Takes time but getting better

[Gandalf2]

It is a long and often painful journey but my experience is that I/we am/are getting quite a lot back brainwise but very slowly. At the moment I'm on immune suppressants to stop my brain inflaming itself and any infection is potentially fatal. I'm also on anti-biotics to treat a water infection or UTI which are working nicely but this keeps happening and taking a repeated series of ABs is not good for one's overall health.

I think that I must take more thorough steps to ensure my urinary tract and man parts stay clean and pure.

Thankfully I have no vices to speak of - even an odd pint and roll-up has lost its appeal. I'm reading a fair bit these days on the origins and beliefs of Islam plus research on the internet on word origins. 'Happy' and 'cheeky' are good ones

I play patience and dominos with my wife of an evening and we have a great laugh. Two nights ago as I was putting out the wheelie-bin I heard an owl hoot. I answered its call a few times and got some replies. Thankfully it did not offer some advice on aromatic healing oils. All the wildlife is getting a bit frisky these days so I have to keep my bird feeders and table replenished to give them stamina for the months ahead.

I do find Epsom salts baths help me to relax and am considering revamping my bathroom to resemble something more exotic. I didn't know that the 'arabian' horseshoe-shaped arch was invented by the Visigoths who were quite a cultured lot it seems. We live in a world of wonders, too many to explore them all.

Best Wishes from the UK to all on here in various stages of recovery.

G2

[Mnt2sea]

Hooting back lol..I've done that with the owls as well. You're super lucky to have a wife to laugh with- that made my heart happy for you.

[Remos]

What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

No time to stand beneath the boughs

And stare as long as sheep or cows.

No time to see, when woods we pass,

Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.

No time to see, in broad daylight,

Streams full of stars, like skies at night.

No time to turn at Beauty's glance,

And watch her feet, how they can dance.

No time to wait till her mouth can

Enrich that smile her eyes began.

A poor life this if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

[Remos]

PS: Sorry to hear about the odd pint of beer🍺

[alpappy]

Thanks for that and pleased to hear you are slowly getting better I am having a good patch at the moment Taking Vit D zinc and melatonin As long as I get 5 hours good sleep I seem to be OK The main thing is keeping stress down and that has forced my "adult" children to become estranged from me They think I am acting up???? ANyway all the best we aim to move back to the UK from NZ once I am able to do so All the best Alan from Queenstown NZ

[Remos in reply to alpappy]

Hi alpappy,

Adult children always add an interesting mix to the situation. There are still 2 at home in this house 🤪. It’s hard for them too - but in a different way. What’s even worse is also having a 92 year old Mother who still bosses you about as if you were 12!

Anyway let’s hope you make it back to the UK. If you do we should all get together at Gandalfs gaff for a nice drink of hogwort tea and a riveting game of doms. Bliss!

All the best to you.

[alpappy]

I feel for you I had another episode yesterday memory loss but better today. It takes a lot to continue but I have a veet supportive family and friends. Take care Alan