Soldiers

I had to watch a mum of a soldier who had died on thew news this morning, so sad, she will miss him so much as will the rest of his family, this is an acceptable end when involved in a war men die, but it is not a war as we know it, why do our young men have to die for this non event, they can thank Blair and his "Weapon's of Mass Destruction" that started this mess off, so many dead, so many parents having to bury their child, it is not on, defending this country is one thing but being sent to another to die is just not on, time to think again, it is not for us to waste lives in Afghanistan, they are not interested, the rule of war lords is the norm, no matter what you do they will smile and just wait till your back is turned and that is for you the end, so its about time we realised this and brought our troops home in safety. 

Rain

It seems that the heavens have opened up on Peterborough, water everywhere, but still madness on the roads, still the idiot doing 80/90 MPH, just what madness is it, no lights on seen at the last minute, spray every where, what chance of stopping NIL!!, but on they go merrily along not a thought in the world for others, then we come to the young lady drivers, joining from the slip road, of course going at the same speed as you, unable to go into the fast lane because of the idiot doing 80 MPH, so I have to brake hard to avoid hitting her, she leaves at the next junction as I go past a dumb blond driving, just where do these young girls learn to drive????.

Hospital

No Blog yesterday as I was in Hospital, mad house really, transport to hospital 1 hour late, bed not ready, 3 hours 30 Min's wait in the day room, just in time for tea !"!!, taken to my bed at 6.15pm, and left as they were very busy, saw a health care assistant who gave me a machine for my sleep evaluation, selected a mask and away she went, supper at 8pm cup of horlicks, waited and waited finally just about to succumb to sleep when the ward doctor arrived it was then 10.35pm, answered all her questions, and she gave me a chest medical then went, put the mask on, wow how difficult to sleep, on and off  till I  thought it was morning to find it was 4.15am, I had taken the mask off so put it back on and the next thing I remember it was 7.45am, while asleep they had managed to take a blood test to see what my blood sugars were while I was asleep !!, any way 2 slices of toast and a cup of tea, well I think it was tea?, went for a chest X-Ray and got ready to come home, my transport arrived at 10am, I was not to go till the Consultant had seen me, he managed to see me at 10.45am, seems I have an abnormal amount of fluid around my heart so had to have an ECG, managed to get the transport at 11am and then home, worried because of the fluid round my heart, he said that there should be fluid b y I have too much, so hear is wnhat has worried me he is passing me over to the heart people at Papworth, thing for me just going from bad to worse.

Díabetes

I see in the news today that Obesity is a cause of Type 2 diabetes, yes that might be a precursor to diabetes but it is not the only one, another cause is Hypertension ! or high blood pressure, so do not think that you can feel safe just because you are average weight for you age and height, remember you have no idea that you have hypertension so again you can't feel safe, you can only try to keep it at bay, good food, fresh veg, no processed foods just really a good diet, symptoms of diabetes, going to the toilet a lot, very thirsty, and very tired, if  you have the symptoms you need to see your GP Soon.

Wonga.com

Just how do we allow money lending at such a ridiculous cost to the borrower, it is known that people have got into debt with one of these companies, unable to meet repayments so talked in to a bigger loan to cover what they owe, can't meet the payment again borrow again, it is a roundabout that once on is nearly impossible to get off, interest rates in the thousands percent, what  these companies are doing is just the same as a loan shark that being illegal they have gone round the back door to legality, how can this happen?, how has the Treasury managed to allow this to happen, the problem is that we are in a recession, some people are desperate for money, so they turn to these people then on the slippery slope to oblivion, it is time to call a halt to this this loan shark legal money trap.

ADHD

ADHD is a discernible illness, can be diagnosed by abnormal X-Ray, so why is it that many people do not accept this to be true, so many talk about naughty children, it cant be denied that many are just naughty but ones that have been diagnosed are for real, it is a disgrace that many in authority do not believe this diagnosis plunging these children in to purgatory, left to get on with it, their parents labelled as inadequate, incompetent, sent on courses to teach them how to bring up their children, then to tell them that in fact their children are in fact ill, bit of a joke !!, meanwhile the child sufferers is that right??.

