the comfort factor.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Thursday Frank
A busy mornin - dont get to the gym - pick mum up where I see dave and a much better Maria. Then its up to see auntie pat with her new conservatory, and john and betty are there.
Then back home and off to see Frank. moving forward with a plan, and move forward feeling better. Off to support group Frank says I have to move forward and re-integrate which feeels hard. Support group goes well and Darren Mayock from CJ medical supplies gives a talk on the history of banding and Louise from the sefton suite outlines what sounds like her heck of a job as bariatric co-ordinator. JK gets a rousing cheer and its good to see faces old and new.
Then back home and off to see Frank. moving forward with a plan, and move forward feeling better. Off to support group Frank says I have to move forward and re-integrate which feeels hard. Support group goes well and Darren Mayock from CJ medical supplies gives a talk on the history of banding and Louise from the sefton suite outlines what sounds like her heck of a job as bariatric co-ordinator. JK gets a rousing cheer and its good to see faces old and new.
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Wednesday - bit of a wasted day
Waiting for mouse man. Jack from cell punctuates the morning with a welcome visit. Jack has a big clan Mouseman comes at 12.45, afternoon chats with Vineeta and Fiona. Had to nip to see JK in the afternoon - hes a bit troubled with abdo pain. Then its off to tea neighbourhood a pleasant caff in the day does a nice special for 12.95.
Jean has salmon and mackerel fishcakes, followed by chicken cacciatore me some sort of chicken rissole followed by thai prwab curry. Then its across the road to watch 1-0 1-0 history in the making in the halfway we happily wander home.
Jean has salmon and mackerel fishcakes, followed by chicken cacciatore me some sort of chicken rissole followed by thai prwab curry. Then its across the road to watch 1-0 1-0 history in the making in the halfway we happily wander home.
Tuesday - not much of note
Except for the first time in months I have a to-do list and complete it.
Musing on this motivated feeling and how to keep it. The interview with Emma made me wonder if I have PTSD. I need to research more.
Musing on this motivated feeling and how to keep it. The interview with Emma made me wonder if I have PTSD. I need to research more.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Google Maps - from: l16 8nl to: Bootle, Liverpool, L69
Google Maps - from: l16 8nl to: Bootle, Liverpool, L69Looks impressive at first glance
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Monday Off to Gym.
Up and motivated feeling a tad brighter. I reflect how far my exercise program has come.
1 hour and 5mins aerobic now. in the middle of which while listening to my portable mp3 tunes Caroline Rand pops in to the gym. Its funny seeing people from work, I really dont know what to say and I probably look very well. Though I was sweating like a pig (appropriately)
After lunch at Greenbak its off to Moss house is that an old NMCT site. I was off to see a researh assistant to the prof.
Here are the details
INVITATION TO TAKE PART
We are a group of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and statisticians who work for the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester.You have been contacted us in one of two ways. Your doctor or your nurse may have asked you if your name and details could be passed to us. If so, your doctor or nurse will have written down in your notes that you agreed to be contacted by us. You may have contacted us because you have seen an advert for this research.
We are asking you to take part because you have bipolar disorder and your doctor or nurse say you are well, you have depression or have mania.
We are trying to find out if some patterns of thinking may lead to the start of being ill with depression or mania.
Before you decide if you want to take part in this research study, please read these pages telling you about the study. Please talk with our researcher Emma van der Gucht. She will explain the study to you and answer any questions you may have. Please discuss the study with friends, relatives, Trust staff or your GP if you wish.
You do not have to take part in this study. Taking part will not change your treatment in any way.
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness in which people may become severely depressed or get mania. In mania, a person may feel excited and very cheerful. Unfortunately in mania the persons judgement is affected so they may do reckless things that they would not normally do. Sometimes their actions cause harm to themselves or other people. Often people later regret what they did when they were ill with mania.
Our research team and others have found out that some patterns of thinking in people with bipolar disorder are different from healthy people. These patterns of thinking are different from normal even when the person with bipolar disorder feels well.
Some of these patterns of thinking are similar to the patterns of thinking that people with depression get. However, there are also some differences. People with bipolar disorder may do things to cope with these patterns of thinking. The ways in which they cope may sometimes make illness from depression or mania more likely, especially if they do not sleep well.
AIMS OF THE STUDY
We are trying to find out if certain patterns of thinking, coping and sleep are seen more often in people with bipolar disorder than healthy people.
We are also trying to see if the same processes are present but show a different pattern when the person has mania or depression compared with when they are ill.
We are trying to learn if some of these thinking patterns and coping are linked to some types of symptoms in mania or depression.
The researcher is nice though late - but I am quite happy in a waiting room though I am perturbed by the reading matter.
FHM, Maxim Loaded and Nuts not exactly top shelf but higher than I ever get, one copy of wedding and a changing room book. SHe asks me lots of questions and at our next meeting I will do questionairres, record my memories and play a card game. Whoopity doo! Still I actually believe in taking part in this if it helps.
University Challenge tonight - top stuff.
1 hour and 5mins aerobic now. in the middle of which while listening to my portable mp3 tunes Caroline Rand pops in to the gym. Its funny seeing people from work, I really dont know what to say and I probably look very well. Though I was sweating like a pig (appropriately)
[Now playing: Mannish Boy - Muddy Waters - Various Artists - Originals Vol.1 [UK] (5:16)]
Caroline sent me a get well card last week - I forgot to post that fact. Then Phil Wadeson my boss came past the gym - didnt know what to say. I have a natural tendency to think I shouldnt be out when I am off sick. With depression thats the worse thing you can do, isolating myself scared to see anyone. Tis a hard one. I will check things out with Frank - I miss the people on the website too. I feel like a hermit.After lunch at Greenbak its off to Moss house is that an old NMCT site. I was off to see a researh assistant to the prof.
Here are the details
Study Title: How do the Symptoms of Depression and Mania Develop in Bipolar Disorder?
INVITATION TO TAKE PART
We are a group of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and statisticians who work for the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester.You have been contacted us in one of two ways. Your doctor or your nurse may have asked you if your name and details could be passed to us. If so, your doctor or nurse will have written down in your notes that you agreed to be contacted by us. You may have contacted us because you have seen an advert for this research.
We are asking you to take part because you have bipolar disorder and your doctor or nurse say you are well, you have depression or have mania.
We are trying to find out if some patterns of thinking may lead to the start of being ill with depression or mania.
Before you decide if you want to take part in this research study, please read these pages telling you about the study. Please talk with our researcher Emma van der Gucht. She will explain the study to you and answer any questions you may have. Please discuss the study with friends, relatives, Trust staff or your GP if you wish.
You do not have to take part in this study. Taking part will not change your treatment in any way.
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness in which people may become severely depressed or get mania. In mania, a person may feel excited and very cheerful. Unfortunately in mania the persons judgement is affected so they may do reckless things that they would not normally do. Sometimes their actions cause harm to themselves or other people. Often people later regret what they did when they were ill with mania.
