Friday night - is Ruby night

After finishing working in the afternoon, went to see Dad. He looks loads better than he did last time (and he said that he is getting more sleep). His bloatedness has gone, but looks very thin and is still not eating a great deal. We had phoned for a curry, so went (via Sainsburys for Cobra beer) to pick it up from Je-Jaas. We had a feast!! Had a fantastic evening together which seemed like ages since we'd spent that kind of quality time together.

Has just started raining - so our normal Saturday morning walk has been scuppered. Mum is coming over later so that we can choose floor tiles.

Catchup

Have just noted that the Guardian is starting a game blog on 2 August. Also of note is the huge amount of web pages that allow downloading of music for free and legally! Also thanks to MMQ for the mini review/praise of my spending for the Open Studios brochure.

PS have posted some ebay items
Sony Mini Disc
Sharp Mini Disc
Mobile Phone

Kitchen Update

Not a bad day at work today (especially when I got the call from Tasha to say that my big fat check from Open Studios had arrived - so went and ordered a 4G iPod). Really warm on the way home 29C and muggy - but TMS was on the radio which was pleasant.

After tea began ripping out the kitchen around the boiler so that there is loads of space for Neil. Revealed some challenging pipe work

Have also found the fridge and freezer that we wanted for £220 cheaper online

Neil has since been round and said that he can't make it until Tuesday now - oh well...

Dad is still quite poorly, not eating etc. Still seems to be no diagnosis of what might be wrong??

Arcs & Sparks

Had Melv round to talk about me wiring the new "applianc" ring main and then he'll come and test and connect to the new consumer board.
Also saw this great line from the iPod lounge that I know MMQ will appreciate as much as me...

The iPod is only one part of a larger package: it arrives in a distinctively-designed box with several accessories. Each iPod's box is like origami art, folding open into compartments that each reveal the packed-in items. New users are often surprised (and generally delighted) by the process of unpacking their first iPods, and the newest iPod follows that tradition.

Camera

Have "aquired" a camera for my phone. Hopefully the images might be OK for posting. Maybe its the handy instant image thing that I've been looking for?

Initial thoughts for getting a new iPod have passed the "committee!" (yippee)

All hands on deck!

Well everyone is helping out now!!






Dad is due to have a CT this week so is looking unlikely to be out of hospital much before the weekend. He is not getting a lot of sleep at the moment, so have offered my ear plugs!!!


Hectic - no time left...

I can't believe how "easy days" turn into complete bastards!  Started off by doing the working from home thing, but then "Jack" had to go to IKEA (again) - this time to order the kitchen.  I hate spending that much money!!!  Got back at a reasonable time though and managed to get something else done.  As Mum had told Dad that I'd definitely go see him in hospital today - I trundled over there.  He'd gone for a scan though and had to wait and hour until he came back.  Had a good chat, and apart from him being thin (cos he can't eat) seemed to be OK.  Grabbed some tea at home and then went to play squash (and got trounced - again!)  Watched BB though which was entertaining.  Beginning SIL again this week (until Thursday) have more photos to blog...