Health

Well I have had it confirmed today Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, so will be going on to CPAP as from Friday, the machine forces air in to you through your nose, I had a go on one for two hours once before when I was admitted to Papworth Hospital it drove me mad was so pleased to get it of but now it seems that I will be on one for some time, now comes the worse part, I have been married for 43 years this year, with the noise of this machine it would be unfair to expect her to sleep in the same room, so I will be moved down to the spare room, how sad is that??. Will let you know when I return from hospital on Sunday. Will still be doing a blog every day.

Health

Does the government  really think that the new health bill will allow more patient involvement in their care, in reality not a chance, I have no idea as to what happens all over the UK but I do know what is happening in my area, GP's are finding  the extra pressure with the bill is becoming too much, they are not sure that they can run their surgery's as well as the extra work that the bill imposes on them, and as far as patients are concerned they will have little or no involvement in the service that is provided, so where are we? no one seems to know they seem to be chasing their tails, to many employed staff not sure if they will have a job next April (2013), so what commitment might they have, I have to say very little, and I fully understand, but I am very worried as to what will happen to the level of care one might expect?, I wish I had an answer!!

The Midfdie East

So as an Englishman born in England so I remember England as it was, we now have in my home town so many immigrants it is just not believable, they have taken over an area of the city which in  reality a no go area for white people, shops have been taken over, all sorts of different foods served, well some of you just might say ar'n't you lucky spoilt for choice, may  be, but when it becomes dark it is just to frightening to go to  food outlet, so on we go, threats coming out of the Middle East if we deport anyone back to their own country, this is from Islamic extremists, it is not acceptable to come to this country and promote death and destruction, I have to remind these people that it is my tax that supports them and their families, I can remember the saying "don't bite the hand that feeds you", some  of these immigrants just do not understand that free speech is one thing preaching terror is a different matter, burning the Union Jack and a large Poppy is not acceptable, failing to show respect is another.
I have no Axe to grind with these people, I just expect some respect same as I show respect to them, finally soldiers are on active service, the reason for them being in the Middle East is to allow democracy to be reinstated, it seem that when you look deeply into the matter it is just not winnable at all, this is because the leaders are just as bad as the people they replaced, it is a really sad situation for the general public of these countries.

The World

It makes me mad, the Afghanistan government say they are capable of protecting their people, I think not from what I have read the SAS played a major part in the latest gun battle, so who is kidding who?.
It has to be remembered that the Russians had to leave the Middle East with their tails between their legs, they had at least  some common sense, they realised, in the country they were in they had no chance of winning or at least sorting out the government, so if that was what they found why are we in such a position that we are feeding the Taliban with fodder for their IED's, we have no idea as to who is the enemy who is a friend, it is not on, not a battle you can win, what is happening to our troops is very close to Vietnam, I just think it is time to get the hell out of their let them get on with it !!!!.+

Health

Well it has happened, I have to go to Papworth hospital overnight on the 27th, have to get used to a mask when sleeping, I really do not know how I will cope with it, you have to think of my wife, so it seems that the only  answer will be to sleep in separate rooms that after 43 years of marriage.

Happy Days I think not

What a day, pouring it down with rain, had a phone call but I was still asleep so my wife did not wake me only at the end of the call she realised it was my consultant who had sent me for the scan on my heart two weeks ago today, also the sleep test that I did the same day, but by then it was to late and he no further slots available to ring me again, so on getting up I rang his secretary to ask just what was going on, she told me that she was new so had no idea as to what was going on at the moment, so here I sit worried sick now having to wait for a letter that will tell me what the diagnosis is and the plan for me, it has wound me up no end, nearly in tears.