Our research team and others have found out that some patterns of thinking in people with bipolar disorder are different from healthy people. These patterns of thinking are different from normal even when the person with bipolar disorder feels well.
Some of these patterns of thinking are similar to the patterns of thinking that people with depression get. However, there are also some differences. People with bipolar disorder may do things to cope with these patterns of thinking. The ways in which they cope may sometimes make illness from depression or mania more likely, especially if they do not sleep well.
AIMS OF THE STUDY
We are trying to find out if certain patterns of thinking, coping and sleep are seen more often in people with bipolar disorder than healthy people.
We are also trying to see if the same processes are present but show a different pattern when the person has mania or depression compared with when they are ill.
We are trying to learn if some of these thinking patterns and coping are linked to some types of symptoms in mania or depression.
The researcher is nice though late - but I am quite happy in a waiting room though I am perturbed by the reading matter.
FHM, Maxim Loaded and Nuts not exactly top shelf but higher than I ever get, one copy of wedding and a changing room book. SHe asks me lots of questions and at our next meeting I will do questionairres, record my memories and play a card game. Whoopity doo! Still I actually believe in taking part in this if it helps.
University Challenge tonight - top stuff.
Monday Off to Gym.
Up and motivated feeling a tad brighter. I reflect how far my exercise program has come.
1 hour and 5mins aerobic now. in the middle of which while listening to my portable mp3 tunes Caroline Rand pops in to the gym. Its funny seeing people from work, I really dont know what to say and I probably look very well. Though I was sweating like a pig (appropriately)
University Challenge tonight - top stuff.
1 hour and 5mins aerobic now. in the middle of which while listening to my portable mp3 tunes Caroline Rand pops in to the gym. Its funny seeing people from work, I really dont know what to say and I probably look very well. Though I was sweating like a pig (appropriately)
[Now playing: Mannish Boy - Muddy Waters - Various Artists - Originals Vol.1 [UK] (5:16)]
Caroline sent me a get well card last week - I forgot to post that fact. Then Phil Wadeson my boss came past the gym - didnt know what to say. I have a natural tendency to think I shouldnt be out when I am off sick. With depression thats the worse thing you can do, isolating myself scared to see anyone. Tis a hard one. I will check things out with Frank - I miss the people on the website too. I feel like a hermit.University Challenge tonight - top stuff.
Sunday.
Bea came round for lunch - Ruth and Paul away in Newcastle. Alan working. Roast Chicken and Roasties veg etc.
After she goes we motivate ourselves into cleaning out the understairs cupboards - where mouse evidence has been spotted.
Mouse man back on Wednesday. Quiet evening.
[Now playing: Papa Was A Rolling Stone - The Temptations - All Directions (6:56)]
After she goes we motivate ourselves into cleaning out the understairs cupboards - where mouse evidence has been spotted.
[Now playing: Yaketty Yak - Coasters, The - (1:52)]
Mouse man back on Wednesday. Quiet evening.
[Now playing: Now I'm Here - Queen - Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (0:-1)]
Saturday Continues
Then it was off to JK to see him Jody and Esme his results are somewhat shocking Take a look. We have a damn good laff then its home and some chinese food. Not much on the telly except a cracking episode of Doctor Who. I seemed to be the only person that noticed or was offended they had chosen to be fat farting aliens. I am concerned that another generations obesophobic traits will continue.
Saturday, April 16, 2005
- ark - bar & restaurant
- ark - bar & restaurantJean and I did lunch here today.
Mussels cooked in a white wine, garlic & cream sauce with crunchy ciabatta for me followed by ice cream.
Crispy duck salad, white radish, bean shoots with a sesame & soy dressing and vanilla cheesecake for jean good service then jeans off for a haircut at this world wide chain
Mussels cooked in a white wine, garlic & cream sauce with crunchy ciabatta for me followed by ice cream.
Crispy duck salad, white radish, bean shoots with a sesame & soy dressing and vanilla cheesecake for jean good service then jeans off for a haircut at this world wide chain
Snackspot.org.uk: Premier snack reviews portal for the UK
Snackspot.org.uk: Premier snack reviews portal for the UKThe earlier site led to this which makes me smile too.
Friday, April 15, 2005
In the clinic
Whilst waiting for the prof I read Trust Maters the journal for staff and service users. It is a bit out of date. It refers to the website Found here go look at it see how not to it. I mean some of the some I do is pants but the memorable page titles http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/content-2 and who can forget http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/content-531 great.
Home no cell tonight - Colin calls round after the statutory Bea visit and Jean has spied a mouse in the dining room which has fled into the kichen - nice. I contact Liverpool Direct who for 17 quid will send a man tomorrow. Do me.
Home no cell tonight - Colin calls round after the statutory Bea visit and Jean has spied a mouse in the dining room which has fled into the kichen - nice. I contact Liverpool Direct who for 17 quid will send a man tomorrow. Do me.
[Now playing: Dancing in the Street - Martha & the Vandellas - Rock & Roll Collection, Vol. 5 (2:38)]
The missing comments do not appear - darn
So I need to post up manaually again.
Frustrating in extremis.
So Tuesday the day strated fairly uneventful, jean coming home at lunchtime to accompany me to see Prof Morriss. I pick up a cheap sushi in chuckout corner and it seems strange to be eating sushi in Garston. Whose clinical skills are considerably better than his Powerpoint. A top man even though his messages arent always great to hear. I am once again reminded of the exceptionally high standard of doc I have supporting my numerous problems.
Frustrating in extremis.
So Tuesday the day strated fairly uneventful, jean coming home at lunchtime to accompany me to see Prof Morriss. I pick up a cheap sushi in chuckout corner and it seems strange to be eating sushi in Garston. Whose clinical skills are considerably better than his Powerpoint. A top man even though his messages arent always great to hear. I am once again reminded of the exceptionally high standard of doc I have supporting my numerous problems.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Thursday I seemed to have lost a post about wednesday
so I am not posting anymore till I see if it appears - I have little confidence though.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Monday good gym
Excellent workout really enjoyed it
Lunch was a tikka wrap and then off to Tesco to purchase the remainder of ingredients for tea.
Lots of ideas whilst I am working out - douby any will come to much. Letter from RCN. Also a conference flyer billing me in June. Feel crap about letting people down but feel I wont be able to go. Will discuss with prof, who I see on tuesday.
Then a bit more spaced
[Now playing: Marc Bolan & T. Rex - I Love To Boogie -]
Lunch was a tikka wrap and then off to Tesco to purchase the remainder of ingredients for tea.
Lots of ideas whilst I am working out - douby any will come to much. Letter from RCN. Also a conference flyer billing me in June. Feel crap about letting people down but feel I wont be able to go. Will discuss with prof, who I see on tuesday.
[Now playing: Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion - - (03:10)]
Then a bit more spaced
[Now playing: Homeworld (The Ladder) - Yes - The Ladder (09:34)]
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Lennon World - John Lennon
Lennon World - John Lennon Found this will be of interest to Ally I am sure.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Friday, April 08, 2005
Friday already.
positive mood continues.
