Nick's Notes

[Gondor]

Sounds like a good job well done though Nick.

[kitbasher]

Aah, Nick.  You're a good bloke being on hand to sort out John's business.  Circumstances like his can be difficult to work through but it's good that he's got you (and presumably others) on his side to help him out.

How's you're mum during all of this?

[Rick Lowe]

Aah, Nick.  You're a good bloke being on hand to sort out John's business.  Circumstances like his can be difficult to work through but it's good that he's got you (and presumably others) on his side to help him out.

How's you're mum during all of this?

Agree with that. It's not easy.

And yes, how is Mum?

[Nick]

Aah, Nick.  You're a good bloke being on hand to sort out John's business.  Circumstances like his can be difficult to work through but it's good that he's got you (and presumably others) on his side to help him out.

How's you're mum during all of this?

Aah, Nick.  You're a good bloke being on hand to sort out John's business.  Circumstances like his can be difficult to work through but it's good that he's got you (and presumably others) on his side to help him out.

How's you're mum during all of this?

Agree with that. It's not easy.

And yes, how is Mum?

Thanks guys. Mum seems to be coping OK. We kind of knew this was coming - like watching a snow fall become an avalanche.

John was half expected to be out of hospital today or tomorrow. The nurse called this morning and asked us to bring a change of clothes for a few days so he may be in until Friday. My sister will take Mum over there tonight. His family can't help much - it's practically only his nephew and I don't think he is local to John.

[Rick Lowe]

Having family nearby is always helpful. And you do what you have to, cos it's family. 

[Rheged]

Well done Nick!  Many of us have had the misfortune to have "been there, done that, got the mental scars"  so we've a pretty good idea of how taxing this has been, both physically and mentally.  You have our congratulations, sympathy and support if you need it.

[Rick Lowe]

Well done Nick!  Many of us have had the misfortune to have "been there, done that, got the mental scars"  so we've a pretty good idea of how taxing this has been, both physically and mentally.  You have our congratulations, sympathy and support if you need it.

As our esteemed colleague has stated. 

[NARSES2]

Well done mate  , but don't forget to take care of yourself as well.

Chris

[Nick]

We got John back here yesterday. He's slept nearly the whole time and isn't eating. The drugs don't help. I think we'll have to get him into a hospice soon and not home like he expects.

I had a good day out yesterday at the RAF Museum with the club. We meandered around the hangars for a couple of hours and then found our way to Hannants where we boosted their income significantly 
After that it was down to the pub for drinks and a late lunch.
Nice! 

I'm planning to take Mum away at the end of July to see the marvels of Manchester. She wants to visit the new gardens at RHS Bridgewater and hasn't seen Manchester since the 1960s. So I said I'd take her there and booked a Travelodge in Salford Quays.

[kitbasher]

We got John back here yesterday. He's slept nearly the whole time and isn't eating. The drugs don't help. I think we'll have to get him into a hospice soon and not home like he expects.

I had a good day out yesterday at the RAF Museum with the club. We meandered around the hangars for a couple of hours and then found our way to Hannants where we boosted their income significantly 
After that it was down to the pub for drinks and a late lunch.
Nice! 

I'm planning to take Mum away at the end of July to see the marvels of Manchester. She wants to visit the new gardens at RHS Bridgewater and hasn't seen Manchester since the 1960s. So I said I'd take her there and booked a Travelodge in Salford Quays.

Check out Chetham's library if you can, or John Ryland's Library.

[Nick]

Check out Chetham's library if you can, or John Ryland's Library.

Now that's a pair of good ideas! I recall walking past Rylands Library when I was up there in Feb. Interesting looking building but it was late in the evening and closed. Not too far from Waterstones IIRC.

Chethams I have been told about via a friend who was very into early printing methods.

Will see what Mum feels like doing as she won't want to walk too far. Thanks for the tips