The World Today

What a day, in Oslo a killer tries to justify the killings of so many young people, the leaders in Syria are killing people by the dozen, the reason for no help to these Syrians just who would replace the government ?, the US and the UK are frightened that Syria would become an Islamic State, that is the link between both of these stories, in Oslo the killings were because of multicultuism, or in its base terms the Islamic community's spread, Holland has a community who believe that the Islamic population are dangerous, then we have France, they are implementing laws against Islam, we in the UK are frightened about Islamic Zealot's who preach death and destruction to the western world, which does not in the slightest help in the acceptance into the community of ethnic groups, we now have what in some respects seem to be enclaves in cities in the UK, in some places law breaking is prevalent from these communities, it has to be understood that many people from Eastern Europe send more money home to their home country rather than spending their income in this country, how long can we afford for money to be leaving here and being spent in other countries, this is of no benefit to this us, it has to be looked at.
So the government wants to have cigarette packets to be plain white, has anyone thought about the counterfeiting gangs, the cigarette companies have spent large amount of money to ensure that these gangs  do not have a free run, but now the government are playing into these gangs hands by even considering plain white packets !!.

Health again

I have had a scan on my heart a week last Wednesday, I also had an over night sleep procedure, as time goes by it becomes so difficult to cope with the fact that you do not know just what if anything has been found, I just hope that I am told soon but do not hold your breath.

MP's

It never ceases to amaze me that out MP's do not seem to have the slightest idea as to how the general public perceive them, I question their understanding of the man on the street, they have not the slightes idea as to how the man on the street actually feels, very poor NHS services, that for some reason held up as the great health service, I am sorry to tell them that is just not the case, we have poor policing now we even have the possibility of the PCCO being the front line not the constable just how stupid is that, for a start no power of arrest, we then have all the constraints of  daily life, tax on everything, petrol at a stupid cost, train travel intermittent, bus service, well it is not a service at all just buses running only for profit, so all in all they do not have the slightest understanding of just how it it is to live and survive in England today, meaning that MP's who say that they understand are living in cloud cuckoo land. 

Diabetes Foot Care

Diabetes UK is campaigning for better foot care for people with Diabetes, it is so important for people to look after them selves but also to ensure that they get all the treatment that they are entitleds to.

The NHS

I have to ask why do ward sisters have to have a degree?, in reality they need to learn how to treat patients, especially the elderly, Project 2000 has it seems destroyed the word  "CARE" and eradicated from NHS language, no one knows who has the responsibility for the patient!, what a hell of a situation  to find ourselves in, you may be young but the day will come when you will need the care to survive in this world, you may  think that you are fine and not to worry well you have to worry, do you want to see your family in the hands of the NHS in its present state, or do you not think it is time to sort this mess out, if you are of the same mind email me.

NHS

I find it very sad this morning, the Independent is running a story about nurses and the lack of care that they provide in hospitals throughout the country, this is I am afraid not news to me I have been saying for the past two years that the word care has been excluded from the dictionary of the NHS, if you should be unlucky enough to find yourself in hospital and are classed as old watch out, do not be afraid to complain you must do it, it is your responsibility, this if for nothing other than stopping the same treatment  being dished out to the next patients. It is for us to complain no excuses report it and report it now !!!!.

Football again

Just have to say I do not support any team as such so I have no axe to grind but, I have to say how is it that Manchester United seem to be able to get away with anything at old trafford and away from home as well, the Referee and linesmen seem very afraid to play the game by the rules, TV replay is now so clear it is obvious that some players are able to fall with such ease that they should be put up for an acting prize, yesterday it cost QPR a goal and a player sent off for to be honest nothing at all, so how does this all happen, well from my point of view they FA is absolutely frightened to death by Alex Ferguson, who is full of wind and Scottish bluster, his case is everyone is against MU, not surprising after the Ronaldo cheating saga, very easy to win if you cheat, so best defence is attack, and people pay very good money to watch, God save us all.

Syria

Is it not rather  funny that there has been very little news about the death and destruction that is subjected on the people of that country, no one seems to be really committed to helping these people, I just hope the UN makes a concerted effort to stop the carnage.