Good gym wednesday and aerobics made considerably easier by new mp3 player a little number with the worse translated handbook I have ever seen subsequently I need to flick each track forward. Then again I have never learnt how to navigate media player and it despite billy gates assertions is not intuitive. Playlists????
Daves birthday on wednesday, dropped a card off at mums saw mary, convinced its thursday. Went to winwick for a quiz.
Had a good time we won, cricketers had a penalty - I surprise myself by knowing that dick and dom are the new hosts of ask the family. (I dont even know who D&D are).
Thursday bit achey had a good sleep in and got to JK's late. We hit Hale village (land of of fauntleroy - Baron Jones )- park up at the childe of Hale and walk to the lighthouse - Blowey as hell but I enjoy it.
Good lunch I have a healthy ploughmans and then blow it with a pud but hey lifes for living
Good gym wednesday and aerobics made considerably easier by new mp3 player a little number with the worse translated handbook I have ever seen subsequently I need to flick each track forward. Then again I have never learnt how to navigate media player and it despite billy gates assertions is not intuitive. Playlists????
[Now playing: Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly - The Very Best Of Buddy Holly [UK] (02:23)]
Daves birthday on wednesday, dropped a card off at mums saw mary, convinced its thursday. Went to winwick for a quiz.
[Now playing: Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morisson - ?????????? (03:03)]
Had a good time we won, cricketers had a penalty - I surprise myself by knowing that dick and dom are the new hosts of ask the family. (I dont even know who D&D are).
[Now playing: Stand by me - Ben King - Buffett Live - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (02:55)]
Thursday bit achey had a good sleep in and got to JK's late. We hit Hale village (land of of fauntleroy - Baron Jones )- park up at the childe of Hale and walk to the lighthouse - Blowey as hell but I enjoy it.
[Now playing: What's Up - 4 Non Blondes - Various Artists - The Very Best Of Drive Time [UK] Disc 1 (04:11)]
Good lunch I have a healthy ploughmans and then blow it with a pud but hey lifes for living
[Now playing: Meatloaf - Bat Out Of Hell - - (09:48)]
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Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Definitely on the right road
[Now playing: Toto - Rosanna - - (05:34)]
Tuesday was a better day - something is right, cant recall to have done much but managed to write a few letters.
Monday, April 04, 2005
was proud of daughter today -good feeling
[Now playing: Clash - London Calling - System Of A Down - Toxicity Radio (03:21)]
made me smile
new posting method
I should point out posted from starbucks via laptop and dial up via mobile and bluetooth.
Monday up with the lark
feel useful as a dad by dropping ally off at Hammy where she starts her work experience today.I spy maurice smith doing the school run. Job done its off for good deed number 2 - pick up jk and jody and take em to see mr K at Walton. Spy leanne and sheila in there and a brief glimpse of mary trimble in the diabetes centre. Then its over to see Mr J sainsbury and indulge in a bacon butty which serves as lunch. Spy Lisa Leckie in a top level meeting.
Take them home and have a jolly good laff with them - they have fine senses of humour.
Take them home and have a jolly good laff with them - they have fine senses of humour.
up and running again I think
feeling slightly better- well less worse- some spark of energy over the weekend. As usual the promise of recovery tempered by the fear of a manic episode. Good weekend and selfishly spend some me time. Spent Saturday afternoon chewing the fat with jk (he has'nt got much laft
Friday, April 01, 2005
Blog shut pro tem
[Now playing: Clash - London Calling - System Of A Down - Toxicity Radio (03:21)]
Head full of candy floss (wel thats how it feels).
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Thursday
Got up late gymmed Dave impressed me by being there before me.
[Now playing: There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) - Eurythmics - (04:42)]
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Tuesday
[Now playing: Lucky Seven - Chris Squire - Fish Out Of Water (06:55)]
Immensely proud of Dave as he joins the gym hope it helps him through this difficult time. He gives me a fone too. Cool thingthat I dont understand. But seem able to make callls.
Monday - Jean to docs
[Now playing: You By My Side - Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water (05:00)]
Me off to Sneddos Dads funeral - these things are never easy but the NHS well represented by Doc Mc Sam Paul S and meself. Me tired.
Weekend
[Now playing: You By My Side - Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water (05:00)]
Saturday getting ready for Sunday Buy day.
Sunday Liverpool beat Everton. Not good.
[Now playing: Chris Squire - Hold Out Your Hand - Chris Squire (Yes) - Fish Out Of Water (04:19)]
Head still far from right.[Now playing: You By My Side - Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water (05:00)]
Monday, March 21, 2005
And I thought it was just a telly show
Marcus Welby For some reason I had this mans name in my mind and Google helped me out. I see Kieran is in Varrington at the urine soaked bus station. I was there it opened and it smelt of wee then.
Friday, March 18, 2005
Not much of a blogging week.
Up and down - the weather has improved.
Bright spots - visiting JK improvement noted.
Visiting Maria
Talking to Sam
Gym - increased program feels better.
New DAB radio
Downs - head muzzy
Jean not well (chest infection)
Sneddo's Dad died.
So March the 18th heard from a few work people - and didnt get back to them - feel lousy about that.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Random Acts Of Reality :: How To Blog And Not Lose Your Job
Random Acts Of Reality :: How To Blog And Not Lose Your Job Well worth a read and Kieran can you source the reference from Health Informatics news circulating (that blogging can lose you your job).
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Tuesday ripping Bob
[Now playing: Jokerman - Bob Dylan - The Essential Bob Dylan [UK] Disc 2 (06:16)]
Lots of lyrics here.
Think I'll write off Monday bad day for many reasons.
Not least makin a fool of myself at lookers (I hate garage places) ah well move on.
Tomorrow is another day.
Tomorrow is another day.
Think I'll write off Monday bad day for many reasons.
Not least makin a fool of myself at lookers (I hate garage places) ah well move on.
Tomorrow is another day.
Tomorrow is another day.
Sunday, March 13, 2005
sunday with Stevie - ripping good time
[Now playing: Superstition - Stevie Wonder - Original Musiquarium I Disc 1 (04:27)]
[Now playing: Living for the City - Stevie Wonder - Original Musiquarium I Disc 1 (07:25)]
[Now playing: That Girl - Stevie Wonder - Original Musiquarium I Disc 2 (05:14)]
Relatively easy listening sad to say from his greatest hits these are the three I wanna rip.
Rock n Rolling
Feeling like Smashie or Nice I feel the need - the need for speed
and the classic
and one I can play
An email from Tom the podiatrist interupts the procedings and in writing up mums itinerary I realise she has more of a social life than anyone I know.
A sample
She has Bingo Monday afternoon
She is off on a pensioners club trip to Manchester Tuesday all day.
She has Bingo wednesday afternoon
Nowt on Thursday
Friday afternoon shopping
Saturday sky diving
Sunday naked bungee jumping (bad thought)
[Now playing: Legs - ZZ Top - Chrome, Smoke and BBQ (03:37)]
and the classic
[Now playing: Bachman Turner Overdrive - You ain't seen nothing yet - (03:40)]
and one I can play
[Now playing: Smoke On The Water (Live 1972) - Deep Purple - Live & Heavy (Import) (07:29)]
Though I must confess I must have learned the studio version.An email from Tom the podiatrist interupts the procedings and in writing up mums itinerary I realise she has more of a social life than anyone I know.
