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Aye! One step at a time, it's been three days now since I've actually talked to another person, but I have that therapy group coming up this Wednesday.



Smudger.

I've just found out that I'm on this years Work Party on the Yacht this coming May, as a couple of blokes can't make it?

So that has given me something to look forward to, just as well, as I've really been struggling over the past few weeks?

I've been so depressed and isolated, the loneliness has put me in a place where I don't want to be, and given me dark thoughts?



Smudger.

That should help it will do you good

Hi Smudger, I am so pleased about that, i will do you good. The dark place will gradually fade but it takes time and it is to be expected. I hope maybe the trip to the work party will give you a chance to catch up with people and maybe do something social at some other time too.

The nights are getting lighter and the bulbs are popping their heads up, and if you make a point of noticing the good things it will get better.

I remember when I lost my first parent, it felt as if my world had stopped turning and everyone else was going about their business and not noticing my grief.

When you come back from the work party don't forget to give us a full account (as far as you dare



Websailor

Just got back from a late hospital visit - I think my typing skills are in need of a brush up!



Websailor

Aye! WS, I lost both my parents within a year, back in the days when I was working away from home?

I've come across death quite a few times, while in the Navy and while in the ambulance service, but it seems to hit a lot harder when it's someone close to you, it feels different somehow, and gives you them dark thoughts.

But, as you say, I have things to look forward to now, and I've noticed the snowdrops are out, and the daffodils, and bluebells are starting to break through, it will soon be summer again.

Smudger.

Dont forget to report on the bees under the shed

Aye! I wonder if they will come back this year? That totally fascinated the G/Kids when they came here.

I don't think I well ever see the G/Kids again,.....well, at least until they grow up and have a mind of their own?


Smudger.

You never know look forward to the Britania

Aye! that has given me a wee boost, as I've missed the last two of them, so looking forward to that.

Smudger.

Your report of the last visit was good reading looking forward to this years now

Me too Bob



Websailor

I'm a bit tired today, as I've not slept for the last two nights, as my Zoplicane pills had finished?

The doctor tells me that I can't have any more, as not sleeping is not an illness?

Wonder what he will say, when I collapse with nervous exhaustion, due to lack of sleep?

Will I be ill then?

Smudger.

As much exercise as you can manage, same for fresh air, and do something that engages your brain so you are both physically and mentally tired to the same degree, and a stiff mug of Horlicks, works for me.

And currently, hospital visiting is knocking the stuffing out of me which helps

If I can't sleep, I don't fret, I read or listen to the radio which generally bores me to sleep

Take heart, it will get better.



Websailor

Cheers WS, much appreciated, I can remember just how tiring it can be, running back and fore to visit someone in hospital.

I think the isolation doesn't help much either, but I do try and exercise as much as I can, but I'm limited with my back problem?

Mind you, I slept right through till 14.30 today, felt a bit groggy when I first got up, but I'm OK now, thanks again.

Smudger.

It will definitely get better, but the more you fret about it, the worse it will get.

I think my hospital visiting is over for now hopefully, but aside from that and not connected, I have just spent a weekend with my son and family as they are in the final stages of adoption, so I have a new grandson to get to know! Feeling my age today as I recover from very early mornings, late nights and a totally distorted routine


The weather down here does not seem to know what to do. I hope it is more stable where you are though it sounds as if it might be worse up there than here. I feel a spring fever in the offing but my energy levels haven't responded as yet

Take care,

Websailor

Aye! I really do miss seeing the G/Kids, especially the wee blonde bomber, she is so cute

I took the plunge, and wrote a letter to my long lost sister, as we fell out years ago
when I first met Mk2.

It was just to give her the news, about my wife's passing, but I don't know if she will reply, as it's been over 20 years now?

The weather is very stormy here, and it's been blowing for the past two days here?

Smudger.

At least you have tried, and maybe time has healed.

Hope weather improves, it is cold and very sunny today and I shouldn't really be online but out doing something - trouble is housework is beckoning too!

Take care,

Websailor