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| Chloe Isabella Harper |
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| Proud grandpa Bill |
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| Proud gran Anne |
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| proud parents |
Monday, 22 September 2014
We got a new wee arrival to our family on Friday 19th september 2014.A beautiful wee girl called Chloe Isabella Harper was born.A first grandchild for Bill and me.She was a couple of weeks early,but is perfect in every way.well done Paul and Claire!
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
On Monday 1st September , I had an appointment to get a portacath inserted.The procedure was done in the radiology department of Gartnavel hospital.The staff were incredible-a professor , registrar , nurses , medical students , and radiographers - all there for little old me.Our NHS is just wonderful - hope it can stay that way !
In the afternoon I went to see my oncologist and was prescribed my treatment , including my new wonder drug , for the Wednesday.
Went to Beatson on Wednesday and was hooked up to chemo , which lasted about six hours in total .
No problems during the infusion . Paul had downloaded some comedies for me to watch - Max and Paddy , and Phoenix Nights - absolutely hilarious ! Peter Kay is a very funny man.
Went home with my chemo pump in place and had it removed on Friday. One of the side effects of this chemo is the problems with nerve damage to hands and feet , made worse by coldness.Thankfully , the sun has been shining constantly since I got my chemo , although I am sure that will not last !
Went to see Paul and Claire's new house on Saturday-they have moved to a place called Woodilee Village , which is in the grounds of an old hospital - beautiful area , and beautiful home !
Decided to get my hair cut as it was getting unruly , don't know if I will lose it again with this chemo , but at least I know what that is like .
All my life I had curly hair , and all my life I wanted straight hair-be careful what you wish for !
In the afternoon I went to see my oncologist and was prescribed my treatment , including my new wonder drug , for the Wednesday.
Went to Beatson on Wednesday and was hooked up to chemo , which lasted about six hours in total .
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| My new line |
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| ready for take off |
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| Just chilling! |
No problems during the infusion . Paul had downloaded some comedies for me to watch - Max and Paddy , and Phoenix Nights - absolutely hilarious ! Peter Kay is a very funny man.
Went home with my chemo pump in place and had it removed on Friday. One of the side effects of this chemo is the problems with nerve damage to hands and feet , made worse by coldness.Thankfully , the sun has been shining constantly since I got my chemo , although I am sure that will not last !
Went to see Paul and Claire's new house on Saturday-they have moved to a place called Woodilee Village , which is in the grounds of an old hospital - beautiful area , and beautiful home !
Decided to get my hair cut as it was getting unruly , don't know if I will lose it again with this chemo , but at least I know what that is like .
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Wednesday, 3 September 2014
On 14th August,Bill and I travelled down to London to attend the Loncon.
We went first class on Virgin trains, and it was a very enjoyable journey! We stayed at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf.Very nice hotel and close to the Docklands Light Railway.
The convention was held at the Excel centre,which was massive-just as well,as there were ten thousand folk attending!
It was a lot of fun, and there were a lot of interesting people there, especially Guy Consolmagno
There were loads of folk in costume as well - each to their own !
A highlight for me was sitting on this throne!
We had a great time there and I even let Bill visit the local football ground!
We went toWestminster cathedral while we were down-beautiful place!Bill got a photo taken there , too.
You would never guess he was a fan of Father Ted!
We came back home on the 19th August after a great time!
On 25th August,Bill and I celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary-quite a feat in this day and age!We are not "party people", so went for a meal at our favourite Italian restaurant , Qua,in Merchant City in Glasgow.
Here are a few snaps of the evening.
We went first class on Virgin trains, and it was a very enjoyable journey! We stayed at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf.Very nice hotel and close to the Docklands Light Railway.
The convention was held at the Excel centre,which was massive-just as well,as there were ten thousand folk attending!
It was a lot of fun, and there were a lot of interesting people there, especially Guy Consolmagno
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| Bill with Guy Consolmagno |
There were loads of folk in costume as well - each to their own !
A highlight for me was sitting on this throne!
We had a great time there and I even let Bill visit the local football ground!
We went toWestminster cathedral while we were down-beautiful place!Bill got a photo taken there , too.
You would never guess he was a fan of Father Ted!
We came back home on the 19th August after a great time!
On 25th August,Bill and I celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary-quite a feat in this day and age!We are not "party people", so went for a meal at our favourite Italian restaurant , Qua,in Merchant City in Glasgow.
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| Paul,Claire,Bill,Paul,Alan |
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