A sample
She has Bingo Monday afternoon
She is off on a pensioners club trip to Manchester Tuesday all day.
She has Bingo wednesday afternoon
Nowt on Thursday
Friday afternoon shopping
Saturday sky diving
Sunday naked bungee jumping (bad thought)
Sunday morning A bit of Cole and Ella
[Now playing: What Is This Thing Called Love - Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook Vol.2 (02:06)]
Great Tunes and Lyrics and what a voice
[Now playing: You'Re The Top - Ella Fitzgerald - The Cole Porter Songbook Vol.2 (03:36)]
.Lyrics I think Ella added her own.
Jean has a bad cough I enjoy feeding the birds, though the RSPB leaflet I got reveals that birds need food at night - I never knew that.
Saturday slooow start
Not at my best this morning kick into gear. Its a two prozac day. (Frank has upped em by one on alternate days).
Drag myself off to Schmooze with Jean for lunch - have a nice veggie meal (twice in one week) it was so nice I cant rememer what it was. Field mushrooms with cream cheese and chives in puff pastry.
Then off to me mums then speke retail, a wander through currys and and into HMV and Borders.
I acquire some headphones (proper ones) not the girly ear buds - BIG boy headphones I am impressed with the 24 notes deal then when I get them home I realise they are "pre-owned" and a bit ropey round the input.
Grrrr I shall be careful (that will be a first).
Drag myself off to Schmooze with Jean for lunch - have a nice veggie meal (twice in one week) it was so nice I cant rememer what it was. Field mushrooms with cream cheese and chives in puff pastry.
Then off to me mums then speke retail, a wander through currys and and into HMV and Borders.
I acquire some headphones (proper ones) not the girly ear buds - BIG boy headphones I am impressed with the 24 notes deal then when I get them home I realise they are "pre-owned" and a bit ropey round the input.
Grrrr I shall be careful (that will be a first).
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Welcome to Belkin - TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter
Welcome to Belkin - TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter Somebody sent me this - not sure what its for but it seems illegal in the UK.
Friday the house is normal-ish
By which I mean I am on my own.
Off to mums and whip her up to the bank and into Yates for lunch she likes it in there. Which means they have a one armed bandit. Time was yates'ys was a pit now its a mega chain - me nan wouldnt be pleased.
Drop mum in town after asda back home and make some lamb shanks and mash.
Off to Beas she has cut her leg 80+ CCF steroids bit of a nap for leg ulcers - hey ho.
[Now playing: Veronica - Elvis Costello -(03:10)]
Up early and off to the gym - good atmosphere there today and chatting away to people. See a sign for SLPCT but dont see anyone. Often in the past I felt living on the patch was an asset now I aint sure.Off to mums and whip her up to the bank and into Yates for lunch she likes it in there. Which means they have a one armed bandit. Time was yates'ys was a pit now its a mega chain - me nan wouldnt be pleased.
Drop mum in town after asda back home and make some lamb shanks and mash.
Off to Beas she has cut her leg 80+ CCF steroids bit of a nap for leg ulcers - hey ho.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Jamie Thursday
The show is scary for sure I would like him more if he swore less, (which is rich) though scrotum burgers is a good line See he's webbed up. It was all a bit scary seeig bits of ones own childhood played back on the box.
Jamie Story thats an old one but it will have to do as I cant find todays.
Liked this and Found it well worth a read. I always thought he was a tosser I still am not sure but when you see the crap we have been feeding kids you wonder. Jean is off work with some neck spasm thing and Ally is back at school. Listened to the archers on Radio 4 website (Victoria Wood Red nose special ( I claimed immunity and laffed)).
Jamie Story thats an old one but it will have to do as I cant find todays.
Liked this and Found it well worth a read. I always thought he was a tosser I still am not sure but when you see the crap we have been feeding kids you wonder. Jean is off work with some neck spasm thing and Ally is back at school. Listened to the archers on Radio 4 website (Victoria Wood Red nose special ( I claimed immunity and laffed)).
Wednesday gym and visiting the sick
So its orf to the gym, the sun is bright so I decide to go around the park instead of the treadmill. It seems like a good idea for the first 10 yards its freezing my hands are paralysed with the cold. Then I get going and sweat takes over takes 40 mins though back at the gym there is some discussion at the distance I have travelled.
Macca says 3/4 mile
George 2mile
Jack used to say 2.5
at home Jean says 2.2
I was goosed, though still did a gym round, had lunch with George and Macca -very good. Soup and prawns. And a young lad on work experience called Kyle.
After lunch off to Tesco pick up a yoghurt drink for JK and nip round to see hm and Jody. He looks rough a tad of infection, so I whip Jody off to the docs and chemist for the script.
Home then chill.
Watch Jamie Oliver on school dinners - cant decide on him at all good piece in Grauniad on Thursday about him.
Macca says 3/4 mile
George 2mile
Jack used to say 2.5
at home Jean says 2.2
I was goosed, though still did a gym round, had lunch with George and Macca -very good. Soup and prawns. And a young lad on work experience called Kyle.
After lunch off to Tesco pick up a yoghurt drink for JK and nip round to see hm and Jody. He looks rough a tad of infection, so I whip Jody off to the docs and chemist for the script.
[Now playing: Southbound - Thin Lizzy - Live And Dangerous (04:51)]
That sums up my body.Home then chill.
Watch Jamie Oliver on school dinners - cant decide on him at all good piece in Grauniad on Thursday about him.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
crossref.org : : the reference linking backbone
crossref.org : : the reference linking backbone Noticed this on a web page whats it mean Kieran
Patent 5593398: Protective underwear with malodorous flatus filter
Patent 5593398: Protective underwear with malodorous flatus filterJust made for me I would have thought.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Tuesday Ally aint well
And I aint so good. Meet Kim for lunch the sight of Hammy House turns my stomach with anxiety. We intend Greenbank but its full so end up in Schmooze we enjoy a fine repast. Another highlight of the day MP3 players arrive good stuff. Feel sick after chicken at tea.
Monday
Planned gym early ended up going after I been to aintree to pick JK up. Poor sod feels every bump on way home. He looks better for being home.
Then I get to the gym wher eI natter with nice lady with arthritis and the irrepressible Kath who is cheery as ever.
Home and a cottage pie in the oven.
Dont do much this evening.
Then I get to the gym wher eI natter with nice lady with arthritis and the irrepressible Kath who is cheery as ever.
Home and a cottage pie in the oven.
Dont do much this evening.
Sunday Mothers Day
Cook meal slightly late after realising meat wasnt in till 9.30 last night - still a quick visit to Tesco and we are sorted. Jean is tired she had a good time last night. Her family come at lunchtime. Ally has bought Jean a nice gift of bath bomb and soap I do the deed with flowers and a birdtable (sad but she wants one). Off to me mums in the afternoon where sister mary isin situ nice cake and a natter.
