my belief in 'Trust' is at an all time low... but not lost.

A bloke's June 2004 online journal

I'm just going with the flow.
any red/green 'highlighted' words are links to deeper stuff.

Tuesday 1st June
Pottered around the house
till a few games of Minesweeper with Steve
and then Arran.

Wednesday 2nd June
Zap and lethargy
as I try to comprehend stuff.

Thursday 3rd June
Headaches ruled the day
but by evening I'd forced myself across the road,
and I was happy that the effort was worth it.

Friday 4th June
Managed to get the car taxed
and sick note delivered before another zap
and Tony popping in.

Saturday 5th June
Walked around to Tony's and we had a chat, and a couple of beers,
 as we watched the Blue Tits feeding their young
but it is hard being strong as I listened to such similar woes as mine.

Sunday 6th June
While the bad luck of woe and weary wheat reaction,
while I cope with my runaway wife's wishes,
was a bit hard today, I am pleased
that my bathroom is white and washing is washed.

Monday 7th June
Went for another Zap before Tony phoned to see if I fancied a pint
and, even though I had no funds, I accepted his invitation.
We met outside the Woody and looked through the window,
and chatted with our new Hosts,
to see how the renovation is getting on.

After calling in to see how Ernie was,
the three of us went up to the Shell Club and enjoyed a chat,
but Tony and I were aware that Ernie's sharp wit wasn't repaired yet
after his encounter with the robber's bat.

Tuesday 8th June
The testing of different foods, drinks, etc.,
has again been very painful but I thought of Ernie
and how well he's coping
but I'm still totally confused.

Arran popped in, as I hadn't been on line
and I appreciated his concern.

Wednesday 9th June
Went for the penultimate zap and reported 'no problem'
but I will look forward to being light free.

I was pleased to receive an E-mail from Vince
which allowed me to focus my thoughts in reply.

Thursday 10th June
Steve called in and after a chat we tried the Sir Robert
where we compared wheat reactions.

In the evening I popped across the road for an hour
and enjoyed a chat with Barry and Ian for a couple of hours.

Friday 11th June
Woke to find my right arm was out of action again
and the thumb was frozen, so rested and enjoyed the cricket.

In the evening Tim popped in for a chat.

Saturday 12th June
Arm still useless so stayed with the cricket.

Sunday 13th June
Stayed with the cricket, wonderful 4th day,
and was pleased that movement was returning in the arm
but in the evening, the headaches kicked in.

Monday 14th June
Tony A called in and we worked on the Court papers
that his runaway wife had issued him
before we popped out to the newly renovated Woody
and I was impressed at the changes.

Tuesday 15th June
The headaches were running about 2 hourly,
so I lost myself in ironing,
before Ian M made a surprise call
and we enjoyed chatting about old times.

Wednesday 16th June
After another sleepless night, I continued the ironing
and eventually hung 44 shirts in the wardrobes.

Received a nice phone call from a Samantha at the local Council
and look forward to helping with an Arts project in the future.

Thursday 17th June
The arm was feeling much better and I got stuck into some housework
but the headaches were starting to get me down
and I was pleased to force myself across the road
for a brief respite.

Friday 18th June
While I should have kept Michael's 'Fathers Day' card till Sunday,
I needed to open it early and felt better for it
before moving furniture around.

Saturday 19th June
The head pains were sufficient that I took pain relief pills
which marginally helped as I continued to rearrange the living room.

Sunday 20th June
Took more pills and was surprised to receive a visit from my Sister
and her Son, Simon, and they were still here when Michael phoned from London,
and Sarah and Mark came here with a nice Fathers day present and hug.

All told, that was a nice day for a change
and the headaches managed to stay away
till everyone had gone.

I took off my Ring.

Monday 21st June
Watched the England Football match before popping to the Woody
but was concerned at the sadness that Ernie
seems to be suffering since he was attacked.

Tuesday 22nd June
Arran called in for a chat
before I starved myself in readiness for a blood test.

Wednesday 23rd June
Unable to go for the blood test, as I couldn't drive anywhere safely,
I was cheered by a lovely E-mail from Sally
and Doug kindly popped in to make sure that I was OK.

Thursday 24th June
While starving myself in readiness for another go at the blood test,
I really missed a pint as I endured the England Football match.

 Friday 25th June
Set off for the blood test
but was unable to find a garage that still sold 4 Star petrol
and, as I was already on red, I quickly returned home.

Watched The Prisoner and shaved off my moustache.

Saturday 26th June
Another bad night
but enjoyed chatting with Arran when he popped in.

Phoned Sarah, thinking she was flying to sunny climes tomorrow
but she was preparing for an interview next Friday,
and is looking forward to relaxing the following week.

Rooted around for loose cash
and went across to the Woody for a pint
and enjoyed talking to Ian N.

Sunday 27th June
After the worst night for a long time,
I was exhausted and didn't do much
but fortunately felt easier when Tony S popped in
to pick up my financial paperwork, before starving myself again.

Michael phoned about a problem with his new Printer
and, while we couldn't sort the thing,
it was lovely to chat to him for a while.

Monday 28th June
Between heads, managed to get the Blood Test done,
then two pain killers, and was later pleasantly surprised
to receive a visit from Gordon L,
my Teacher, of old, returning my school Report,
'Must break himself free of his habit of doodling' 6th Jan. 1964
and enjoyed the chance to chat, over coffee.

I'd been looking forward to having a pint with Tony, next door,
but had to pop and apologise for not being able to go out, and
had a nice chat with Rachel and her Son, from across our Road,
till Tim returned with his PC problem and
I let him use one of mine to save his data,
as I was unable to visit the Woody anyway.

Tried a Bread Roll against the headaches
but didn't get to wish Sarah and Mark
a Happy Anniversary.

Tuesday 29th June
A shaky day, with just a fuzzy head, and I felt able
to accept Tony A's offer to buy me a few beers in the Woody
and on closing, we went back to his house for a chat about wives.

Unfortunately a vicious headache kicked in,
and I needed to return home to take the wrath
and subsequently suffered a very nasty night, as bad as Saturday.

 Wednesday 30th June
I was in no condition to drive to Sarah's again
and could only phone to wish her a very Happy Birthday
but managed to get stuff ready for tomorrows visit to Chester
for the appointment with the Medical assessor.