Blackpool and now. just waiting.

[Ern007]

We went to Blackpool and the weather was good (Really) - Seems good to get away for a while, been a long year. The hotel was nice and had entertainment in the evening, which is good.

I have had all my treatments thus far - I have had my 'Nuclear scan" on my bones.

Now it's a matter of waiting for my next 'Cystoscopy' to see if my treatment thus far has helped - They will take 4 biopsies at the same time.

This probably will be in the next 3-4 weeks - I expect even though GP ordered Nuclear Scan - I will find out all at same time, unless my GP thinks she will give me NC result.

Hope all are keeping well in this heat - I came from warm seaside to hot village.

This is a photo of late sunset, sea was misty so lucky to get any.

[sassy59]

So pleased you’ve had a good time in Blackpool Ern. It’s good to have a break. Wishing you well with your results and the Cystoscopy.

My treatment is going ok but it’s tiring. Onwards and upwards.

Take care, Carole xx. 😊🩷👍

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Carole - Glad your have started your treatment, waiting can be very hard. RT I think is very good. Hope after all my hints, I go down that road.

It was a change to be at the seaside, my fav type of holiday, what made it easier my daughter Victoria took us and brought us home. xx

[sassy59 in reply to Ern007]

Nice to have Victoria take you and bring you home. We live near to the sea and I’m grateful for that. Xxx

[Ern007 in reply to sassy59]

Be nice near sea - When we used to go overseas, it was always a seaside destination. My mother was born in Blackpool so was used to it as a child. Yea Vicky offered - I was glad, not keen on driving these days.

My three children near always take City destinations. Not really for me sightseeing a city.

Must be nice living near the sea and that, helps plants be more hardy. xx

[hypercat54]

Ah Blackpool. That takes me back some as my family are northeners that was our nearest seaside resort. Spent many a happy hour there but not for a long time now. Glad you enjoyed it.

I too live by the sea like sassy and absolutely love it. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Good luck with your treatment and results.

[Ern007 in reply to hypercat54]

My parents used to take us to Blackpool when I was young, there was no abroad then - used to be packed out - Was good fun - It still is even after a couple of decades of abroad holidays.

Must be nice to live by the sea, I live in a green belt but not quite the same, Southport nearest seaside town to me, about 18 miles.

Thank you I am now waiting for the letters,

[Alberta56]

So glad you had a decent holiday, both you and your wife. Is Blackpool going to feature - in stylised form- in one of your paintings? I hope the test results are good news and that the next lot of treatment is successful. xxxx

[Ern007 in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you. It was a change. last night I was thinking about doing another seascape, but my eyes would not let me paint the tower - Sea at Blackpool often resembles the colour of steel. Large beaches and a long coastline.

Nice feature is from the North you can see from Barrow to the S lake District so long as good visibility . Quite impressive. xx

[Alberta56 in reply to Ern007]

I've seen the tower from one of the hills in the Lake District. It looked tiny. That's the nearest I've been to Blackpool. xxx

[CDPO16]

Lovely atmospheric photo Ern. Glad you enjoyed your break in Blackpool. Hope your next tests bring good news x

[Ern007 in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you - Was taken from Hotel Room . Our hotel was 5 miles to the north of Blackpool proper. which did make the coastline very atmospheric , We had a gull in the mornings, I put some food through the window top and sure enough, it was caught. Seaside gulls seem huge somehow. x

[CDPO16 in reply to Ern007]

Seagulls really are big birds. The north end of Blackpool is very pleasant away from the noise of the golden mile.

[Ern007 in reply to CDPO16]

I always go up north end of Blackpool and also the prom is not packed, it's nice and go into Blackpool as we wish. Would not like a hotel near central. although nice I rather have quiet where staying.

The gulls were huge, I mean compared to the gulls on the village duck pond, or seem to be.

[katieoxo60]

Glad to hear you had a good time in Blackpool, the picture is lovely . I have had some good times in Blackpool too in my time since I was a girl going with my mother. My eldest son lived there and worked on the pleasure bleach for many years. Did not realise how old the big dipper was till watching a show on TV the other night. Best wishes with your treatment and hope you can holiday again soon.

[Ern007 in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank You - My mother was born in Blackpool, we went quite a lot - My uncle worked with Charlie Cairoli the circus clown - Big dipper is still there but dwarfed with the Big One, which is quite huge,

[Mellywelly]

Good to get away to something different, good luck chook and keep us posted 😉😎

[Ern007 in reply to Mellywelly]

Thank you - I sure will.

[Bingo88]

So pleased you got away for a break and you had good weather. Hope everything goes well for you with your forthcoming procedure. Brian

[Ern007 in reply to Bingo88]

Thank you - Weather was just right - Sun and seaside a good mix.

[Izb1]

So nice your Blackpool trip was blessed with good weather Ern , its great to be near the sea when the weather is good and certainly lifts your spirits. Wishing you all the best with your results x

[Ern007 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you - Yes to me a holiday is the sea, even when we went abroad, was always to a seaside destination. Blackpool was a welcome change and I loved it was packed. x

[Nula2]

Ah great you had a nice break 🙂👍. I can feel a lovely painting coming our way featuring your hols 😊. Everything crossed for you 🤞❤️xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

Thank you - Maybe a seascape but the tower is to busy for my eyes these days, it's very impressive.

[Nula2 in reply to Ern007]

Aww a seascape would be perfect 😊but most importantly take care and keep us posted 🙂xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Nula2]

My very first Acrylic Painting was a seascape. I am in the middle of a Northern Lights Painting. lights are impressive but trees not Fir Trees not right. Yea I will do a seascape - There are different kinds - Of course I will keep you posted xx

[watergazer]

Lovely to get a sunny break away at the seaside Blackpool is a fab place in the sun. Good luck with your results and treatments. Xx

[Ern007 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you - I have some good news to tell over my scan - negative xx

[watergazer in reply to Ern007]

Brilliant x

[Nicholatracy]

Glad you had a good time. Hope your results are all good 🐞

[Ern007 in reply to Nicholatracy]

Thank you, seems one bit of good news just been given, bone scan is clear,

[Nicholatracy in reply to Ern007]

That’s great 🐞🐞

[Zand60]

I took my youngest son to Blackpool every year and now he takes his children. It's a destination I've loved but now I'm too far away so we go to Cromer xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Zand60]

When I was young, Blackpool was the place to go for Northerners and Scottish people. Even as a teenager I used to go to the Pleasure Beech and Winter Gardens.

Cromer is very nice in East Anglia nice part of UK - Home of Banksy's Brown Crabs I believe. x

[Patk1]

It's gd to hear u had a gd holiday.x

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank's PatK1 x

[Patk1 in reply to Ern007]

Whatever they do or don't find, you'll cope xxx

[Ern007 in reply to Patk1]

Thank's PatKI agree - I am just going to post update on Scan set up by my GP - Come back clear of Bone Cancer - So one less worry - Left is node on lungs but it's not got larger in 6 months or more - Bladder Cancer has invaded lining but not muscle at last count. That could be good news as I may get the treatment I wish,xx