Home whacked.
Home whacked.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Saturday, March 05, 2005
CREATIVE.COM - Products - Creative Zen Touch
CREATIVE.COM - Products - Creative Zen Touch Ally orders one of these dudes. 15gig more no radio and five quid less.
Friday posts out of order Apols
Feeling slightly more human today and able to think a bit.
Thats a start. Head feels less like Mush Man from Early response training rings - bit late me thinks....
Ally rings having a panic, Kieran offfers a solution.
Off to Betty in the night to divvy up nannies will. I feel better.
Tis all done I am touched by the families generosity.
Thats a start. Head feels less like Mush Man from Early response training rings - bit late me thinks....
Ally rings having a panic, Kieran offfers a solution.
Off to Betty in the night to divvy up nannies will. I feel better.
Tis all done I am touched by the families generosity.
Thursday - chugging about
Met Baggers for lunch a good soul for sure. Caroline from work rang and even the discussion of work related stuff froze me. Not good.
Up and down continues.
Visited the bank at Old swan and tesco accomplished todays list.
Enjoyed ER.
Thats no good
I need energising
Just to start
Bring on Angus
[Now playing: Stand by me - Ben King - (02:55)]
Up and down continues.
Visited the bank at Old swan and tesco accomplished todays list.
Enjoyed ER.
[Now playing: Suzanne - Leonard Cohen - The Best of (03:50)]
Thats no good
I need energising
[Now playing: Kashmir - Led Zeppelin - The Best of (08:32)]
Just to start
[Now playing: Trampled Under Foot - Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [Boxed Set - Disc III] (05:36)]
Bring on Angus
[Now playing: ACDC - Highway to Hell (5) - (03:59)]
Creative Labs : Products - The leader in Digital Entertainment for your PC and the Internet
Creative Labs : Products - The leader in Digital Entertainment for your PC and the Internet After much humming and harring(sp??) I go for this from Amazon.co.uk.
I know diddly squat about MP3 players but I read a lot and I go buy a top shop mag called stuff tis the highest shelf magazine I have ever bought and its poop.
I know diddly squat about MP3 players but I read a lot and I go buy a top shop mag called stuff tis the highest shelf magazine I have ever bought and its poop.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Stumbleupon
Has changed my view of the web almost like Google did. Its like wandering round an old bookshop - loverlly stuff.
[Now playing: Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - ( Disc 1 ) Entire Album - - (45:23)]
http://www.nmfn.com/tnetwork/longevity_game_form.html
http://www.nmfn.com/tnetwork/longevity_game_form.htmldont phone in its just for fun
Thursday
Lousy kip last night despite night sedation - much tossing and turning and rumination. Someone from here emails adskng for a live spot in the morning. Vineeta offers herself but gets stood down at last minute. Dont think I fancy live radio much (though I have done the Roger Philips show once (dont ask).
Wednesday - much of the same
It gets worse Kieran I am listening to the Smiths.
Gymmed up - and doing well on that front.
Pretty well not much happening - I wander to PC world - which even when you aint depressed is depressing - pity the poor sods who work there.
More down thown than euthymic.
Gymmed up - and doing well on that front.
Pretty well not much happening - I wander to PC world - which even when you aint depressed is depressing - pity the poor sods who work there.
More down thown than euthymic.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Tuesday - low ebb
Nuff said gave Jodie a lift to hospital JK is doing better and dropped Tommys PC of for him. Tiniest of jobs takes days - not good. No concentration.
[Now playing: Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin - (07:58)]
Monday - gymmed up
Off to the gym - good work out cardio going better than it has been. Tired listless and lifeless feeling empty. Good news from DWP in that Nans money owed is sorted.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Sunday Me Ma gets a free TV licence
Shes 75 and this has her fair chuffed, trouble is she watches mostly cable crap and what shecalls VD's we call em DVD's. She is happy. I had planned to go to Church but dodgy bowels get the better of me. They settle and its off to Marys for a birthday lunch. Mum is in fine fettle and fully enjoys it. We play cards, buy her some gifts and she is more pleased with the Allsorts I have bought for Sue the dog. Or square arse as my mother now lovingly refers to her.
Home and we catch Mr Moey ad his drop in ironing service.And all is well.
Home and we catch Mr Moey ad his drop in ironing service.And all is well.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Musing with Nell
we are both amazed how ones mood can vary throughout the day, i think they call it diurnal variation of mod, mines more than twice a day. Got a letter to ring a guy about setting up an appt for relapse identification - will do monday.
Saturday - Aintree and Bargains.
Jean and I drop Ally into town for her usual Saturday jaunt, then its off to get Jodie and Esme - news is good from the man with many names. Drop them at the Aintree conference centre door then a debate over where to lunch and shop we agree we need to do both. My new gym routine means I could do with some more gym togs - sort of cheap would be a top priority. So Tesco Old Swan where we lunch, and get a few things but Asda Sefton Park we strike gold big boys leisure clothing at a bargain price. Whahay.
Ally brings her young man home, not sure if I am allowed to mention his name or even acknowledge his presence. (better check).
Chicken salad andthe oddly named tiger bread for tea. Why tiger bread???
We fart about sorting paperwork in the dining room. I renew my subscription to MDF ah well my optimistic thought of in for a year and bog off was optimistic. Odd they dont offer a life membership - given its a disease for life. I want to write a happy and a sad emoticon on the envelope but Jean tells me this is not on. I hae reclaimed these terms for the Bi-polar sufferer is my retort but she aint impressed. Tired and bed.
Ally brings her young man home, not sure if I am allowed to mention his name or even acknowledge his presence. (better check).
Chicken salad andthe oddly named tiger bread for tea. Why tiger bread???
We fart about sorting paperwork in the dining room. I renew my subscription to MDF ah well my optimistic thought of in for a year and bog off was optimistic. Odd they dont offer a life membership - given its a disease for life. I want to write a happy and a sad emoticon on the envelope but Jean tells me this is not on. I hae reclaimed these terms for the Bi-polar sufferer is my retort but she aint impressed. Tired and bed.
Friday - hospital visit
Gym beckons, a little harder to motivate but I get there. Lunch is running late and I go to pick Jody and and Esme up to drop them at the hospital. Having a use when you feel useless is a bit of a lift. Jodys sister is there Barbara is there. I discover Jodie has two names like her husband (well he has four, John, Keith, JohnKeith and JK) five for the occaisional J i have heard dropped in.
Much mentioned as the main in my boilers life he is in dock a triple procedure involving tightening the stomach end of his BPD/DS, repairing the mother of all hernias and and ripping off some loose flesh.He was a big lad Jodie insists I go in to see him I dont feel surea) as I feel like an intruder and B) last time I was on ward 2 they whipped some of me bowel away.
To see a big hard man in obvious pain is tough but he is getting there. His humour shines through. Go home via Sainsbury and get something for tea, then off to Beas and Jean and I pick Jodie et al up.