Assisting the Police

There I was walking the dog when I saw a young child about three roaming about, it did not worry me as I new he lived in the street and that his parents had probably just let him out into the garden to play, they know that the back gate does not close and off he goes, no point going round to tell them he is in the street as you would get nothing but abuse, so went home, decided to go and pay the paper bill, to see two police men running all over the street, so on asking them what was up I was told they were looking for the boy I had seen earlier, it seems several people had rang the police saying that this young boy was by himself in the street, I told them where he lived and he was, they went round to see the parents, I saw them on my way back returning to their cars, they had found him at the house I had told them to go to and had spoken to his parents, I told them it was a waste of time because he is always roaming about with no supervision, so as it turned out all was well, but it meant that two police officers and their cars were tied up for 90 mins wasting their time and our money on some thing that should never have happened, the parents should be ashamed but you can be sure they had not a care in the World.

Footballers

I just have to say what cost will all these footballers tattoos be to the NHS in years to come??, they might think it is cool now but when you are out of football you will look a pillock, you are not cool disfiguring your skin, you are a fool, so Manny people I have met over my life time have bitterly regretted having a tattoo, so its like this stop being a silly boy (boy because that is what you are) grow up and for once in your life behave like a man!!!.

Trousers

Please, please, please tell me why men insist in showing everyone their underpants, the bum of the jeans, trousers at what can only be called half mast, come on ladies tell them to grow up, I am told that is a sign that you are Gay in the USA prison system, well young men of Britain grow up, mummy must have shown you how to dress surely, if not ask her for her help, I can assure you she knows how to do it, I have to say it is not smart it does not look cool at all, so please learn to dress like an adult it is not hard!"!!!!.

Sleep test

Carrying on from yesterday I had a real mess last night, putting the equipment on I had wires going all directions, normally I sleep with just boxer shorts on no more, but last night I had to have a tee shirt on, tubes up my nose taped to my face, a finger cable to go down the sleeve, my God what a pain, just not enough cable, then the one on my throat to pick up my snoring (if I indeed do), they seem to think that everyone who looks like I do snores, I have been married 43 years my wife has never ever mentioned me snoring to any extent, I rest my case, any way all wired up I went to bed, just how they expect you to sleep I have no idea I woke fully at 7am totally and utterly shattered, so pleased to get the wires off, went to put it all back in its bag when I found a paper asking me to tell them, how many times I woke during the night,  how long were you awake?, could you relate any thing useful that might help with this test, yes I was awake most of the night so I really have no idea as to how many or how long, the whole thing was a real pain, I have spent most of the day asleep looking forward to finding out just what is wrong with me, will report the results as soon as I have them.

Papworth Hospital Cambs

Well had to go to Papworth Hospital today, had a scan on my heart, a bit apprehensive on arrival, but very friendly staff very kind and caring, the chap who did the scan was great full of chat so that the time went by very quickly before I realised it it was over, I can only say what great service second to none, I will be on edge though for 14 days waiting for the result, I went from the heart hospital to the sleep clinic where I was taught how to use a machine for when I go to bed tonight to see what my level  of oxygen when I am asleep is, many cables and belts to fit before bed, I just wonder if with all this on will I sleep at all!!!, will report tomorrow.

Mobility Scooter

Well, I have just had my scooter replaced bu the British Legion, looks great, a lot faster than my old one, has springs so better for a trip to the shops, wow bounced all over the place, the springs made the trip a nightmare, really had a bad ride, hurt my back and gave me a headache, what a pain in the bum, the guy who came is going to recommend a bigger scooter to stop the problem, I just hope that they listen to him.

The Falklands

Argentina, what a pitty the silly woman who purports to be prime minister has to use this day to insult us, they lost the war, it is over no one of both armies wants to see it start again, the Falklands lies 400miles from Argentina so not close by by any stretch of the imagination, the Falkland Islanders want to stay British so it is there in the sky keep your hands off they do not want to belong to Argentina so go  away forever and leave them alone.

The Falklands

Bit of a shock this morning!, I did not realise that it was 30 years since the war, I was on the regular reserve in the army and was called up to be on stand by to go, but as luck would have it I was stood down, very lucky.

April Fool

So pleased today, did not read one, did not hear one, did not see one, there are enough jokes going on today for real, George Galloway in Bradford, Syria, more restrictions on Iran by the USA, North Korea testing rockets, how long before the west has to suffer another crazy attack.