Much mentioned as the main in my boilers life he is in dock a triple procedure involving tightening the stomach end of his BPD/DS, repairing the mother of all hernias and and ripping off some loose flesh.He was a big lad Jodie insists I go in to see him I dont feel surea) as I feel like an intruder and B) last time I was on ward 2 they whipped some of me bowel away.
To see a big hard man in obvious pain is tough but he is getting there. His humour shines through. Go home via Sainsbury and get something for tea, then off to Beas and Jean and I pick Jodie et al up.
Friday - hospital visit
Gym beckons, a little harder to motivate but I get there. Lunch is running late and I go to pick Jody and and Esme up to drop them at the hospital. Having a use when you feel useless is a bit of a lift. Jodys sister is there Barbara is there. I discover Jodie has two names like her husband (well he has four, John, Keith, JohnKeith and JK) five for the occaisional J i have heard dropped in.
Much mentioned as the main in my boilers life he is in dock a triple procedure involving tightening the stomach end of his BPD/DS, repairing the mother of all hernias and and ripping off some loose flesh.He was a big lad Jodie insists I go in to see him I dont feel surea) as I feel like an intruder and B) last time I was on ward 2 they whipped some of me bowel away.
To see a big hard man in obvious pain is tough but he is getting there. His humour shines through. Go home via Sainsbury and get something for tea, then off to Beas and Jean and I pick Jodie et al up.
Much mentioned as the main in my boilers life he is in dock a triple procedure involving tightening the stomach end of his BPD/DS, repairing the mother of all hernias and and ripping off some loose flesh.He was a big lad Jodie insists I go in to see him I dont feel surea) as I feel like an intruder and B) last time I was on ward 2 they whipped some of me bowel away.
To see a big hard man in obvious pain is tough but he is getting there. His humour shines through. Go home via Sainsbury and get something for tea, then off to Beas and Jean and I pick Jodie et al up.
Friday, February 25, 2005
Soap character to blog?
Who will be the first?
Bettys Hotpot chronicles?
Charlies doing no harm in Holby?
June living with an alky sleeping with a fascist from the Bill?
The Macbeth trio from east enders.
Pauline fowler tales of woe?
Come on you lot blog - you know Lofty would have.
Wonder if Nancy fancies a go - trouble is thats her day job. She would probably blog about working the Kwik save or summat.
Bettys Hotpot chronicles?
Charlies doing no harm in Holby?
June living with an alky sleeping with a fascist from the Bill?
The Macbeth trio from east enders.
Pauline fowler tales of woe?
Come on you lot blog - you know Lofty would have.
Wonder if Nancy fancies a go - trouble is thats her day job. She would probably blog about working the Kwik save or summat.
Enjoyed this
Random Acts of Reality Man on radio 5 - blogging has become Mainstream - I been at it for 3 years i August - early adopter I guess. On Thursday I rise at 12.15 and feel a whole lot better for it.Mooch then stroll doen to Tesco's (welll trot its freezing) I engage two lollipop operatives in conversation. Home and pray for JK and Kieran who died, his funeral is Friday AM. Chill around try to sort Tommy and Ruths laptop - it isnt easy but get there in the end. Seems to be some sort of Bill fest on the telly.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Monday Thro Wednesday
Feels odd, dont like not being at workbut head in a mess. Unable to concentrate, nervous of what I post here. Retreat from Website and charity stuff, unable to face that. Creative piece about wretchedness of depression is emerging inside me but the numbness of the sensations that accompany the mood stifle escape.
Ironically it seems I feel at my worst when Euthymic, the thought of a swing (either way) is in itself depressing. I gym,walk, and try to feel healthy. I strangely fully comply with medication.
Cell group on Tuesday brings comfort and support.
Take all day sorting one tiny job out.
See Km for lunch Wednesday - she understands what I am like in this mood and is very supportive. So by wednesday two workouts two lunches a cell group and a quiz. I feel a burden on Jean and wonder how to be better.???
Ironically it seems I feel at my worst when Euthymic, the thought of a swing (either way) is in itself depressing. I gym,walk, and try to feel healthy. I strangely fully comply with medication.
Cell group on Tuesday brings comfort and support.
Take all day sorting one tiny job out.
See Km for lunch Wednesday - she understands what I am like in this mood and is very supportive. So by wednesday two workouts two lunches a cell group and a quiz. I feel a burden on Jean and wonder how to be better.???
[Now playing: Life's Too Short - Tom Jones & Jools Holland - Tom Jones And Jools Holland [UK] (04:01)]
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Sick Leave again
I saw Frank Last Thursday and agreed sick leave is the way forward. Blogging suspended. Wen back to gym yesterday and trying to concentrate on getting healthy.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Where do days go
Was busy at work then it was the weekend. Monday sees start of leave and Tuesday Normas funeral. I feel for her family and wish I had words of comfort. The Christian emphasis of a touching service on a beautiful clear days gives me hope, though things must sting bitter for them.
The website is pants our host are pants I get emais which I cannot believe from their tech support. I get conflicting advice. Maria still in and mum and dave clearly up the wall.
The website is pants our host are pants I get emais which I cannot believe from their tech support. I get conflicting advice. Maria still in and mum and dave clearly up the wall.
Saturday, February 12, 2005
Thursday
Forgot to mention I had been talking to jilly and she is having her op today. Other mates in or worrying about hospital too.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Tuesday lets go round again
A significantly better kip but morning comes round too soon. Skip the first session which is Dietary Strategies for the Prevention of Obesity
Susan Jebb, MRC Nutrition Research, Cambridge dive into the second which is The Prevention of Obesity at the Primary Care Level Colin Waine O.B.E, University of Sunderland I like prof he is sound as a pound. He is strongly pessimistic about the white paper and the prognosis. A top man who is pleasant as hell - and who says a good attitude and empathetic approach from GP's is key to obesity management. Top stuff then its on to Physical Activity and Weight Management Ken Fox, University of Bristol a cracking talk. Scares the crap out of me with the revelation that to maintain a steady state after weight loss the five times a week 30 mins goes up 90 mins - but I need to source that in "five a week" before I really start flapping. He relates some excellent views on PE teachers and sport - top man. Excellent discussion and panel debate then its coffee time. Meet John Wilding over coffee a great bloke who wants flyers and cards for the aintree weight management clinic. Then meet Mr Patel mentioned here from kings. We have a brief exchange of views, and arrange to meet after the next session. More to follow.
Well Mr P does a good session - far too little time but he gets the message we get a good plug too wlsinfo. Which we like.
Then a lady from counterweight talks about her trial results primary care based stuff. I met a nurse from this project in aberdeen some time ago she was top.
Then John Wilding did a good sess on pharmaceuticals. Enjoyed it. Then the panel discussion got hairy.
I knew it was a bad sign when the chair a nice guy asked about jaw wiring. Oh dear so then the lively lad from yessterdays go at Denise jumped on with a negative vibe. Said there was no evidence for bariatric surgery. Mr Patel stood his ground quoted the SOS (swedish obesity study)and several others. JW jumped in and it got quite heated.
Wasn't the best. The geezer collared me at lunch. I wolfed a steam chicken and tuna combo.. Had a good lunchtime session the adverts hadnt hurt then had a good natter to Mr P and Vineeta shot off.
Skip all the last bits
14.05 Commercial Slimming Culture
Tessa Prior, Slimfast
14.25 Partnership Working with the Commercial Slimming Sector – A Practical and Feasible Way Forward
Amanda Avery, Slimming World
14.45 Tea/Coffee/Water break – Weston Room 1
15.00 Popular Diets – The BBC “Diet Trials” Study
Joe Millward, Center for Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Surrey
15.20 Managing Obesity: A Corporate Initiative
Mike Croghan, National Starch (ICI PLC)
15.40 Maintaining Weight Loss
Graham Foster, British Dietetic Association
Use it to network with other exhibitors
including
clive from
pauline from cambridge
the gang from sanofi
the nice lady from slimfast
nice pens at we laff when someone says are you new, and they answer no we are ICI
DSL
nice peeps from roche
the magical?? slimming world
us
diabetes uk
and last but not least denise
a few pints with jk and then home.
pancakes and chill.
Susan Jebb, MRC Nutrition Research, Cambridge dive into the second which is The Prevention of Obesity at the Primary Care Level Colin Waine O.B.E, University of Sunderland I like prof he is sound as a pound. He is strongly pessimistic about the white paper and the prognosis. A top man who is pleasant as hell - and who says a good attitude and empathetic approach from GP's is key to obesity management. Top stuff then its on to Physical Activity and Weight Management Ken Fox, University of Bristol a cracking talk. Scares the crap out of me with the revelation that to maintain a steady state after weight loss the five times a week 30 mins goes up 90 mins - but I need to source that in "five a week" before I really start flapping. He relates some excellent views on PE teachers and sport - top man. Excellent discussion and panel debate then its coffee time. Meet John Wilding over coffee a great bloke who wants flyers and cards for the aintree weight management clinic. Then meet Mr Patel mentioned here from kings. We have a brief exchange of views, and arrange to meet after the next session. More to follow.
Well Mr P does a good session - far too little time but he gets the message we get a good plug too wlsinfo. Which we like.
Then a lady from counterweight talks about her trial results primary care based stuff. I met a nurse from this project in aberdeen some time ago she was top.
Then John Wilding did a good sess on pharmaceuticals. Enjoyed it. Then the panel discussion got hairy.
I knew it was a bad sign when the chair a nice guy asked about jaw wiring. Oh dear so then the lively lad from yessterdays go at Denise jumped on with a negative vibe. Said there was no evidence for bariatric surgery. Mr Patel stood his ground quoted the SOS (swedish obesity study)and several others. JW jumped in and it got quite heated.
Wasn't the best. The geezer collared me at lunch. I wolfed a steam chicken and tuna combo.. Had a good lunchtime session the adverts hadnt hurt then had a good natter to Mr P and Vineeta shot off.
Skip all the last bits
14.05 Commercial Slimming Culture
Tessa Prior, Slimfast
14.25 Partnership Working with the Commercial Slimming Sector – A Practical and Feasible Way Forward
Amanda Avery, Slimming World
14.45 Tea/Coffee/Water break – Weston Room 1
15.00 Popular Diets – The BBC “Diet Trials” Study
Joe Millward, Center for Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Surrey
15.20 Managing Obesity: A Corporate Initiative
Mike Croghan, National Starch (ICI PLC)
15.40 Maintaining Weight Loss
Graham Foster, British Dietetic Association
Use it to network with other exhibitors
including
clive from
pauline from cambridge
the gang from sanofi
the nice lady from slimfast
nice pens at we laff when someone says are you new, and they answer no we are ICI
DSL
nice peeps from roche
the magical?? slimming world
us
diabetes uk
and last but not least denise
a few pints with jk and then home.
pancakes and chill.
Monday, February 07, 2005
Just another another Manc Monday (sic)
Here in the Manchester conference centre for obesity and health gig Vineeta and I have taken two days annual leave. and are manning the stall and attending bits we fancy.
So the highlights - breakfast good.
Into the opening John Ashton had laryngitis so it was Rod Thompson ex of sefton health. Followed by another sub - should have been Obesity and its Effect on Society
Fiona Adshead, Deputy Chief Medical Offer, Department of Health but was a nutritionist whos name I didnt write down. Then it was dr chen bing from UHA with some interesting stuff about genetics. Yellow fat mice interesting stuff.
Then a session Diet, Behaviour and Obesity Risk Stephen Whybrow,Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen clever bloke good talk. Then dive into coffee. Good to see Kathryn Thomas ex GP of speke who moved into the valleys of south wales as a GP who is now in public health. Stand looks good but the gig is smaller than we hoped and we get a minimum of interest. I opt againt the next two sesions - so we can be ready for the lunch rush.
12.00 Diabetes and Obesity
Hisham Maksoud, Kings Mill Hospital, Nottinghamshire
12.25 Obesity and Health: Why do people have heart attacks and strokes?
Henry Purcell, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
We are served lunch at 12 25 Vineeta is shaping up well as an exhibitor despite her obvious pain. Lunch is a high protein seafood mix and salmon steak - good stuff. Getting some interest at the stand and its good to see Vineeta getting the is that you look. Meet some really interesting people and generate a lot of interest.
More people arrive and we have a busy lunch - then its enter thopsy turvy world of exhibitors - The delegates swoop in to lectures and we chill - relatively.
Miss
14.00 Childhood Obesity
Angie Page, University of Bristol
14.30 Challenging the Paradigms – what the EarlyBird Study is telling us
Linda Voss, EarlyBird Research Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Coffee sees us busy again and I confirm a room is available good news and then we jog into - Psychological Aspects of Obesity
Andrew Hill, University of Leeds He is truly impressive he makes me reflect on the whole thing about obesity self esteem and me. He talks about the eat less do more message and how we?I have trouble interpreting it. I resolve that the direction of my future plans are resolved.
Top stuff - Vineeta scoots out and I stay in for Satellite Symposium: Obesity and holistic health: from complementary / integrated medicine to surgical intervention
Denise Rankin-Box Company Development Manager, Harehill Park Ltd An interesting combination and denise is a sound person. Her holistic vibe takes me back to halcyon days as a student nurse in Winwick, and principles I was brought up on. I realise the emptiness of a professional career without patient contact.
The gastric stimulation stuff is interesting read more at her website. She gives a broad overview on bariatric surgery and gets some flak for it later in the panel discussion I get irritated a little by the flak for her. But Andrew Hill intervenes and talks about a pragmatic approach and surgery helping people now. Yup I believe we need a 10 year multicentre RCT in the UK with a 10 year longitudinal view - but I would have been dead whilst they did it. I am with De Bono in doing this best we can till something better comes along.
Back to man the stand and on duty for the Welcome reception and exhibition. Red and white wine and water and juice. Pauline from Cambridge bemoans the lack of snax though given the topic of the conference I aint surprised. We arrange to take dinner with Pauline she is a good sort (and suspects we may be able to tap some revenue).
So we chill out I shower then down to the wireless tinternet in the lounge. An 802.11b number on the ground floor provided by Canova for £5 for 24 hours. Then its drinks in the bar with the girls at 7pm.Chilly in there and then into dinner. A strange pythonesque affair - which ends up with me having the crab followed by the hotpot and cheese and bics - v. nice. ( well it was ok for a tenner).
Into the bar which is now heaving with conference delegates and open university MBA residential course peeps. Hmm
Find a space chill then a fairly early but relaxed night. Wired ethernet connection still not working in room. Grr.
So the highlights - breakfast good.
Into the opening John Ashton had laryngitis so it was Rod Thompson ex of sefton health. Followed by another sub - should have been Obesity and its Effect on Society
Fiona Adshead, Deputy Chief Medical Offer, Department of Health but was a nutritionist whos name I didnt write down. Then it was dr chen bing from UHA with some interesting stuff about genetics. Yellow fat mice interesting stuff.
Then a session Diet, Behaviour and Obesity Risk Stephen Whybrow,Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen clever bloke good talk. Then dive into coffee. Good to see Kathryn Thomas ex GP of speke who moved into the valleys of south wales as a GP who is now in public health. Stand looks good but the gig is smaller than we hoped and we get a minimum of interest. I opt againt the next two sesions - so we can be ready for the lunch rush.
12.00 Diabetes and Obesity
Hisham Maksoud, Kings Mill Hospital, Nottinghamshire
12.25 Obesity and Health: Why do people have heart attacks and strokes?
Henry Purcell, Royal Brompton Hospital, London
We are served lunch at 12 25 Vineeta is shaping up well as an exhibitor despite her obvious pain. Lunch is a high protein seafood mix and salmon steak - good stuff. Getting some interest at the stand and its good to see Vineeta getting the is that you look. Meet some really interesting people and generate a lot of interest.
More people arrive and we have a busy lunch - then its enter thopsy turvy world of exhibitors - The delegates swoop in to lectures and we chill - relatively.
Miss
14.00 Childhood Obesity
Angie Page, University of Bristol
14.30 Challenging the Paradigms – what the EarlyBird Study is telling us
Linda Voss, EarlyBird Research Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
Coffee sees us busy again and I confirm a room is available good news and then we jog into - Psychological Aspects of Obesity
Andrew Hill, University of Leeds He is truly impressive he makes me reflect on the whole thing about obesity self esteem and me. He talks about the eat less do more message and how we?I have trouble interpreting it. I resolve that the direction of my future plans are resolved.
Top stuff - Vineeta scoots out and I stay in for Satellite Symposium: Obesity and holistic health: from complementary / integrated medicine to surgical intervention
Denise Rankin-Box Company Development Manager, Harehill Park Ltd An interesting combination and denise is a sound person. Her holistic vibe takes me back to halcyon days as a student nurse in Winwick, and principles I was brought up on. I realise the emptiness of a professional career without patient contact.
The gastric stimulation stuff is interesting read more at her website. She gives a broad overview on bariatric surgery and gets some flak for it later in the panel discussion I get irritated a little by the flak for her. But Andrew Hill intervenes and talks about a pragmatic approach and surgery helping people now. Yup I believe we need a 10 year multicentre RCT in the UK with a 10 year longitudinal view - but I would have been dead whilst they did it. I am with De Bono in doing this best we can till something better comes along.
Back to man the stand and on duty for the Welcome reception and exhibition. Red and white wine and water and juice. Pauline from Cambridge bemoans the lack of snax though given the topic of the conference I aint surprised. We arrange to take dinner with Pauline she is a good sort (and suspects we may be able to tap some revenue).
So we chill out I shower then down to the wireless tinternet in the lounge. An 802.11b number on the ground floor provided by Canova for £5 for 24 hours. Then its drinks in the bar with the girls at 7pm.Chilly in there and then into dinner. A strange pythonesque affair - which ends up with me having the crab followed by the hotpot and cheese and bics - v. nice. ( well it was ok for a tenner).
Into the bar which is now heaving with conference delegates and open university MBA residential course peeps. Hmm
Find a space chill then a fairly early but relaxed night. Wired ethernet connection still not working in room. Grr.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Monday project getting near
drawing in strands and I start delivering the goods its hard and up hill but the strands are getting there. Lunch a quick soup at Greenbank - the news on Maria seems worse.
Sunday working and a partying
I am working remotely and Ally is a partying Jean exiled to dining room. Front room full of young people.
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Saturday into Chester
Scoot down the M56 park at the Little Roodee and walk into town. Squinted at a few websites looking for a decent aleouse. The Albion appealed initially but glad we didnt go as it looked like a unionist stronghold. We ended up in the Marlborough Arms decent stuff a pint of Flowers and a pint of London Pride which was better. Food was a tad dissapointing to me. Jeans stew looked good.
Round the rather cool roman walls then back home. Chill in the evening watching some trash The Rock which made me smile.
Round the rather cool roman walls then back home. Chill in the evening watching some trash The Rock which made me smile.
The Duncan Society
The Duncan Society Some interesting speakers - Mr Wanless and Dr Adshead (with whom I am sitting on an expert panel ) coming up
Fairvue Central >> Bloggies >> Fourth Annual Weblog Awards
Fairvue Central >> Bloggies >> Fourth Annual Weblog AwardsSome corkers in here - get on and vote.
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Saturday reflection
A bloody busy week. No time to blog - kieran passes me a challenge.
1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer? 2000
2. The last CD you bought is: Tom Jones and Jools Holland'
3. What is the song you last listened to before reading this message? Close to the edge
4. Write down 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you.
Enjoy yourself - Guy Lombardo/specials/jools
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
And You and I - Yes
Rock n Roll Led Zep
The Ancient- giants under the sun - yes
5. Who are you going to pass this stick to? (3 persons) and why?
Mc Naught - get an anonymous blog - you know you want to
Vineeta - write it down
Nell - you never did your blog did you.
to be continued
1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer? 2000
2. The last CD you bought is: Tom Jones and Jools Holland'
3. What is the song you last listened to before reading this message? Close to the edge
4. Write down 5 songs you often listen to or that mean a lot to you.
Enjoy yourself - Guy Lombardo/specials/jools
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
And You and I - Yes
Rock n Roll Led Zep
The Ancient- giants under the sun - yes
5. Who are you going to pass this stick to? (3 persons) and why?
Mc Naught - get an anonymous blog - you know you want to
Vineeta - write it down
Nell - you never did your blog did you.
to be continued
Friday - vodafone
into the works met with vodafone. Busy day getting things sorted. Pick dave up drop him off - home pick him up drop him off, jean off out to Jalons. Interviewed by a daily mail journo - whilst getting changed for foto shoot. V Strict dress code no jeans notrainers no all in black. Photographer arrives mid interview is content with brew. Has lens problems turns out he is the bro in law of a nursing officer from winwick - my alma mater.
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